SCHOLARSHIPS

The Ralph L. Anderson Memorial Scholarships

Each year the Friends of the Alpharetta Library present two scholarships to two graduating high school seniors from Milton who will be pursuing a business degree. The scholarships are given in honor of the late Mr. Ralph Anderson, a leader in the Alpharetta business community. His late wife, Mary Anderson Stanley, was formerly President of the Friends. Their two children attended Milton High School.

Shown accepting her scholarship is Selina Chan who is attending Georgia Tech. She is shown with her parents, Harvey and Olivia Chan. Also shown accepting a scholarship is Michael T. Smith who is attending Brigham Young University. Michael is shown with his father, Michael Smith. Presenting the awards is Ben Statham, President of FOTAL.

Download the Anderson Scholarship Application for 2011

The Dr. Robert F. Fulton Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Robert Fulton, former county commissioner for Fulton County, was an avid supporter of public libraries. Since his death, the Friends have given a scholarship in his honor. This year's recipient, Emily Nicole Johnson, is a 2010 graduate of Alpharetta High School. She will be attending Auburn University to study the field of architecture.

The Ralph and Katie Johnson Scholarship

Ralph and Katie Johnson have been active volunteers with the Friends for over 10 years. They have diligently worked keeping all of the paperbacks straight for nearly every book sale during that 10+ year period. Ralph passed away last year. This scholarship is given to honor his memory and to honor his wife, Katie, who continues to volunteer at the sales. If you have been in the paperback section of the monthly sales, you have seen Ralph and Katie scurrying around straightening up those thousands of paperbacks that are for sale. Ralph and Katie have always seen the need for young adults to continue higher education degrees and it is for that reason that this scholarship will be used for students who are either working to finish their GED or for adults who are seeking higher education courses. A total of $350 will be awarded this year to GED students who are working through the Lanier Technical School program housed at the former Milton High School building. Ms. Dennette Bender, a teacher with that program, is assisting us in finding students who need help in purchasing the necessary tests needed for graduation. So far this year, three students have received funds from this scholarship.

2009 scholarship recipients
2008 scholarship recipients