Representative Channell encourages participation in scholarship program

Up to Six Deserving Students From District 116 May Be Nominated

(Sept. 6, 2006) Today State Representative Mickey Channell (R - Greensboro) announced his support for a scholarship program at North Georgia College & State University and encouraged local students to apply.

The Military Scholarship Program pays for tuition, books, fees, room, and board for students during their undergraduate studies. Those chosen for the program agree to repay the scholarship after receiving their bachelor’s degrees by serving part-time in the Georgia Army National Guard as commissioned second lieutenants for four years after graduation.

State Representatives, including Rep. Channell, are entitled to nominate up to six candidates for the scholarship. The requirements for applicants are as follows: (1) High School Senior; (2) legal resident of Georgia; (3) 480 on the critical reading portion and a 440 on the math portion of the SAT; (4) a 3.0 GPA on a college-preparatory track; and (5) meet the physical and mental standards for serving in the Georgia Army National Guard. The deadline for scholarship applications is March 10, 2007, but NGC&SU highly recommends completing the application before Thanksgiving.

“The Military Scholarship Program allows students to both better themselves through education and serve our country in the National Guard,” Rep. Channell said. “It is my hope that students in this district will take time to explore the benefits of this program.”

More information on the program can be obtained by visiting your high school guidance counselor or by contacting Rep. Channell at (706) 453-1230.

State Representative Mickey Channell (R – Greensboro) represents District 116 in the Georgia General Assembly, which includes all or part of Wilkes, Greene, Oglethorpe and Putnam Counties. He may be reached at (706) 453-1230 or via email at email@repmickeychannell.org.

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