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Congressman David Scott (GA-13) and Mrs. Alfredia Scott honored 10 area students who received a total of $11,500 in scholarship awards through the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Spouses and Foundation scholarship programs.  Since 2003, Congressman Scott and his wife, Mrs. Alfredia Scott, have awarded $140,500 in scholarships to 81 students. 

“The students honored with these scholarships are the best of the best and have all demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to community service.  I applaud their achievements,” 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. “My husband and I are overjoyed and so proud to recognize these bright young people for their exceptional academic achievements and ambitious goals,” said Mrs. Scott.

This year’s honorees and their awards include:

2013 Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Education Scholarship - $1,000

·         Aaron Coleman, Stockbridge H.S. graduate & Ellenwood resident, Ft. Valley State University

·         Mylong Craig, Jonesboro H.S. graduate & Jonesboro resident, Georgia Institute of Technology

·         Dwayne Daniel, Douglas County H.S. graduate & Douglasville resident, Florida A&M University

·         Aspen Evans, Mt. Zion H.S. graduate & Jonesboro resident, Savannah College of Art & Design

·         Andrea Lewis, North Atlanta H.S. and Emory University graduate, Powders Springs resident, Howard University Law School

·         Amir Mills, New School at Carver H.S. graduate & College Park resident, Stillman College

·         Sharlee Taylor, North Atlanta H.S. graduate & Jonesboro resident, University of California at Berkeley

·         Evan Wood, Alexander H.S. graduate & Douglasville resident, Carnegie Mellon University

·         Kamari Wright, Westlake H.S. graduate & Palmetto resident, Ohio State University

2013 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation General Mills Health Scholarship - $2,500

·         Ridwan Hassen, South Cobb H.S. graduate & Marietta resident, Dartmouth College

 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.