Biff McGhee was a beloved brother-in-law who sadly passed away from cancer at the young age of fifty-five.
Biff was an avid outdoorsman who had a love for his children and grandchildren. He loved gardening, hunting, fishing, and camping and found joy in spending time outdoors and appreciating the natural beauty of the world.
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Biff McGhee by supporting students who share his love for nature.
Any high school senior majoring in agriculture, farming, parks and recreation, wildlife, fishery, or another outdoors-related field may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants who are residents of Georgia are preferred.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your love for the outdoors, and who has inspired you to pursue this career field.
Please tell us about yourself and what your love for the outdoors looks like. Is there somebody who has been instrumental in you wanting to pursue a career in the outdoors?
The application deadline is Jul 31, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 31, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 31, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.