Scholarship List 2015-2016 – Last Update 3/24/2016 Scholarship name Description Award Amount Due Date Community Service; Recommendations; Essay; Resume; highly competitive Amounts vary based on scholarship Check each month for updates Academics, activities, Need Based Need based amounts Student Athletes Awards at school, state, national levels $10,000 at the national level $500 September 28 October 2 SEARCH ENGINES: $11 Billion in Merit Aid Scholarships www.meritaid.com Business Management Scholarships http://www.topmanagementdegrees.com/business-scholarships/ College Board Scholarship Search https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search Fastweb http://www.fastweb.com/ Finaid http://www.finaid.org/ 200 Free Scholarships for Minorities http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?FinancialAid&OutsideScholarshipSearch Free Scholarship Search http://www.college-scholarships.com/free-scholarship-searches/ International Education Financial Aid http://www.iefa.org/ Student Scholarship Search http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/ Do Something Awards http://www.dosomething.org/scholarships QuestBridge National College Match http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/ncm-how-to-apply Wendy’s Heisman http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/ AES Engineering Services Scholarship http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm GE-Reagan Foundation http://www.reaganfoundation.org/SCHOLARS-PROGRAM.aspx Georgia Tech President’s Scholars http://www.psp.gatech.edu/ Young Arts Program NFAA Award http://www.youngarts.org/apply Horatio Alger Scholarship https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm Coca-Cola Scholars http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs Prudential Spirit of Community Award http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc/301 Scholarship Data Base: Merit/Academic Top 25 business scholarships Free Scholarship Engine Free scholarship database Comprehensive Database List of 200 scholarships from FAMU website Links to 70 free scholarship search engines Database for students wishing to study abroad Newsletter and articles concerning Financial Aid Character and Essay. GPA not considered Scholarships for leadership and demonstrated citizenship Georgia Tech's most prestigious merit award and is offered annually to about 50 incredible highschool seniors who have demonstrated superb leadership skills, are among the top few in their class in academic performance, and show promise of continuing such performance. Fine Arts $10,000 October 7 Varies Opens Oct 12 October 15 Up to$10,000 October 16 Financial Need; GPA; community involvement $5,000-$20,000 October 25 Self-motivated students; academic achievement Varies October 31 Leadership; documented community service 1 Georgia award of $1,000; 10 national awards of $5,000 November 3 Emory Scholars Program http://www.emory.edu/admission/admission/emory_scholars/ Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award http://www.studentscholarships.org/volunteer.php Good360 Sustainability Scholarship http://good360.org/sustainability-scholarship/ Air Force ROTC Scholarships http://www.afrotc.com/ Elks Lodge National Foundation http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/ Burger King Scholarship Program http://www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/Home AXA Achievement Scholarship AXA Achievement Community Scholarship http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/about.html Green Home Improvement Scholarship http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/scholarships/ University of Alabama http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/out-of-state.html University of Georgia Scholarships https://www.admissions.uga.edu/article/scholarships-at-uga.html NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards Young Entrepreneur Foundation www.NFIB.com/YEA Academic achievement; Leadership; Interest in business; nomination needed 3.5 GPA; 50 hours of volunteer work over last 2 years Essay What do you do to live sustainably $11,000+ Application and interview; physical Varies based on the college you attend Three different scholarships available Up to $12,500 Academic achievement; community service $1,000 Demonstrate ambition, drive, respect for self and community $10,000 for 1 state Winner; others $2,500 Essay (topic on the website) $1,000 Scholarship opportunities for out-of- state students Various academic and need based scholarships Varies Scholarship for students who have started their own business Senior who operates his/her own business $1,000-$10,000 CrossLites Scholarship http://www/crosslites.com Young Patriots Essay Contest http://debate-central.ncpa.org/young_patriots_essay_contest_scholarship_1516/ Profiles in Courage Essay http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx No minimum GPA; reflective essay $4,000 (44 awards) Submit essay up to 1,200 words Up to $5,000 December 15 December 15 December 15 Oct. 1Dec. 18 Oct 1December 18 December 31 January 5 Write an essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college of choice Institutional Scholarship list Up to $10,000 January 6 Varies January 14 Up to $20,000 January 15 Financial Need, Community service Varies January 20 Answer a question in 10 words or less to enter $500 January 29 Any ethnic or cultural background 3.4 GPA 3.5 GPA;1100 SAT or 24 ACT $2,000 January 31 Varies February 1 Must be accepted to a college planning to major in nursing Committed Christian: Must play a varsity level sport; C average $2,000 February 1 $300 (20 awards) $4,000 – (4 national) Sept.1 – Feb. 1 Gates Millennium Scholars Program http://www.gmsp.org/ Columbus State University Honors and Presidential Scholarship http://finaid.columbusstate.edu/scholarships/ Ronald McDonald House Charities RMHC Scholars US Scholarship Program www.rmhc.org 10 Words or Less Scholarship www.facebook.com/myscholarships Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement http://www.apca-att.org/scholarship.html Clayton State Presidential Scholars Congressional Black Caucus http://admissions.clayton.edu/presschol.htm Nursing Scholarship https://www.hometeamcare.com/scholarship Sport Quest- Playing With a Purpose Scholarship http://www.allamericanaward.org/index $500 $1,000 Varies $1,000-$15,000 November 15 November 29 November 30 December 1 Sept. 1-Dec 2 December 10 December 15 Jimmy Rane Foundation http://jimmyranefoundation.org/index.php/scholarships/2-uncategorised/29-jimmy-ranefoundation-scholarship-eligibility-criteria Auburn University http://auburn.edu/scholarship/undergraduate/freshman.html AFA Teens College Scholarship http://www.afateens.org/about_new.html Cedarville University- Full Tuition Scholarship http://www.cedarville.edu/Academics/Education/SBACS-Opportunities/Scholarship.aspx Daughters of the American Revolution http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm Goizueta Foundation Leadership Award http://sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/goizueta-scholarship-opportunities/ Jackie Robinson Foundation www.jackierobinson.org Tech Promise (Georgia Tech) http://finaid.gatech.edu/promise Gallery Collection Contest http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm Regions Riding Forward Scholarship http://info.regions.com/regions/14/bhm/?ProspectID=7A2DC82717864ED5AFF76C156B5F347B Vegetarian Resource Group http://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm Atlantic & College Board Writing Prize https://www.collegeboard.org/writing-prize Georgia Mining Foundation Scholarship http://www.georgiamining.org/GMF-scholarship.php Buick Achievers Scholarship Program www.buickachievers.com Earth Day Awards http://nshssfoundation.org/scholarships/earth-day-awards/ Bridgeway College Fund, Inc www.bridgewaycollegefund.org Children of Warriors National President’s Scholarship http://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors-National-Presidents-Scholarship/ Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Henry County Alumnae Chapter http://hcacdst.org/index.php/programs/scholarship Darton College Dean’s Scholar Award http://www.darton.edu/admin/finaid/scholarships.php Federal Junior Duck Stamp Scholarship Competition www.fws.gov/juniorduck KFC Reach Grant Scholarship https://www.kfc.com/about/kfc-foundation Henry County Master Gardener See Mr. Teague for application Delta Community Credit Union https://www.deltacommunitycu.com/quarterlife/about/programs/scholarships.aspx Hillsdale College – Stanton Scholarship Exclusively for Foster Children Hillsdale.edu/admissions/apply STEM Scholarships http://nshssfoundation.org/scholarships/stem-scholarships/ Academics, school/community activities; financial need Varies Dec.1- Feb. 4 Academic achievement For Freshmen Essay to discuss the impact of Alzheimer’s disease Varies Apply to Cedarville; complete scholarship application; file FAFSA Financial Need Full Tuition Apply to GA State; Hispanic/Latino Heritage $10,000 1000 SAT; 21 ACT; minority; need based Varies Based on family income Varies based on need February 10 February 15 February 15 February 15 February 15 February 15 February15 Create a greeting card $10,000 500 word essay; 2.0 GPA $5,000 Write an essay on vegetarianism 1 for $10,000 2 for $5,000 $5,000 Essay 1,000-1,500 words $500 - $5,000 $1,000-$5,000 February 18 Jan. to Feb. 25 February 26 February 28 February 28 1300 SAT Financial Need considered Essay For those who plan to major in engineering, technology, design, or business Essay- Must be involved in an environmental project 3.8 GPA; Plan a STEM major Essay, recommendations; need based Applicant must be a descendant of a veteran and completed 50 hours of community service while in high school. B average; extra-curricular activities; essay; Leadership; interview 3.0 GPA; 1000 SAT/22 ACT $500 Varies March 15 Duck Art Stamp Contest See web site for details Must be employed by KFC 2.0 GPA Henry County Master Gardener $1,000 March 15 $2,000-$2,500 $1,000 Feb. 1March 17 March 31 Credit Union Member 3.0 GPA; Essay Ned based award; Apply to Hillsdale, live on campus, maintain 3.0 GPA Scholarships available for students interested in science, technology, engineering, math; 3.0 GPA $2,500-$5,000 April 1 Full Tuition plus expenses April 1 $1,000 April 1 Up to $25,000 per year $5,000 Jan. 4- Feb. 29 February 29 March 1 Up to 3,500 March 1 $500 March 2 American Fire Sprinkler Association Contest http://afsascholarship.org/ Signet Classics Scholarship http://www.penguin.com/services-academic/essayhome/ College Jumpstart Scholarship http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us Lindsey Orthodontics Scholarship See Mr. Teague for application Sacred Journey Hospice Foundation Scholarship www.sacredjourneyhospice.org Georgia Trial Lawyers Association https://www.gtla.org/index.cfm?pg=Scholarship Christopher’s 25th Poster Contest http://www.christophers.org/page.aspx?pid=274 Aemp Legacy Foundation http://www.aemp.org/the-aemp-foundation/for-students/ IAPMO Scholarship-International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials http://www.iapmo.org/pages/essaycontest.aspx Society of Women Engineers http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/scholarships#activePanels SunTrust Off to College https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html Defensive Driving Scholarship www.defensivedriving.com Just Poetry Contest http://www.justpoetry.org/submissions Rocket55 Scholarship www.rocket55.com/scholarship/ Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm Global Lift Equipment Scholarship http://www.studentscholarships.org/collegescholarshipapplications.php BigSun Athletics http://www.bigsunathletics.com/ Read an essay and take an online questionnaire $2000 April 6 Essay Subject: Little Women Select from 1 of 6 topics Financial need See website for details Patient or former patient of Lindsey Orthodontics/3.0 GPA Volunteer or relative of a volunteer;3.0 GPA; essay Essay Contest 750+ words “The Right to Trial by Jury…” Poster Contest “You Can Make a Difference” $1,000 April 14 $1,000 April 15 $500 April 15 $1,000 $500-$1,000 Jan. -April 15 April 24 $1,000 April 29 Students attending qualified schools offering a two-year diesel technician program $2,000 May 1 800-1600 word essay See website for topic Database with numerous scholarships; Female; 3.5 unweighted GPA; Drawing twice per month $500 - $1,000 May 1 Varies Make a video “Where Would We Be Without Cars” Original poems 20 lines or less $1,000 Mar.1May 5 Oct. 30May 13 May 31 $100-$500 May 31 Essay 300-500 words Personal Statement 500-1000 word essay: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals. Write a short story using a piece of industrial equipment as a character Essay; Play any high school sport $1,000 May 31 $1,000 June 10 $500 June 15 $500 June 17 $500