Edward Garrison Childress Memorial Scholarship

The Edward Garrison Childress Memorial Scholarship was established by friends and family of Garrison to provide financial aid to a high school graduating senior. Before his death, Garrison Childress played baseball and football at Fairhope High School. Funny, gregarious and caring, Garrison was the epitome of a southern gentleman and a friend to all. Therefore, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

1. A graduating student at Fairhope High School,
2. Participation in high school in any athletic endeavor as a player, manager, trainer or cheerleader, 
3. An overall acceptable grade point average, 
4. Has been accepted to a institution of higher learning (4-year, 2-year and trade school included) beyond high school, 
5. Exhibits the character traits in life which were so prevalent in the life of Garrison Childress e.g. a caring person, character above reproach and unwavering loyalty to friends,
6. Completion of all requirements in the attached application. 

The selection process is as follows:

1. Applications must be submitted by March 15, 2025
2. A committee appointed by the Edward Garrison Childress Foundation will review all applicants and make the final selection based upon information provided by the applicant, ie application, resume and brief essay. 
3. Financial need will be a consideration but not a requirement. 

The Edward Garrison Childress Foundation will continue the scholarship for the length of time as determined by the members of the foundation. 

Please complete the application, upload your resume, and submit it. A female student-athlete and male student-athlete will be selected each year.

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Personal Details

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Are you a first generation college student? *

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High School Details

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In what sport and what years did you participate in athletics? *

Please include Sport, Year and position for each team.

How many children in your family rely on your parent(s) for full support? *

How many children in your immediate family will be in college next year? *

What school do you plan to attend in the fall?

If unsure, please list the colleges you have been accepted into.

What are your career plans following college? *

Additional Material

An essay on why you should be selected for this scholarship? *

1000 words or less.

Please upload an updated resume. *

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Though not required, is there any additional items you would like the scholarship committee to review when considering your application? If so, please upload files here.

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Examples could include additional essays, explanation of a lower GPA, letters of reference, a compelling statement of need

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