Annual CSI College Scholarships - Newnan Chapter

Local Scholarship

  • Local Scholarship - awarded to someone attending a 4-year college or university

  • Carlton and Melvinor Kendrick Technical Scholarship - awarded to someone attending a technical college

Juanita Watts Byrd Essay Contest

Juanita Watts Byrd was a charter member of the Continental Societies, Inc. (CSI), Newnan Chapter where she held numerous offices over the years. She also served as a Regional Director of the Southeast Region of CSI. She was an educator whose career began at Newnan High School as a counselor and she was one of the first black administrators in Coweta County Schools. Throughout her servant life, she encouraged students to enroll in college, served on local library board, volunteered with Coweta County business groups, and organized a variety of charity events. She was also the pianist at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for many years. This essay contest has been sponsored at the local, regional and national levels in her honor since her untimely death in 2007.

The SE Region guidelines for this contest are:

  • Middle School Students are eligible to participate (6, 7, and 8 graders). To apply, click the link on the picture. Print and complete. Attach the essay if the form does not work.

  • All entries are based on the assigned topic for this year:

    • Write a persuasive essay explaining, “The Importance of Voting for Government Leaders”.

  • Essay length should be between 350-500 words. Essays will be judged based on content, originality, grammar, and conclusion statement.

  • A cash prize will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the local contest and the 1st place winner will go on to compete at the regional level.

  • The participants must use the attached application and click here for the rubric.

  • Contest deadline is Thursday, February 5, 2026. All entries should be emailed to Tonya.whitlock@sctech.edu.

College Tour 2026!

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College Tour 2026! 〰️

THE FIVE POINT NATIONAL PROGRAM

Continental Societies, Incorporated uses HEER + Arts and Humanities

(Health, Education, Employment, Recreation and Arts & Humanities)

as the framework for developing programs.

HEALTH is essential for individuals to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic diseases and long-term illnesses. We support positive programs, healthy living, which is important for self-esteem and self-image, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle by doing what is right for your body.

EDUCATION is an essential part of life. It can create an opportunity of a lifetime that many aren't fortunate enough to obtain. Education is the key to success that opens the door to knowledge, opportunities, and personal development.

EMPLOYMENT develops skills, gains valuable work experience, and builds confidence. These are seen as top benefits gained in those first jobs. Additional top benefits of a first job include earning income, exploring career possibilities, and contributing to the community.

RECREATION, the fourth dimension, is an essential part of the lifestyle of each individual—relaxing the mind and body—as an individual works to fulfill that individual’s goals.

ARTS and HUMANITIES will foster an understanding of the past and present through cultural expressions.

Sponsors/Grantees:

Newnan Kiwanis Club Grantee

Constellation, Inc. Grantee

Newnan Utilities Sponsorship

Amwaste, Inc.

West Georgia Technical College Inkind Sponsorship