The Georiga (Wilt) Roads Memorial Scholarship is a $1000 scholarship to be awarded annually to one (1) graduate of Colonel Crawford High School and resident within that district beginning in 2020.
Karrie Kraft, recipient of the 2023 Georgia (Wilt) Roads scholarship. She will be attending North Central State College.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP:
Georgia (Wilt) Roads was born in 1919 and graduated from North Robinson High School in 1937. Through Georgia and her husband Kermit's hard work and saving money, her great-nieces were able to establish this scholarship in her memory. Georgia is proof that one does not need a four-year college degree to be successful in life. She was an outgoing and fun individual that one could easily laugh with while sharing stories. She was adventurous, positive and didn't regret her life decisions.
Application Requirements:
Resident of Colonel Crawford School District.
Graduate of Colonel Crawford High School.
90% Attendance Record.
Current cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Letter of recommendation from a current teacher / professor or guidance counselor.
Letter of recommendation from coach, pastor, mentor, employer or extra-carricular / community leader.
Submit an essay of approximately 300 words, typed and double spaced explaining why the student is seeking this scholarship and how they have used their positive attitude to overcome obstacles.
