AMERICUS, Ga. (WTXL) - Southwest Georgia high school seniors are eligible for a new scholarship at Georgia Southwestern University.
Students who live in one of the 55 counties devastated by Hurricane Michael and meet certain academic requirements are eligible for a $1,000 to $2,000 scholarship called "Southwestern Promise."
Georgia Southwestern President Doctor Neal Weaver announced "Southwestern Promise" to a group of Lee County High School students Monday morning.
Weaver says after a disaster like this he wants his university to give student opportunities to those who want it.