Press Release
Amelia Island Book Festival
R. Marie Fenn
July 6, 2016 11:27 a.m.
This year’s Amelia Island Book Festival Christa Powell Walley scholarship was awarded to Reagan Zutell, a Yulee High School senior who is planning to use the $2,000 to help her attend the University of Florida.
A National Honor Society member, outstanding scholar, and passionate author of poetry, Reagan’s compilation of captivating poetry reflects the essence of originality. Of her selection for this year’s scholarship she says, “I am honored to receive the Amelia Island Book Festival scholarship. I have always loved writing and getting confirmation that I am good at it is so exciting! I’m hoping to publish my writing during college, which this scholarship is helping me pay for.”
Reagan plans a dual major in biochemistry and creative writing. Having outlined her first young adult novel, she looks forward to completing the finished product. In addition, she intends to publish a book of collected poetry.
The Christa Walley Powell Scholarship, sponsored by the Amelia Island Book Festival, is available to Nassau County high school seniors, or any undergraduate or graduate college student who has ties to Nassau County, Florida, who is in good academic standing with their education institution, is a U.S. citizen, and is seeking a degree in English, journalism, creative writing, communications, or literature related fields. The application deadline for next year’s scholarship is January 31, 2017.
For further information about the scholarship, please visit www.ameliaislandbookfestival.org
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The Amelia Island Book Festival is a not for profit 501(c)3 Corporation seeking to open up the world through books. Our mission is to promote life-long learning and an appreciation for books by providing quality events featuring local area and world-renowned authors.