Cherokee County schools announce new scholarships

The Cherokee County School District announced two new college scholarships of $5,000 each to graduating seniors of Cherokee and Creekview high schools.

The Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation will award scholarships to one graduate from each school. To be eligible, a student must have at least a 2.0 GPA and plan to pursue one of the following majors at a two- or four-year Georgia institution: education, agriculture, veterinary medicine, religion or theology.

Financial need also will be considered.

Applications and references are due at the Cherokee County School District office by 4:30 p.m., April 24. Information for Cherokee High students: https://bit.ly/2xNnItZ; and for Creekview High students: https://bit.ly/2x5NbhI

According to its Facebook page, the Dickerson Family Foundation "seeks to improve the quality of life for the veterans, youth, elderly, domesticated animals and natural wildlife — particularly those in need or distress — that are located in Cherokee, Bartow and Pickens County, Ga." Information: https://bit.ly/3bUxKbs

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