PRESS RELEASE: Warner Robins Staffing and Recruiting Firm Now Accepting Applications for Prestigious Leadership Scholarship

Local Spherion Office Encourages Georgia Students to Apply for Up to $5,000 in Scholarship Funding

WARNER ROBINS, Ga.– Spherion Staffing and Recruiting of Warner Robins is now accepting applications for the 2026 Sandy Mazur Excellence in Leadership Scholarship, encouraging students across Georgia to apply for funding to support their higher education goals.
The scholarship awards up to $5,000 to individuals pursuing higher education who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, and a commitment to bettering their communities. Applications are open now through April 30, 2026.

Created by Spherion’s franchise community in partnership with the Richland County Foundation, the scholarship is open to students across Georgia, including high school seniors, current college students, and individuals returning to school to further their careers. It was established in honor of former Spherion President Sandy Mazur and recognizes students who reflect her legacy of leadership and community impact.

Now in its seventh year, the scholarship program has awarded scholarships to 17 students nationwide. In 2025, the program awarded $25,000 to five recipients, marking its largest class to date.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to see students who are already making a difference in their communities take the next step in their professional journeys,” said Sandy Mazur, former president of Spherion. “I’m proud to continue to be a part of a community that champions the next generation of leaders. Good luck to all who apply this year!”

To be eligible, applicants must plan to enroll in a trade school, two-year or four-year college or university and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Candidates are also required to submit a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA and share examples of their community involvement, including how they plan to “pay it forward” in their future careers. While the scholarship is merit-based, financial need will also be taken into consideration. Applicants must reside in a state where Spherion operates.

Spherion’s franchise community partners with the Richland County Foundation, an Ohio-based nonprofit, to administer the scholarship. Applications are reviewed anonymously by a selection committee, with recipients selected based on merit, leadership, and community involvement.
For more information and to apply online, visit www.spherion.com/scholarship.
To donate to the Sandy Mazur Scholarship, please visit the following link and select “Sandy Mazur/Spherion Excellence in Leadership Scholarship” from the drop down menu. richlandcountyfoundation.org/donate

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About the Richland County Foundation

The Richland County Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization, was established in 1945 as a way for individuals to pool and invest their gifts for the long-term good of Richland County and its residents.

The Foundation helps people in Richland County give back to their community by investing their gifts for charity wisely so that grants can be made to improve the quality of life for all the county’s citizens. Working together with donors, the Foundation meets important needs today and plans for a strong future.

For more information about the Richland County Foundation, please visit richlandcountyfoundation.org