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Braves and Publix partner for scholarships
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For the ninth consecutive year the Atlanta Braves and Publix Super Markets have partnered to offer scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout Georgia.
Six $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated community involvement as well as solid academic performance throughout high school.
Scholarship recipients will be honored during an on-field presentation prior to the Atlanta Braves home game on May 18. Each winner will receive a check for $2,000 by an Atlanta Braves player and a representative from Publix.
All applicants will receive a Braves logo backpack.
Applications are available at “braves.com/community” and at public and private high schools throughout Georgia. Students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 should submit an application along with:
• One letter of recommendation
• A letter of acceptance from a college or university for the fall 2008 semester
• An essay describing how the applicant has made an impact in the community
Completed applications must be postmarked by April 15.
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