HISTORY AND MISSION

The Bill Maness Good Samaritan Scholarship (BMGS Scholarship) is a 501(c)3 organization that was originally founded in 2004 to honor Bill Maness, a Peachtree Presbyterian Church recreational director. Bill was known for his creative solutions to social needs that others had overlooked. The purpose of the scholarship is to identify students who serve the needs of others in extraordinary ways and to provide financial support so they can continue to be encouraged to live the example set by the Good Samaritan.

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The scholarship provides up to $5,000/year for four years ($20,000). It is awarded each year to graduating, college-accepted seniors who have a financial need, strong grades, a strong determination to start and finish college, and are willing to accept a mentor who will walk alongside, encourage, and guide them for all four years.