GDOT Engineers Association

The Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2009 Scholarship Award is Jordan Wayne Young. Jordan is currently a high school senior at Manchester High School with a 3.527 GPA. He has been accepted to Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA where he will pursue a Degree in Pharmacy, beginning this fall.

Jordan is a Junior National Honors Society award winner and has been on the A/B honor roll during his high school career. He has also served his school as a Marching Band Member and played on several sports teams including football, golf and soccer. Jordan is a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Manchester High School. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manchester and an active member of the youth group. He helped his church by building a playground for the younger children. While maintaining his grades, and participating in many extra-curricular activities Jordan also works 20 to 25 hours per week at Manchester Farm and Garden.

Jordan is aware of the challenges facing him, yet he is dedicated and determined to achieve this goal. He would like to one day return to his hometown and serve his community as a Pharmacist. This would give him a chance to give back to his community that has enriched his life. Patient education is one of his strongest convictions, he will help his patients to understand their medications and different side effects they may have. Jordan is the son of Larry and Kelly Young of Manchester, GA. Larry has been employee with the GDOT for 30 years and be an active member of the GDOTEA for 25 years.

The GDOTEA participates in a scholarship program for members or their dependents. The Thomaston Chapter awards $500 for 1st place and $250 for 2nd place. The individual who is awarded 1st place will go on to compete at the State level where 1st place is $1500 and 2nd place is $500.

Eligibility:

1. Candidates must be a member of the GDOTEA or a dependent of a member. (A dependent will be the same as defined for State Health Benefits except the dependent may be married.)
2. Candidates must be a high school graduate or have a Georgia Equivalency Diploma.
3. Candidates must submit evidence of acceptance or probable acceptance at the school of their choice.

Program Requirements:

Selection:

1. A selection panel appointed by the Chapter President will rate each candidate for the Chapter Scholarship.
2. The Board of Directors will rate candidates for the State Association Scholarships.
3. The major factors to be considered by the selection panels are:
   1. Candidate's academic achievements.
   2. Candidate's financial need.

Award announcements will be made by May 15th.

Scholarship Application