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The Louise Bailey Webb Scholarship Award
This scholarship is open to 2025 high school graduating seniors who are members of Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Applicants must complete the application in its entirety to be considered for one of the scholarships. The amount of the scholarship is $1,000.
Requested information from applicants includes:
1. The completed application form
2. A one-page, single-spaced, typed essay entitled, “Why I Am Deserving of This Scholarship Award”
3. Two letters of recommendation:
a. From either your high school principal, a teacher, or a counselor
b. From a ministry leader in an area in which you are active at Second Mt. Zion
4. Official high school transcript with the high school’s seal. The transcript must be sealed in an envelope from the school counselor’s office.
5. Being available for an interview (the Committee will schedule)
The application packet must be submitted by Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (in person or via mail) to:
Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church
The Louise Bailey Webb Scholarship Award Committee
ATTENTION: Mrs. Carolyn W. Reid
1010 Old Pretoria Road
Albany, GA 31721
For addition information please contact
Mrs. Carolyn Reid on 229-883-2630.
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MEET THE 2024 Scholarship RecipentS
The 2024 Recipients Of The Louise Bailey Webb Scholarship At Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Two outstanding high school graduates and members of Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church are congratulated as this year’s recipients of the Louise Bailey Webb Scholarship. They are Allison Hadley and Jaiden Hawkins. Both are active in the youth ministry of the church, in addition to having outstanding accomplishments during high school.
Allison Hadley is a May graduate of Westover High School and was within the top ten of her class. She was dually enrolled at Albany State University from which she earned an Associate Degree in Biological Science. Allison was a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club all four years of high school and served as president of the Beta Club her senior year. Miss Hadley plans to continue her education at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama where she will pursue the study of Biology.
Jaiden Hawkins is a May graduate of Lee County High School where he ranked in the top 5% of his class. He was a dual enrollment student at Georgia Southwestern State University where he received the honor of being placed on the President’s List (Fall term 2023). Other honors included Georgia Certificate of Merit, Induction into the National Technical Honor Society, The National Society of High School Scholars, and National Honor Society. Mr. Hawkins will attend Kennesaw State University and intends to study the field of Biology with a concentration in human health.
The scholarship is in memory of Mrs. Webb. She was a devoted member of Second Mt. Zion and a retiree of the Dougherty County School System. She was a strong advocate for education and the pursuit of excellence. Her children and supporters are sponsoring this annual scholarship through the church as a tribute to her legacy. Reverend Theodus Drake serves as Pastor of Second Mount Zion.