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Building Brighter Futures Scholarship Application

Empowering Youth Through Education
The Building Brighter Futures Scholarship awards $500 to a deserving student who embodies the spirit of transformation, motivation, and success. This scholarship aims to support young leaders who are committed to renewing their minds, embracing growth, and applying foundational skills to achieve their goals. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for personal and academic excellence and share how they plan to use their education to inspire and uplift others.

We welcome qualifying students to complete the application. Good Luck!

Application opens on February 17, 2025
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The Building Bright Futures Scholarship is open to any current high school student who fits the following criteria:

Eligibility Criteria
- Academic Status: Must be a current high school senior
- GPA Requirement: Minimum 2.7 on a 4.0 scale
- Community Involvement: Demonstrated commitment to community service, leadership, or extracurricular activities
- Residency: Must be a Russell County/Lee County/Muscogee County resident
- Accepted and admitted into a higher education institution.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of attendance in a high school located in Russell County/Lee County/Muscogee County.

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION (HEI):

Proof of acceptance and admission into one of the following HEI will be required:

• University or College (public or private)

• Community College

• Vocational School

• Technical or Polytechnical School

ESSAY:

A 500-words or less essay must accompany the application form. The essay must be typed in APA format, 12-point font, and double-spaced. Handwritten essays are permissible by special request and approval.

Essay Topic:

In 500 words or less, discuss how you plan to use education as a tool to build a brighter future for yourself and those around you. Reflect on the role of encouragement, motivation, and foundational skills in shaping your academic and personal success thus far. How have these influences prepared you for the journey ahead, and how do you intend to pay it forward to benefit others?

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Completed Application Form
- Unofficial/Official Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation from a school or professional source
- Essay Prompt
- List of Community Involvment
- Proof of acceptance and admission into Higher Education Institution
- Personal Statement (Optional)
- Resume (Optional)
About Building Brighter Futures

Mission Statement: Transforming the lives of our youth by renewing their minds through encouragement, motivation, and teaching the basic principles and skills for success.

For more information, contact: Email: bbf4youth@gmail.com

STUDENT INFORMATION
Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast NameSuffix
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Date Of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number 000-0000

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION

If inapplicable please fill the text box with "N/A"
Mother's Name (or Guardian) :*

First NameLast NameSuffix
Mother's/Guardian Email Address*
example@example.com
Home Telephone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Mobile/Alternate Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Father's Name (or Guardian)*

First NameLast NameSuffix
Father/Guardian Email Address*
example@example.com
Home Telephone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Mobile/Alternate Number*

Area CodePhone Number

SCHOOL INFORMATION
Current High School*
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Guidance Counselor's Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
Guidance Counselor's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Guidance Counselor's Email*
example@example.com
Current Grade Point Average*
Example: 3.0/4.0 scale
Weighted GPA (if applicable)

List of Extracurricular Activities*
Example: Chess Club, Community Service Council, etc.
Community Service/Involvement*
Example: Harvester's Food Packager, MLK Program Volunteer
Scholarships, Honors and Awards Received (if inapplicable please type "None at this time.")*
College expected to attended*
Prospective Major or Undecided*
Prospective Minor (if applicable)

Required Documents
High School Transcript*

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College Acceptance Letter*

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Recommendation Letter #1*

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Personal Statement

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Resume

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Essay:

A 500-words or less essay must accompany the application form. The essay must be typed in APA format, 12-point font, and double-spaced. Handwritten essays are permissible by special request and approval.Essay Topic:In 500 words or less, discuss how you plan to use education as a tool to build a brighter future for yourself and those around you. Reflect on the role of encouragement, motivation, and foundational skills in shaping your academic and personal success thus far. How have these influences prepared you for the journey ahead, and how do you intend to pay it forward to benefit others?
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I agree that all information completed on this application and documents submitted are true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that application and submissions will be used for purposes of Building Brighter Futures.
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Building Brighter Futures Scholarship Application

STUDENT INFORMATION

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Required Documents

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