Winder-Barrowhighschool Scholarships & Awards (2017.18)

Scholarships

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Winder-BarrowHighSchool Scholarships & Awards (2017.18)

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* Scholarships by category:

* Scholarships with deadlines inMarch

* Scholarships with deadlines inApril

* Scholarships with deadlines inMay

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The Christopher M Page Memorial Scholarship ($3,000) honors the memory of Christopher M Page, a 1992 graduate from Winder-Barrow High School. To be considered for this scholarship, the following information is required:

*Copy of transcript (GPA of 3.0 or higher)

*Autobiography (500 words or less: typed/12 font/double-spaced)

*One letter of recommendation (from a teacher, counselor or administrator)

*Copy of college acceptance letter or other evidence to confirm admission

Applications are available in the CRC-6.204. Completed application and all supporting documents must be received in the CRC by NOON on March 28, 2018. This scholarship is only for Winder-Barrow High School Seniors/Class of 2018.(01.08.2018)

Barrow County Chamber of Commerce/Glen Segars Scholarship (amount: TBA):

For seniors planning to attend college in summer/fall 2018. Other criteria include:

*Extracurricular Activities/Honors/Awards/Community Service

*Attending an accredited 4 year college in the United States

*ACT/SAT Scores / GPA / Class Rank

*Brief paragraph on why you deserve this scholarship

Applications are available in the CRC-6.204 and must be received by the Chamber by

March 30, 2018. (3.5.18)

Slaughter Scholarship/Barrow Community Foundation ($1,000): For graduating seniors/class of 2018 who plan to attend college and major in education (YOU MUST BE ENROLLED OR ACCEPTED FOR ENROLLMENT IN AN EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY). Other requirements include:

*Educational and career goals

*School Achievements

*Community Involvement

*Essay: “Why have you choose education as your college major? If you do not

receive this award, how will you pursue your degree?”

Applications are available in the CRC-6.204 and must be received at Chamber by

March 30, 2018 (3.5.18)

Barrow County Masonic Scholarship: For high school seniors planning to attend a college or technical college in fall of 2018. Criteria will include the following:

·* 500 words or less essay telling why you need this scholarship

·Involvement in church/community events

·* Club/school/sport activities

Applications are available in the Career Center and must be returned by the end-of-the-school day –April 11, 2018.(2.5.18)

W.H. Jennings Memorial Scholarship ($500):

Criteria include:

·Must be a WBHS graduating senior (class of 2018)

·Participation in school clubs/activities

·Community involvement, athletic participation and/or fine arts.

Applications are available in the CRC 6.204—and must be returned by NOON on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 (3/12/18)

Hayden Camp Memorial Rotary Scholarship: will award a $500 scholarship in memory of Haden Camp to a graduating senior to further his/her education at an accredited vocational or technical college. This scholarship is based on academic achievement, effort, outside work, extra-curricular activities which best demonstrate the Rotary Motto of:

“Service Above Self.” Applications are available in the CRC and must be returned by NOON on Friday, April 28, 2018(3.23.18)

The Winder Rotary Club will award a $1,000.00scholarship to a graduating senior to further his/her education at an accredited four yearcollege/university. This scholarship is based on academic achievement, effort, outside work, extra-curricular activities which best demonstrate the Rotary Motto of

“Service Above Self.” Applications are available in the CRC and must be returned by NOON on Friday, April 20, 2018(3.23.18)

Winder Kiwanis Club / B.C. Hill Scholarship: will be awarded to a graduating senior at WBHS in order to further his/her education at an accredited college or technical college. The following criteria is required:

*GPA *Test Scores *Extra-curricular activities (school/church/community)

*Brief paragraph on why you are deserving of this award

Deadline to return completed application to Career Center is April 30, 2018. (3.19.18)

Mitchell & Crunk, attorneys in Winder and Commerce, Ga, are pleased to offer the Mitchell & Crunk Adoption Scholarship ($500). Special consideration will be given to an undergraduate who is interested in pursuing a career in Adoption law and can share a story of their own adoption or of someone they know. Other requirements includes:

*Minimum GPA of 3.0

*Must be enrolled to attend college/fall semester-2018

*Unofficial transcript

*Recommendation letters and/or resumes

*Able to demonstrate merit/need

Apply online at

Deadline to apply is May 31, 2018. Direct any questions to regarding this scholarship to (9.25.17)

Winder Woman’s Club Scholarship ($500): will be awarded to a well-rounded senior who serves their community. Other criteria includes:

*Extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, band, etc)

*Volunteer/community service (school/church)

*Essay describing how you contribute to your community and why you are

deserving of this scholarship (100 words or less--typed or neatly written)

Applications are available in the CRC-6.204 and must be mailed to Pam Veader/PO Box 1720/Winder, GA 30680 by March 31, 2018(1.22.18)

Winder-Barrow Community Theatre Scholarship ( $1,000): will be awarded to a student pursuing a degree in fine arts (drama, music, art, etc). Other criteria for this scholarship includes:

*Official Transcript

*Student Essay

*Copy of college acceptance letter/program of study

*Fine Arts Teacher Recommendation Form

Applications are available in the CRC-6.204 and must be submitted to Pam Veader/PO Box 1720/Winder, GA 30680 by April 1, 2018(1.22.18)

Marine Corps of Athens, GA- $1,000 Scholarship (for seniors/class of 2018): Must write an ESSAY of not more than 600 words on the following subject:

“Responsibilities and duties of an American citizen”