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