SENIOR Scholarship Newsletter 2019

Scholarship Information Discipline Award Eligibility Requirements

Amount
A GPA Isn’t Everything Scholarship Establish $1,000 Extracurricular, leadership, and volunteer
Cappex activities
http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/GPAisntEvery account
thingScholarship.jsp
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship All eligible $1,000 Essay: What was the most difficult time in
your life, and why? How did your perspective
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm on life change as a result of this difficulty?
Affinity Plus Foundation Volunteer, $5,000 See website for specifics, applicants must be
Academics, an Affinity Plus member
https://www.affinityplus.org/additionalresources/fo Essay
undation/Scholarship.aspx
AEMP Foundation Heavy $2,000 Minimum 2.0 GPA, application, essay
Equipment
http://www.aemp.org/?page=scholarships&terms= Career Field
%22scholarship%22
AFA Teens Alzheimer’s College Scholarship All eligible $5,000 Essay, US Citizen

https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/afa-teens/
AFSA Essay Contest All eligible $2,000 Register, read essay, take on-line quiz

http://www.afsascholarship.org/hsinformation.html
The Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Hispanic $2,000 Plans to major in science, technology,
Scholars Program engineering, or math in college; application
open Nov 15.
http://www.alliancescholars.org/scholarships.html
American Cancer Society College Scholarship Student is a $1,000 Minimum 2.0 GPA, college acceptance letter,
Program cancer survivor call for application packet

1-800-282-4914
American Chemical Society Scholars Program Minority $2,500 - Planning to enter into a chemistry or related
student $5,000 science field as a major, 3.0 or a “B” or better
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and- in Chemistry
awards/scholarships.html
American Legion High School Oratorical Speech $1,500 - Prepared speech, citizen, request information
Scholarship Program $18,000 from site

http://www.legion.org/oratorical
Asian/Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund Ethnicity Varies See website

http://apiasf.org/scholarships.html
Auburn University Non Resident Scholarships Attending Varies See scholarship site for specifics
Auburn

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http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/nonresident-
freshman-scholarships.html

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship Sincere interest Varies Application, recommendations, for both
in automotive college and technical schools
http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarships/ career
AXA Achievement Achievement, $10,000 - Must demonstrate: ambition, drive, respect for
Scholarship ability to $15,000 self and community
succeed in
www.axa-achievement.com college
B. Davis Scholarship All eligible $1,000 Essay

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.h
tm
Big Sun Scholarship Student athlete Varies Essay

www.bigsunathletics.com
Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet Scholarship and School must $1,500 2.0 minimum GPA, essay
James Day College Scholarship participate in
track meet,
http://www.bhitm.org/scholarships.htm and track student
http://www.bhitm.org/scholarships.htm
Ron Brown Scholar Program Academic $10,000 a African American, academic excellence,
excellence year for leadership, community involvement, and
https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program- four years financial need
description
Burger King Scholars Program Financial need $1.4 mil Must be US Citizens. Program designed to
to 1000 help seniors get into college; 2.5 GPA
www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars
Coca-Cola Scholars Leadership, $4,000 - Minimum 3.0 GPA, who exhibit leadership,
scholarship, $20,000 and have a motivation to serve and achieve
www.coca-colascholars.org commitment
to excellence
Columbus State Scholarships Attend $2,500 Requirements varies
Columbus
https://cscc.academicworks.com/ State,
Academics
Columbus State Servant Leadership Program Attend $2,500 Renewable, leadership, service, “B” average
Columbus
http://servant.columbusstate.edu/ State, service
and leadership
Common Knowledge Scholarship All eligible $250 - Quiz-based, register and take quizzes
$2,500
http://www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Educational Reside in Varies Essay, letter of recommendation, 2.5
Scholarship Fund district of minimum GPA, financial statement,
CBC performing arts video if seeking this award
http://davidscott.house.gov/UploadedFiles/CBCspou congressional
ses_application.pdf member

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Davidson College Academics, Four year Extremely motivated and bright high school
Belk Scholarship leadership, full ride seniors; one student per high school may be
service, nominated
http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial- Davidson
aid/financial-aid/scholarships College
Davidson College Academics, $30,000 For exceptional high school scholar athletes
Bryan Scholarship/ athletics, per year who show potential for leadership on the
Davidson Scholars Davidson field and in classroom
College
http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-
aid/financial-aid/scholarships
DECA Scholarships DECA Varies Several different scholarships – see website
Member for specifics
http://www.deca.org/scholarships/
Do Something Awards Community Varies Recommendations, essays, resume, evidence
service – Four of community service, highly competitive
https://www.dosomething.org/us/about/easy- different
scholarships scholarships on
site
Dreams2 Scholarship Fund Need $2,000 2.0 – 3.0 GPA only, need based

http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/community-
impact/scholarships/
Dr. Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway Video $2,500 Video submission answering how the
https://www.drpeppertuition.com/ submission scholarship will help you/others, 18 years old
to video
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Academics, $1,000 - US Citizen
Scholarship leadership, $15,000
financial need
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Emory Goizueta Scholars Program Academics, 2/3 to full Highly competitive; chosen scholars are
leadership, tuition guaranteed acceptance to Emory’s Business
http://goizueta.emory.edu/degree/undergraduate/ad community given School, one student per high school
missions/scholars.html service,
demonstrated
interest in
business
Emory Scholars Program Exceptional 2/3 tuition Extremely competitive, GPA, test scores,
academic and to full activities, service, and essay, limited to four
http://apply.emory.edu/apply/scholar.php extracurricular tuition nominees per school
achievement
Epilepsy Scholarship Award Diagnosis of Varies Essay, letter of recommendation, academics,
http://www.epilepsy.com/learn/age- epilepsy community involvement
groups/youth/work-and-college/scholarships
FFA Collegiate Scholarship Program FFA Varies Wide variety of items considered – several
involvement is scholarships - work experience, need,
https://www.ffa.org/scholarships a plus community service, leadership, academics
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program Must be an $20,000 Must attend a 4 yr. college and be a US
www.footlockerscholarathletes.com athlete with a Citizen
3.0 higher Two essay questions
GPA

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The Fountainhead Essay Contest Essay $50 - Essay based on the novel The Fountainhead
http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountain $10,000 by Ayn Rand
head.aspx?theme=blue
Gates Scholarship Exceptional Four One of the following ethnicities: African-
https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/ academic and Years/full American, American Indian/Alaska Native*,
extracurricular ride Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or
achievement Hispanic American; 3.3 GPA; financial need
George and Pearl Strickland Scholarship Entering Clark $1,000 - Need, Service, minimum 2.0 GPA
Atlanta, $2,000
http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/community- Morehouse, or
impact/scholarships/ Spelman
Georgia District Civitan Foundation Scholarship Community $800 - Two separate scholarships, both based on
http://www.georgiacivitan.org/about1 service $1,200 community service. One scholarship is for a
student who is physically challenged.
Georgia Military College Scholarships School specific Varies Many different scholarships with different
https://www.gmc.edu/prospective- (GMS) criteria, must be accepted at GMS and use at
students/scholarinfo.cms GMS
Georgia Engineering Foundation Engineering $1,000- Citizen, enrolled in an ABET-accredited
major $5,000 program leading to a BS degree
https://gefinc.org/scholarships/
Georgia Tech President’s Scholar Program Exceptional Varies Very highly competitive—GPA, test scores,
academic and activities, and service are all considered
http://admission.gatech.edu/afford/financial-aid- extracurricular
scholarships achievement

Great Clips Scholarship Cosmetology $1,000 Resident of county, two award dates
http://jobs.greatclips.com/page/show/schools- field
scholarships
High School Innovator of the Year Scholarship Invented $5,000 Register at cappex and complete application
something or
https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ improved a
process that
affects
community or
school during
high school
Horatio Alger Scholarship Financial need Up to Financial need, 2.0+ GPA, community or
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/ $25.000 school involvement, overcome personal
adversity
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Minority Varies Leadership, service, need, citizenship,
http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/ student minimum test scores of 1000 (SAT) or 22
(ACT)
James M. & Virginia M. Smith Scholarship Fund Need $2,000 Minimum 3.0 GPA, service
http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/community-
impact/scholarships/
Jewish Guild for the Blind Legally blind $10,000 Application, citizenship, recommendations,
http://www.lighthouseguild.org/programs- essay, test scores, transcript, copy of FAFSA
services/scholarships/
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest Essay $10,000 Essay on the political courage of an elected
official – see website for specific details

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http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-
Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
The Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Merit $1,000 Application, essay, recommendation,
http://www.cbaofga.com/hester-scholarship1.html transcript.
Lead with Your Heart Scholarship Service $5,000 Service by student that made an impact on
https://www.cappex.com/scholarships/ community or beyond
Miss Georgia Teen Pageant No performing $1,000 Must be a U.S. citizen and resident of GA for
http://www.missgeorgiausa.com/scholarships.html talent required, six months, must not have ever been married
girl pageant or given birth, between the ages of 14 – 19
participation
National Achievement Program Based on Varies Score based
http://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/interior.aspx?sid= PSAT scores,
1758&gid=2&pgid=433 African
American
students
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation Must currently Varies Business-oriented student
http://www.nfib.com/foundations/yef/yef- be running
programs/young-entrepreneur-awards/ own small
business
National Merit Scholarship Program PSAT score Varies Score based
http://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/interior.aspx?sid= based
1758&gid=2&pgid=424
National Peace Essay Contest Essay $1,000 - Register, read guide book, essay
https://www.usip.org/public- $10,000
education/students/AFSAEssayContest
National Sculpture Society Scholarship Sculpture piece Varies Must have a school sponsor, see website for
more specific details
https://nationalsculpture.org/programs-awards/
National Urban League Scholarship Career Specific $10,000 Career specific, top 25% of class, work
plus experience, volunteer and academics
http://www.nul.org/ internship
NCWIT Females Varies School specific, see website
interested in
https://www.aspirations.org/participate/high-school technology
career
Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes All eligible $1,000 Register
(winner
http://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarship- selected
sweepstakes/index.html every two
weeks)

100 Black Men of Atlanta Scholarships Ethnicity Varies See website for listing usual opens up on the
website in February of each year see website
http://www.100blackmen.org/education.aspx for more details.
Pattillo Scholarship Fund Preference for $3,500 Minimum 2.0 GPA
employees of
http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/community- Pattillo or their
impact/scholarships/ dependents
Power of Family Scholarship All eligible $1,000 Be a graduating high school senior whose
parent, legal guardian or financially

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https://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships/afscme- responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying
family-scholarship AFSCME member; Have taken the SAT or the
ACT.
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations Community $1,000 Involvement in community service and
service making a positive impact on race relations
http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/
Prudential Spirit of Community Leadership, $1,000 - Must turn in your application to a school
documented $5,000 counselor—the school will pick the top
www.prudential.com/spirit community nominee to compete at the state level
service
QuestBridge National College Match Scholarships Academics, Varies This program is designed to offer high-
https://www.questbridge.org/high-school- activities, achieving, low-income students the
students/national-college-match/who-should-apply overcoming opportunity to highlight their strengths and
obstacles obstacles they have overcome
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Need Varies Citizen, complete application, minimum 3.0
GPA
http://www.jimmyranefoundation.org/
Razor’s Edge Leadership Development Scholarship Student leaders $10,000 Attending Nova Southeastern, complete
http://www.nova.edu/razorsedge/global/index.html process, leadership and service
Robertson Scholars Program For high- Up to Highly competitive, please see website for
achieving $140,000 specific requirements
https://robertsonscholars.org/ students
applying to
Duke and/or
UNC
Ron Brown Scholar Program Must have a $10,000 US Citizen, Financial Need; Scholarship
www.ronbrown.org keen interest in renewable for four years
public service
and
community
engagement
Ronald McDonald House Charities Varies Varies Minority students with high academic
https://rmhctampabay.org/scholarships/ performance and community service as well as
financial need
SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Engineering Engineering or $400 - Seniors planning to earn engineering degree,
Scholarships related field $10,000 must meet minimum requirements for GPA
(math, and ACT/SAT scores
www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm chemistry,
physics,
biology,
technologies,
computer
science)
Scholarship America Search engine Varies Varies based on scholarship

http://scholarshipamerica.org/
Scholarship Points Scholarship All eligible Varies Register

http://www.scholarshippoints.com/

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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Original video Varies Grades 7th – 12th
http://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/ game design
submission
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Art and writing Varies Grades 7th – 12th
related to grief
http://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/ and loss
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship Career $2,500 Major specific, aptitude for math or science,
specific- enrollment in specific college (see website for
http://www.shell.us/careers/students-and- engineering or list)
graduates/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities-for- geosciences
high-school-seniors.html major
“Shout It Out” Scholarship Writing $1,000 Must answer a scholarship question online in
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our- 250 words or less
scholarships#/fromscholarshipexperts
Steve Dearduff Scholarship Medicine or $2,500 Community service, need, minimum 2.0 GPA
http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/community- Social Work
impact/scholarships/ major
Straight Forward Scholarships Various career Varies See website for various scholarships and
specific such requirements
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/scholarship/ as engineering,
engineering/other-scholarships.php nursing, and
general
programs
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest Make and wear $10,00 to Make and wear duct tape attire to prom, send
prom attire $1,000 photo. See contest rules.
http://stuckatprom.com/ made
completely
from duct tape
Students Without Mothers Mother is not $2,000 - Must be a resident of Georgia , family income
at home, either $4,000 must be less than $50,000
www.studentswithoutmothers.org due to death or
unfortunate
circumstances

Target All Around Scholarships Community $1,000 - Community service, academics

Service $10,000
http://www.scholarships4students.com/target_stores
_(csfa)_all-around_scholarship_program.htm
Thurgood Marshall Fund Merit, Need Average Merit, need, see website in February
https://tmcf.org/our-scholarships/current-scholarships $2,200
Tom Joyner Foundation “Full Ride” Scholarships Academic Varies Awards full scholarship to a student attending
www.tomjoynerfoundation.org a HBCU
UAW Essay Contest Resident of $500 - Essay, proof of admission to institution
http://www.uawregion8.net/2011/pdf/CAP- Georgia $1,200
Essay.pdf
UGA Goizueta Foundation Scholarship Attending $3,000 Acceptance into UGA, fluent in Spanish
https://www.admissions.uga.edu/article/spanish UGA, fluent in
Spanish
UNCF General Scholarship School specific Varies 2.5 GPA, school specific, apply online
https://www.uncf.org/scholarships Scholarships include assistance for students
attending a HBCU or other schools

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The Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship Promoted $5,000 Complete application and essay explaining
http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm vegetarianism how student promoted vegetarianism in school
or community
Voice of Democracy Recorded $30,000 Submit recording to counselor answering
https://www.vfw.org/VOD essay question: “Is the constitution relevant?”
Washington Crossing Foundation Plans to pursue $500 - Essay
government $5,000
http://www.gwcf.org service career
Wendy’s High School Heisman Must be an Up to Be a leader in school and the community.
Wintheheisman.com athlete with a $10,000 Serve as a role model for underclassman.
3.0 higher
GPA
underclassman
WiseChoice “Find the Right College” Scholarship All seniors $2,500 Answer essay question
eligible,
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships register and
complete
college
planning
Women’s Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Area Atlanta $1,000 Minimum 3.0 GPA, test minimum SAT (1000)
http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/community- high school and ACT (22)
impact/scholarships/ senior
World Studios Foundation Scholarship Art field Varies Art major, citizen, need, minority students are
http://scholarships.worldstudioinc.com/ favored
Writers of the Future Writer or $750 - Submit science fiction/fantasy short story or
http://www.writersofthefuture.com/writer-contest/ Illustrator $5,000 illustration
Year Up Training IT Varies Urban young adults ages 18-24
www.yearup.org program -
provides
technical and
professional
skills & other
items

*Note: This listing is provided to students and families for informational purposes.
Families should use their own judgment when applying.

College Specific Scholarships: Many colleges have scholarships related to their own
school. This list is not exhaustive and most schools will have some type of
scholarship/grant program. Contact the financial aid office at the college. The following
is a list of schools who have scholarships students should investigate if applying to the
specific school: Albany State, Armstrong Atlantic State, Georgia Regents University,
Clayton State, Columbus State, Dalton State, Fort Valley State, GA College & State, GA
Tech, GA Southern, GA Southwestern State, GA State, Kennesaw State, Macon State,
Mercer, North GA College, Savannah State, University of West GA, UGA, Valdosta
State and Young Harris.

For more scholarships, register on various scholarship search engines such as:
fastweb.com, weeklyscholarshipalert.org or scholarships.com.
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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. Also,
make sure and view each website well before the deadline for any possible changes to the
scholarship programs.

Parents/guardians check your places of employment for scholarships for children of

employees.

Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as October 1st.
However, you may prefer to wait until after January 1st and after tax returns are
completed. This is a free application!!! Do not pay for the application. Found at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.

HOPE scholarship: www.gafutures.com and www.gsfc.org.

Avoid scholarship scams. Do not give out your social security number unless you have
been selected to receive the scholarship. Do not pay any money for scholarship
information. The following website provides information about suspicious companies and
other information to avoid being a victim of a scam: www.finaid.org.

Information about local scholarships will be announced in December 2018.

Here are a few additional scholarship links:

Minority and Women Scholarships

http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/minority-students/

25 Great Scholarships for Students

http://www.superscholar.org/scholarships/25-popular-college-scholarships/