The John K Morgan Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for Rockdale students who have demonstrated a heart dedicated to service.

The John K Morgan Scholarship will be awarded to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding community service in Rockdale County, and plans to continue that level of commitment while pursuing post secondary education. 

Applicants can apply now until January 31, 2013. Final applications must be postmarked no later than January 31.

The application must include a narrative describing your community service in Rockdale County including the name of the organization, dates of service, and type of service. Two letters of recommendation along with a transcript are also required.

In order to apply for the scholarship, one must be a Rockdale County resident, demonstrate outstanding community service in Rockdale County as a volunteer, and plan on pursuing post secondary education. The scholarship will be awarded to assist with tuition only.

The John K. Morgan Scholarship Committee will select finalists to be interviewed prior to making a selection. Interviews will be conducted during February 2013. The recipient(s) will be announced on March 2, 2013, at the Rockdale Coalition for Children and Families Annual Awards Reception to be held at the Rockdale Career Academy at 5 p.m.

For more information, and how to apply, go to http://www.rockdalecoalition.org/john-k-morgan-scholarship/