(Pictured: GPCA award $1,000 scholarships to top row (from left to right): Alyssa Taylor, Autumn Gabe, Jack Jehle and Nicholas Partain; back row (l to r) Kelsey Fogg, Duncan Chance, Kenzi Haynes and Nathaniel Brown.)
NORCROSS, Ga. — For three decades, the Georgia Pest Control Association has awarded annual scholarships to members’ children. It was a way to enhance the value of being a member of GPCA and also emphasize the importance of family which has been a mainstay throughout our Association’s history. Since 1986 we have awarded 141 scholarships. Funding for the Burnett Scholarship comes from a portion of the revenue collected at the GPCA Annual Charity Golf Tournament.
Each of the winners will receive a $1000 scholarship to use toward their college education:
Kelsey Fogg daughter of Julie Fogg, Account Executive, Univar USA
Kelsey plans to attend Georgia Southern University
“Thank you so much for awarding me with this scholarship. I am attending Georgia Southern University as an undecided major and am looking forward to discovering what I would like to do with my future! I am putting this scholarship towards books and some of my extra expenses for school. Thank you again for the generous funds that will help me with my school cost and pursuing my future.”
Nicholas Partain son of Chuck Partain, technician, Allgood Pest Solutions
Nicholas plans to attend the Georgia South Western State University.
“We're excited that Nicholas was chosen as a scholarship recipient. Thanks so much.”
Autumn Gabe daughter of Eric Gabe, Arrow Exterminators.
Autumn plans to attend Georgia Southern University.
“I would like to thank the GPCA Committee for selecting me for the GCPA Burnett Scholarship! I am truly appreciative.”
Alyssa Taylor daughter of Steve Taylor, Taylor Exterminating Co.
Alyssa plans to attend the University of Georgia.
“Thank you so much for the GPCA Burnett Scholarship. It is greatly appreciated and will be used towards tuition, books and other college expenses.”
Michael Miller son of John Miller, American Pest Control
Michael plans to attend The University of North Georgia.
“Thank you for my gift to help enhance this new experience! I’ll be starting my college journey at North Georgia College for my freshman year then plan to transfer to UGA and complete my degree in advertising and marketing.”
Kenzie Haynes daughter of Bill Haynes, Haynes Exterminating, Inc.
Kenzie plans to attend The University of Georgia.
“The GPCA has not only brought opportunities through education and training for my family’s business, Haynes Exterminating, it is now helping afford me the same opportunity. The Glenn Burnett Scholarship will enhance my college experience as I continue to further my education with an intended major in finance at the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs!
Duncan Chance son of Kitty Chance, American Pest Control
Duncan plans to attend Georgia Tech.
“Thank you very much for the GPCA Burnett Scholarship. I am grateful for the scholarship. I am registered at Georgia Institute of Technology. Thank you so much for this scholarship gift. It is a tremendous help for my college expenses.”
John Jehle son of Katherine Jehle, Future Services
John plans to attend Georgia Tech.
“I recently used the scholarship to help cover my housing expenses. Going to GA Tech requires living in Atlanta which can be very costly, but this scholarship has immensely helped cover those expenses. With a cost of $27,000 a year at Tech, the stress of paying the expenses can get very high, but thanks to the scholarship from the Georgia Pest Control Association, that stress doesn’t have to get too out of control. Now, my hopes of pursuing electrical engineering with a degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology have become a lot clearer.”
Nathaniel Brown son of Jim Brown, Northwest Exterminating
Nathaniel plans to attend Kennesaw State University.
“Thank you very much for the GPCA Scholarship. I am grateful for the scholarship. I am registered at Kennesaw State University, and it is extremely helpful with college expenses.”
The deadline for the 2017 scholarship applications is April 15, 2017. Please use the scholarship application in your GPCA membership directory or go to our website, GPCA.org to download an application.