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Scott, David

Washington, August 8, 2011 -

Today Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott honored 10 area students who received a total of $14,600 in scholarship awards through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses Scholarship program.

“By earning these awards, each student has demonstrated strong work ethics and a high commitment to achieve excellence in their schools and communities,” said Congressman Scott.  Mrs. Scott, wife of Congressman Scott, was very instrumental in securing the scholarships for the students as an active member of the CBC Spouses program. “It is with great pleasure that my husband and I commend each of these students for their exceptional academic achievement and we encourage them to continue to set high goals,” said Mrs. Scott.

This year’s honorees and their awards include:

Clayton County

• Davis Nguyen, Lovejoy High School graduate, Yale University - $1,150 Walmart Strive for Excellence Scholarship
• Chelsea Walker, Jonesboro High School graduate,  University of Georgia- $1,640, CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Cobb County

• Darnell Bunch, II, McEachern High School graduate, Auburn University- $1,640, CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
• Chassity Hogan, Pebblebrook High School graduate, Agnes Scott College - $1,150 Walmart Strive for Excellence Scholarship
• Jared Loggins, McEachern High School graduate, Morehouse College - $1,640, CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Douglas County

• Tyler Daniel, Douglas County High School graduate, Georgia Southern University- $1,640, CBC Spouses Education Scholarship

Fulton County

• Riana Burney, Arlington Christian School graduate, Georgia Institute of Technology - $1,800, CBC Spouses Cheerios Brand Health Initiative Scholarship
• Rekeyia Sherrell, Holy Innocents Episcopal School graduate, Howard University - $1,640, CBC Spouses Education Scholarship  
• Malik Wilson, Langston Hughes High School graduate, Georgia Gwinnett College- $1,150 Walmart Strive for Excellence Scholarship

Henry County

• Kwardel Lewis, Woodland High School graduate, University of Georgia- $1,150 Walmart Strive for Excellence Scholarship

The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships.  This program provides tuition assistance to enable students to fulfill their higher education goals.  For more information, students should contact Congressman Scott’s Office at 770-432-5405.