Local Student Earns Police Benevolent Foundation Scholarship

(McDonough, GA – June 29, 2007) On December 1, 2006, the Police Benevolent Foundation (PBF), a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in McDonough, Georgia, launched its inaugural scholarship program. The window was open until March 1, 2007 and the Foundation received 25 applications from seven states. One of the applicants, Joshua Overbey of Summerville, South Carolina, exemplified the kind of student the PBF was looking to help.

“Joshua Overbey’s application was impressive,” stated Executive Director Marlon Trone. “He more than met our criteria and we are pleased to be able to assist him with a scholarship of $500.00 as one of two scholarship recipients of the South Carolina Division of the Southern States Police Benevolent Association.” According to Trone, the PBF anticipates providing larger scholarships in the future as donations increase.

Overbey, a 2007 graduate of Northwood Academy in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been accepted to Charleston Southern University in South Carolina. In his scholarship essay, Overbey stated “Ever since I started school, I have always attempted to strive for academic excellence.” According to his essay, he has maintained honor roll status throughout most of his middle and high school years.

Joshua was on hand at the scholarship presentation by the South Carolina Police Benevolent Association (SCPBA) on June 27. Members of the Low Country Chapter and Dave Soderberg, president of the SCBPA, presented an award check to Overbey at the City of Goose Creek Municipal Center.

The Foundation scholarship may be used for tuition, room and board or books. The 2008 scholarship window will re-open December 1, 2007. Criteria for the scholarship applicants are listed on the PBF website www.pbfi.org and the Southern States Police Benevolent Association website, www.sspba.org.