Bryant G Speed Memorial
Scholarship Program
Dr. Bryant G Speed was a wonderful Christian man of great character and integrity who practiced Orthodontics in Selma, AL for 44 years. He had a profound impact on the lives of young people he treated in his practice, the students he taught as a faculty member at UAB for over 30 years, and on Dr. Wood who was his student, colleague and friend. He was a passionate follower of Jesus Christ and a devoted father and husband. Dr. Speed had the gift of endearing himself to those he met and then passing on the knowledge, wisdom, and faith with which he had been blessed. He was passionate about the attributes of discipline, character, learning and selfless service to others and each of these was always on display in the life he lived. It is with this spirit that we have named the scholarship program after him and we are seeking to reward a young man and woman who display these same attributes.
Scholarship
Wood Orthodontics will award two (2) $1000 non-renewable awards, one to a female and one to a male applicant, to graduating seniors who will attend an accredited public or private two-year college, vocational technical institute, or four-year college during the 2016-2017 school year. The funds will be paid directly to the schools upon presentation of the tuition bill and will only be applied towards tuition, books, fees or housing. One-half ($500) will be distributed in the fall semester of the first year of attendance and the remaining $500 will not be awarded if the student does not continue full time status for the second semester. We also reserve the right to forward this scholarship to another deserving applicant in the event that the winner is awarded grants/scholarships that cover the first year’s cost of tuition, books, room and board.
Selection Criteria and Eligibility
1. Graduating seniors currently in treatment or who were previously treated by Dr. Wood or Dr. Speed.
2. United States Citizen or permanent immigrant
3. Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
4. Letter of acceptance to an institution that meets the above qualifications
Application
1. Completed (typed) Scholarship Application Form
2. Completed and signed Transcript Summary Form with ACT/SAT scores
3. Two letters of Recommendation: 1 from a guidance counselor/teacher/principal and 1 from a personal reference who is a non-family member (pastor, mentor, close family friend, etc)
4. Copy of the acceptance letter from the school of choice
5. If chosen, appear for an interview with the scholarship panel.
Submission
1. Following instructions is the key to success for many projects in college and in life thereafter. Therefore, incomplete or late submissions will be disqualified.
2. All materials must be received (together, not in separate pieces) no later than 12pm Thursday, March 16th, 2017. Submissions should be mailed to attn: Wood Orthodontics Scholarship Program, 429 Church St., Selma, AL 36701.
3. Applicants will be selected to appear for an interview at Wood Orthodontics (date and time TBA) and will be notified by phone. After all interviews are completed, the winners will be selected and also notified by phone. The winners will need to make themselves available for a brief presentation ceremony at the office. The names and photos of the winners will be used for public relations purposes.