* If You Would Like Your Scholarships to Be Included on the Graduation Program

SENIOR Scholarship Connection
Fall Semester 2016
(August-December)

* If you would like your scholarships to be included on the graduation program,

you must provide a documented copy/e-mail of all scholarship offers to the

Counseling Office by 4pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

**Be sure to check each website before the deadline for any possible changes to the scholarship programs.

Scholarship Information / Discipline / Award Amount / Eligibility Requirements / Deadline
American Fire Sprinkler Association High School Scholarship
http://www.afsascholarship.org / Chance to win one of 10 $2,000 scholarships / Graduating seniors planning to attend college/trade school. Open to Citizens or aliens legally residing in the USA / Opens September 7
Closes noon on
April 7
Horatio Alger Scholarships
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/ / Scholarship Areas:
·  National
·  State
·  Technical-Career
·  School/Major Specific / Range from $1,000-$60,000 / Financial need, 2.0+ GPA, community or school involvement, overcoming personal adversity / Opens August 1
Closes 5pm
September 25
Auburn University
www.auburn.edu/scholarship / Academic / Range from $2,000- Full Tuition / 3.0 GPA minimum & ACT/SAT minimum based on scholarship requirements.
Completed admission applications with required materials must be received by January 15th. / December 1
Priority consideration - Freshman Scholarships
February 10
General & Departmental Scholarships
AES Engineering Services Scholarship
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php / Character
(Not required to be an engineering major) / $500 / Essay between 500-1000 words
Apply and submit online. / October 6
AXA Achievement
Scholarship
www.axa-achievement.com / 1 Georgia award of $10,000
10 national awards of an additional $15,000 / Must demonstrate: ambition, drive, respect for self and community / E-Application online September 8 – December 15
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
www.axa-achievement.com / $2,500 / Outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities / E-Application online
October 15 –
February 1
Ron Brown Scholar Program
http://www.ronbrown.org/ / Academic excellence / 10 students will receive $10,000 a year for four years. / African American high school senior, academic excellence, exceptional leadership, community involvement, and financial need / November 1
Applications forwarded to other scholarships
January 9
Applications used for Ron Brown Scholar Program only
Scholarship Information / Discipline / Award Amount / Eligibility Requirements / Deadline
Coca-Cola Scholars Scholarship
http://www.coca-colascholars.org/ / Leadership, scholarship, commitment to excellence / 150 scholars receive $20,000 / For high school seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA, who exhibit leadership, and have a motivation to serve and achieve / Scholarship applications are available online August 12
Application Deadline:
October 31
Apply Online
Davidson College
Belk Scholarship
www.davidson.edu
*Check the Davidson page for additional scholarships / Academics, leadership, service / Full tuition, room & board, and summer stipends for four years / Extremely motivated and bright high school seniors; two students per high school may be nominated.
Admission materials must be received by 5pm, December 1st to qualify. / *You must be nominated—see your counselor ASAP if interested
Counselor
Nomination Deadline:
November 6
Application Deadline:
December 1
Davidson College
Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship
(Athletics)
www.davidson.edu / Academics, athletics / $30,000 per year / For exceptional high school scholar athletes who show potential for leadership both on the field and in the classroom. / *You must be nominated—see your counselor ASAP if interested
Counselor
Nomination Deadline September 21
Application deadline:
October 15
Daughters of the American Revolution
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm#general / Different Scholarships in the following areas:
·  Medical & Nursing
·  Occupational/Physical Therapy
·  Attending William and Mary
·  American Indians
·  Political Science, History, Govt/Econ / $1, 000-$5, 000 / Check website for specific requirements for individual scholarships
Most require a minimum 2.5 GPA / February 10
American Indian Scholarships Due
February 15
“Education Matters” Scholarship
https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship / Writing / $5,000 / Must answer a scholarship question online in 250 words or less.
“What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” / November 30
Emory University Scholars Programs (Emory Scholars, Oxford Scholars, Goizueta Scholars Programs)
http://apply.emory.edu/apply/scholar.php / Academics, leadership, community service, demonstrated interest in business / Scholarship supports four years of undergraduate study, including study-abroad options, and will range from two-thirds of tuition to full tuition and fees. / Highly competitive; chosen scholars are guaranteed merit scholarships renewable for eight semesters / November 15
Scholarship Information / Discipline / Award Amount / Eligibility Requirements / Deadline
FastWeb College Choice and Scholarship Guide
www.fastweb.com / Check website - A variety of scholarships available / Check website for specific requirements for individual scholarships / Check website for specific deadlines and opportunities to apply
The Gallery Collection Scholarship Contest
http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm / Visual Arts
Graphic Design / $10,000 Cash or paid to your college/university
$1,000 for the school / Design a greeting card
Apply and submit through website / March 2
Application now open on website
Georgia Engineering Foundation
www.gefinc.org / Engineering
Engineering
Technology / $1,000-$5,000
Last year 42 awards were given / Must be planning to enroll in an engineering or engineering technology (ABET-accredited program) leading to a 4-yr degree / August 31
Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association
http://georgiafiresprinkler.org/contest.php / 1st Place - $1,500
2nd Place - $1000
3rd Place - $750 / Senior
Essay Required.
Essay will be posted in January 2017 / Last year’s deadline:
March 11
Georgia Southern
University Scholarships
Application
http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/programs/scholarships/
http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/wp-content/uploads/List-of-Scholarships.pdf / Many areas / Varies / Will need a transcript,
ACT/SAT scores, and a
completed admissions
application / Deadlines vary, so check the website early.
Georgia State Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund
http://sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/goizueta-scholarship-opportunities/ / Academics, service, leadership, extracurricular, school/community involvement, financial need / Scholarship pays for tuition and fees, housing, plus a stipend and funding for summer travel and a laptop computer / Students whose first language is Spanish or who demonstrate a strong interest in Latino/Hispanic culture are encouraged to apply / February 13
Georgia State Presidential Scholarship
http://honors.gsu.edu/the-presidential-scholarship/ / Outstanding merit / For Georgia residents the potential scholarship total is in excess of $60,000 / Check website / Application open December 1
Application deadline
January 13
Georgia State University Scholarships
Additional GSU scholarships:
https://app.gsu.edu/scholarships/search_scholarships.cfm / Varies / Varies / Varies / Most applications open December 1
Deadlines vary beginning in January
Scholarship Information / Discipline / Award Amount / Eligibility Requirements / Deadline
Georgia Tech Stamps President’s Scholarship
www.apply.gatech.edu
http://stampsps.gatech.edu/node/5
Additional GT scholarships:
http://www.finaid.gatech.edu/scholarships / Exceptional academic and extracurricular achievement / All tuition & fees, meals & housing, funds for personal expenses & books, $15,000 over 4 years toward international study, and $1,100 stipend for laptop purchase / Very highly competitive—GPA, test scores, activities, and service are all considered / Must apply to Early Action to Georgia Tech by October 15
*no separate application*
Girls Incorporated of Atlanta – “Strong, Smart, and Bold” Award
www.girlsincatlanta.org
under “events” tab / Excels in Math
Strong Character / $2,500 / Must be a girl 14-18 years old. Must have participated in a Girls Inc. Program. Requires a recommendation. / Last year’s deadline:
July 1
Lighthouse Guild Scholarship Program
www.jgb.org/guildscholar / Academic Achievement in those students who are legally blind / 12-15 scholarships of $10,000 each / Proof of legal blindness
Academic achievement
Personal Statement
Letters of recommendation / March 31
NAEHCY Scholarship Program
http://www.naehcy.org/ letendre_app.html / Academic Achievement
Overcoming adversity / 2 scholarships of $2,000 each / Provide assistance for students who are homeless or have experienced homelessness. Essay required. / June 17
5pm EDT
NFIB (National
Federation of Independent Business) Young Entrepreneur Foundation Awards
www.NFIB.com/YEA / Entrepreneur / Between $2,000 and $25,000 / Application will open in late October.
Must be nominated by an NFIB member. / Check website for deadlines
Prudential Spirit of Community
http://spirit.prudential.com / Leadership, community service (must be able to document many hours spent in community service over the past year)
Grades 5-12 / 1 Georgia award of $1,000 and trip to Washington D.D.
10 national awards of $5,000 / Complete online application / November 3
QuestBridge National College Match Scholarships
www.questbridge.org / Academics, activities, overcoming obstacles / Full tuition and room & board for four years
*Click for High School Seniors / This program is designed to offer high-achieving, low-income students the opportunity to highlight their strengths and obstacles they have overcome / September 27
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship
http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org/ / Academics, school/community activities, financial need / Award amount varies; renewable for four years / Minimum 3.0 GPA
Submit application, student biography, essay, letters of recommendation, and parent financial information by deadline / Application available December 1
(for 2015/16)
Deadline February 4
(for 2016)
Check website in December for this year’s deadline
Scholarship Information / Discipline / Award Amount / Eligibility Requirements / Deadline
Robertson Scholars Program
http://robertsonscholars.org/ / For high-achieving students applying to Duke and/or UNC / Up to $140,000 for four years of study at either institution (usually 18 awards for each institution) / Highly competitive, please check website for specific requirements / Application available August 15
Late January Deadline
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
www.apiasf.org/ / Underserved AAPI students on college campuses, living at or below the poverty level, first in family to attend college, emphasis on community service & leadership / From one-time $2,500 to multi-year $20,000 awards / Minimum 2.7 GPA
Letter of recommendation
Asian or Pacific Islander ethnicity / Opens September 1
Deadline January 11
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship and BECAS Univision Scholarship Program
http://hsf.net/scholarships / Merit / $500 to $5,000 / Hispanic heritage
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Emphasis on STEM majors / Expected to open
January 1
Deadline expected
March 30
Check website for specific dates
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year
(SAMMY Awards)
www.bodybymilk.com / Twenty-five $7500 awards / 3.0 GPA
Seniors
Outstanding Scholar
Athletes
Essay: Describe in 75 words or less how drinking milk has been a part of their life and training regimen. / March 12
Senate Youth Program
(United States Senate)
Scholarship
www.ussenateyouth.org / Leadership / $10,000
Only two delegates selected from Georgia / Must hold an office in a school leadership organization:
Student Council or
Class Officer / March 9
Application available online
See your counselor for more information: must be recommended
https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/ / Variety / Varies / Varies / Check website for specific scholarship deadlines
SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
www.suntrusteducation.com / Sweepstakes drawing / 30 separate drawings for $500
2 winners selected every two weeks / Scholarship check will be made out to the college of attendance / Sweepstakes runs from
Oct. 28 to May 12
Registration Begins September 12
University of Miami George W. Jenkins Scholarship Program
http://www6.miami.edu/admission/jenkins.pdf / Overall excellence, high financial need / Covers cost for tuition, fees, room and board, books, and personal expenses (more than $250,000 over four years) / Students must have achieved academic excellence (3.75 GPA) in spite of overcoming a significant adversity; must be nominated by a counselor, must file a FAFSA, see website for more details / Undergraduate application & essay submitted by
December 1
Scholarship Information / Discipline / Award Amount / Eligibility Requirements / Deadline
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy Scholarship
http://www.vfw.org/community/voice-of-democracy/ / Patriotism
Communication skills / $1,000-$30,000 / Completed application and audio essay based on this year’s theme:
“My responsibility to America” / November 1
Washington and Lee University Johnson Scholarship
http://www.wlu.edu/x33307.xml / Academic achievement; leadership / The 44 recipients of this scholarship will have all expenses covered for four years at Washington and Lee University / Writing samples, letters of recommendation, record of leadership, essay
Common Application needed for this scholarship and 2 SAT subject exams / Common App Deadline December 1
November 15
Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship
http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/ / Athletic achievement
Academic achievement
Community involvement / Wendy’s giftcards awarded to the first 41,000 applicants
Awards at school, state, and national level
$10,000 National Winner award / Involved in at least one sport at school
3.0 GPA
Must be a graduating senior / Application now open
Phase 1 Application Closes
October 3
at 3pm PT/6pm ET
Young Arts Program
NFAA Award
https://www.youngarts.org/apply / Visual, literary, design or performing Arts / Up to $10,000 / Senior
Registration and Program
Details at 1-800-970-ARTS or available online. / October 14
Youth Service America Awards
http://www.ysa.org/ awards / Variety of grants awarded for character, volunteer, and community service. / See website / See website / Applications currently open online

Other Information

Check out scholarships and colleges by setting an account on the following sites:
Ø  fastweb.com
Ø  WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org
Ø  Scholarships.com
Ø  Myfreedegree.com
Ø  Scholarshipexperts.com (merged with unigo.com)
Ø  goodcall.com
Ø  chegg.com
Ø  schoolsoup.com
Ø  ScholarshipAmerica.org
Ø  Finaid.org
Ø  Careeronestop.org
Ø  scholarshipsforhispanics.com
Ø  bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Ø  studentscholarsearch.com
Ø  petersons.com
Ø  Hispanic Scholarship Directory
Beware of Scholarship Scams:
Knowing these warning signs can keep you from being a scholarship scam victim.
Ø  Fees: You shouldn’t have to pay to search for or apply for scholarships. Check out the free scholarship search at FastWeb.com.
Ø  Credit card or bank account information needed: You should never have to give credit card or bank account information to award providers.
Ø  Scholarship guarantee: No one can guarantee that you’ll win a scholarship because no one can control scholarship judges’ decisions. Also, be wary of “high success rates”—they usually do not refer to actual award winners.
Ø  No work involved: You can’t avoid putting in time to fill out a scholarship application.
Ø  No contact information: Legitimate sponsors should provide contact information upon request. If the sponsor does not supply a valid e-mail address, phone number and mailing address (not a PO Box) after you’ve asked for one, it could the sign of a scam.
Ø  Unsolicited scholarships: If you are called to receive an award for which you never applied, be alert—it’s most likely a scam.
Ø  Pressure tactics: Don’t allow yourself to be pressured into applying for a scholarship, especially if the sponsor is asking for money up front.
Ø  Claims of “exclusive” scholarships: Sponsors don’t make their scholarships available through only one service.
Ø  Sponsor goes out of their way to sound “official”: Scammers sometimes use official-sounding words like “national,” “education” or “federal” or they display an official-looking seal to fool you into thinking they are legit. Check with your school if you question a scholarship provider’s legitimacy.
Ø  Your questions aren’t answered directly: If you can’t get a straight answer from a sponsor regarding their application, what will be done with your information or other questions, proceed with caution.
~Fastweb
***Be sure to start applications early! Do NOT wait until just before
The deadline, as some applications require nominations, lengthy essays, or letters of recommendation.

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