Burger Books was founded by Groveport Madison Local Schools Board of Education Vice President, LaToya Dowdell-Burger. Having personally faced challenges securing scholarships due to a GPA below 3.0 and graduating in the summer because of testing requirements, Mrs. Dowdell-Burger created this scholarship to support students who are hard workers but might not be the strongest test-takers, or who have faced life circumstances that have impacted their grades.

 

About the Scholarship

 

The Burger Books Scholarship is available to Groveport Madison High School seniors with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.9. We will award a minimum of four $250 book scholarships, with the potential for awards to increase in value or quantity based on our partnerships. To apply, students must complete the application and submit a 150-word written essay or a video essay on the prompt, "All the Places I Will Go."
 

Since its inception, Burger Books has given away over $4,000 in scholarship funds and more than $2,000 in Graduation Baskets to Groveport Madison High School students. All of these funds are made possible through donations from School Board salaries and generous community partners. We believe every student deserves support and are proud to provide opportunities for seniors to continue their educational journey.

Applications will open March 2, 2026  - May 1, 2026.  Applicants will receive determination letters on August 5, 2022. 

The selection process for the Burger Books Scholarship is based on excellence, participation and leadership.  

Applicants must :
1.  Be a Groveport Madison High School Senior in the graduating class of 2022.
2.  Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 to 2.9.
3.  Complete and submit a complete scholarship application.   
4.  Submit most recent transcript.
5.  Submit a Resume.
6.  College or Trade School Acceptance Letter and proof of enrollment.
7.  Submit 150 word Essay or a two minute Video Essay (no 4K videos).

If you are interested in joining our efforts and becoming a sponsor, please contact us at connect@votedowdellburger.com. 

Donations: 

Make checks payable to:
M.O.R.E. Inc.
Remitter:  Burger Books Scholarship

Mail:
Dowdell-Burger for Groveport Madison Schools
P.O. Box 423
Groveport, Ohio 43125

M.O.R.E., Inc. a non-profit organization that serves as our fiscal agent for our donations.   All scholarship or Back to School Drive donations donors will receive a tax donation letter upon request.    

About M.O.R.E. , Inc.
Mission:  Motivate others to reach excellence (M.O.R.E.) by empowering people who are undervalued and under-resourced to shift the power dynamic by centering their voices and lived experiences through arts, culture, health, community, economics, and education.

Vision:
Our vision is for every individual to be empowered to reach their fullest potential.

To read about other programs M.O.R.E. Inc. offers, please visit www.moremoves.org .