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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
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Scholarship Criteria
and Qualifications
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 a
school and/or faith organization and/or community.
Applicant must supply three references and two letters of
recommendation.
Applicant must have been accepted in a post-secondary
institution.
Applicant must plan to attend a post-secondary institution in
the fall of 2006.
Applicant must submit a short 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.
Final applicant pool must interview with selection committee.
Preferences will be given to:
Students who participate in the AVP Youth Leadership Programs.
Students who have been faced with some obstacle and have
persevered.
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