Scholarship News January 2017 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, 2017 o To apply visit http://www.callawayfoundation.org/documents/hlsp_application_2017.pdf 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, 2017 o To apply See Mrs. Phelps or visit www.jsloflagrange.com Hooper Knight Memorial Scholarship by West Georgia Home Builders Association o Criteria: SAT scores, academic record, financial need, character, leadership, primary consideration will be given to students seeking career goals relating the building trades o Amount: determined based on applications received o Deadline: March 1 st, 2017 o To apply see Mrs. Phelps in Guidance Doug Hardin Memorial Scholarship o Criteria: Senior, primary consideration given to students seeking career goals relating to Floral Design or Floriculture. Other considerations include Agriculture, Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, and Agricultural Mechanics. Must be in upper 50% of senior class. o Amount: Not specified o Deadline: March 1, 2017 o See Mrs. Phelps in guidance for an application The Sewon America Engineering Scholarship o Criteria: Senior, upper 50% of class o Amount: $1000 o Deadline: April 15th, 2017 o See Mrs. Phelps in Guidance for an application 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, 2017 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, 2017 o Award Amount: $1,200 o To apply visit http://www.georgiacivitan.org/about1 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 1, 2017 o To apply visit http://www.gdaonline.com/content/default/3/3/0/scholarships/scholarships.html Varsity Brands Scholarship
o Criteria: varies based on scholarship but includes leadership, academics, community service o Amount:$2000 - $12,000 o Deadline: February 13 th, 2017 o To apply visit https://www.varsitybrands.com/awards/2017-categories ExploraVision Awards o Award Amount: 40 scholarships worth $10,000 each o Deadline: February 6, 2017 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, 2017 o Award Amount: $1,200 o To apply visit http://apca-att.org/scholarships Pets in the City Veterinarian Science Scholarship o Criteria: pursuing a career in veterinarian science, 3.0 GPA o Award Amount: $500 o Deadline: July 31, 2017 o To apply visit http://petsinthecitystpete.com/#scholarship-application Georgia Athletic Director s Association Scholarship o Criteria: Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: minimum of B+ average; Ranked in the top 25% of class; ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1500 (Math, Reading and Writing). Participated in two sports for at least two years in each sport o Award Amount: $1500 o Deadline: February 10, 2017 o To apply visit http://www.gadaonline.net/gada-scholarships Tuite Law DUI Accident Scholarship o Criteria: 3.0 GPA, desire to pursue a law degree o Award Amount: $750 o Deadline: May 31, 2017 o To apply visit http://tuitelaw.com/rockford-illinois-dui-accident-lawyer/#scholarship-application 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, 2017 o To apply visit https://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/the-generation-google-scholarship/ You Deserve It Scholarship o Award Amount: $1,000 o Deadline: January 29, 2017 o Criteria: US resident 16 or older, enrolled in a qualified high school, college or university within the United States o To apply visit: https://scholarshipowl.com/awards/you-deserve-it-scholarship K. Hunter Goff Bankruptcy/Consumer Rights Scholarship o Criteria: 3.0 GPA, desire to pursue a law related degree o Award Amount: $500
o Deadline: July 31, 2017 o To apply visit http://khgpa.com/#scholarship-application Previously Posted Scholarships that are Still Available Diverse Power Foundation Scholarship. o Criteria: Based on scholastic ability and financial need. Letter of recommendation and essay required. o Award Amount: $3000 o Deadline: February 20 th 2017 o See Ms. Phelps in guidance for an application. Live Mas Scholarship (Taco Bell) o Criteria: must submit a two minute video describing your passion (not academic or need based) o Award Amount: 220 scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 each o o Application period: not specified at this time To apply visit http://www.livemasscholarship.com/ Nursing Schools Almanac Aspiring Nurse Scholarship o Criteria: academic excellence in math and science, passion for nursing o Deadline: June 30, 2017 o To apply visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com 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: February 28, 2017 o To apply visit www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/1000-dreams-scholarship-fund The Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship o Criteria: Senior, leadership, academics, essay on community banking, sponsorship by a local community bank (Calumet Bank) o Award Amount: $1,000 o Deadline: April 3, 2017 o To apply visit www.cbaofga.com 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 15, 2017 o To apply visit www.jackierobinson.org Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Scholarship o Requirements: Applicants must write a 500 word essay
o Award Amount: $500 o Deadline: January 23, 2017. o To Apply visit: http://www.bbb.org/columbus-georgia/programs-services/students-of-integrity/?id=175139 Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program o Requirements: write an essay on your educational career and life goal o Deadline: June 2 2017 o To apply visit http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Aspiring Business Professional Scholarship o Requirements: Must be interested in pursuing a business degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college. o Award: $1000 o Application deadline: June 1, 2017 o To apply visit: www.onlinembareport.com Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship. o $1,000 scholarship o Must be interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college o Application deadline: June 1, 2017 o To apply visit: http://www.fashion-schools.org/ Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship o $1,000 scholarship o Must be interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. o Application deadline: June 1, 2017 o To apply visit: http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ Create a Greeting Card Scholarship Contest o Requirements: design a greeting card o Award Amount: $10,000 o Application Deadline: March 2, 2017 o To apply visit http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm 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: Friday, January 20, 2017 o To apply visit http://www.geicc.org/resources/geicc-scholarship/ Optimist Oratorical Contest o Requirements: write and perform a speech o Award Amount: up to $2500 at the District Level o Application Deadline: submissions due by Feb 17th
o See Mrs. Phelps or your English teacher for more information Thomas, Webb & Willis Academic Achiever Scholarship o Requirements: 3.7 GPA, Essay, priority given to students of low income families o Application Deadline: May 31 st, 2017 o To apply visit http://www.absolutely-not-guilty.com/#academic-achiever-scholarship Go Build Georgia High Demand Career Scholarship o Requirements: Must be admitted to or enrolled in one of the Technical Colleges at the time of funding award, in one of the following program areas: manufacturing, elecommunications, energy, logistics or construction. Also includes an essay and letter of recommendation o Application Deadline: June 15, 2017 o To apply visit www.gobuildgeorgia.com Scholastic Art and Writing Awards o Requirements: Art submission; writing submission o Award: $1,000-$10,000 o Application Deadline: not specified o To apply visit http://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships 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 3, 2017 o To apply visit scholastic.com/drive2life Big Sun Scholarships o Requirements: Student Athlete o Award: $500.00 o Application Deadline: June 19, 2017 o To apply visit: http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ Family First Scholarships (from The Law Offices Of J. Lee Webb) o Requirements: minimum 3.0 GPA, essay o Award: $1000.00 o Application Deadline: May 31, 2017 o To apply visit: http://athenscriminallawyer.com/#scholarship-application. Nursing Schools Almanac Aspiring Nurse Scholarship o Criteria: academic excellence in math and science, passion for nursing o Deadline: June 30, 2017 o To apply visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com School Based Scholarships University of West Georgia Scholarships
o Requirement: varies o Award Amount: varies o Deadline: February 1 st o To apply visit westga.edu/scholarships University of North Georgia ROTC Scholarships o Requirements: must be interested in the military o Award Amount: $70,000 for a 4-year scholarship o Application Deadline: must start application by January 2016 o How to Apply: Visit www.ung.edu/cadet/scholarships LaGrange College Scholarships o Must be planning to attend LaGrange College o Visit lagrange.edu to apply Gateway Scholarship $6000 per year, renewable for 4 years Recipients have above average academic achievement based on GPA and test scores Hilltop Scholarship $8500 per year, renewable for 4 years Minimum SAT two part score of 1000 (ACT composite 21) and minimum GPA of 3.2. Tower Scholarship $12,000 per year, renewable for 4 years Minimum SAT two part score of 1050 (ACT composite 23) and minimum GPA of 3.5. Founders Scholarship $13,000 per year, renewable for 4 years Minimum SAT two part score of 1100 (ACT composite 24) and minimum GPA of 3.7. Fellows Scholarship $14,000 per year, renewable for 4 years Minimum SAT two part score of 1200 (ACT composite 27) and minimum GPA of 3.9. Georgia Southwestern Scholarships o Requirements: 1000 on reading and math of the SAT or ACT composite score of 22 and GPA of 3.0 o Award Amount: varies o Deadline: February 1 st o To apply visit https://gsw.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/freshmenscholarships Clayton State Presidential Scholarship o Requirements: 3.5 GPA, minimum 1100 SAT or 24 SAT, extracurricular involvement o Award Amount: $3000 per year, housing for four years, and textbook stipend o Deadline: February 1 st o To apply visit http://www.clayton.edu/admissions/presschol Georgia Southern Scholarships o Scholars Day Requirements 1200 SAT score (math + critical reading) or a 27 composite ACT score. Deadline: February 1st o Southern LEAD Scholarship
o Requirements: outstanding leadership in high schools and involvement in community. Minimum 1100 SAT (math + critical reading) or 24 composite ACT and a 3.0 GPA. Deadline: February 1st To Apply visit: http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/programs/scholarships/ Columbus State University Scholarships o The Presidential, Tower, and University Scholarships. Students must apply to CSU by January 15 th to be considered for the presidential scholarship and March 1 st to be considered for the Tower and University Scholarship. Scholarships worth up to $20,000. Visit honors.columbusstate.edu for information. Southern Union State Community College o Complete Application and FAFSA by March 1 st for academic scholarships o Dance, Music, Drama and Tech production scholarship auditions also available March 13 th and 14th 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 www.waceince.org to apply McDermott Scholarship to University of Texas in Dallas o Award amount: year-round tuition and fees for four years, monthly stipend of at least $1200 to cover on-campus housing and other living expenses, annual book stipend of $1000,state-wide and national travel associated with cohort activities, student-designed international educational experience, up to $12,000, as part of the undergraduate experience, student-proposed professional development and post program assistance, up to $3,000; travel home twice per year, access to tickets to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Opera and a one-year membership to the Dallas Museum of Art. o Requirements: Attend the University of Texas in Dallas, 1400 or higher on SAT (verbal and math), 2100 or higher on the three part SAT; 32 or higher on the ACT, A class rank in the top five percent of their graduating class; Long records of community volunteerism and leadership in school Visit http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/ to apply You may also visit http://jlvcollegecounseling.com, www.scholarshipguidance.com, www.studentscholarships.com, http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com, https://www.collegecovered.com/ or http://www.collegeweeklive.com/ for additional lists of nationally available scholarships