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HELPING SCHOLARS SUCCEED FOUNDATION, INC.

MELVIN ASHFORD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Mr. Melvin Ashford was an Air Force veteran, business owner and mechanic supervisor. He believed in the power of education and was a proponent of skill-based learning, which his family equates to career and technical education. 


The Helping Scholars Succeed Foundation, Incorporated awards scholarships on behalf of Mr. Ashford's family. The deadline to apply for the 2023 Scholarship is MONDAY,  MAY 15, 2023.


Access the 2023 application here.


To be considered, the applicant:


  • Must be a Metro Atlanta student attending a two-year or technical college


  • Must be 24 years of age or older without a college degree 


  • Must provide two (2) written letters of recommendation. Letters must be sent to the  Foundation at HelpingScholarsSucceed@gmail.com.

                       *** (a) One (1) Personal Reference verifying community service (no relatives).

                       *** (b) One (1) School Reference on official school letterhead.


  • Must provide a resume including a list of all extracurricular activities, community service, volunteering efforts, etc.


  • Must complete the application, to include a 500-word essay


  • Must provide a high school and any other college transcript (must show current enrollment) 


  • Must upload the certification document.


Incomplete applications will not be considered and submitted materials will not be returned.

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