The annual Scholarships for Military Children Program winners recently were announced. Two Fort Stewart applicants earned scholarships. More than 6,000 students applied for the scholarships at commissary locations worldwide.
Candace Fullmore of Allenhurst won a $1,500 college scholarship, which she received at Fort Stewart. She is the daughter of Sandra and Johnny Fullmore.
Fullmore attends Georgia Southern University. She is involved in Wishmakers on Campus, Golden Key Honor Society, the Red Cross and the Student Finance Organization. She is also a food bank volunteer.
Camille Jackson of Hinesville won a $1,500 college scholarship, which she received at Fort Stewart. She is the daughter of Tosha and Abraham Bell.
Jackson will attend Augusta State University. In high school, she was involved in National Honor Society, Beta Club, basketball, cross country and volleyball.
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in 2000 to honor graduating high school seniors or students enrolled in college. The scholarship program is open to children of U.S. Armed Services members, including active duty, retirees, guard/reserves, and children of deceased military personnel.
Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average, participate in school and community activities, demonstrate leadership qualities and write an essay.
Manufactures and organizations that do business with the commissary system fund the scholarships. Fullmore’s and Jackson’s scholarships were funded by Pactiv/E-Z Foil.
All of the recipients are listed at www.militaryscholar.org, the official website for the program.
Candace Fullmore of Allenhurst won a $1,500 college scholarship, which she received at Fort Stewart. She is the daughter of Sandra and Johnny Fullmore.
Fullmore attends Georgia Southern University. She is involved in Wishmakers on Campus, Golden Key Honor Society, the Red Cross and the Student Finance Organization. She is also a food bank volunteer.
Camille Jackson of Hinesville won a $1,500 college scholarship, which she received at Fort Stewart. She is the daughter of Tosha and Abraham Bell.
Jackson will attend Augusta State University. In high school, she was involved in National Honor Society, Beta Club, basketball, cross country and volleyball.
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created in 2000 to honor graduating high school seniors or students enrolled in college. The scholarship program is open to children of U.S. Armed Services members, including active duty, retirees, guard/reserves, and children of deceased military personnel.
Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average, participate in school and community activities, demonstrate leadership qualities and write an essay.
Manufactures and organizations that do business with the commissary system fund the scholarships. Fullmore’s and Jackson’s scholarships were funded by Pactiv/E-Z Foil.
All of the recipients are listed at www.militaryscholar.org, the official website for the program.