THE CHERRY RIDGE FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND

IN HONOR OF KIM ARMITAGE AND CINDY WILLIAMS

“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” – Helen Keller

The Cherry Ridge Friends Scholarship has been established by Julie Kinnaird McCall in memory of her childhood friends, Kim Armitage and Cindy Williams, to honor their friendship that began while attending Cherry Ridge Christian School.  True friends can be difficult to find.  Knowing the value of friendship and being there when your friends need you can make the world a better, kinder place.

Kimberly Armitage Parrino Mott was born in Bastrop, Louisiana on March 4, 1970.  She attended Cherry Ridge Christian School and Bastrop High School.  Kim was a very talented artist.  Her art was chosen as the official poster of the 1987 Louisiana High School Football Championship.  After high school, Kim attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Cynthia Ann Williams was born in Bastrop, Louisiana on December 24, 1970.  She attended Cherry Ridge Christian School and Bastrop High School.  After high school, Cindy attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe.  She was actively involved in college life, serving as a member of the Student Government Association.    

The purpose of this scholarship award is to support students who know the value of friendship and who strive to be the best friends that they can be, just as Kim and Cindy did during their lives. 

Criteria

1. Pursuing a college degree in either a two- or four-year program, beginning in the fall after graduation
2. Is a high school senior at Bastrop High School
3. Minimum 3.0 GPA

Award: $2,000 per year for a total of $4,000 for a 2-year program, or $8,000 for a 4-year program.
Application deadline: March 17, 2024  
Notification date: At a graduation-related event.

NOTE: The “Apply for Scholarship” button will take you to a profile page where you will enter your name and email address. Once submitted, you will receive an email with a link to the application. This link allows you to save your progress and return to the form at any time.

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CHERRY RIDGE FRIENDS scholarship recipients