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The Southest Mississippi Community
Brightwood is a not-for-profit agency designed to connect community resources and support with vulnerable populations. Everyone has dignity and worth; it is direct incentive to generate a direct line of support for those who need.
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BRIGHTWOOD Scholarship in Social Work
Each year, Brightwood offers a $1000.00 scholarship to a social work major who demonstrates service, compassion, and dedication to the field. To apply, submit an essay demonstrating your representation of the six core values: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence . The deadline for the next award is July 1, 2025. Submissions should be sent to mmcneil@mybraingroup.org.
Brightwood Scholarship Award Recipient 2024.
Ethan Tate
Ethan is freshman at University of South Alabama and is from McComb, MS. He actually worked as an administrative assistant for the Brain Group where he honed his passion for the discipline. Ethan graduated from North Pike High School and is the son of Lori (a social worker herself) and Jason Tate.