Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship

Name: Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per year (total funding varies by selected semesters)

Information And Eligibility:
The Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship is a distinguished academic award offered by the Watson-Brown Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to higher education for emerging scholars from select communities in Georgia and South Carolina. The Foundation was established on the belief that access to college transforms lives and strengthens communities, and it has supported hundreds of students through need- and merit-based scholarships. The scholarship supports students who demonstrate academic promise, leadership potential, financial need, and the intention to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a regionally accredited, nonprofit four-year college or university in the United States.

Award recipients may receive funding in amounts up to $5,000 per academic year, with scholarship checks disbursed twice annually — once for the Fall semester and once for the Spring semester. This structure helps recipients cover core college expenses such as tuition, required fees, books, housing, and other essential costs associated with full-time enrollment. The scholarship is renewable for up to eight eligible semesters for students who maintain required academic standards and full-time enrollment. Academic performance, credit completion, and adherence to scholarship renewal guidelines are fundamental to sustaining funding year-to-year.

The Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship is particularly focused on supporting students from a defined group of counties in both Georgia and South Carolina — areas connected to the Foundation’s founder’s roots and ongoing regional mission. Current high school seniors and undergraduate students may apply, making this award valuable for both incoming first-year college students and those already enrolled at four-year institutions. Recipients often leverage this scholarship to reduce reliance on loans, invest in academic success, and participate more fully in campus or community opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of one of the eligible counties in Georgia or South Carolina at the time of high school graduation.
• Must be a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student.
• Must plan to enroll or be enrolled full time at an accredited four-year nonprofit college or university in the United States.
• Must demonstrate academic promise and the potential for success in higher education.
• Must meet any financial need or merit criteria determined by the Foundation’s review committee.
• Must meet and maintain any renewal requirements including satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment.

Application Requirements:

• Completed Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship online application.
• Official high school or college transcript.
• Letter of recommendation.
• Personal essay or written statement outlining academic goals, personal background, and educational aspirations.
• Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), if required by the application process.
• Financial information including IRS Form 1040 or equivalent documentation, and any required financial need statements.
• Résumé or summary of extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and community involvement.

Deadline: February

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