Scholarship established to honor Avery

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The late Stephone Avery, Sr speaks to the Camden Lions Club. A scholarship for Camden Fairview students has been established in memory of Avery.
File photo The late Stephone Avery, Sr speaks to the Camden Lions Club. A scholarship for Camden Fairview students has been established in memory of Avery.

Special to the Camden News

Camden Fairview School District has announced a scholarship in memory of a staff member who succumbed to cancer earlier this year.

The Stephone Avery Sr. Scholarship Committee announces the 2022 High School Senior Scholarship awards program. Under this program, a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a senior attending high school in the city of Camden, Arkansas.

Guidelines and Priorities

Seeking graduation seniors with a record of good attendance, community work, extracurricular activities

Applicants much have a minimum GPA of 2.5-3.0 , a total family income under $75,000 and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college, technical school or training program for a trade

Applicants must submit a 250-500 word essay and school transcript.

Scholarship funds will be paid: At the beginning of the fall semester 2022.

Applicants must have endorsements of their guidance counselor and or teacher on their application, attesting that they are qualified for the this scholarship program.

Application deadline is April 30, 2022 by 4:00 pm. Late applications can not be accepted. Application can be picked up in the CFHS Counselor's office. For more information email [email protected] or [email protected]

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