Lester W. Butts Scholarship Fund

Purpose

An annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Frederick Douglass High School, an Atlanta Public School, in honor of the late Lester W. Butts, the first principal of the school. The recipient must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and community involvement.

Eligibility Criteria:

• High school senior graduating from Douglass High School
• Acceptance or enrollment at an accredited college, university or technical school
• Demonstrated financial need
• History of community service

Award Amount

$5,000

Scholarships Available

One to two annually

Application Deadline

May 2, 2008

When are scholarship awards announced?

Decision letters are usually mailed to applicants six to eight weeks after the deadline.

If you have additional questions, please contact:

Lisa Glanville at 404-308-0055