Scholarship News January 2018 Tolly McCall Burch Memorial Scholarship (Junior Service League) o Criteria: Senior, volunteerism, community leadership/improvement, top 25% of class o Amount: Not stated o Deadline: March 1, 2018 o To apply visit www.jsloflagrange.com American Legion Scholarship o Criteria: child or grandchild of a current military or veteran and member of the American Legion ; academic; community involvement o Amount: $1000 o Deadline: June 15, 2018 o To apply: application available in the Guidance Office and must be returned to the American Legion Hooper Knight Memorial Scholarship o Criteria: top 25% o Amount: $1200.00 (reapply each year for $500.00) o Deadline: March 1, 2018 o To apply: see Mrs. Phelps in guidance Generation Google Scholarship o Criteria: 3.0 GPA, desire to pursue a computer science degree, strong academic record o Award Amount: $10,000 o Deadline: March 2, 2018 o To apply visit https://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/the-generation-googlescholarship/ David Skinner/Georgia Development Authority o Award Amount: $1,500 o Criteria: Must be planning to pursue a degree in the agriculture field at a Georgia college o Deadline: May 7, 2018 o To apply visit http://www.gdaonline.com/content/default/3/3/0/scholarships/scholarships.html ExploraVision Awards o Award Amount: 40 scholarships worth $10,000 each o Deadline: February 8, 2018 o Criteria: All entrants must be US or Canadian citizens or legal residents and enrolled full-time in school. Students enter as a team of 2-4 students with a teacher/coach and optional mentor. o To apply visit: http://www.exploravision.org/rules-requirements
Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement Scholarship o Criteria: high school seniors of any ethnic or cultural background with min simple GPA of 3.4 o Deadline: January 31 st, 2018 o Award Amount: $1,200 o To apply visit https://inspirasian.us/scholarships 2018 Walker Morgan Scholarship o Criteria: 2.5 GPA or higher, Applicants or direct family members must have been personally affected by an injury of some type. o Deadline: May 31, 2018 o Award Amount: $2,500 o To apply visit https://www.walkermorgan.com/#scholarship-application Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship o Criteria: Undergraduates who were athletes at the high school level. You do not need to be an athlete at the college level. o Deadline: June 1, 2018 o Award Amount: $1,000 o To apply please visit https://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm) Various Military Scholarships o Criteria: 2.5 GPA, Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army as an Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve Officer o Deadline: Varies o Award Amount: Varies o To apply please visit https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html AES Engineers Scholarship o Criteria: based on character as evaluated by a submitted exxay o Deadline for entry: October 6, 2018 o Award Amount: $500 o To apply please visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Drive2Life Contest o Requirements: create a script or storyboard for a 30-second public service announcement (PSA) to help prevent distracted walking. o Award: $1,000 and a trip to New York City, where the winner will film the PSA o Application deadline: February 2, 2018 o To apply visit scholastic.com/drive2life
Lighthouse Guild Scholarship for the Legally Blind o Criteria: legally blind o Deadline for entry: March 31, 2018 o Award Amount: $10,00 o To apply please visit ligthhouseguild.org/scholarships Previously Posted Scholarships that are still available Hatton Love Joy Scholarship (Callaway Foundation) o Criteria: Senior, top 25% of the senior class, GPA, SAT score, character, community service, leadership o Amount: $18,000 over 4 years o Deadline: February 15 th, 2018 o To apply visit http://www.callawayfoundation.org/scholarships/wpcontent/uploads/hlsp_application_undergrad_2018.pdf Curmilla Furgerson Scholarship by the Troup Retired Educators Association o Criteria: will be given to one LHS student planning to major in education o Award Amount: $1,000 o Deadline: March 27, 2018 o See Mrs. Phelps in Guidance for an application Georgia Energy and Industrial Construction Consortium (GEICC) Scholarship o Criteria: GPA of 2.5, must be in/have completed one of the following pathways: Energy and Power, Engineering & Technology, Engineering, Drafting & Design, or Welding. The student must also participate in one of the following organizations: Skills USA Competition, Robotics, or TSA (Technology Student Association) o Award Amount: Minimum of four $500 o Deadline: January 31, 2018 o To apply visit Alice Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service o Criteria: Community service and financial need. Requires an essay and three letters of recommendation o Deadline: January 31 st, 2018 o Award Amount: $1,200 o To apply visit http://www.georgiacivitan.org/about1 Bobby Dodd Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service o Criteria: The student must have a physical disability. Based on Community service and financial need. Requires an essay and three letters of recommendation o Deadline: January 31 st, 2018 o Award Amount: $1,200 o To apply visit http://www.georgiacivitan.org/about1 Operation Round Up (Diverse Power) o Requirements: Need; academic; essay o Award: Approx. $3000
o Application Deadline: February 1, 2018 o How to apply: Application located in the Guidance office or www.dpfi.org Chegg Monthly Scholarship o Criteria: each month they post a new prompt. Applicants have two minutes to give the best response to the prompt o Deadline: monthly deadline o To apply visit http://www.chegg.com/scholarships 1000 Dreams Fund o Criteria: Female, Financial need, Essay about current needs, letters of recommendation o Deadline: April 30, 2018 o To apply visit www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/1000-dreams-scholarship-fund Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship o Criteria: Minority Senior, leadership, community service, financial need, minimum 1000 two part SAT or 21 ACT o Award Amount: up to $28,000 o Deadline: February 1, 2018 o To apply visit www.jackierobinson.org Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program o Requirements: write an essay on your educational career and life goal o Deadline: June 14 2018 o To apply visit http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Big Sun Scholarships o Requirements: Student Athlete o Award: $500.00 o Application Deadline: June 19, 2018 o How to apply: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ B. Davis Scholarship o Requirements: Essay; attending school o Award: $1000 o Application Deadline: May 22, 2018 o How to apply: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm SunTrust Off to College Schoalrship o Criteria: senior planning to attend college chosen through lottery style drawings o Award Amount: $500 o Deadline: May 14, 2018
o To apply visit https://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarship-sweepstakes/index.html Mitchell & Crunk Adoption Scholarship o Criteria: attending college by the Fall 2018 semester, judged on merit and need, Academic achievements as well as any leadership experiences will be taken in to account. o Deadline: May 31, 2018 o Award Amount: $500 o To apply visit https://www.mitchellcrunk.com/commerce-ga-adoptionattorney/#scholarship-application UEW Healthcare EEOICPA Scholarship o Requirements: 3.0 GPA, primary consideration based on merit and need o Application Deadline: July 31st, 2018 o To apply visit https://www.uewhealth.com/eeoicpa-reca/#scholarship-application Create a Greeting Card Scholarship Contest o Requirements: design a greeting card o Award Amount: $10,000 o Application Deadline: March 1st, 2018 o How to Apply: visit http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm Niche No Essay College Scholarship o Requirements: create an account of niche.com school search o Award Amount: $2000 o Application Deadline: monthly winners o How to Apply: visit https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/no-essay-scholarship/ Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship o Requirements: Must be interested in pursuing a business degree at an accredited postsecondary school or college. o Award: $1000 o Application deadline: June 1, 2018 o To apply visit www.onlinembareport.com Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship. o Requirements: Must be interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited postsecondary school or college o Award: $1,000 o Application Deadline: June 1, 2018 o To apply visit http://www.fashion-schools.org Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship
o Requirements: Must be interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. o Award: $1,000 o Application Deadline: June 1, 2018 o To apply visit http://www.animationcareerreview.com School Based Scholarships Concordia College Alabama o Requirements: 2.5 GPA o Award: $5000 o How to Apply: www.ccal.edu Georgia State University Berner Scholarship o Requirements: 3.0 or higher high school GPA. Preference is given to students from Troup and Meriwether counties o Award Amount: $5,000/semester for eight semesters. Half-scholarship and half-interest free loan o Application Deadline: Feb 16 th, 2018 o To apply visit http://sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/berner-scholarship-and-loan/ Goizueta Foundation Scholarship o Requirements: Must be of Hispanic/Latino heritage and have demonstrated leadership and service to the Hispanic/Latino community, Financial Need, High School GPA, Essay o Award Amount: $10,000 per year o Application Deadline: March 1, 2018 o How to Apply: Visit http://sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/goizueta-scholarshipopportunities/ University of North Georgia ROTC Scholarships o Requirements: must be interested in the military o Award Amount: $59,000 for a 4-year scholarship which includes Tuition and Fees or Room and Board, Monthly stipend ($300/mo freshman), $1,200 per year book allowance o Application Deadline: encourage submission date of December 31, 2017 o How to Apply: Visit http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financialaid/scholarships-and-grants/army-rotc-scholarship Clayton State Presidential Scholarship o Requirements: 3.5 GPA and minimum 1100 two-part SAT or 24 composite ACT o Award Amount: full tuition, student fees and housing for eight consecutive semesters o Application Deadline for incoming students: Feb 1, 2018
o How to Apply: visit http://www.clayton.edu/admissions/presschol National Co-op Scholarship Program o $6000 renewable up to 4 year o Requirements: minimum 3.5 GPA, Must plan to attend: Clarkson University, Oswego State University, Drexel University, University of Cincinnati, Johnson and Wales University, University of Massachusetts Lowell, RIT, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Merrimack College, or Kettering University o Visit http://www.waceinc.org/ to apply Andrew College: Pitts Academic Scholarship o Requirements: 3.0 GPA; Andrew College acceptance; leadership; SAT: 500 Reading/Writing and 500 Math; or ACT: 19 Eng, 19 Math, and 19 composite o Award: Full Academic Scholarship (tuition, room and board) o Application Deadline: March 10, 2018 o How to Apply: www.andrewcollege.edu/pitts You may also visit: http://jlvcollegecounseling.com/, www.scholarshipguidance.com www.studentscholarships.com