Frequently Asked Questions
WHO ADMINISTERS THE S.P. CHARLESTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP?
The Charleston Scholarship Fund is administered by the Board of Directors of the Class of 1970 S.P. Charleston Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc., a 501c3 public charity. Tax-deductible donations may be made to the fund by clicking on the Donate page or writing a check, and mailing it to Charleston Scholarship Fund, 181 Derby Drive, Riverdale, Georgia 30274
IS THE S.P. CHARLESTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ONLY FOR A SPECIFIC FIELD OF STUDY OR CAREER?
The S.P. Charleston Scholarship is not limited to any specific field or career objective.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE S.P. CHARLESTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP?
To be eligible for the S.P. Charleston Memorial Scholarship, students must:
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Be a Carver High School graduating Senior
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Be a minority male or female
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Be a U.S. Citizen
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Maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
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Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited public or private college, or technical school (e.g., Military School).
HOW WILL MY DONATION BE SPENT?
Donations and contributions go directly to scholarships. Board members are assessed an amount that is sufficient to handle administration and fundraising expenses.
WHAT WILL BE THE IMPACT OF MY DONATION?
In 2022, the S.P. Charleston Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded more than $4,000 in scholarships. Since 2011, 52 scholarships totaling $42,800.00 have been awarded to deserving minority students at Carver High School. Past recipients have matriculated at The University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Kennesaw State University, Albany State, Tuskegee University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, the U.S. Naval Academy, Georgia Military College, and Columbus Technical College, to name a few.
WHY COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL?
Post-secondary education is not only important because it leads to higher wages over a lifetime, it also broadens the scope of opportunities available after graduation. A quick look at the backgrounds of today's leaders shows that post-secondary graduates are more likely to attain positions of influence at the local, national, and international levels. Want to lead a city, a county, or the nation? Post-secondary education provides the foundation. Are you interested in helping others? You can have a bigger impact if you've gone to a college, university, or technical school.
WHAT IS THE ROAD TO A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Students can create a clear path to a post-secondary education by planning, making good choices, and working hard. Make sure you challenge yourself by taking a preparatory curriculum, maintaining an unweighted minimum GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale, practicing and taking the SAT and/or ACT, and securing strong letters of recommendation.
STILL HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
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