The Bobby Smith Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Bobby Smith was a native of Screven County and a third-generation farmer. He had a strong belief in life-long learning and championed the very important role that education plays in bettering people, families and communities. He will be remembered for the unconditional love he gave to his family, the extraordinary talent and passion that he had for grilling, and his civic leadership throughout the state. Bobby Smith served on the Ogeechee Technical College Local Board of Directors. Criteria for the scholarship are as follows:

  • Student must be in good standing with Ogeechee Technical College.
  • Student must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • Student must be enrolled in 6 hours or more of coursework.
  • Student must live in Screven County.
  • One (1) $1000 scholarship will be awarded and paid in two equal installments of $500 for the Fall and Spring semesters.