The United Peachtree Corners Civic Association is back this year with its annual Community Service Scholarship. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the organization to make changes in the process, the organization is back to the original award of $1,000 each for two high school seniors who reside in Peachtree Corners and have made the commitment to volunteer outside of school hours during their high school years.
“Every year, the committee weighs several factors, community service, extracurricular activities and things like that,” said UPPCA President Matt Lombardi. “We’re looking for students who personify our community values.”
Last year’s winner used the scholarship money to purchase a 3D printer and made mask clips that helped secure masks that had to be worn during the nationwide mask mandate, said Lombari, adding that it’s that kind of selfless act that makes the awardee stand out.
“And it doesn’t matter what kind of secondary education they’re pursuing,” said Lombardi. “It can be a four-year university, a vocational school or whatever works for the recipient.”
The deadline this year has been extended to May 31 to give students an opportunity to “get back to normal.”
Last year UPCCA awarded three $1,000 scholarships and has toyed with the idea of increasing the amount.
“But we don’t want to be competitive with other non-profits in the area,” said Lombardi.
While the pandemic made it necessary for the award presentation to be held outdoors, this year it will be at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church.
Any high school senior who resides in the 30092 ZIP code is eligible to apply, regardless of where they attend school.
Scholarship application process:
• Complete the Online Scholarship Application. The online application includes areas to upload your documentation for the essay and service activities.
• Write and/or video a 300-word essay about community service work that had the greatest influence and why.
• Include a listing of all community service activities participated in while in high school.
The winners will be chosen strictly on their participation in community service.
More information: In order to qualify for one of the two UPCCA scholarship, you must live within Peachtree Corners and/or be a member of the UPCCA. Click here for information on becoming a member of UPCCA or contact UPCCA President Matt Lombardi at 770-548-2989.
