State Representative Alisha Thomas Morgan (D-Austell)  has created the $500 Morgan Family Scholarship for students who attend Pebblebrook and South Cobb high schools. One student from each school will be selected.

To qualify for the scholarship, graduating seniors must show financial need, have at least a 2.5 GPA, have a history of civic engagement and community service, and must be interested in majoring in either education, English, history, international relations, political science, or women/gender studies.

The deadline to apply is May 18. To get an application, log on to  www.alishamorgan.com/community/morganfamilyscholarship/.

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