The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Nancy Penn Lyons Scholarship Fund

Purpose

For students with financial need who have been accepted for enrollment at prestigious or out-of-state universities

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Legal resident of Georgia for at least one year prior to application
  • A graduating high school senior
  • A combined SAT score of 1000 or higher (Math and critical reading only.)/ACT composite of 22 or higher
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Preference will be given to students attending selective private or out-of-state institutions
  • Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Demonstrated history of commitment to community service
  • Students attending public colleges or universities in the state of Georgia are not eligible to receive this scholarship

Award Amount

$5,000 annually for up to four years

Scholarships Available

Five new awards annually

Application Deadline

April 19

When are scholarship awards announced?

Decision letters are usually mailed to applicants during the last two weeks of June.

If you have additional questions:

Send an email to scholarships@atlcf.org or call the Foundation at 404-688-5525.

"* PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for applying for 2008-2009 scholarships has passed. Please check the website after January 1, 2009 to download applications for the 2009-2010 school year."


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