2015-2016 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. Haynes or your counselor.

Scholarship / Criteria / Deadline
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 2015 Wendy’s High School Heisman award application process is underway. Now through October 2, 2015, class of 2016 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 43sanctioned sports, and demonstrated active involvement in his or her community.
National Winners receive:
  • A Wendy’s High School Heisman trophy and Heisman Patch
  • $$$ awards for your school for their high school
  • Wendy’s gift cards for student winners
/ October 2, 2016
Air Force ROTC Scholarship / 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
Tuition
Book allowances
Travel expenses
Monthly, tax free stipend
Deadline to apply: December 1, 2016
Freshman Option: Try the program for a year, no commitment or repayment of scholarship money. / December 1, 2016
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 2016.
For detailed information on how to apply for the scholarship, please go to this page: Georgia Military Scholarship Information Page / February 1, 2016
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 / More information coming soon!
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. / More information coming soon!
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. / Check website for deadline.
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 / TBA
Voice of Democracy / The theme for2015-2016:
“My Vision for America”
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 / November 1, 2016
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 / October 7, 2016
MSG Foundation Scholarship / The MSG Foundation offers a scholarship for women of Forsyth County to continue their education after high school.
2015 MSG Scholarship Application / 5/15/2016
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 2016 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.com for program details and the online application. / TBA
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. Haynes. / January 22, 2016
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, 2016
  • Applications should be emailed to:
  • Applicants must include their name, address, and the name of the school they are attending or planning to attend
After the application period is closed, we will review all submissions and decide on a winner by March 4th, 2016. We will notify the winner by email. / January 15, 2016
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: 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: / October 16, 2015.