The Joe Wright Scholarship

The Joe Wright Scholarship

The Joe Wright Scholarship is given each year to qualifying seniors in five categories. Applicants may apply for a scholarship in one of the categories: academic, athletic, character, fine arts, and greatest need.

·         Please choose one category for which to apply.

·         Fill out the attached application page.

·         Write a 200 word essay on why you should be chosen to receive the scholarship for that category.

·         Provide two letters of reference. You may not use Ms. Lindsey for this scholarship as she chairs the selection committee.

·         Provide a copy of your letter of acceptance from the college you are attending.

Application, essay, letters of reference, and copy of acceptance letter must all be turned in together to Ms. Lindsey by the deadline of Friday, May 10 at 12:00 p.m. There will be no exceptions for late entries.

Scholarship amounts are to be determined per category and will be announced at the Senior Awards Day on Wednesday, May 22.

Applications are reviewed by a panel of judges from outside the Oak Grove Community and names are removed from the applications as the panel reviews. Judges include educational professionals, business professionals, clergy and professionals from a higher education selection profession.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Lindsey in the guidance office via email at llindsey@jefcoed.com or at (205) 379-5000.