The Carrollton City Schools Education Foundation recently announced the creation of a new scholarship which will benefit students attending West Georgia Technical College to pursue a trade certification or degree program. 

The Clay Robinson family scholarship was established by Carrollton native Clay Robinson who has served the community for more than 27 years as a financial advisor and volunteer for various community organizations.

Robinson created this scholarship to encourage students to pursue trade programs as a career option. His hope is that students will achieve success and be a productive member of the workforce.

“My hope is that this scholarship will provide a means by which a deserving student can learn a trade and become a productive member of our community,” said Robinson.

For a student to be considered for this scholarship, he/she must meet the following criteria:

• 2.5 minimum high school GPA

• Letter of recommendation from a teacher

• Essay: " What are your plans after high school and what trade are you interested in pursuing and why"?

For more information on scholarship opportunities at Carrollton City Schools, please visit https://www.carrolltoncityschools.net/community/foundation.