The Sebastian Arnold Hope in Recovery Scholarship was created to support individuals whose lives have been impacted by addiction and who are pursuing education, training, or certification as they take meaningful steps forward.
Scholarship Details
- Five scholarships awarded
- $1,000 awarded to each recipient
- Funds may be used for tuition, required fees, books, or approved program costs
- Scholarship payments are made directly to the recipient’s school or training program
- Supports education, training, and recovery-related certification pathways
Eligibility Criteria
- Lived experience with addiction personally or through a close family member
- Resident of Coweta County or a surrounding county
- Pursuing education, training, or certification such as college, technical school, trade programs, GED, or recovery-related certification
- Demonstrated financial need
- Willingness to provide enrollment verification before funds are released
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility based on residency and lived experience with addiction
- Complete the scholarship application through Coweta FORCE
- Provide documentation of educational or training enrollment plans
- Demonstrate financial need as required by the application
- Submit enrollment verification before scholarship funds are distributed
This scholarship is rooted in the belief that recovery opens doors to stability, growth, and opportunity. Hank Arnold, Sebastian’s father, entered recovery when Sebastian was ten years old. Inspired by his recovery journey and a desire to help others, Hank and Shelly Arnold founded Coweta FORCE in 2016 to support individuals and families impacted by addiction.
