Junior Auxiliary of Columbus is proud to announce the first recipient of our recently created Heart of Crown Club Scholarship, Natalie Bishop of New Hope High School.
Separate from our established scholarship program, which is open and eligible to all high school students residing in Lowndes County, the Heart of Crown Club scholarship is intended to aid a previous Junior Auxiliary of Columbus Crown Club member in their educational endeavors.
The Crown Club alumni must have completed her service in good standing, while exhibiting leadership, character, and a love for service to the community. The right recipient will also continue to demonstrate these characteristics upon leaving the organization, and show an intent to continue community service beyond their high school years. The Heart of Crown Club scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award.
Bishop has been an exemplary student, Crown Club member, and community volunteer throughout her high school career. As a past Crown Club President and Executive Board Member, she embodies the spirit of service that JA of Columbus looks for in its young leaders and scholarship recipients.
Bishop was a driving force behind many of Crown Club’s now annual projects, including school sidewalk chalking, Pen Pals, and Trusty Totes. Thrilled to be the inaugural recipient, Natalie’s mind quickly went to how the additional funds would give her time to pursue more volunteer opportunities on top of her pharmaceutical studies at Ole Miss.
“My experience working in community pharmacies has given me the invaluable opportunity to interact with diverse individuals and address their healthcare needs,” Bishop said. “It goes beyond dispensing medication, with pharmacists serving as trusted healthcare professionals who offer treatment, guidance, and support to patients. I am eager to embrace these challenges and take part in advancing healthcare for all. After completing my freshman year, I hope to join the leadership and ambassador teams to help the next class succeed.”
As a chapter devoted to helping children of all ages, our scholarship program allows us to support high school seniors in a way that produces lifetime benefits. This specific scholarship will enable Junior Auxiliary of Columbus to continue recognizing the value of service from our Crown Club members and their continued passion for service.
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