Hamilton Relay, Telecommunications Relay and Captioned Telephone Service provider for the Georgia has awarded a $1,000 college scholarship to Abigail Wright, a student of Dawson County High School in Dawsonville, Georgia.
The Hamilton Relay Scholarship opportunity is available to high school seniors who are deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind or have difficulty speaking. A recipient is selected within each of the states where Hamilton is the contracted service provider and is one of several ways the company gives back to the communities it serves.
“Hamilton takes pride in recognizing outstanding leadership and promoting education,” said Georgia Relay outreach coordinator Brendan Underwood. “We are excited to have the opportunity to contribute to furthering Abigail’s education and wish them success in reaching their personal and professional goals.”
Abigail was awarded the $1,000 Hamilton Relay Scholarship after completing the application process, including writing an essay under the topic of communication technology. Abigail plans to attend the University of Geogia this fall to study Psychology with a minor in American Sign Language.