Inner East Athens Neighbors

🎉 Congratulations to Our Inaugural Scholarship Recipients! 🎉

The Inner East Athens Neighbors Association, Inc. is proud to announce the recipients of our inaugural scholarship awards! Originally, we planned to award one scholarship, but after reviewing the outstanding applications, leadership, and community involvement of these remarkable young women, we decided to award TWO $1,000 scholarships.

✨ Shachara Michelle Collins
• 3.7 GPA
• Attending Albany State University
• Majoring in Nursing

Shachara has demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication through her involvement in HOSA, cheerleading, Student Advisory, community service, youth mentoring, and serving as a camp counselor. She is also a certified phlebotomist with a passion for healthcare and helping others.

✨ Kelly Marie Clark
• 3.63 GPA
• Attending the University of South Carolina
• Majoring in Marine Sciences & Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Kelly has balanced academics, employment, extracurricular activities, athletics, and community service with excellence. Her leadership and commitment to serving others truly stood out.

These young women represent the bright future of our community, and we are honored to support them as they continue their educational journeys.

Please join us in congratulating Shachara and Kelly on this incredible achievement! 🎓💙