Financial Assistance to Students in Georgia

We have over 20 years of experience and in our continuing efforts to support higher education, MADF established the Charlotte Lemons Annual Student Scholarship (C.L.A.S.S.) award. With these scholarships, we provide financial assistance to students in Georgia, which should allow them to further their education at a two- or four-year college or technical institution.

Each year, we award $1,000 and $5,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. These scholarships are one-time awards, and recipients can only receive one of each, not both.

Students Walking on Campus

Criteria for the $1,000 Award:

  • A United States Citizen
  • A Georgia Resident
  • A Graduating High School Senior (2023)
  • A Student With a GPA of 2.5 or Better

Requirements:

  • Copy of SAT or ACT Scores
  • Official Highs School Transcript
  • One- to Two-Page Essay (Topic Will Be Provided)
  • Brief Personal Statement of Need
  • One Letter of Recommendation
  • “Pay It Forward” by Volunteering at MADF Fundraising Events (At Least One Event)

Criteria for the $5,000 Award:

  • A United States Citizen
  • A Georgia Resident
  • A Graduating High School Senior (2023)
  • A Student With a GPA of 3 or Better

Requirements:

  • Copy of SAT or ACT Scores
  • Official High School Transcript
  • Three- to Four-Page Essay (Topic Will Be Provided)
  • Brief Personal Statement of Need
  • Copy of FAFSA or SAR report
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • “Pay It Forward” by Volunteering at MADF Fundraising Events (At Least One Event)

Attention Georgia High School Seniors

Submission deadline is April 17, 2023.

Charlotte Lemons—"Made A Difference with a Smile" (1959-2004)

Oftentimes, foundations and scholarships are dedicated to the legacy of world renown persons. However, with the world’s plight today, there is a greater need for more “hometown” heroes, and the late Charlotte Lemons is one of them. She is the inspiration behind our C.L.A.S.S. award.

With Charlotte’s warm smile and caring heart, she impacted many individuals from all socio-economic levels positively. She worked in various professions and never hesitated to give what she had to others. A former employer stated that Charlotte often brought food from her home to feed the less fortunate people that lingered near her office. She also gave them money and asked her employer to give these same individuals general work for the day and pay them.

Furthermore, Charlotte was a member of a large family, and she did not bear any children. Despite this, she fully understood how important it is to help less fortunate young people to make a better world for them. Therefore, we named our scholarship in her memory. It serves as a reminder for everyone about the importance of “making a difference” within our community. This scholarship will support the education of our future leaders, who will “make a difference” within their local community and the world at large.

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