JOE Allen Memorial Scholarship

Download the Memorial Scholarship Application

If you are a member of SWPA in good standing and have a qualifying recipient interested in one of these scholarships, please complete and return the application or call the SWPA office at (904) 845-7133.

In addition to a complete application, a letter of recommendation and a short essay as to why the applicant feels he or she is the best candidate must be attached.

Winners are required to submit a photograph for use in SWPA Publications. Also scholarship recipients are required to submit proof of college registration to in order to receive their scholarship funds.

SWPA will award...

  • Two $1,000.00 college scholarships and two $500.00 college scholarships for eligible high school graduates or first time college students.
  • Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded to children or grandchildren of SWPA Wood Producer members.
  • Two $500.00 scholarships will be awarded to children or grandchildren of SWPA Associate Members or in the absence of qualified Associate Member applicants will be alternatively awarded to SWPA Wood Producer members.

Award distribution will be as follows:

    • one $1,000.00 and one $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to Florida recipients
    • one $1,000.00 and one $500.00 scholarship will be awarded to Georgia recipients

2023 Bart Allen Memorial Scholarship Recipient


Georgia $1,000. Scholarship

Ava Kangeter of Pembroke, GA

Daughter of Christy and Doug Kangeter
A&A Timber LLC. and Gator Logging LLC    Pembroke, GA

Ava is a senior at Bulloch Academy in Statesboro, Ga.  She plans to attend Georgia Southern University in the fall and major in accounting.  Her career goal is to become a CPA and assist in the family business.  She is honored to be the recipient of the Bart Allen Scholarship.


2022 BART ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

GEORGIA $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Jayla Justice of West Green, GA
Daughter of Suzan and Justin Justice  - Justice Enterprises, Inc.  Douglas, GA
Granddaughter of Linda and Mike Justice

Jonah Durrence of Glennville, GA
Son of Ginger and Clint Durrence  -Wilson Brothers Timber Company - Glennville, GA
Grandson of Joy and  Ricky Wilson

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2021 BART ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

FLORIDA $500 SCHOLARSHIP

Emily Lands, Palatka, FL
Daughter of Leigh Anne & Chris Lands   - Bates, Hewett & Floyd Insurance

 

GEORGIA $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Matt McNeely, Bartow, GA
Son of Beth & Adam McNeely - Grey Bomber Outdoors, Inc.

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2020 BART ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

FLORIDA $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Grace Galbraith, Lee, FL
Daughter of Jessica & Shawn Webb   -CF Webb & Sons Logging, LLC.
Granddaughter of Judy & Coye Webb

 

GEORGIA $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Sadie Wicks, Roberta, GA
Daughter of Maria & Jason Wicks Hammock-Wicks Timber, Inc.
Granddaughter of Sandra & Lamar Hammock

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2019 BART ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

FLORIDA $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Landon D. Conner, Hilliard, FL
Son of Amy and Gannon Conner   -TimberMaxx Logging, LLC
Grandson of Joan and Donnie Conner

 

GEORGIA $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Bryce Lee Floyd, Forsyth, GA
Son of Jennie & Mark Floyd  -  Monroe Timber Co., Inc.

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2018 BART ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

FLORIDA $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Jada Conner, Hilliard, FL
Daughter of Jamie and Jana (Geiger) Conner
Conner & Conner Inc.

 

GEORGIA $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Erin McDonald, Marshallville, GA
Daughter of Scott and Darlene McDonald - Safety On Site, Inc.

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2017 BART ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

FLORIDA $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Lawton Carter, Gainesville, FL
Son of Wesley and Jenny Carter

 

GEORGIA $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP

Harley Durrence, Glennville, GA
Daughter of Clint and Ginger Durrence
Granddaughter of Ricky & Joy Wilson


2016 BART ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

William Donaghy  - Middleburg, FL 
Son of Leanne and Hugh Donaghy
Grandson of Anita and Jerry Padgett