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Student Achiever Scholarship Application

Building a Pipeline from High School to Higher Education
The JBL Foundation's Scholarship Program is the first of many education initiatives planned for students and families in the Chattahoochee Valley.

Each year, we look forward to increasing the opportunities and financial support through scholarship awards and financial literacy programs.

Education is the cornerstone for community equity, economic development, and building wealth - everything our students and communities deserve.

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

Application opens on January 19, 2026
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

The JBL Foundation Student Achiever Scholarship is open to any current high school student who fits the following criteria:

• Actively enrolled and in good standing as a high school senior,

• Residing and attending high school in the Chattahoochee Valley,

• A minimum of a 2.5 GPA, and

• Accepted and admitted into a higher education institution.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of attendance in a high school located in a Chattahoochee Valley County is required. Chattahoochee Valley is defined as the following geographic region: • Harris, and Muscogee, Counties in Georgia, and Phenix City, Lee, and Russell Counties in Alabama. Students must be enrolled in a high school located in one of the counties listed in the Chattahoochee Valley region.

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 250-word (one-page) 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:

“You be right” was an expression used by the late John Bubba Leonard. What is your interpretation of the meaning of the expression and how would you apply it to your life?

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Completed Application Form

• Unofficial/Official Transcript

• Letter of Recommendation from a school or professional source

• Essay

• Proof of acceptance and admission into Higher Education Institution

About the John Bubba Leonard Foundation

The John Bubba Leonard Foundation will work to support and empower impoverished communities and vulnerable populations in Georgia and Alabama through three foundational pillars - Education, Community Service, and Community Revitalization.

Our vision is to ultimately broaden our reach throughout the southern region to Tri-City (Columbus GA, Phenix City AL, & Fort Moore GA) to serve as a convener of resources and public/private partners dedicated to holistic support, to providing opportunities to positively effect the lives of the under-served.

For more information, contact:

Email: programs@jblfoundationga.org or marketing@jblfoundationga.org

STUDENT INFORMATION
Name*

First NameMiddle InitialLast NameSuffix
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
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
Number of Household Members*
Example: For a family of five, select the drop down 5.

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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Recommendation Letter #2

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Essay:

A 250-word (one-page) 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: “You be right” was an expression used by the late John Bubba Leonard. What is your interpretation of the meaning of the expression and how would you apply it to your life?
Essay Topic: “You be right” was an expression used by the late John Bubba Leonard. What is your interpretation of the meaning of the expression and how would you apply it to your life?
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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 John Bubba Leonard Foundation of Georgia, Inc.
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Student Achiever Scholarship Application

STUDENT INFORMATION

PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION

SCHOOL INFORMATION

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