2026 Tina S. Braboy POV Vision High School Scholarship Application

INTRODUCTION

The Tina S. Braboy Pearls of Vision Foundation, Inc. Vision High School Scholarship is a one-year financial assistance-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Preference will be given to students accepted to an accredited technical college, trade college, community college, or junior college the semester immediately after graduation, and who resides on the south side of Metropolitan Atlanta (Fulton, Clayton, Fayette, Coweta, and Henry counties). Scholarship may also be awarded to a student attending a four year college or university.

CRITERIA

Applicant may only apply to one Pearls of Vision Foundation Scholarship, with the exception of the Tina S. Braboy Jackson State University (JSU) Book Scholarship.

Applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school in one of the above-mentioned counties during the 2025-2026 school term.

Applicant must upload an official transcript with an official seal stamp.

Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 - 3.0.

Applicant must provide proof of college acceptance to an accredited technical college, trade college, community college, or junior college recognized by the Department of Education.

Applicant must submit a 250-300 word essay on one (1) of the following topics:
- Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
- What do you think is the greatest challenge facing your generation? How will you face this challenge and how will you help others face it?
- How do you plan to help others in your community after achieving your educational goals?
Applicant must demonstrate financial need (submit FAFSA summary).

Applicant must demonstrate community service involvement.

Applicant must upload two recommendation letters; one from an academic administrator or faculty member and one of the applicant’s choice (i.e., minister, former teacher, community service supervisor, employer, etc. but all must be adults).

After April 17, 2026, no applications will be accepted. All applications must be submitted online. Please click on the 2026 Vision High School Scholarship Application link under the specific scholarship (Pearls of Vision Foundation, Inc. Vision High School Scholarship) section on the Scholarship tab.

The award reception will be in May 2026. Scholarship recipients' attendance at the reception is highly encouraged. If the date changes, applicants will be notified.

*Scholarship awards will be made payable and sent directly to the college or university only and will not be made payable to the recipient. No exceptions.

Applications can be found at www.pearlsofvision.org, and on Twitter at Pearls of Vision @VisionPearls. Submit all questions to POVscholarships@gmail.com.
Pearls of Vision Foundation, Inc.

Tina S. Braboy 2026 Vision High School

Scholarship Application Participation Requirements
- Full Name*
  
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- Date of Birth
  
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- Address*
  
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- Home Phone Number*
  
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- Mobile Phone Number*
  
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- Mother's Full Name
  
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- Father's Full Name
  
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- Guardian's Full Name
  
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- Name of High School*
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- Cumulative GPA*
- Official Transcript*
  
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- Please list your Academic Achievements (Honors & Awards)*
- Please list any organizations/activities you're involved in*
- Please list any extracurricular activities you're involved in*
- Please list any volunteer/community service*
- 1. All Applicants MUST upload two dated & signed recommendation letters on official letterhead along with the application packet.
  2. Applicants will provide the name, title, mailing address, and email address of the individuals providing the recommendation letters.
  3. Recommendation letters must come from the following sources:
    
    An academic administrator or faculty from your current school
    
    Applicant’s choice (i.e., minister, coach, former teacher, employer)
- R1 Name*
  
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- R1 Address*
  
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- R1 Letter*
  
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- Write a 250-300 word essay on one (1) of the following topics:
  
  1. Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
  2. What do you think is the greatest challenge facing your generation? How will you face this challenge and how will you help others face it?
  3. How do you plan to help others in your community after achieving your educational goals?
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