Bettye Reed Scholarship
Bettye Reed Scholarship Foundation · Free to apply
Award
Varies
Renewable in later years
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- April 15, 2027
- closes in 154 days
- Essay
- Yes
- Recommendations
- 1
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- Yes
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~3.8 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Bettye Reed Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Georgia
- Open to high school seniors and current college students
To apply
- An essay.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must attend or plan to attend Georgia Highlands College (Rome Campus), Georgia Northwestern Technical College (Floyd County Campus), Berry College, or Shorter University.
Good to know
- Year 2027 inferred based on current date; deadline is April 15 annually.
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About the scholarship
The Bettye Reed Scholarship Foundation provides college scholarships to students attending four eligible higher education institutions in Floyd County, Georgia. Rather than focusing strictly on GPA, the selection process evaluates financial need, work ethic, and character. Applicants must submit an online application, an essay, an official transcript, a resume, a financial need statement, and a recommendation letter.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Submit an online scholarship application through bettyereed.org/apply by April 15.
- 2Have official transcripts sent directly by mail from the school registrar's office to the Foundation.
- 3Submit a resume detailing work experience, volunteerism, activities, and references.
- 4Provide a personal statement of financial need along with a financial aid award letter from your institution.
- 5Submit one letter of recommendation from an educator, advisor, or employer.
- 6Write and submit an essay responding to the topic: 'The Role of Hard Work, Academics, and Philanthropy in My Life.'
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~3.8 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is April 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 15 each year.
- Applications close
- April 15, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Bettye Reed Scholarship
How much is the Bettye Reed Scholarship worth?
The Bettye Reed Scholarship awards varies and is renewable in later years.
When is the Bettye Reed Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is April 15, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 15 each year.
Who is eligible for the Bettye Reed Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Georgia; Open to high school seniors and current college students.
Does the Bettye Reed Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Bettye Reed Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Georgia residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3.8 hrs of work.
Is the Bettye Reed Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Bettye Reed Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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