Jackson Lake association scholarship opportunity


The window to apply for a scholarship sponsored by Jackson Lake Association is open from February 1st of each year.  Deadline to apply is April 15th.  This opportunity is open to high school Seniors in Butts, Jasper and Newton Counties.  Winners will be chosen in each county, and each scholarship awarded will be between $500 - $1500.

Requirements:  Completed application, counselor recommendation, teacher recommendation, and an essay on "Why you would be a good candidate for this scholarship"

JLA Scholarship Winners

The following students from Butts, Newton, and Jasper Counties each received a scholarship from the Jackson Lake Association. We are immensely proud of all the local students who applied.

Their dedication and hard work highlight the exceptional talent in our communities. This financial aid serves as our small contribution toward their educational pursuits, investing in the bright futures before them. We congratulate each recipient and encourage all students to continue striving for excellence in their academic and personal endeavors.​
The 2024 Winners:
Karalyn Morgan – Karalyn is graduating from Jackson High School. She plans on attending Truett McConnell University where she will major in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science. She has stayed in the top 10% academically while being involved in extracurricular activities such as soccer, volleyball, RD4L   Leadership Team, National Honor Society, Beta Club and Family, Career Community Leaders of America. She volunteered as a coach for 12U soccer team which is a valuable time commitment for these young athletes! We wish Karalyn all the success in her future!

Emily Atkinson – Emily is graduating from Jackson High School. She plans on attending Georgia College and State University majoring in Nursing. Emily is a Georgia Merit student and Soccer Scholar Athlete participating in Soccer. She participated in a Dual Enrollment program with Gordon State College, and working part-time at T&K Dance Studios. She was a team leader in River of Life and participates in a Healthcare Pathway where she was certified in CPR, Jaws of Life tools, and ride-along with Butts County EMS. We wish Emily all the success in her future endeavors.
Tianna Maffett – Tianna is graduating from Alcoy High School. She plans on attending Fort Valley State and majoring in Nursing. She has participated in many community service projects such as Nursing home CNA helper, Food Can Drive, Rivers Alive Cleanup, and monthly food distributions through Springfield Baptist Church. Tianna has been taking Dual enrollment classes at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. She plans on working as a CAN during the summer to gain experience! Her pediatrician gave her the motto to live by – “We could do anything we wanted; you just have to give back to the community.” We wish her all the success!

Giovanni Wilson –Giovanni is graduating from Alcovy High School. He plans to attend Clark Atlanta /Morehouse or Savannah State majoring in Computer Science/Computer Engineering. He has very high academic achievements, great leadership qualities and commitment to community service. Giovanni was a fulltime football player and a Building Strong men member. He has volunteered at the Newton County Special Olympics, counseling peers, and organizing community events. We wish him all the success in his future journey!

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Brody Bush – Brody is graduating from Piedmont Academy. He has been accepted to the University of Florida and will major in Architecture! Brody is Salutatorian of his class! He has been active in Soccer, Literary Team, and Jackson United Methodist Youth group, among others. He has volunteered with
Butts County Animal Control, JUMC mission trips, and Lend-A-Paw day at Piedmont. Brody has an unwavering commitment to academic success and a strong work ethic! All the community service he was involved in equipped him with valuable leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills. He has a
positive attitude and a wonderfully engaging personality which helps everyone around him stay positive and works efficiently! He has a belief in social responsibility which will serve him well in the future! Congratulations Brody!
Breanna Fowler – Breanna is graduating from Jasper County High School. She has been a member of Health Occupation Students of America and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Breanna played Soccer, and was awarded 1 st and 2 nd place at the JCHS Technology Fair. She is an active member of her church
and volunteers at her local dog shelter! Breanna plans to attend Augusta University to pursue a degree in Kinesiology, a Physical Therapy pathway. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors! 

James Williams Jr. – James is graduating from Jasper County High School. He plans to attend Athens Technical College where he will major in Biotechnology. He has been an active member in FBLA, Beta Club, FCA, Student Council, and HOSA. James has volunteered in countless community services, Beta
Help Teachers, Singing at his local Nursing home, Food Drive, School Beautification, just to name a few! One day James looks forward to owning his own Biotech company! We wish him all the success in the future!

William Garvin – William is graduating from Jasper County High School. He plans to attend University of North Georgia where he will pursue a Bachelors of Science degree in Secondary Education. He plans to attend seminary to pursue ministry. William is a Georgia Merit Scholar, awarded many Beta State and
National convention competition placements and Excellence in Spanish! His community projects include Jasper County Food Bank, Voter Registration Drive, Vacation Bible School, and assistant coaching at the recreation department. He also worked with Unified Partner serving Special needs students. We wish
William all the success in his future endeavors!

Ma’Kariya James – Ma’Kariya is graduating from Newton High School. She plans to attend Fort Valley State University majoring in Chemistry-Pre-Med. Ma’Kariya has participated in many community activities, which include: Preparing Health Bags for foster children, Community Blood drives, Special
Olympics, Rainbow Shelter and more. She has “perseverance to overcome presenting obstacles and resilience to withstand adversities.” She overcame her personal challenges by becoming active in her community and volunteering. We wish her all the best as she continues to make changes in her
community for the betterment of our future and the entire community!
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