The Peggy Greer Posey 2026 Scholarship Recipients Announcement!!!
Hello Everyone!! Thank you again for supporting The Peggy Greer Posey Scholarship. It has been an honor to have launched this, not knowing what the outcome would be. My heart is filled with joy to see how many applicants, donations, shares, likes, and reviews. Thank you. I know my Mother Peggy is smiling down and saying “Job well done”. This one’s for you Ma, WE DID IT and will KEEP DOING IT!!
We are thrilled to announce the recipients (3) of the Peggy Greer Posey Scholarship for the year 2026! Two recipients will receive a monetary reward in the amount of $500 and one recipient in the amount of $250 ( The Peggy Greer Posey Village Award Recipient). God put on my heart to bless three youth this year.
This scholarship recognizes the outstanding achievement in perseverance, education, and personal growth. After a highly competitive selection process, we are proud to announce and congratulate:
Helynn Rader-Truitt
2026 Peggy Greer Posey Scholarship Award Recipient Awarded $500
Recipient is a 2026 High School Graduate that graduated from West Craven High School . She has goals of studying business with an emphasis in marketing. Helynn stated “ I chose this path because I am fascinated by how ideas, brands, and communication influence people’s decisions and shape culture. Marketing combines creativity with strategy, allowing businesses and organizations to tell their stories in meaningful ways. In the future, I hope to build a career where I can help companies grow, connect with diverse audiences, and make a positive impact in their communities”. We are confident that Helynn will make an impact her academic and professional journey.
Ethan Thornton
2026 Peggy Greer Posey Scholarship Award Recipient Awarded $500
Recipient is a recent 2026 High School Graduate that graduated from Palmdale High School. He has goals of studying criminal justice with a focus on forensic science. Ethan stated “ I have always been curious about how investigations work and how science can be used to solve real world problems. My goal is to build a career in forensic science, where I can contribute to the justice system and make a meaningful impact in my community”. We are confident that Ethan will make an impact his academic and professional journey.
Donna-Lee Dawes
Peggy Greer Posey Village Award Recipient Awarded $250
Recipient is a 2026 High School Graduate that graduated from Boynton Beach Community High School. She has goals of studying engineering. Donna-Lee stated “My goal is not just to succeed for myself but to open doors for others, especially young Black women and immigrant students who do not always see themselves in these fields.” We are confident that Donna- Lee will make an impact her academic and professional journey.
Please join me in celebrating their success!! Thank you to everyone that again that applied! Each and every applicant, and everyone who has supported/donated and played a part in The Peggy Greer Posey Scholarship.
Please join me in celebrating their success!! Thank you to everyone that again that applied! Each and every applicant, and everyone who has supported/donated and played a part in The Peggy Greer Posey Scholarship. We appreciate you and it is not unnoticed. Peggy, My Mother lives within in me, I will forever keep her legacy going.
Please continue to support the PGPS! See information below for ways to donate! See you all for the next round, 2027 here we come!!
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Ashea Lucero
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