Grady Young Foundation Inc. Scholarship Program
GYF offers three different financial assistance options within the Scholarship Program:
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Named Scholarships
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Book Scholarships
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Incentive awards (pending available funds)
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The GYF Scholarship Application period opens each year on
November 15 and closes on January 31.
Explore all scholarship options below and apply!
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Have questions? Email vmorriso@bellsouth.net.
Named Scholarships
These are the eligibility requirements for GYF Named Scholarships:
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Applicant must be graduating from an accredited secondary educational institution
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Applicant must have applied for admission to at least one accredited institution of higher learning for the Fall of current school term
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Applicant must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
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Applicant must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA)
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Grady Young Memorial Scholarship
The recipient of this award will be presented to one interested in Political Science, Sociology, Vocational Technology, Religious Education, and is a resident of Gainesville-Hall County, Georgia.
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Award Amount: $2,500
Eloise Mosley Young Scholarship
The recipient of this scholarship will be awarded to an individual that possesses the qualities and characteristics of Entrepreneurship, Culinary Arts, Economics, Teaching, Business Administration and/or Horticultural Studies. The recipient must attend Savannah State University.
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Award Amount: $1,000
Jessie Irene Estelle Young Johnson Scholarship
The recipient of this award will be presented to one who is interested in acquiring a career in Early Childhood, Child Development (Parenting), Cosmetology, Mass Communications, Missionary Work, or Music.
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Award Amount: $1,000
Marie Young Johnson Scholarship
The recipient of this award will be presented to one who is interested in acquiring a career in Social work, Cosmetology, Engineering, Computer Technology, Science, Business, or Medical/healthcare.
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Award Amount: $1,000
Gaynell B. Young Williams Memorial Scholarship
The recipient(s) of this award must be an Active Church Member, graduating high school senior, or a continuing higher education student. Upon the discretion of the GYF Scholarship Committee, if funds are available (specifically for the Gaynell B. Young Williams Memorial Scholarship), more than one scholarship may be awarded.​
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Award Amount: $1,000
Marion "Paulette" Lott Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduate who has maintained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.000, has earned at least ten (10) hours of active Community Service within the current school year, must submit a typewritten 500 to 1,000 words Essay on “American History”, and must provide at least one Letter of Recommendation from a school official of current school.
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Award Amount: $1,000
Gerald Franklin Kessler Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduate or continuing college student who has maintained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.000, has earned at least twenty-five (25) Hours of active Community Service within the current school year, must submit a typewritten 500 to 1,000 words Essay on “Building My Community”, and must provide at least one Letter of Recommendation from a school official of current school.
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Award Amount: Minimum $500
Sarah J. Sims Legacy Builder Scholarship
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The recipient (male or female) of this award must be enrolled full-time at Savannah State University, maintaining a minimal 3.0 GPA and majoring in Civil Engineering. ​
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Award Amount: Minimum $500
Jacob Wilmont Community Athletic Scholarship
This Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior athlete who has participated with the Gainesville-Hall County Boys’ and Girls’ Club(s) and maintained at least a 2.5 GPA. The student must provide at least one Letter of Recommendation from an official of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club(s) of Gainesville-Hall County.
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Award Amount: Minimum $500
Estelle Mosley Young-Jackson Memorial Book Scholarship
This book scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior who has maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and majoring in Education.
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Award Amount: Minimum $500
Charles G. Young-Chairman's Leadership Scholarship
Two scholarships will be awarded annually to a high school senior or continuing higher education student. One of the awardees must attend Savannah State University.
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Award(s) Amount: $1,000
Willie B. Young & Sons - Young's Funeral Home Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a qualified high school senior in pursuit of an undergraduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university in business administration and intends to pursue a career in business.
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Award Amount: Minimum $500
John O. and Eunice C. Davis Scholarship
This Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior or continuing college student.
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Award Amount: Minimum $500
Dr. Virginia Juanita Young Morrison Advocacy Scholarship
This Scholarship favors a recipient who (1) has earned at least 25 documented community service hours in the current year or (2) a disabled student or (3) a student with a disabled parent. Other documentation needed for this scholarship is a letter of diagnosis from a physician/specialist.
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Award Amount: $1,000
Elzonia Williams Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a single mother or student of a single mother.
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Award Amount: Minimum $500
Samuel Eugene Williams Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an athlete who is graduating high school or is a current undergraduate student.
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Award Amount: Minimum $500
Dr. Jimmie C. Jackson Educational Leadership Scholarship
Two scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school students who will attend a college/university or career tracked course of study. Recipients must be actively involved in at least two community service experiences at the time of application and must commit to continue their volunteer/community service through the life of this award.
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Award(s) Amount: $1,000 (2)
Eloise Young Sheats Memorial Scholarship
It will be awarded to an African American student pursuing either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an accredited college or university. Applicant must be a resident of Hall County, GA, maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and be in good standing with their current institution.
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Award Amount: $1,000
Lawton & Ella Mae Young Memorial Scholarship
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This scholarship will be awarded to an African American student graduating high school senior who is planning to enroll at a Historically Black College or University in the fall of 2023. Applicant must be a resident of Hall County, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Applicant is selected based on their community involvement and by demonstrating a financial need.
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Award Amount: $1,000
Rebekah T. Whelchel Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is intended for an African American high school graduating senior within the Northeast Georgia area, who will attend a four-year university and has a 2.5 GPA or higher.
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Award Amount: $1,000
Rev. W. L. Whelchel Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is established for all he represented and was for young people. The applicant must be a high school graduating senior within the Northeast Georgia area, who will attend a four-year university and has a 2.5 GPA or higher.
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Award Amount: $1,000
Rev. Laura Ashworth Young Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an applicant who is actively engaged with a Church Ministry. The applicant may be a high school graduating senior, a continuing College student, or a preferred applicant residing in North Carolina. GPA: 2.0 or higher
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Award Amount: $1,000
LaMichael Hendrix Education Opportunity Scholarship
The applicant must be a high school graduating senior, a first or second-year college student maintaining a 2.5 or higher GPA.
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Award Amount: Minimum $500
Wilma Sherman Poole Community Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to a high school graduate who has maintained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.000, has earned at least ten (10) hours of active Community Service within the current school year, a church or place of service to the community in Buford or the surrounding area.
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Award Amount: $1,500
Rosalyn A. Turner Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to an African American student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited college or university, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The applicant must be a resident of Hall County, GA, a child of a single mother, and submit a 500 to 1,000-word typewritten essay on how African American history has inspired you to continue your educational journey.
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Award Amount: Minimum $500
Nathan A. Saunders Community Scholarship
This scholarship is open to first-time college students and continuing education students who reside in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia and demonstrate financial need as well as potential.
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Award(s) Amount: $1,000 (2)
Rev. Ernest and Mrs. LaWanda Ransom Family Memorial Scholarship
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This scholarship supports graduating high school seniors and continuing education students from Savannah, Georgia, who demonstrate academic commitment, leadership, and a heart for service. Awards are designated for students pursuing studies in theology, Christian counseling, religious studies, early childhood education, general education, or educational leadership/administration. Preference will be given to applicants planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
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Award(s) Amount: $1,000
Lucille Barnett Thurmond Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a high school senior or a continuing education student residing in any geographical areaand meets all requirements of the Grady Young Foundation Scholarship Program. Descendants of Ms. Thurmond, single mothers, diagnosed disability students or a student of a disabled parent are given priority attention.
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Award Amount: $1,000
Catherine Wilmont - Mission in Action Scholarship
The recipient must be a graduating high school senior or currently attending a higher education institution. The recipient must have applied for admission to an accredited institution of higher learning, must have at least a 2.0 GPA, and completed a FAFSA application.
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Award Amount: $500
Mamie L. H. Haynes Bowers Memorial & Technical College Scholarships
She prioritized her children’s education, encouraging them to pursue high school, trade school (now technical college), or college/university. Demonstrating her own commitment to growth, she studied for her GED at age 60. She later retired from Milton Cab Company and demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by founding her owntransportation business, OK Taxi.
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Award Amount: $1,000/$500
Book Scholarships
The Grady Young Foundation, Inc. awards nine (9) Book Scholarships to high school seniors who are planning to attend a two or four-year College, technical institution, or university on a full-time basis upon graduation from high school.
To be eligible, the student must reside in and attend a high school in Gainesville-Hall County, Georgia.
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Award Amount: Up to $1,000
