Lassiter Grad Receives Leaders and Achievers Scholarship

Northeast Cobb resident Alison Contant, a graduate of Lassiter High School, was named recipient of The Comcast Foundation 2011 Comcast Leaders and Achievers scholarship on Monday. Contant plans to study physical therapy at the University of Georgia.

“Comcast is proud of its Leaders and Achievers scholarship recipients. They represent some of the best and brightest high school seniors who also demonstrate civic involvement in the communities we serve across the state,” said Andy Macke, vice president of government and community affairs for Comcast’s Atlanta region. “We are thrilled to support their educational efforts with these scholarships.”  

“The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program honors some of our states most dedicated students," said Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens. "I’m proud to join Comcast in celebrating the academic and civic achievements of our local winners, and I thank them for the impact they have made on the state of Georgia.”

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program provides one-time $1000 scholarships to students who strive to achieve their potential, who are catalysts for positive change in their communities, who are involved in their schools, and who serve as models for their fellow students.

Since the program’s inception there have been over 15,000 scholarship winners totaling more than $15.4 million.