East Lake Foundation Sponsored Scholarships – Charles R. Drew Charter School

Tom and Ann Cousins Scholarship: Presented to Drew Charter Schools students who demonstrate academic excellence and active leadership in the community. Each of the students selected for this scholarship will receive $5,000 annually, renewable for his/her four years in college.

Eva Davis Empowerment Scholarship: Named in honor of the late Eva Davis, this scholarship is awarded to Drew Charter School students who demonstrate academic excellence and promise and are engagement in a meaningful way in the Drew Charter School community. Each of the students selected for this scholarship will receive $3,000 annually, renewable for his/her four years in college.

Rc Pruitt Scholarship: Named in honor of Rc Pruitt, a pillar in the East Lake Community and former Senior Vice President of Operations and Executive Director of the East Lake Family YMCA. This scholarship is presented to one student each year who demonstrates academic achievement, civic leadership, and healthy living. The student selected for this scholarship will receive $3,000 annually, renewable for his/her four years in college.

Larry Schall Scholarship: Named in honor of Larry Schall, former East Lake Foundation Board Chairman and President of Oglethorpe University. This scholarship is presented to one student who demonstrates academic achievement and plans to attend Oglethorpe University. The student selected for this scholarship will receive $3,000 annually, renewable for his/her four years in college.

Larry Gellerstedt and Taylor Glover Scholarships: Supported by the Cousins Properties Foundation and named in honor of Larry Gellerstedt and Taylor Glover, two extraordinary corporate and community leaders, on the occasion of their retirement from the Cousins Properties Board of Directors. The students selected for these scholarships will receive $3,000 annually, renewable for their four years in college.

Back Nine Scholarship: Supported by the Back Nine Foundation, this scholarship support one student who demonstrated academic achievement and dedication to the community. The student selected for this scholarship will receive $2,000 annually, renewable for his/her four years in college.

Fischer Family Scholarships: Named in honor of the Rhonda Fischer, former Chief Operating Officer for the East Lake Foundation, and her family who were pillars in the East Lake Community prior to their move out of state. Students receiving this scholarship receive $500 for books and/or school supplies.