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For 2025, the Shay2U Scholarship Foundation award ceiling is $2,000, and the individual maximum is $1,000. S2USF will award two (2) scholarships at $1,000 per award. NOTE: Scholarship(s) will be awarded to the student(s) based upon evidence of registration in an accredited four (4) year college or university.


The Shay2U Scholarship Foundation Scholarship applications open Saturday, March 1, 2025, and close Monday, April 4, 2025, at midnight EST.

Applications are submitted via the Shay2U Scholarship Foundation website or are mailed to:

SHAY2U Scholarship Foundation
6502 Abercorn St.
Suite 206, PMB #1009
Savannah, Georgia 31405

All mailed applications MUST be received by Monday, April 4, 2025.
 

Once the application process has closed, the S2USF Scholarship review committee will begin the screening process. Award recipients will be notified no later than Friday, May 2, 2025, by 5:00 pm.



Criteria and Eligibility 


1. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Alfred Ely Beach High School (Savannah, Georgia)

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2. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior in the year of the award.


3, Applicants must at least have a 3.0 Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) on a 4.0 grading scale 


4. Applicants must not be related to any Board of Directors or employees of S2USF as this presents a conflict of interest.


5. Applicants must fully complete the S2USF 2025 Application


6. Applicants must independently complete the S2USF Essay


7. Applicants must provide two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, educational professional, or a community leader speaking to applicants' character, and scholastic achievement.


8. Applicants must submit their unofficial transcripts confirming their current grade point average at the time of application.


9. Preference will be given to Applicants who play or manage a sport (football manager, volleyball manager, etc.), but this is not a requirement.


10. Applicants must submit a copy of an acceptance letter from an accredited four (4) year college or university.


11. Applicants must submit a professional headshot, preferably their senior photo, as this will be displayed on the S2USF website and social media platforms if they are awarded the scholarship.


12. Applicants must be willing to attend the S2USF Scholarship Gala on August 2, 2025, to publicly receive their award. Applicant and 1 guest will receive tickets to attend the dinner, free of charge.


13. Applicants must submit a copy of their registered classes before the award will be distributed.



Post S2USF Scholarship Award


The disbursement of the scholarship funds in the amount of $1000.00 will be dispersed at the S2USF gala on either August 2, 2025. Because the funds are designed to assist students with books and other financial needs associated with starting college that do not include tuition, room, and board, the funds will be given directly to the student and not to the school.



General Instructions


1.  DEADLINE for the S2USF scholarship application is Monday, April 4, 2025, at midnight EST. (no exceptions) Refer to the application process below for a list of the supporting documentation needed (reference forms, evidence of GPA, etc.)


2. If any question in this application doesn’t apply to you, please indicate by putting N/A in the space.


3. Type and/or print legibly. Illegible applications will not be considered. You can complete the application online here 

 

 

or download the official application here. 

 

 

4. Complete, scan, and email the completed application with all supporting documentation to info@shay2uscholarshipfoundation.org OR mail it to:

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SHAY2U Scholarship Foundation

6502 Abercorn St.

Suite 206, PMB #1009

Savannah, Georgia 32405

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5. Applicants will be notified by email regarding their status no later than May 2, 2025.

 

6. If there are any questions regarding the S2USF Scholarship, please forward them to info@Shay2UScholarshipFoundation.org.

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Application Process

 

Applicant MUST submit the following items:

 

1. Completed application form (if handwritten, please print legibly)

 

2. Two (2) letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, administrator, principal, educational professional, or community leader. 

 

3. An unofficial recent high school transcript with a cumulative grade point average.

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4. Personal Essay. The essay must be 1-2 pages typed, double spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font. The essay should not contain any grammatical errors and should include a brief explanation about yourself and your college plans (name of college/university you will attend, intended major, anticipated start date, and an explanation of your educational and professional goals as well as your career objectives).

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5. An acceptance letter from a 4-year college or university.

 

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SHAY2U Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Application

***Please read over the above instructions carefully and make sure that you have all of your supporting documents ready for upload BEFORE completing the application. The application MUST be filled out in its entirety. If a question does not apply to you, put N/A in the box; do not leave any boxes blank or the application will not submit.***

Acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the criteria for this scholarship and all information and documents required to apply for this scholarship by checking the box below.

Application

Fill out the application in its entirety. Any boxes left blank will cause the application not to submit. Be honest and thorough. Willful deception, untrue statements or plagerized essays will cause your application to be automatically disqualifed.

Multi-line address
Birthday
Month
Day
Year

  1. Are you related to anyone employed or on the board of S2USF or S2USF Scholarship Board?

Multi choice

  1. What is the name of your current high school?

Multi choice

If you listed "other" indicate the name of your current high school and list the high school's city and state.

Place N/A if this section doesn't apply.

  1. Are you a high school senior?

Multi choice

  1. What is your anticipated graduation date?

  1. What is the name of the college/university you will be attending in the fall of 2025?

  1. List your the major that you will be earning your 4-year degree in.

Multi choice

  1. What is your current cummulative grade point average (GPA)?

  1. Have you taken the ACT exam? If you have, what is your highest score? If not, when do you plan to take it?

  1. Have you taken the SAT exam? If yes, what is your highest score? If not, when do you plan to taking it?

  1. List the name and contact information for your mother or legal guardian.

List the name of mother or legal guardian.

  1. List the name and contact number of your father or legal guardian.

List the name of yiyour father or legal guardian.

  1. List any academic honors, awards, or memberships you've earned while in school.

Put N/A if this question does not apply.

  1. List all community service activities, hobbies, outside interests and extracurricular activities.

Put N/A if this question does not apply.

  1. Personal Essay: The essay should MUST BE 1-2 pages typed, double spaced, 12 pt. TImes New Roman font. The essay should not contain any grammatical errors. The letter should include a brief explanation about yourself and your college plans (name of college or university you will attend, intended major, anticipated start date, and an explanation of your educational and professional goals as well as your career objectives).

    Please upload your essay below.


Upload Personal Essay

  1. Please upload the following supporting documents:


    A. One (1) Letter of Recommendation

    B. One (1) Letter of Recommendation

    C. Proof of College/University of Acceptance

    D. Most recent High School Transcript

    E. Headshot

Letter of Recommendation

Letter of Recommendation

Proof of College/University Acceptance

Most recent High School Transcript

Headshot

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY

I hereby affirm that all of the above-stated information provided by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the Shay2UScholarship Foundation and its scholarship.


I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship recipient I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at a four (4) year college or university before scholarship funds can be awarded.

Signature

Type your name and that will be considered a digital signature.

SHAY2U Scholarship Foundation
6502 Abercorn St
Suite #206 PMB #1009
Savannah, Georgia 31405
(912) 421-8441

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