Betty Gecoma Scholarship Application – Georgia Association of Zoning Administrators

The Georgia Association of Zoning Administrators (GAZA) is pleased to award a $2,000 college academic scholarship each year to an entering Freshman or Upperclassman student who demonstrates superior academic achievements and has financial need. The scholarship is given in honor of Betty Gecoma, the founder of GAZA. The applicant must be an active GAZA member, or the child or grandchild of an active, retired, or deceased GAZA member. The scholarship will be awarded based on the information included in the application. Scholarship applicants may reapply for continued funding for up to a maximum of four (4) years, provided there is demonstrated academic academic progress and subject to review by the Scholarship Committee each year. Application submittals for the 2025-2026 academic year must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2026.

Scholarship Applicant

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Please mark one of the following selections as appropriate.

Applicant is an active member of GAZA.
Applicant is a child or grandchild of an active, retired, or deceased GAZA member.

If so, name of GAZA member:

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Are you currently enrolled in school?

Currently enrolled:

Full-time
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Name and City of current school:

Latest reported GPA (grade point average) from this school:

During which term?

Latest reported test scores (as applicable):

Year in school during current academic year (freshman, sophomore, etc.)

Honors received:

Memberships (clubs, fraternities, other extracirricular activities):

Hobbies / Interests:

List other financial sources for educational / living expenses, and note appropriate annual amounts:

Parent or Legal Guardian Information (if applicable)

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Place of Employment

Applicant College or University Information:

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City Location of School

If the scholarship should be awarded to you, the following payment option will be utilized:

One-half of scholarship will be awarded when confirmation of class schedule showing full-time schedule is received.
One-half os scholarship will be awarded when class schedule showing full-time schedule is received within the next nine months of the original award.

Where should the check(s) be sent:

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Please attach each of the following items with this application:

A) Copy of most recent transcript or grade report (high school or college).

B) Typed essay of between 100 and 500 words which answer the following questions:

What are your career interests in life?
Home does this determine your field(s) of study?
And, why have you chose these?

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Accuracy Certification

I/we hereby certify to the best of my knowledge that all the information depicted on this application (including all attachments) is true and accurate. I/we agree that use of the scholarship funds shall be for enrollment or continuance of education in a recognized and/or accredited school such as a college, university, trade or technical school, business college, or others as may be approved by the Scholarship Committee. The funds shall be used for such purposes as tuition fees, books, school supplies, and other expenses while enrolled in the school.

Signature Disclaimer

I/we understand that applications submitted electronically are not valid unless I/we enter my/our name(s) in the signature field below and such action shall constitute an electronic signature.

Student Signature

Parent or Legal Guardian Signature

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