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The Association
of Village PRIDE, Inc. is pleased to announce the creation of
the
Audra
Nicole Oliver Memorial Scholarship Fund
In her life, she taught people
about the joys of faith and perseverance in the face of
seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The award of this
scholarship will be to youth leaders who demonstrate these
qualities through their service in schools and communities.
The History of
the Scholarship
Audra Nicole Oliver, a resident of Fayette County who
struggled with the Sickle Cell Anemia Disease from childhood
worked for the Fayette County School System until the critical
nature of the disease forced her to quit her job. Audra
was well loved by many members of the Fayette Community and
metropolitan Atlanta. Many prayed for her during the
difficulties and complications of her illness. On February
3, 2002 Audra Nicole transitioned from this life.
Many people who loved Audra and her family wanted to do
something to memorialize her life because of the positive loving
role model she was for others.
The Association of Village PRIDE, Inc. asked the Oliver
family for permission to start a scholarship fund in Audra's
memory. Once permission was granted, the organization went
about soliciting donations to begin the Scholarship Fund.
Although not an endowed scholarship at this point, the goal
is to have this scholarship become endowed so that every year
scholarships can be awarded to worthy seniors from Fayette
County.
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Scholarship Award Amount
The successful applicant will receive a $500
scholarship amount that must be used to further his
or her post-secondary education. The
scholarship award will be presented during senior
honors night at the recipient's high school.
The scholarship amount will be paid directly to the
post-secondary institution once the recipient is
enrolled.
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Scholarship Criteria
and Selection Process for 2009
Applicant
must be a high school senior living in Fayette County and attending a Fayette County High School.
Applicant must
demonstrate a history of youth leadership in school
and/or faith organization and/or community.
Applicant
cannot have a history of discipline problems in school.
Applicant must
supply three references.
Applicant
must submit two letters of recommendation, which details the
applicant's leadership and qualities relevant to
perseverance, service and leadership.
Applicant
must submit an essay which details his/her characteristics
relevant to perseverance in the face of some life obstacle;
service to others in school or community; leadership in school
and/or community; and scholastic achievement. (The essay is a
part of the application).
Applicant must
have been accepted to a post-secondary institution and
plan to attend a post-secondary institution in the fall of 2009.
Student
applicants who make it into the final round selection pool
must participate in an interview with the selection
committee.
Scholarship
award announcements and presentation will be made during senior
honors award ceremony at the school the student attends.
Preference
Preference
will be given to:
Students who
have been faced with some obstacle and have persevered
Students who
participate in AVP Youth Leadership Programs
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