Alita A. Watkins
M E M O R I A L S C H O L A R S H I P
This scholarship was established in honor of the late Alita A. Watkins, a life-long resident of Haywood County. She was a graduate of Haywood High School (1980) and the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. A single mother of three children, she sometimes worked three jobs simultaneously but still managed to use whatever motivational tools necessary to encourage her sons to excel academically while impacting the community. This scholarship honors her memory and her unparalleled love for the community she lived in.
Recent Scholarship Winners
Baleigh Readus
Oglethorpe University
History
Allaysia Watkins
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Psychology
Stephen Ellison
Austin Peay State University
Kinesiology
Amrin Dixon
University of Georgia
Business Management
Kristin Henning
University of Tennessee-Martin
Political Science
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the criteria to qualify?
Must be a current graduating high school senior
Planning to enroll full-time in a two or four-year college or University.
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Possess a financial need
Be a student of a minority group per the U.S. Census Bureau
When can I apply?
January 1st - May 1st
When will the winners be announced?
No later than June 1st
How will the scholarship be paid?
$1,000 will be sent for fall semester.
Donate
Since 2010, we have awarded $20K+ in scholarships to numerous scholars from various cities. Help us continue our efforts in providing financial assistance for their education by contributing a tax-deductible donation.
Proud Sponsors
Emmanuel Ige
Andre Phinnessee
Brittnee Robinson
Travis & Jessica Carless
Patricia Musgrave
Jawuan Harris