Peach State Federal Credit Union J. Alvin Wilbanks Scholarship
*This scholarship is open to applicants districtwide*
A one-time $5,000 scholarship sponsored by Peach State Federal Credit Union will be awarded to a graduating seniors from GCPS with plans to enter the teaching profession. In addition, the Gwinnett County Public School Foundation will also award a one-time amount of $2,500. No additional application is needed to be considered for both. Applicants will be considered for both, but rules exclude both scholarships going to one winner.
Requirements:
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- Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- exhibit good character and leadership skills
- provide a letter of recommendation from a school administrator or counselor
- submit a two-page essay describing a desire to enter the teaching profession
A one-time $5,000 scholarship, sponsored by Peach State Federal Credit Union, will be awarded to a graduating senior from GCPS with plans to enter the teaching profession. In addition, the Gwinnett County Public School Foundation will also award a one-time amount of $2,500. No additional application is needed to be considered for both. Applicants will be considered for both, but rules exclude both scholarships going to one winner.
Requirements:
- Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0. scale
- Exhibit good character and leadership skills
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a school administrator, counselor, or faculty member
- Submit a two-page essay describing a desire to enter the teaching profession
Deadline: February 29, 2029