2016-2017 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, please contact Mrs. Haynes at 770-781-6637 x 160240 or .
Sawnee Youth Foundation Scholarship
8/12/16 / · Primary residence must be served by Sawnee EMC
· Grade average acceptable for college admission / January 20, 2017
VFW Post 913 Scholarship
8/18/16 / “My Responsibility to America”
Essay Contest for up to $30,000 in Scholarship prizes / November 30, 2016
Danforth Scholars Program
8/22/16 / · Must be applying to Washington University
· Must be nominated for consideration / January 15, 2017
The Belk Scholarship
8/23/16 / Belk Scholars are those students whoseoutstanding intellectual ability and success, leadership experience, commitment to service and overall personal vigor mark them as those who will accomplish much and contribute most to the Davidson community and in their lives beyond their college years.
www.davidson.edu/Belk. / Nominations - November 7, 2016
Applications –
5:00 p.m. December 1, 2016
The Andrew Goldner Scholarship
8/25/16 / · Be either currently enrolled or accepted to a University in the United States of America,
· Be able to provide an official school transcript or acceptance letter verifying their enrollment
· Write an essay explaining their plans for their education
· For scholarship details and to apply, see below:
http://andrewgoldner.com/scholarship/ / August 1, 2017
AES Scholarship
9/6/16 / Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the 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.
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm / October 6, 2016.
Academic Achiever Scholarship
9/6/16 / · Attending a 4-yr college
· Minimum 3.75 GPA
· $1000 award
www.absolutely-not-guilty.com/#academic-achiever-scholarship / May 31, 2017
High School Senior Scholarship
9/8/2016 / This one-time scholarship award that's worth $500 is available to all full-time high school seniors in Georgia who plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college. The minimum GPA required is 3.0.
http://thesessionslawfirm.com/macon-car-accident-lawyer/#scholarship-application / May 31, 2017
The Levine Scholars Program
9/8/2016 / Nomination program for students who will attend UNC Charlotte; full tuition, room and board, fees, and books for eight semesters. If you are a senior who plans to apply to UNC, please see your counselor for information on the recommendation process. / October 15, 2016 nominations due
Forsyth-Cumming Optimist Club Scholarship
9/8/16 / · A one-time $1000 award
· To provide educational opportunities for worthy qualified students who might otherwise be denied the opportunity for higher education
· For requirements and details please visit the website
· Forsyth-Cumming Optimist Club Scholarship – Forsyth-Cumming Optimist Club / March 16, 2017
Mercer University School of Engineering
9/8/16 / The Mercer University School of Engineering is pleased to once again invite seniors from your school to apply for our annual Scholarship Challenge at our Macon, Georgia campus on Saturday, November 12, 2016. We plan to award valuable scholarships this fall to high school seniors who are interested in Mercer’s engineering, industrial management and technical communications program. More information about Mercer Engineering and a link to the Scholarship Challenge event is available at engineering.mercer.edu. Students do not need to have applied to Mercer to be eligible. Interested students should see their counselor before Tuesday, October 11, 2016. / October 11, 2016
Jefferson Scholars Foundation
9/14/16 / Students attending the University of Virginia may be nominated for this application process. To view information about the nomination process, please visit http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/scholarship
Then contact Mrs. Haynes or your counselor. / Nominations must be submitted by counselors before December 1, 2016
Tulsa Welding School
9/14/16 / · National High School Welding Competitions throughout the year
· New summer program for female welders
· See Mrs. Haynes for details / Deadlines vary
Family First Scholarship
9/14/16 / · High school or current college students that plan or are currently attending a 4-year college/university and are the first in their family to pursue a college education and degree
· A one-time $1000 award
http://athenscriminallawyer/#scholarhip-application / May 31, 2017
Student of the Year Campaign
9/14/16 / · Fund-raising competition that engages leadership skills, community involvement
· $5000 scholarship for the winner
· Funds raised in honor of Santiago, a local high-school hero who is currently battling a blood cancer
· www.lls.org/ga/soy / October 14, 2016
B. Davis Scholarship
10/3/16 / The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering a scholarship for 2017.
Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at / May 22, 2017
Clayton State University Presidential Scholarship
10/3/2016 / · Most selective award offered by Clayton State
· Annual university grant of $3000
· University housing for 4 years
· Bookstore award of $250
· http://www.clayton.edu/admissions/Presschol / February 1, 2017
UGA Foundation Fellows and Ramsey Honors Scholarship
10/3/2016 / · UGA’s most prestigious undergraduate academic scholarships
· Annual stipend averaging over $10,000
· Prior to starting online application students must first apply for admissions
· https://www.admissions.uga.edu/Prospective-Students/Tuition-Fees/Scholarships/Foundation-Fellowship-Part-I / November 1, 2016
College Savings Month Sweepstakes
10/3/2016 / · Two Georgia students will win $5,529 toward a Path2College 529 account
· Must be a Ga resident
· Must be 18 or under at the time of entry
· Winners will be randomly drawn
· www.Path2College529.com/whatif / November 15, 2016
15th Annual WACE
10/3/2016 / · Advancing cooperative and work-integrated education
· Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better
· Apply for the 2017-2018 and a WACE Partner Institution
· Early applications are highly encouraged
· See Mrs. Haynes in the counseling office for a list of partnering institutions
· www.waceinc.org / February 15, 2017
StudentScholarships.org
10/3/2016 / A list of 10 Scholarship Programs that will give out more than 1 million dollars to students. Students from Ga school districts are eligible for all of the awards. To download the newsletter in a PDF, please visit the link below:www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php / Deadlines vary
Drive Smart Digital Short Contest
10/21/2016 / · A chance to win a $10,000 scholarship
· 13-18 year old US residents
· 30-60 second digital short to educate about the dangers of distracted driving
· Begins Oct. 17, ends Dec 19, 2016
· http://drivesmartnow.com/ / December 19, 2016
NitroCollege.
Com
10/21/2016 / · 3 opportunities to win a $5000 scholarship
· Winners chosen based on answers to short questions about student debt
· https://www.nitrocollege.com/nitro-scholarship-application / Deadlines vary, first is December 31, 2016
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation
10/21/2016 / · $10,000 renewable scholarship up to $40,000
· Seniors who demonstrate exceptional leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship
· www.reaganfoundation.org / January 5, 2017
Air Force Academy Scholarships
10/21/2016 / See your Counselor or Mrs. Haynes for detailed information. / Deadlines vary, first is December 1, 2016.
Andrew College Pitts Scholarship Program
10/21/2016 / · Minimum awards of $5000
· Andrew provides a small supportive environment
· Class sizes averages 14
· 3.0 GPA
· 1000 2-part SAT or 19 English 19 math 19 composite ACT
· Contact Mrs. Haynes for Preview Day information / March 10, 2017
Danforth Scholars Program
10/21/2016 / · Washington University in St Louis
· Must be nominated by November 15, 2016
· Merit and need based
· www.wustl.edu / Nominations due by November 15, 2016
Leadership in Service Scholarship
University of Dayton
10/21/2016 / · Must be nominated by December 15, 2016
· $10,000 over 4 years
· / December 15, 2016 for nominations
Boston University
10/21/2016 / · Trustee Scholarship – full tuition for academic and leadership accomplishments
· Presidential Scholarship – four-year $20,000 for academic excellence
· http://www.bu.edu/ / December 1, 2016
Quest Whole Person Scholarship Oral Roberts University
10/21/2016 / · Students committed to achieving excellence academically, physically, spiritually
· Must be nominated
· Awards range is value up to $20,000 per year
· http://questscholarship.org/ / · November 3, 2016
· January 20, 2017
· March 2, 2017
· April 7, 2017
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George W. Jenkins Scholarship
University of Miami
10/21/2016 / · 3 awards to students who have overcome significant adversity to achieve academic excellence
· Covers full cost of attendance
· www.miami.edu/jenkins / December 1, 2017
NFIB YEF
10/21/2016 / · Young entrepreneurs who own their own small business are eligible to apply
· www.NFIB.com/YEA / December 18, 2016
Jefferson Scholars Foundation at the University of Virginia
10/26/2016 / · full tuition
· fees
· living stipend for four years of undergraduate study
· a number of generous enrichment benefits including a study abroad experience
· http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/ / DeDecember 1st for nominations
Griswold Home Care Bi-Annual Scholarship
10/26/2016 / $1,000 scholarship for incoming and current college students
www.griswoldhomecare.com/scholarship/ / December 1, 2016
Student of Integrity Scholarships
11/15/16 / · Essay not to exceed 2 pages “Describe the most important ethical challenges faced by today’s marketplace and the strategies you believe should be implemented to overcome them.”
· Transcript
· One-page letter about leadership and community activities or service of applicant
· Please see Mrs. Haynes in Counseling for complete details and
· Six $1000 scholarships
· http://www.bbb.org/atlanta/center-for-character-ethics/programs/future-leaders-programs/student-of-integrity-scholarships/ / February 15, 2017
Student Scholarships
11/15/16 / · https://www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php
· 10 Scholarships, information available in a newsletter available for your download
· / Deadlines vary
APCA
1/12/17 / APCA will award 21 or more national scholarships worth $2,000 each to high school seniors planning to attend college in the fall.
Participating APCA chapters also are offering state scholarships worth either $1,000 or $2,000 each.
http://apca-att.org/scholarships / January 31, 2017
Nurse.org Healthcare Leaders Scholarship
1/12/17 / Healthcare Leaders Scholarship - Sponsored by Nurse.org
full scholarship details and online application / January 29, 2017
Life Coach Spotter Scholarship
1/12/17 / http://www.lifecoachspotter.com/scholarship/
Scholarship Amount
$1,000
Eligibility
You have been accepted to a collegeor you are currently enrolledas an undergraduate student. / August 1, 2017
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
1/12/17 / $1000 award
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm / June 12, 2017
Business Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
1/12/17 / offered to students planning to pursue or currently enrolled in a college degree in a business- or finance-related area of study
Scholarship Application Link / January 29, 2017
The Coolidge Scholarship
1/12/17 / The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans on enrolling in college in the fall of 2018 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (unfortunately current high school seniors are not eligible to apply).
www.coolidgescholars.org / February 13, 2017
CoilLaw High School Senior Scholarship
1/12/17 / http://coillaw.com/practice-areas/salt-lake-city-divorce-attorney/#scholarship-application / May 31, 2017
SCW DREAMers Scholarship
1/12/17 / http://workinjuryaz.com/phoenix-workers-compensation-lawyers/ / May 31, 2017
Edward L. Woods Scholarship Program
1/12/17 / www.vfwpost9143.com
Enter an original essay no less than 1,000 words on the theme:
"It can be argued that Patriotism is a learned behavior. What role should Patriotism take in our daily lives?"
Visit the link or see Mrs. Haynes in 240 for more details. / April 7. 2017
SCAD Distinguished Scholars Award
1/27/17 / · Must be nominated
· Minimum 1410 SAT combined math and critical reading score or ACT composite of 30
· GPA 3.75
· Outstanding visual arts, performing arts, writing or riding capabilities
· Honors and awards from competitions or other recognitions
· Leadership skills demonstrated
· Contact your counselor if interested in a nomination / TBA
The Will Davison Memorial Scholarship
1/27/17 / Seniors who are seeking to pursue a career in a helping profession should see Mrs. Haynes for applications. / May 1, 2017
The Rotary Club of North Forsyth 400
1/27/17 / · Two $1500 scholarships, one to a member of the NF Interact Club and one to a student at large
· See Mrs. Haynes for application details / April 28, 2017
Andrew J. Oswald Memorial Scholarship Program
1/27/17 / · $100 per year to a Ga high School Lacrosse player
· Renewable for 3 years
· / April 1, 2017
AAPA Scholarship Competition
1/27/17 / Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association
www.atlantapanhellenic.org/scholarships
Six $1500 scholarships / March 15, 2017Foun
Fountain Financial Advisors
1/27/17 / · http://www.fn4bp.org/sample-page/scholarship-fund
· applicant must be a cancer survivor, current cancer patient, or have been directly affected by cancer within their immediate family / March 31, 2017
North Georgia Community Foundation
1/27/17 / www.ngcf.org/scholarships / March 15, 2017
Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute and the Generation Google Scholarship
1/27/17 / At Google, we believe information should be universally accessible. Our education and scholarship programs aim to inspire and help students become future leaders in computing and technology by breaking down the barriers that prevent them from entering these fields. We are now accepting applications for the Generation Google Scholarship and Computer Science Summer Institute. Read more below and apply today!