Students' academic record is considered, although no specific grade point average is designated. However, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or above in order to renew the scholarship.
To apply, students should submit a completed application; high school or college transcripts should include ACT or SAT scores; two letters of recommendation are also required. These can be from a teacher, professor, coach, or other non-family members who can attest to the student's abilities and character.
The scholarship is offered by the Watson-Brown Foundation, established in 1970 by journalist and chairman of Spartan Communications, Walter J. Brown. Since its beginning, the foundation has helped hundreds of students from Georgia and South Carolina attend college and pursue careers.
The deadline for this scholarship is usually in FEBRUARY of each year, and the award amount is usually $3,000 - $5,000.
For more details, visit www.watson-brown.org/wbf-scholarship/the-program/wbf-scholarship-details-at-a-glance
