2014-2015 Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are posted as the counseling department becomes aware of them. Please use this page as one of several resources for searching scholarships as many opportunities are available. If you have any questions regarding any of the scholarships listed below see Mrs.LeFevre or your counselor.
Wendy’s High School Heisman / Wendy’s is looking for the next class of remarkable students who excel in academics, athletics, and community involvement. The 2014 Wendy’s High School Heisman award application process is underway. Now through October 3, 2014, class of 2015 graduating seniors can apply at
To be eligible, a student must have maintained at least a ‘B’ grade point average, participated in one of the 27 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations, and demonstrated active involvement in his or her community.
National Winners receive:
- Recognition during ESPN’s national telecast of the college Heisman Memorial Trophy presentation in New York City
- A Wendy’s High School Heisman trophy and Heisman Patch
- $10,000 for their high school
- $500 Wendy’s gift card
Air Force ROTC Scholarship
Atlantic Institute
Art & Essay Contest / Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, prepares you to become an Air Force Officer while simultaneously working on your Bachelors Degree.
is the only way to apply. For interested students, this must be completed between June 1st of their junior year and December 1st of their senior year.
High School Scholarship Program (HSSP)
3-4 year scholarships available
Very competitive
Students can apply at
Types of scholarships
- Type 1: Full tuition
- Type 2: Up to $18,000 per year
- Type 7: Up to in state rate per year
Monthly, tax free stipend
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2015
Freshman Option: Try the program for a year, no commitment or repayment of scholarship money.
2014-2015 Art & Essay Contest
Kindness Without Borders: Open Eyes, Open Hearts in our Global Village
For More Information click the link listed below:/ Deadline Past!
Ongoing!
GMS (Georgia Military Scholarship) / The GMS is a $70,000 full-ride scholarship and it is only available at The University of North Georgia (UNG) Or Georgia Military College. It requires students to commission as a second lieutenant in the Georgia Army National Guard after finishing college. It pays 100% of college costs, including; room, meals, tuition, fees, uniforms and books. In addition to the scholarship benefits, students who are offered this scholarship will make about $40,000 in pay and benefits over their four years in college. After commissioning, Guard lieutenants start at about $7,500 per year for training one weekend per month and two weeks during the summer.
Students do not have to enlist in the Guard prior to applying for the scholarship. However, they must enlist prior to 1 August 2015.
For detailed information on how to apply for the scholarship, please go to this page: Georgia Military Scholarship Information Page
****Update: 1/13/2015 Wehave 42 Georgia Military Scholarships (GMS) valued at $70,000 each available foryour college-bound seniors. The February 1st application deadlineis fast approaching. To date, we've received only 15 applications.
The scholarship pays for fours years of tuition, fees, room, meals, books, and uniforms at the University of North Georgia in the Corps of Cadets.Apply today! / Deadline
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Vernon E. Carne Scholarship
(Georgia United Credit Union) / Named for the founder of the Credit Union, the Vernon E. Carne scholarship focuses on a short essay of 250 words or less. This year’s topic is “Explain how the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people’ helps consumers during difficult economic times, while providing an alternative to large commercial banks”
In addition, students should complete a Georgia United scholarship form and include a copy of their high school transcript and a letter of acceptance from the college or technical school they will attend.
For an online application and program rules, visit theGeorgia United Credit Union contact (770) 476-6409, to request for an application to be mailed.
Students (or their parents) must be members of Georgia United, and are encouraged to include information regarding financial need, scholastic standing, special achievements, and leadership. / Deadline Past!
Archbishop John F Donoghue Scholarships (Georgia United Credit Union) / 2015 Archbishop John F. Donoghue Scholarship Application
The $2,500 Archbishop Emeritus John Francis Donoghue Scholarship award will be distributed as
follows:
1st Place: $1,500
2nd Place: $1,000
Eligibility
A. Applicants (or their parents) must be a member of Georgia United Credit Union.
B. The applicant’s county of residence must be within the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
C. Applicants must be a high school student classified as a senior with a projected graduationdate of 2015.
D. The high school scholarship is open to any student meeting the above criteria (A, B, & C) andentering a college/university or technical school by fall of 2015.
Applicants must be acceptedat a college/university or technical school by March 1, 2015. Verification of acceptance mustbe provided to the Credit Union prior to funds being disbursed.
For more information please visit the following website:
Scholarship Application / Deadline Past!
Will Davison Memorial Scholarship / The Will Davison Memorial Scholarship is awarded to graduating senior who: is good standing, has a minimum 2.8 GPA, and is pursuing a degree in the “helping field” or “profession of service to others”.
Will Davison Scholarship Application / Deadline Past!
FCREA Scholarship / The Forsyth County Retired Educators Association is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving senior from one of the five eligible high schools. Applicants must be in good standing at their respective schools and must be planning to pursue a career in teaching. Application are available in counseling suite, see Mrs. LeFevre if interested. / Deadline Past!
Get Schooled “Tweet” scholarship / Tweet for a $1,000 Scholarship
Get social about #FAFSA! To enter for a $1,000 scholarship, students just need to tweet #FAFSA and include @getschooled and @unicontigo.
Two to three winners will be selected each week starting February 2nd and ending February 28th.Students must be between 14 and 22 years of age in order to be eligible.
Complete guidelines and rules on / Deadline Past!
George W. Jenkins Scholarship / Emory is pleased to announce a new partnership with Publix Super Markets Charities to offer the George W. Jenkins Scholarship. The George W. Jenkins Scholarship is a four-year scholarship awarded to admitted first-year students who have overcome extraordinary difficulties. The Jenkins Scholarship is open only to U.S. citizens who will be graduating from high schools in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee (all of which are home to Publix Super Markets). The George W. Jenkins Scholarship was established through the generosity of Publix Charities in partnership with Emory University in honor of the innovative self-starter and civic minded Publix founder. The award includes full tuition, fees, on-campus room and board, and a stipend each semester. In addition, the scholarship provides a computer at the start of the program of study. Two incoming Emory College first-year students will be named the George W. Jenkins Scholars each academic year. The scholarship is renewable for four years of undergraduate study with students needing to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment. Successful candidates will show in their application for admission purposeful engagement impacting their community, a strong work ethic, a history of overcoming significant adversity, and high financial need. All students who complete their application for admission and financial aid by our stated deadlines will be reviewed for this scholarship. Interested students must submit an additional essay emailed to Associate Dean of Admission, Giselle F. Martin () describing any special circumstances, specifically any history of overcoming significant adversity (500 word max). Please make sure to include your full name, date of birth, and either Common Application ID# or EMPLID in the email you send to Ms. Martin. / Deadline Past!
Jim and Jeanne DeSana Scholarship / The DeSana Scholarship will award and distribute a $5000 scholarship and it will be awarded and distributed over a four year period. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who can demonstrate financial need, leadership skills, extra-curricular activities, academic performance, academic and other scholastic awards and community involvement.
DeSANA Scholarship / Deadline Past!
RiSE Scholarship / Student who have current documentation of a learning disability and at least a 2.5 GPA. These students can earn money for college by completing the following application attached here: RiSE Scholarship Application To be eligible students must be planning to attend a college or university and have submitted their application for admission prior to submitting their RiSE scholarship application. Documentation may include an I.E.P. and / or 504 plans, a letter from your psychologist who performed the educational testing or school counselor which details the diagnosis. The diagnosis of ADHD/ADD, alone, is not considered. / Deadline Past!
McDonald’s Ray Kroc Youth Achievement Award / The student selected to receive McDonald’s Ray Kroc Youth Achievement Award should be one who gives back by participating in some form of volunteer work through the school and/or within the community (i.e., a school service club, scouting, a church youth group, community outreach programs, etc.); and/or is hard-working, displays integrity, sets a good example for his/her peers; and is simply a thoughtful, caring, very nice person to know!
Student is nominated by NFHS staff. / Presented
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5/14/2015
Voice of Democracy / The theme for2014-2015:
“Why Veterans are Important to our Nation's History and Future”
Students will be selected for a local 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash prize. First place winners will advance to the VFW District 2 competition. Winners who advance to the National Competition have the opportunity to win a $30,000 scholarship.
For complete application materials and instructions, please visit / Deadline Past!
AES Engineers Scholarship / AES believes that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by the evaluated essays that are submitted.
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of AES website / Deadline Past!
MSG Foundation Scholarship / The MSG Foundation offers a scholarship for students of Forsyth County to continue their education after high school.
2015 MSG Scholarship Application / 5/15/2015
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program / Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program for High school seniors who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2015 and are planning to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry, however, and many other programs available.
Visit buickachievers.comfor program details and the online application. / Deadline Past!
Sawnee Youth Foundation Scholarship Program / To be eligible, the student must be a high school senior and his/her permanent residence must receive its electrical service from Sawnee EMS. The scholarship must be used at an accredited college, university, or technical school.
The application can be accessed at:
For additional information or questions concerning this scholarship please email:
Paper applications are available inside the counseling office, see Mrs. LeFevre / Deadline Past!
The Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association / The Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association awards scholarships annually in the amount of $1500, $1000, and $750 to high school seniors through an essay writing contest.
The link for complete information and details is: / Deadline Past!
APCA Scholarship / The Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement (APCA) is seeking qualified applicants for its 2015 National APCA Scholarship Program.
The scholarship program is open to all high school seniors of any ethnical or cultural background with a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their scholastic and personal achievements, leadership, community involvement, work experience, a letter of recommendation and personal essay.
Scholarship Application and details / Deadline Past!
MARC Scholarship / The Metro Atlanta Relocation Council is offering a scholarship opportunity for graduating seniors who have relocated into the Atlanta area sometime between grades 9 and 12. This is a one-time award of $1,500.
Scholarship Application 2015
Instructions for Students / Deadline Past!
Edward L. Woods Scholarship / The scholarship is for high school seniors preparing to graduate. A criterion for the scholarship is an essay no less than 1,000 words. Topic for this year’s scholarship is:
“Why are Veterans important to today’s society?”
Information can be found here: Edward L Woods Scholarship Requirements 2015
Winning recipients will receive notice by phone and will have their scholarship presented at their schools awards night. First Prize is $1000, second prize is $750, and third prize is $500. Any questions about the scholarship can be emailed to / Deadline Past!
Boling Rice, LLC
Scholarship / The application process entails writing and submitting a 500+ word essay on the following topic: Distracted driving Find complete directions here: Boling Rice LLC Scholarship Details on the application process are as follows:
Essays must be responsive to the question posed above
- Essays should be received by January 15, 2015
- Applications should be emailed to:
- Applicants must include their name, address, and the name of the school they are attending or planning to attend
La Mujer Universal Scholarship / The Delta Alpha Chapter de Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority at The University of Georgia will award one scholarship in the amount of $500 to a graduating female student that meets the following criteria:
- At least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage
- Matriculated at a US accredited college/university as a full time student for the 2014-15 school year (regardless of legal status)
- GPA – 3.0 or higher
- Attend a public high in the Atlanta Metropolitan area
- Demonstrates leadership abilities through participation in community service and other extracurricular activities
Bryan
Scholarship / Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity is offering one scholarship of $1,000 to a qualified young man entering Georgia Tech in the fall of 2015.
Application can be found here:
Bryan Scholarship application 2015 / Deadline Past!
Balanced Man Scholarship / The Georgia Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity of Georgia Southern University is offering three Balanced Man Scholarships in the amounts of $1500, $1000 and $500 to male students entering Georgia Southern University in the Fall of 2015 and who demonstrate excellence in leadership, athletics, and community service. An online application is available here: / 7/1/15
Richard B. Neville, Jr. Memorial Scholarship / This scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that is awarded to one male and female graduating Senior. The scholarship recipient will be recognized at Law Day. Recipients must attend the luncheon ceremony to receive this award. Students applying for this scholarship must be able to demonstrate financial need, extracurricular activities, and good character.
Application: Neville Scholarship 2015 / Deadline Past!
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship for Women Educators / This scholarship is for women graduates seeking a career in education and who are attending college in the Fall of 2015.
Applications are coming soon! / Coming Soon!
WADE
Young Women Art and Design Exhibition / 3rdannual art and interior design exhibition and scholarship competition opportunity for high school women in Georgia – WADE – the young Women's Art and Design Exhibition: Monday, February 16, 2015 – President’s Dayat Brenau University. Key details about WADE. The competition is open to young women in9th,10th, 11th, and 12th grades and will offer up to $40,000 in scholarships and $1000 in cash awards. To enter, students submit digitized images via email, then ship or deliver their work to Brenau after notification of acceptance.. Categories for submitting work include clay, drawing, digital video and animation, graphic design, fashion design, fashion trend forecasting, interior design and architecture, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles and sculpture.
You may visit our WADE website at: / Submission dates and Registration forms will be available in October.
Thirteenth Annual National WACE
Co-Op Scholarship / 195 Merit scholarships totaling 4.7 million dollars will be awarded during the 13th Annual National Co-Op Scholarship Program.
Qualifications: Students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. In addition they must apply and be accepted for the 2015-2016 academic school year at one of the WACE Partner institutions which include;
Clarkson University, State University of New York Oswego, Drexel University, University of Cincinnati, Johnson & Wales University, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Rochester Institute of Technology, The University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Merrimack College, and Kettering University.
Students must complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program application, the application is located here:
or see Mrs. LeFevre in counseling. / Deadline Past!
Prudential Spirit of Community Award / If you are a high school student who’s making a difference through volunteering then apply for the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Award. You could win $1000 and a trip to Washington, DC next May. Visit: or to access the online application. Please note that your application must be endorsed by the school principal for submission. See Mrs. LeFevre in counseling with any questions or refer to the poster on the 400 hallway. / Deadline Past!
Daughters of the American Revolution DAR Good Citizen Award / This award honors an outstanding young person in the senior class who demonstrates qualities of a good citizen, as well as provides an opportunity for this student to participate in the scholarship portion of the program.