July 21 – Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship Fund announced by Georgia Southern – www.savannahbusinessjournal.com
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The Liberty County Development Authority presents Georgia Southern leadership with the Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship Fund
The Liberty County Development Authority presents Georgia Southern leadership with the Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship Fund
July 21, 2025 -.In a strong show of community partnership and commitment to local education, local business and community leaders came together at last week’s Liberty County Development Authority (LCDA) board meeting to announce the creation of the Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship Fund.
This new scholarship will support Liberty County students attending the Liberty Campus of Georgia Southern University.
Representing Georgia South University, Executive Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing and Student Success Alejandra Sosa Pieroni, Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Academic Support Services Jessi Williamson, Director of the Liberty Campus Chante Baker Martin, Ph.D., and Col. George Fredrick were among those in attendance to accept the scholarship.
“This scholarship embodies the power of partnership and the promise of place-based education. At Georgia Southern, we are deeply committed to ensuring students can thrive, contribute and lead in their communities,” said Pieroni.
“The Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship not only expands access to higher education but also fuels the kind of community-rooted success that transforms lives and strengthens regions.”
Created to encourage local students in their pursuit of higher education, the Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship Fund also demonstrates Liberty County’s deep support for Georgia Southern’s active involvement in the community and the unique opportunity it presents for regional growth and development.
“This scholarship reflects what Liberty County is all about—coming together to lift up our young people and strengthen our future,” said State Representative Al Williams, chairman of the LCDA Board. “Georgia Southern’s presence in Liberty County is a gift. When we invest in our students and in this campus, we are investing in the long-term success of our community.”
Founding contributors are each making a $1,000 investment to launch the fund. These local businesses and organizations, along with their representatives, include:
• Ameris Bank – James Rogers and Danny Creasy
• AIO South – Josh Wheeler
• Coldwell Banker Southern Coast – Leigh Smiley
• Liberty County Development Authority
• Osteen Law – Joel Osteen
• State Farm – Melissa Carter Ray
• The Heritage Group – Derek Sills
The Liberty County Eagle Excellence Scholarship will be administered by Georgia Southern University and made available exclusively to Liberty County residents pursuing studies at the Liberty Campus. Application details and eligibility criteria will be announced soon.
This effort highlights the importance of strong local collaboration and shared investment in student success and long-term community prosperity.For more information about the scholarship, please contact Martin by emailing cmartin@georgiasouthern.edu.
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