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Scholarships & Funding

Apply for a GACS Scholarship

THANK YOU to the Future Funders

Future Funders are individuals or corporations that have donated $1,000 or more to the educational foundation!
Thank you to each person listed for investing in our future workforce.
​Altria Group Distribution Company
Steve Bell, McLane Company
Guy Cochran, Friendly Gus Food Stores, Inc.
Mark Faas, Point to Point Environmental, Inc.
Flowers Bakeries Group
Anita Glover
Brian Griffith, Golden Pantry Food Stores
Mike Hyde, Pit Stop Convenience Centers, Inc.
Rob Otersen, SPATCO Energy Solutions (Southern Pump & Tank)
Buddy Rish, Mims Entertainment
Grant Schmeelk, Bagwell & Spears, Inc.
Carlene Walden, Jet Food Stores of Georgia, Inc.
Lynn Watson
Become a Future Funder by purchasing a book of raffle tickets (raffle held at annual convention). 
View more information on convention or call the GACS Office with questions: 770-736-9723.

Available Scholarships

One (1) Brittany Schmeelk Scholarship - $2,000 *
One (1) Jim Tudor Scholarship - $2,000  (sponsored by Susie Q's Foods)
One (1) Hayes Bryan Scholarship - $2,000 (sponsored by McLane)
One (1) Laura K. Glover Martin Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 (sponsored by Walt & Anita Glover)
Two (2) Flowers Bakeries Group Scholarships - $1,000 (sponsored by Flowers Bakeries Group)
One (1) Nancy Bivings Scholarship - $1,000

One (1) $1,000 Outstanding Academic Merit Scholarship
One (1) $1,000 Outstanding Volunteerism Scholarship
One (1) $1,000 Business School Student Scholarship

Two (2) $1,500 B Average Scholarships
One (1) $1,000 Outstanding Extracurricular Activity, Arts, and/or Sports Scholarship
Two (2) $1,000 Nomination Based Scholarships

One (1) $1,000 Circle K Scholarship for Circle K employee or child of an employee
One (1) $1000 Circle K Scholarship for Circle K employee or dependant of an employee

* In addition, the winner of the Brittany Schmeelk Scholarship will receive a complimentary registration and guest registration, plus accommodations at the annual GACS Convention at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, in Amelia Island, Florida - August 16-18, 2024.

Interested in CREATING your OWN scholarship? 

There are 2 ways you can create a scholarship: sponsor or piggyback

By sponsoring a scholarship, any designated GACS member can win your scholarship.  While piggybacking a scholarship means that ONLY your company's employees or children of your employees can win your designated scholarship.

Either way, you can select the amount (minimum $1,000) and name(s) of the awards and customize the criteria.

For more information and to sign up, please click on the appropriate link below.

Create a Sponsored Scholarship
Create a piggyback scholarship
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  • Membership
    • Membership Application
    • Member Login
    • Member Directory
  • Events
    • GACS Photo Galleries
    • Calendar
    • Spring Golf Tournament
    • Southern Convenience Store & Petroleum Show
    • Annual Convention
    • BOD/Supplier/YP Meetings
    • Fall PAC Fundraiser
    • Legislative In-Store Events
    • Lunch & Learn Events
  • Advocacy
    • State & Federal Links
    • Legislative Reception
  • Member Services
    • Anti Human Trafficking Efforts
    • Careers in Convenience
    • Emergency Preparedness Info
    • Training & Development >
      • Class A/B Operator Training
    • UST Monthly Walk-Through Inspection Digital Forms >
      • UST Monthly Walk-Through Sign Up Form
    • NACS Resources
  • Educational Foundation
    • Ed Foundation Leadership
    • Scholarships & Funding
    • Scholarship Winners
  • Media & Publications
    • GACSTODAY/Spring2025
    • GACS GEMS - Member Stories
    • GACS Today Archives >
      • GACSTODAY/WIN2024
  • About GACS
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Supplier Committee
    • Young Professionals Group
    • Affiliate Associations
  • Industry News