Sidney B. Meadows Fund awards 12 scholarships

Acworth, Ga. – Twelve students at eight southern universities will receive a $1,500 scholarship from the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund.

The students are:

Jared Barnes – North Carolina State University
Johanna Cricenti – Virginia Tech
Cody Gilstrap – University of Arkansas - Fayetteville (Dr. James & Faye Foret Scholarship)
Jason Lattier – North Carolina State University
Eric Limbird – Middle Tennessee State University
William Mears – University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
Justin Menke – University of Kentucky
Irene Palmer – North Carolina State University
Deanna Reid  – Ferrum College
Elizabeth Riley – North Carolina State University
Jacob Shreckhise – Virginia Tech (Art & Millie Lancaster Scholarship)
Adrienne Smith – University of Florida (Robert L. VanLandingham Scholarship).

Scholarship recipients are determined through a competitive application process, administered by a selection committee. Students are chosen based on academics, determination, demonstrated interest in the horticulture industry and financial need. This year’s recipients were chosen from a pool of nearly 30 well-qualified applicants.