Georgia Scholars receive state recognition for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities Author: Pepper Baker Updated: 7:11 AM EDT May 5, 2021
MACON, Ga. Every year, high school seniors excelling both in the classroom and in their communities are nominated for state recognition as a Georgia Scholar. This year, Four Rutland High School seniors are on that list.
Seniors Piper Riser, Monique Christian, Jenny Pyon, and Julianna Sales are reflecting on the hard work they put into their academics over the last four years to earn the distinction. I ve always tried to do my absolute best with schoolwork regardless of the class it was and if I enjoyed it or not. Even in the beginning, I ve had a 4.0 and in the end I had that still, said Riser.
Chon attends Howard High, a Title I school, which means there is a high percentage of low-income students. In fact, at Howard, 99% are considered economically disadvantaged like herself. My dad said, we can t send you to a school that has any out-of-pocket costs, she said.
Unlike a student loan, a scholarship is essentially free money, which means it does not need to be repaid. In addition to the gift aid offered by colleges and universities, there are private many scholarships available, often funded by foundations, corporations and other independent organizations.
Even small awards add up over time. Every dollar you win is a dollar less you will have to borrow, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Howard High School senior is a semifinalist for multiple national scholarships.
Chon applied for the
5,000 other high school students across the nation. She is one of
428 semifinalists. The program grants
60 scholarships each year.
Additionally, Chon was chosen as a semifinalist for the
Gates scholarship. The Gates Scholarship program is highly selective and is for minority student leaders. This grant funds the full cost of attendance for students after financial aid is applied.
Eunice Chon plans to study politics, religion, or sociology and is also an aspiring journalist.
In addition to being a
QuestBridge College Prep Scholar and