Elijah Espy Memorial Scholarship
Elijah Espy was a beloved son who was a sophomore in high school when he passed away in a dirt bike accident.
Eli was known for being kind, friendly, and always willing to help. He had good grades and a bright future and was excited to attend technical school to learn welding and pipefitting. Since his passing, loved ones have championed LLE - LiveLikeEli and LoveLikeEli. His family and friends have kept his memory alive in their hearts and minds and have encouraged others to live like him, with compassion, bravery, and passion.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Elijah by supporting students who are interested in learning a trade and furthering their education.
Any high school senior in Georgia who has at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they plan to attend trade school. Applicants attending Armuchee High School in Rome, Georgia are preferred, however all applicants are welcome.
To apply, tell us why you will attend trade school, which trade you’re interested in, what you hope to accomplish after graduation, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
Why have you chosen to go to a trade school? What trade are you interested in and what do you hope to accomplish once you graduate from your trade program of choice? How will this scholarship help you achieve your goals?
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The application deadline is May 12, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 12, 2026.
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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 Jun 12, 2026. 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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