| Targeted Educational Enhancement Grants |
David A. Pickler Leadership Award:
Description:
An annual grant of $1,000 to an outstanding graduating Senior of High School within the governance of the Shelby County Board of Education.
Requirements:
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Graduating senior of a Shelby County Schools High School
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Must complete graduation requirements as a student in good standing
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Must have an academic ranking within the top 25% of graduating class, with a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
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Must exhibit outstanding leadership and concentration of community service and engagement during high school career
Process:
Graduating senior students meeting above requirements will submit application and supporting documentation to support application by the deadline noted on the application.
The winner will receive a $1,000 grant, plaque or other appropriate recognition and name on a personal plaque at the Shelby County Board of Education. The award will be presented at the Shelby County Board of Education meeting held during the spring of each year.
Previous winners:
2012 - Yao Tan - Bolton High School
2011 - Faith Elizabeth Smith - Germantown High School
2010 - Anderson John Heinz - Germantown High School
2009 - Lauren Peterson - Germantown High School
2008 - Courtland Blount - Collierville High School.