The mission the Coweta branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. In particular, the Coweta branch is focused on creating educational opportunities for students of color in Coweta schools, which such opportunities include scholarships, educational assistance, and special programming.
Purpose: To identify a high school senior attending public school in Coweta County who possesses a strong desire for academic excellence, a commitment to serving the community, and plans to attend a college, university or other institution of higher learning in the fall of 2026 as a full-time student.
Award: One outstanding student from each Coweta County high school will be selected from a pool of qualified applicants to receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their studies during the 2026–27 academic year.
Qualifications: Interested candidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for this award:
- Student of color attending public high school in the Coweta County School System
- United States citizen
- Graduating high school senior with a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.00 scale;
- Have applied and been admitted to a college, university or technical/trade school;
- Have demonstrated a commitment to serving others in their community; and
- Candidate or a representative of the candidate (preferably a family member local to Newnan) must be available to be honored in person at the Coweta NAACP Freedom Fund Event to be held on Friday, June 19, 2026.
*Application must be submitted by March 30, 2026 at 11:59pm.