“I want to say thank you for giving back to the community year after year!  You have made such a big impact on the youth of Shelby County as well as their families.  Thank you for choosing me as one of y’alls kids this year.  This scholarship will be put to use as I attend Baylor in the fall to pursue a degree in Biology!  Thank you again!”

“I would like to express my gratitude as a recipient of your scholarship.  The proceeds will not only lessen my college expenses, but also act as a source of motivation.  With this assistance, I will be able to pursue my professional goal of becoming a wildlife biologist.  Your support and encouragement means so much, and I am honored to have been chosen for your scholarship.  Thank you for believing in my potential.”

“Thank you for choosing me for one of this years scholarships!  I am beyond grateful!  I promise to put your generous contribution to good use!  Thank you for making my dreams turn into a reality!  I am extremely grateful!

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for awarding me with the Shelby County Bass Anglers Scholarship.  I am honored to be the recipient as your financial support will help me worry less about the cost of college and help me to concentrate on furthering my education at LSU Shreveport where I will begin classes in the fall.  In honor of your generosity, I promise to work hard to achieve my goals and to hopefully give back to the future children that I pray to someday work with just as you have given to me.”

“I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity and support through the Shelby County Bass Anglers scholarship.  Your belief in my potential and investment in my education means more to me than words can express.  I am committed to honoring your investment through hard work, dedication, and a steadfast pursuit of my goals.  Once again, thank you for your generosity and belief in my potential.  Thanks and Gig ‘Em.”

“I am beyond grateful to be receiving this scholarship.  Receiving it is going to help me reach my goal of becoming a Physical Therapist.  Thank you so much for choosing me as a recipient.”

“I am sincerely honored to have been selected as a recipient of the Shelby County Bass Anglers.  Thank you for your generosity, this scholarship will help me achieve my educational goals of getting a degree in computer engineering at Texas A&M.”