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Deadline: April 1, 2026

Amount: $ 1000

Link to information: https://bit.ly/42ynuT9

Category: Graduating seniors 

Status: Active

Summary:

The Buddy Creekmore Memorial Scholarship honors Buddy Creekmore, a member  of Oakland Christian United Church of Christ, who valued education greatly. The  $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded in May, 2026 to a graduating high school  senior in the city of Suffolk for use at a college, university, or technical/trade school. 

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