Lester W. Butts Scholarship Fund
Purpose
An annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Frederick
Douglass High School, an Atlanta Public School, in honor of the late Lester W.
Butts, the first principal of the school. The recipient must demonstrate
academic achievement, financial need and community involvement.
Eligibility Criteria
- High school senior graduating from Douglass High School
- Acceptance or enrollment at an accredited college, university or technical
school
- Demonstrated financial need
- History of community service
Award Amount
$5,000
Scholarships Available
One to two annually
Deadline
The deadline for Lester W. Butts Scholarship will be announced in January,
2015.
To Apply
Application materials will be made available in January, 2015
