This scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of Almetta & Talmadge King Sr., who both passed away in 2018.
Almetta King was a retired McIntosh County educator. She was well-known by colleagues and others in the community. She was kind and compassionate; she could talk to anyone and stressed the importance of being nice to others. She loved her church, where she was a dedicated and active member.
Talmadge King Sr. was a WWII Veteran, entrepreneur, electronics repairman, Sergeant for the McIntosh County Sheriff’s Department, and ordained elder. The family was important to him. He was hardworking and a great storyteller, and he was known for his sense of humor and quick wit.
Almetta and Talmadge will be remembered for their outstanding service to the McIntosh County community.
*Eligibility/Applicant Criteria
- ● Must be a current high school senior at McIntosh County Academy (MCA) in Darien, Georgia
- ● Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited two or four-year college, university, or technical school in the Fall of 2025
● Must have attended MCA for four years (9th – 12th grades)
● Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
If you would like to support the Almetta & Talmadge King Sr. Memorial Scholarship and honor their legacy, please make your check payable to:
Student Career Studio and mail to:
Student Career Studio, C/O The King Family, P.O. Box 635, Darien, GA 31305
Your generosity helps us continue to support deserving students at McIntosh County Academy in Darien, Georgia.
Thank you for your contribution!
