2010-2011 Scholarship List
If you have questions….please see Mrs. Winkler
NAME
REQUIREMENTS
DEADLINE
Seniors interested in pursuing higher education may apply. Scholarship criteria is based on community
service, academic transcript, SAT/ACT, letters of recommendation, and essay.
http://www.sawnee.com/round up/schoalrships.aspx
1/14/2011
Past Due
Voice of Democracy Essay
Competition
Grades 9-12 Contest sponsored by VFW Post 9143 and Ladies Auxillary. Theme of essay is “Does
My Generation Have a Role in the Future?” Cash Prizes awarded and winner will move on two
district, state competition. Please contact
Applications available at www.vfw.org
The local contact is kharmer@vfw.org
11/1/10
Past Due
The Prudential Spirit of
Community Award
Grades 9-12 Scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding community
service. Students must apply on-line at
www.prudential.com/spirit.
Coca Cola Scholars
Seniors who are have demonstrated leadership in school, community, academic achievement, and
employment are eligible to apply.
Students must apply on-line at
www.coca-colascholars.org
11/1/10
You must submit printed
application to Mrs. Winkler
Past Due
10/31/10
Past Due
Earning Plus Learning
Kroger Scholarship
Seniors who are going green may apply. Students must submit a creative entry showing how you have
been practicing environmental awareness. This may be scrapbook, photo, video, essay, drawings,
clippings, etc… Seniors must also have a 3.0 gpa
Must submit the an application on-line at
www.KrogerEarningPlusLearning.com
by October 31st.
All supporting material must be submitted by February 1, 2011
10/31/10 Application
2/1/2011 Supporting
documentation
PAST DUE
Mar-Jac Poultry
Scholarship
Senior who demonstrates need and who exhibits excellence in all phases of school life, in community
activities, and in the home.
www.marjacpoultry.com
Emory Scholars
Seniors planning on attending Emory University are eligible to apply for this very competitive
academically based scholarship. Four representatives may be nominated from WFHS. Please see Mrs.
Winkler for specific information regarding the application/nomination process. For more information
www.emory.edu/scholarsprogram.com
Emory Goizueta Scholars
Seniors planning on attending Emory University and studying business are eligible to apply for this
very competitive academically based scholarship. Only one representatives may be nominated from
WFHS. Please see Mrs. Winkler for specific information regarding the application/nomination
process. For more information
www.goizueta.emory.edu
John Montgomery Belk
Scholarship
Seniors planning on attending Davidson College are eligible to apply for this very competitive
academically based scholarship. Only one representative may be nominated from WFHS. Please see
Mrs. Winkler for specific information regarding the application/nomination process. For more
information
www.davidson.edu
Big Sun Scholarship
Seniors who are an athlete (whatever sport) are eligible to apply. This scholarship will be given to a
deserving athlete regardless of which sport they are participating in. Will have to submit a short essay
on “What are your most important extracurricular or community activities? What have you done to contribute to
them? www.bigsunathletics.com
4/1/2011
You must submit printed
application to Mrs. Winkler
PAST DUE
10/29/2010
You must submit scholarship
application to Mrs. Winkler
for nomination selection.
(Actual Emory deadline is
11/15/2010)
Past Due
10/29/2010
You must submit scholarship
application to Mrs. Winkler
for nomination selection.
(Actual Emory deadline is
11/15/2010)
Past Due
10/29/2010
You must submit scholarship
application to Mrs. Winkler
for nomination selection.
(Actual Belk Scholarship
deadline is 11/15/2010)
Past Due
6/23/2011
Sawnee EMC Foundation
Scholarship
B. Davis Scholarship
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors. Will have to submit a short essay
on “Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you consider to be the single most important societal problem
5/27/2011
of our day? Why?
www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships
Bobby Dodd Memorial
Scholarship for
Outstanding Community
Service
To Recognize a Physically
Challenged Student
Alice Dodd Memorial
Schoalrship for
Outstanding Community
Service
Abbot and Fenner
Scholarship Award
This scholarship is to assist physically challenged Georgia high school seniors who have an
outstanding record of community service . Students are required to submit a completed application,
essay, detailed list of community service, recommendations, and transcript. Applications are
available in the counseling office.
1/31/2011
Past Due
This scholarship is to assist Georgia high school seniors who have an outstanding record of
community service . Students are required to submit a completed application, essay, detailed list of
community service, recommendations, and transcript. Applications are available in the counseling
office.
1/31/2011
Past Due
Juniors and Seniors may apply for this award. An essay must be completed “ What
6/18/2011
Sawnee EMC Washington
Youth Tour
Sawnee EMC is accepting applications for the EMC Washington Youth Tour. Students 16 years or
older are eligible to apply. Students selected will have an opportunity for an all expense paid trip to
Washington DC. Students on tour learn about electric cooperatives, American history and the US
government. Applications are available in the counseling office. www.youthtour.coop
2/18/2011
PAST DUE
Better Business Bureau of
Metro Atlanta Scholarship
Seniors demonstrating integrity and character, personal achievement, contributions to their
communities , academic accomplishments are eligible to apply. Students must complete application
and essay. “The importance of integrity today”. www.atlanta.bbb.org
1/31/2011
Past Due
BLC (Black Leadership
Conference Scholarship)
Seniors who demonstrate the ideals of giving back and community services may be eligible for this
scholarship. Students must register on-line at www.gtblc.org and click the scholarship/awards tab.
$1000
2/25/2011
PAST DUE
Metro Atlanta Relocation
Council Scholarship
Seniors who have relocated to Atlanta during their high school career are eligible to apply. Students
will be evaluated on academic performance, extra curricular activities, and responses to essay
questions. Application information available in counseling office. www.marcatlanta.org $1500
3/31/2011
PAST DUE
Gainesville College School
of Social Sciences
Scholarship
Seniors who will be attending Gainesville College and studying (anthropology, criminal justice,
philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, social work or environmental science)
are eligible to apply. Must have 3.3 gpa
3/19/2011
PAST DUE
have you done
outside of the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by universities or other educational
facilities? Of these, which means the most to you? www.abbottandfenner.com
www.gsc.edu/academics/schools/ss/Pages/FinancialSupportOpportunities.aspx
Georgia United Credit
Union Vernon E, Carne
Scholarship
Seniors who’s family is a member of the GUCU may apply. Students must complete the following
essay “How do credit unions “people helping people” values help our communities today while
providing a viable alternative to a commercial bank?” Award amount varies from $3,000-$500
www.georgiaunitedcu.org
3/1/2011
PAST DUE
Forsyth County Optimist
Club Scholarship
Seniors demonstrating financial need to further their education are encouraged to apply. Students
will be required to submit their gpa, sat/act scores, demonstrate leadership, and good moral
character. $1000
Seniors who will be pursuing an undergraduate degree in agricultural or environmental sciences or
related field are encouraged to apply. Completed application and essay question must be
submitted.
3/15/2011
PAST DUE
Seniors who are planning on being part of a sorority are encouraged to apply. There are three
different scholarship opportunities AAPA Alumnae Scholarship, AAPA Collegiate Scholarship, AAPA
High School Honors Scholarship. Please pick up a brochure in the counseling office or on-line at
www.atlantapanhellenic.org
Male Seniors who are planning on attending Georgia Tech in the fall are encouraged to apply. The
recipient will be those applicants who best exemplify the ideals of the fraternity intellectually,
morally, and socially. Pick up an application in the counseling office.
Please see specific
scholarships for deadlines
Upper Chattahoochee
River and Water
Conservation District
Scholarship
Atlanta Alumnae
Panhellenic Association
Scholarships
Alpha Iota Delta Of Chi Psi
Scholarship
4/4/2011
4/15/2011
10/7/2011
AES Engineering
Scholarship
Delta Kappa Gamma
Society Scholarship
Sawnee Women’s Club
Scholarship
Edward L. Woods
Scholarship
Constitutional Officers
Association of Georgia
Scholarship
DeSana Educational Fund,
Inc.
Forsyth County Retired
Educators Scholarship
SMILE Scholarship
Dr. Whitney Orthodontics
Run for a Reason 5k
Scholarship
WFHS PTSA Scholarship
Georgia Electronic Life
Safety and Systems
Association Scholarship
Boling Scholarship
Will Davison Memorial
Scholarship
In Like Me Essay Contest
Lanier 400 Bulldog
Scholarship
Richard B. Neville,
Memorial Scholarship
Ducktown Masonic Lodge
Scholarship
Seniors are eligible to apply regardless of their interest in pursuing a career in engineering.
Selection criteria is based on the students character and response to the following essay..”What
impact will the Natural Disasters of 2010 have on the global economies future political, business,
and personal decisions?” $500 www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Female seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in education are eligible to apply. Students
must complete an application including an essay. Applications are available in the counseling office
Seniors (male/female) who have a 3.0 gpa or higher and will be attending college Fall 0f 2011 are
eligible to apply. Two scholarships will be awarded to a Forsyth County Senior. Applications are due
to Mrs. Winkler in the counseling office. (First place $2,000 and Second Place $1,000)
Seniors who complete the application and the following essay are eligible to apply. “As a high
school senior, what does the US Flag and Patriotism mean to you?”. Applications are available in
the counseling office. www.vfwpost9143.com Award amount $1,000.
4/15/2011
Past Due
4/11/2011
(To Mrs. Winkler)
4/8/2011
Must be submitted to the
VFW
Seniors who are US citizens and planning on attending college in Fall of 2011 who are seeking a
degree in government, law enforcement, political science, accounting/finance, or pre-law are eligible
to apply. Two $1,000 dollar scholarships will be awarded
4/1/2011
PAST DUE
Seniors planning on enrolling in college in the Fall are eligible to apply. Student must demonstrate
financial need, leadership skills, extracurricular activities, academic performance, and scholastic
awards, and community service. Completed application, letters of recommendation, and a copy of
the 2011 FAFSA SAR report must be submitted. Award amount is $5,000. Applications are available
in the counseling office.
Seniors planning on enrolling in college in the Fall are eligible to apply. Student must be planning
on majoring in the education field. Students must be in good standing at WFHS. Applications are
available in the counseling office. Award amount $1,000.
Seniors planning on enrolling in college in the Fall and have a 3.3 gpa are eligible to apply. One
student will be selected from WFHS. The applicant should be of sound moral character, and have
been involved in community and extracurricular activities. $500
Seniors with at least a 2.5 gap and those who participate in healthy lifestyle activities and
extracurricular involvement. Students must submit completed applications with recommendation
letter and essay. The scholarship amount will be determined by the amount of contestants that
enter the 5K race held at Cumming City Park on May 14th.
Applications available www.Run-for-Reason.com
WFHS Seniors only are eligible to apply to this scholarship. Students must have a 2.5 wtd gpa.
Applications must be complete with all required documentation.
Students age 15-20 are eligible to apply. Student must be accepted for admissions to a college or
university. Student must have a father, mother, or natural guardian who works full time with
police, sheriff, or fire department. Parents may also be volunteer members of the fire department.
Students must submit completed application with all required documentation. Applications are
available in the counseling office.
Seniors who will be attending University of Georgia in the Fall are eligible to apply. Students should
demonstrate financial need, have record of extracurricular, be of good character, contributor to the
community, and must provide two letters of recommendation.
Seniors are eligible to apply. One scholarship will be awarded to one WFHS student that is planning
on pursuing a degree in the helping profession and meets the following criteria: 2.8 minimum gpa,
3 completed essays, and submits a completed essay.
Juniors and Seniors are eligible to apply. Students must submit an essay on one of the following
topics (250-500words). Essays must be submitted at http://inlikeme.com/inlikeme-scholarshipprogram-essay-contest-entry-form.html) $1000
4/14/2011
(To Mrs. Winkler)
Seniors planning on attending University of Georgia in the Fall are eligible to apply. Students must
complete an application and provide all of the supporting documentation to be considered for this
scholarship. Two awards will be given to area seniors.
Seniors planning on attending college in the fall are eligible to apply. Students must be a FC
resident for at least one year. Selection will be made on leadership, academic performance,
participation in activities, and financial need. Students pursuing a law related field will be given
preference.
Seniors graduating and attending school in the Fall are eligible to apply. Completed applications
must be returned to Mrs. Winkler
3/31/2011
PAST DUE
4/20/11
(To Mrs. Winkler)
4/29/2011
4/22/2011
4/15/2011
PAST DUE
5/2/2011
5/1/2011
5/31/2011
4/27/2011
4/26/ 2011
5/4/2011