2026 Gabe Long Memorial Scholarship Application - NEWNAN COWETA BOARD OF REALTOR

2026 Gabe Long Memorial Scholarship Application

Gabe Long Memorial Scholarship Fund Overview

The Gabe Long Memorial Scholarship Fund awards eight $1,000 scholarships each year to high school seniors in Coweta County; two from each public high school (East Coweta, Northgate, and Newnan) and two students who reside in Coweta County but attend a private school, are homeschooled, or are enrolled in an online school.

Eligibility Criteria:

High School Seniors: Two students from each participating public high school and two from private, homeschool or alternative learning programs that reside in Coweta County.
GPA Requirement: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

Application Components:

To apply for the scholarship, students must submit the following:

A completed scholarship application form
A transcript of completed courses
Two letters of recommendation:
- Letters of recommendation from two adults who can attest to the applicant’s character and/or qualifications. (The recommendations cannot be from a family member or relative).
A personal essay outlining educational and career goals, achievements, leadership experiences, community involvement, challenges overcome, and how this scholarship will support your aspirations (250-500 words)

Scholarship Details:

Amount: Each scholarship is $1,000 and is non-renewable.
Usage of Funds: The scholarship can be applied towards fees, books, tuition, and/or room and board at an accredited post-secondary institution.
Deadline: The deadline to submit applications is March 31st, 2026.

Award Presentation:

Scholarships will be presented at the Awards Ceremony of the recipient’s school.
Recipients are encouraged to attend the Newnan-Coweta Board's May Membership Meeting for a scholarship presentation if possible.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, gender, creed, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

Additional Notes:

Qualified applicants may be required to attend a personal interview if deemed necessary.

Fields marked with an * are required.

First Name *

Last Name *

High School *

Email *

Phone *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Postal Code *

Father's Full Name

Father's Address

Mother's Full Name

Mother's Address

Guardian's Full Name

Guardian's Address

SAT or ACT Score *

Have you been accepted to a college or university? *

Where are you planning to continue your education? *

1st Letter of Recommendation *

20MB max

2nd Letter of Recommendation *

20MB max

Transcript *

Please upload a copy of your transcript of your completed transcript here. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or better.

20MB max

Personal Narrative *

Please provide a detailed narrative outlining your educational and career goals, including the steps you have taken to achieve them. Highlight your academic achievements, leadership experiences, community involvement, and any challenges you have overcome. Demonstrate how this scholarship will help you further your aspirations and contribute to your field of study or community (250-500 words).

Possible Topics to Include

Your field of study, achievements, and future aspirations.
Roles in school, community, or volunteer work.
Obstacles you’ve overcome and lessons learned.
Projects, unique skills, or contributions.
How the scholarship will help you achieve your goals.

Gabe Long Memorial Scholarship Fund Overview

Eligibility Criteria:

Application Components:

Scholarship Details:

Award Presentation:

Non-Discrimination Policy:

Additional Notes:

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.