Grace Barnes Memorial Scholarship

Application Requirements

Required Materials:

1. Completed Application Form (submitted electronically via the application form on their website)

2. Three Letters of Recommendation
- Must be signed by the author
- Must be emailed directly from the author to: volunteer@navicenthealth.org
- Subject line must read: "Grace Barnes Scholarship - Recommendation - Your Name"
- CANNOT be from relatives

3. Official Transcript
- From most recent college or high school
- Must be in sealed envelope from the institution providing it
- Mail to: Volunteer Services, Atrium Health Navicent, Attn: Grace Barnes Scholarship Committee, 777 Hemlock Street #153, Macon, GA 31201

4. Proof of Acceptance
- Official acceptance letter from recognized institution where scholarship will be used

Application Form Sections

The application form includes the following sections:

Section I - Demographics:

Last Name, First Name, Middle Name

Permanent Home Address

Home Phone, Cell/Business Phone

Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Gender

Marital Status

Number of Dependents and Children's Ages

Father's Full Name, Living Status, Present Occupation

Mother's Full Name, Living Status, Present Occupation

Email

Section II - Academics:

Family or other responsibilities that might interrupt school program

List of high schools, preparatory schools, and colleges attended (with dates)

Courses pursued in high school

College entrance exam status

Honors earned in school or community

Name of school planning to attend

Planned entry date

Course of Study

Estimated length of time to complete program

Ultimate career goal

Section III - Financial:

Plans for meeting necessary expenses of the program

Current employment status (Full-time/Part-time)

If employed: type of work and employer name, address, phone number

Section IV - References:

Names and addresses of three adults (NOT relatives) who know the applicant

May include recent teachers, counselors, or employers

Complete Contact Information for each reference (separate from the 3 written letter references)

Section V - Goals:

Reasons for selecting this career

Work experiences (including volunteer work)

Reasons for planning to enter chosen school

Other statements indicating attitude and interest in career

Why applying for this scholarship

Section VI - Scholarship Agreement:

Student certification that information is true, correct, and complete

Student acknowledgment of having read policies and procedures

Agreement that decision of Scholarship Committee is final

Understanding that funding is for tuition, books, meal plan, and dormitory costs only

Full Name and Date signature

Submission Instructions

• Deadline: July 15 (annually)
• Application: Submit electronically via the form on their website
• Letters of Recommendation: Email directly from recommenders to volunteer@navicenthealth.org
• Transcripts & Proof of Acceptance: Mail to Volunteer Services address
• Confirmation: Keep a copy of the application confirmation page for your records
• All required documentation must be submitted for consideration