HERE'S HOW TO APPLY
If your daughter is heading to college this fall, you’re going to need stuff to help make that space comfortable and feel like home.
Raising BeYOUtiful Butterflies will provide 2 female students entering their freshmen year with a $500 dollar scholarship to purchase the following dorm room essentials***:
- Dorm Room Fridge
- Microwave (if allowed)
- Bedding
- Laptop Computer
- Printer
- Bedding
If you would like to donate any of the above mentioned items or a financial contribution to our scholarship program, please email Dr. Foster at fostert@raisingbeyoutifulbutterflies.org
Who's Eligible?
Qualified applicants for the 2020-2021 academic year must be
❖ Current High school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in Georgia who will graduate during the 2019-2020 academic school year.
❖ 3.0 or higher Cumulative Grade Point Average.
❖ Must be accepted (by June 1st) to any University in GA.
Please Submit:
❖ All applicants must complete the application, which can be found by clicking the link below.
❖ Most recent transcript of grades
❖ Proof of College/University enrollment
❖ Submit one (1) letter of recommendation (excluding immediate family members).
❖ Answer one of the essay questions (500 to 1000 words).
All applications must be submitted by 11:59PM July 1, 2020
What Can I Expect Next?
All submissions will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. The committee will verify eligibility and after reading each essay, the team will select and notify the top five (5) by email. If needed, this process will repeat until the committee has five (5) fully verified applicants.
Scholarship FAQs
When can I apply for the scholarship?
The scholarship season is April 1 - July 1 annually.
What is the deadline/postmark date to apply?
July 1 annually.
When will recipients be notified?
Announcements are made August 1 via email.
Can I still submit an application for consideration after the submission deadline?
Once the submission deadline (July 1) has passed, no applications will be accepted until the next scholarship season (April 1 of the following year).
How often are scholarships awarded?
Scholarships are awarded once an academic year in two even disbursements. The scholarship season is April 1 through July 1 of the current year.
How is the award paid?
Awardees will be asked to create a wishlist at a store(s) of their choice.
our be.you 2021 recipient
Caidyn Carr
Valdosta State University majoring in chemistry
our be.you 2020 recipients
Alanah Weaks
Monice Battle
Monice Battle
Georgia State University majoring in political science
Monice Battle
Monice Battle
Monice Battle
Georgia State University majoring in Psychology
OUR BE.YOU 2020-LOVE ON A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR
Miss Caneshia Winston
Caneshia Winston a high school senior graduating in the top 5% of her senior class with a 4.6 GPA while being dual enrolled at a local community college. She sustained her academic success while actively being Captain for Varsity Cheer Squad/Co Captain for Competition Squad, 4x1/4x4 State Track Star, Vice President of SGA, Several Extra Curricular commitments ( Beta Club, Key Club, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, etc), Elementary, Junior and Peer Tutor and Peer Mediator.
She has received a partial academic scholarship to attend the prestigious Tuskegee University, which her heart and soul is set for this upcoming fall.
Miss Aubrey Leach
Aubrey Leach is a graduating Senior at Ola High School here in McDonough, Ga. She’s has always excelled at school. She loved being apart of the swim team for 4 years in row and was looking forward to senior week at school.
Miss KiAhria
KiAhria is a Senior at McDonough Highschool located in McDonough Ga. KiAhria holds a 3.98 GPA and has held honor status her entire school career. While maintaining her academic, she was involved in a number of school extracurricular activities such as track & field, softball (third baseman/outfielder), Warhawks Dance Team Caption/CoCaption.
KiAhria has also upheld community services such as “Teens Making A Change”. While juggling her school work and her extracurricular activities, KiAhria still found time to work Part time at Foot Action, and be a social and outgoing teenager.
KiAhria has been accepted to 12 different universities thus far, and is anticipating more acceptance letters in the coming weeks follow. She is a recipient of partial scholarships. She has committed to Spelman College in Atlanta Ga., where she will pursue her Doctoral Degree as a Pediatric Physician, with a minor in Business Management. She desires to pledge Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority as well. KiAhria also has the desire to not only have a Pediatric Medical Facility, but to own various Child Care Centers, and a Recreational Facility....
Miss Akira Johnson
Akira Johnson a student at Kipp Atlanta Collegiate. She participated on the Diamonds of Destruction Step Team (DPhiD), National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, and English Honor Society. She will be attending her #1 choice in the fall, University of Georgia (UGA).
Miss Kayla Holden
Kayla Holden a senior at Eagle’s Landing High School in McDonough, GA. She has a 3.85 GPA, and will be graduating in the top 10% of her class. Her plan is to attend the ILLUSTRIOUS Howard University ❤️💙 in the Fall with a major in Nutritional Science. With hopes of becoming a registered dietitian.
During the last four years, she has made countless memories that she would never forget. While in high school she made it a priority to be involved in and outside of her school. She spent her time volunteering at Westbury Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mcdonough and donating to the Haven House. She is glad that she has had the opportunity to serve as the National FFA Chapter President. FFA has opened so many doors for her, and she is forever grateful for her advisor Chansi Coleman. She was also inducted into multiple honor societies and got the opportunity to create a club of her own. Creating an Environmental Club at her school allowed her to shed light on important environmental issues such as recycling. While in college she hope she can continue to spread awareness and help those in need.
OUR BE.YOU 2019 RECIPIENTS
Miss Kaylyn Johnson
Miss Khadirah M Muhammad
Miss Khadirah M Muhammad
Georgia State University majoring in political science
Miss Khadirah M Muhammad
Miss Khadirah M Muhammad
Miss Khadirah M Muhammad
Georgia State University majoring in political science
Miss Tysen Smith
Miss Khadirah M Muhammad
Miss Tysen Smith
Kennesaw State University majoring in biology