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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott presented nine area students scholarship awards totaling $10,700 and through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses and Foundation scholarship programs.  Since 2003, Congressman Scott and his wife, Mrs. Alfredia Scott, have awarded $151,200 in scholarships to 90 students.

“I am so proud to celebrate these outstanding young people who have already achieved so much by excelling academically and serving the community in a number of special ways. This group includes a valedictorian, two International Baccalaureate program graduates, a former Miss Georgia USA, and aspiring physicians, dancers, science majors, and more,” 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. “Today my husband and I are honored to recognize these bright students for their exceptional achievements and ambitious goals,” said Mrs. Scott. “We also commend their parents and teachers who encouraged them to stay the course."

Congressman and Mrs. Scott were joined at the presentation by Katrina Finch, of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and Debra Johnson, of Scholarship America.

This year’s honorees include: 

 2014 Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship - $1,025

·         Isaiah Borne, Marietta H.S. graduate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

·         Sydney-Alyce Bourget, Elite Scholars Academy H.S. graduate, University of Georgia

·         Camille Dent, South Cobb H.S. graduate, University of Georgia

·         Taylor Edwards-Moody, Dutchtown H.S. graduate, Barnard College of Columbia University

·         Nikaule Norwood, Tri Cities H.S. graduate, Valdosta State University

·         Monica Ogunsusi, Mundy’s Mill H.S. graduate, University of Georgia

·         Monique Ogunsusi, Mundy’s Mill H.S. graduate, University of Georgia

·         Tiffany Willis, Duquesne University graduate, Pursuing MBA: Emory University

2014 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation General Mills Health Scholarship - $2,500

·         CeLexus Cambric, Campbell H.S. graduate, University of Georgia

 
The CBC 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.