All about Scholarships
Compliments of the SEHS Counselors’ Office
The South Effingham High School counselors’ office is notified throughout the year about
various scholarship offerings available to high school students. Many of these offerings are available
in the form of essay writing contests, speech contests, online applications, and paper applications.
We have a running list of these scholarships available for pick up in the counselors’ office or you
may access them online at our school website. You may log on at www.SEHSMustangs.com and
click on the Counselors link to retrieve up to date information.
Top 10 Tips for Completing Applications
1. Eligibility is a Must – carefully read directions and requirements for a scholarship before you
apply. You will not be awarded a scholarship if you do not meet the eligibility requirements.
2. Neatness Counts – make sure that you type or print clearly (typing is preferred). Do NOT
mark through or use correction fluid.
3. Spelling and Grammar – ask someone to proof read your completed application, including
any essays or other attachments. Parents, teachers, and peers can give you great feedback.
4. NO Blanks – never leave a blank spot on an application. Be sure to answer every question
and include all required information. If something does not apply to you, type/write “N/A”.
5. NO Extras – While supplying the required information, be certain NOT to provide additional
information or attachments. Providing unnecessary items may result in immediate
disqualification.
6. Essays – Many scholarship applications will ask you to write an essay as part of the
application process. Essays should by typed, personal and specific to the given topic.
7. Community Service – Keep up with your volunteer hours. This information is frequently
requested on various types of applications. Logs are available in the counselors’ office for
your convenience. While logs are NOT required, it is suggested to have some form of written
record of your time spent. Two hours of community service per month is recommended.
8. Make a Copy – Always make a copy for your records before sending in an application.
9. Deadlines – Be mindful of deadlines, when completing applications.
10. A Reflection of You – Your application is the first impression the scholarship grantor has of
you. Submitting an application on time that is neat and complete will reveal a great first
impression.
Helpful Websites, Summer Programs, and Scholarship Listings:
www.GAcollege411.org - Create an account for free that will provide access to information on
Georgia colleges, career planning, and paying for college (including scholarships).
www.fastweb.com - Customized scholarship search, automatic email updates
www.studentscholarships.org –Free scholarship resource
www.eCampusTours.com - Virtual Tours of over 1,200 featured college campuses, college & career
planning, online registration for campus visits, scholarship information, and more
www.Nasfaa.org - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
www.campusdoor.com/scholarship - Scholarships and student loans available
www.collegexpress.com - College Xpress
www.Scholarships.com - Compares student abilities and interests to relevant scholarship
opportunities. Free scholarship searches and financial aid information are included.
www.spokeo.com/scholarship/list Spokeo has compiled a frequently updating scholarships list in an
effort to connect students with generous private/external organizations. Spokeo has done the work
for you. The list will keep the most current scholarships toward the top of the page to make it easier
to keep track of deadlines. No more searching through myriad outlets for different scholarships—
updated throughout the year!
www.fafsa.ed.gov - Applications completed on this site are used by financial aid offices to determine
eligibility for federal student aid from grants, loans, and work-study programs. The HOPE
scholarship is also linked to this site.
www.citizensbank.com/edu - College Search includes detailed questions to help find the right school,
in-depth profiles on colleges & universities, and school website links.
www.ParentAnswerService.com - SallieMae sponsors Knowledge for College, which presents
helpful information for parents in assisting their students’ pursuit of college and financing.
elearning.makingitcount.com – “Making College Financial Planning Count” (interactive resource)
www.CollegeToolkit.com/10000 - Scholarship resources.
www.HighFiveScholarships.com- Scholarship resources.
Scholarships for Black students
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship_directory/index.html
Scholarships for Bi-racial/mixed heritage
http://www.mixedheritagecenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1338&Itemid=
53
50 Scholarships for women
http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/financial-aid/scholarships/women
Nursing scholarships broken down by nursing area
http://www.nursingscholarship.us/
www.ScholarshipExperts.com Free scholarship matching service with a database of over 2.4 million
scholarships
www.lendedu.com This resource focuses on financial aid, student loans, college budgeting, etc. A
free college scholarship search is also available for students.
www.college-scholarships.com
1. Links to 70 online scholarship search sites...virtually every such site that exists.
2. An online GPA calculator that will accurately calculate up to 50 grades instantly.
3. Links to colleges with comprehensive programs for students with learning and other disabilities.
4. links to Catholic and Christian colleges by state.
5. Information on online colleges, community colleges, and four-year colleges by state.
In addition, the site offers a complete list of historically black colleges and universities, lists of career
colleges by state, information on colleges for women, online applications for four-year colleges and
universities, specific and general career information, financial aid definitions and instructions, and
dozens of articles designed to assist both traditional and adult students.
www.GovBenefits.gov - has detailed information on more than 1,000 Federal government benefit
programs including programs specific to each U.S. state. Including Federal Pell Grants, PLUS Parent
loans, TRIO: Student Support Services, Advanced Placement Test Fee Program, Federal WorkStudy, and Frieda J. Riley Teacher Award
www.imagine-america.org - information regarding Imagine America Scholarship Program. If you are
a high school senior or recent high school graduate, you could be eligible to receive a $1,000 career
education scholarship. Submit an application for the Imagine America high school scholarship online.
For ROTC scholarship information visit: www.GoArmy.com, www.navy.com/careers/nrotc,
www.afrotc.com/scholarships and http://www.northgeorgia.edu/cadetscholarships/
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net – Prospective student-athletes need to apply. Are you a prospective
student- athlete? A prospective student-athlete is someone who is looking to participate in
intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or Division II institution in the future. For further
information and application visit the NCAA Eligibility Center at this website.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund – www.hsf.net (click on high school scholarship program). Various
scholarships and deadlines for minority students.
Darton State College Dean’s Scholar Award—Worth the total cost of in-state tuition and mandatory
fees! Apply now at: www.darton.edu
For Georgia Southern Scholarships—To find out about other scholarships at GSU, contact
912.478.5391 or scholarships@georgiasouthern.edu
Armstrong Atlantic State University Scholarship Opportunities- (AASU Hopefuls) - For students
planning on attending AASU, there are many scholarship listing in most areas of instruction. You
may see the Armstrong Atlantic State University Scholarships online at
http://www.ArmstrongAtlantic?domains=armstrong.edu&sitesearch=armstrong.edu&q=scholarship+
applications
The Art Institute of Atlanta Scholarship Opportunities – (Art Institute Hopefuls) – Each of The Art
Institutes schools may offer various scholarships, awards, and grants every year to new and
continuing students. Offers may be based on program of study, attendance, financial need, academic
achievement, and community service credentials. Contact the Admissions Department to find out
how to apply for these and other available regional and local scholarships, awards, and grants.
1-800-275-2440.
www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta/FinancialAid/FinancialAid_Scholarship.aspx
Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville, Alabama) Scholarship Opportunities – For students
planning on attending JSU, there are several scholarship opportunities listed online at
www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/. Please note there are In-State and Out-of-State scholarship
listings.
ROTC Language Scholarship Program – (North Georgia College & State University Hopefuls) –
For students planning to attend NGCSU, interested in majoring in French or Spanish. GPA = 2.5,
SAT Critical Reading=480, SAT Math=440 or ACT Math=18, ACT English=20, must meet Army’s
height and weight requirements and pass President’s Challenge Physical Fitness Test. Interested
students must contact Recruiting Operations Officers: LTC Chip Sweatte at csweatte@ngcsu.edu or
phone (706)864-1884, or CPT Jong Lee at julee@ngcsu.edu or phone (706) 864-1599.
The Ruffin Humanities Scholarship (GSU Hopefuls) – For students planning to attend Georgia
Southern University and major in a foreign language, history, linguistics, literature, philosophy, or
writing. Must have a minimum 3.0 academic or cumulative GPA and SAT scores of 1300 or greater
(ACT scores 29 or greater). See the Admissions website http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu for
guidelines and deadlines.
Georgia Southern University Academic Scholarships—Many academic scholarships are available
with varying award amounts and deadlines. Please visit:
http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/programs/scholarships/criteria/ for more information and an
online application.
National Co-Op Scholarship Program – Many scholarships are offered to ten different colleges and
universities. More information may be found at http://www.co-op.edu/
National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship Opportunities – For students
planning on attending Mississippi State, there are many scholarships listed in most areas of
instruction. Please see the booklet located in the Counselor’s office.
PRISM Scholarships at Savannah State University - PRISM is funded by the National Science
Foundation, to increase the interest and appreciation of Savannah State University students in math
and science majors. The program focuses on showing the importance of math in all STEM areas and
how a strong foundation in math is critical to plan and operate the commercial/industrial enterprises
of the Savannah region. Students must intend to enroll at Savannah State University in the fall of
2013, have a 3.0 GPA, and have a SAT score of 1000 and above or an ACT score of 19 and above.
Applicants must complete an application; submit three letters of recommendation, a personal
statement, and official high school transcript. Applications are available in the Counselors Office.
North Georgia College & State University Scholarships—many scholarships are available at
http://www.northgeorgia.edu/cadetscholarships/ . There are many different deadlines and full
scholarships are available. Enjoy the structure of Corps of Cadet and the military.
Columbus State University Scholarships- honors.columbusstate.edu and
www.ColumbusState.edu/servant
American Legion Scholarships available to veterans, veteran’s dependents, and members of the
American Legion. Find information on scholarships for veterans and their dependents, tips for
applying to college and applying for financial assistance, and a comprehensive guide to colleges and
universities. www.legion.org and www.needalift.org
Andrew College Sport Management Scholarship—a renewable scholarship of $5800 is available for
students interested in pursuing sport management at Andrew College. Students will work with the
coaches of different athletic teams throughout the year! Interested students should visit
www.andrewcollege.edu or contact Ralph Chambless at (229)732-5907 or (229)886-5665.
Savannah College of Art and Design--Visit the 2014-2015 SCAD Challenge Scholarship
Competition website to view challenge deadlines, guidelines, winning artwork and more! Learn
more about how to start your entry today, and check back soon to register. From comic books to film
to writing a blog, the SCAD Challenge series highlights some of the university's incredible programs
of study. Offering high school/secondary school students an opportunity to showcase their talent, the
SCAD Challenge seeks the next generation of talented artists and designers. High school seniors and
juniors, and students completing their last two years of secondary school, compete to become eligible
for scholarships to attend SCAD, the University for Creative Careers.
In-State Angels-- https://www.instateangels.com please visit this website if you are considering an
out-of-state institution and would like information on receiving in-state tuition!
Online Programs!
Click here for useful information to guide your college search:
http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/georgia/
The key features of this website are:
- Unique list of accredited not-for-profit institutions offering online programs, sorted by affordability
- Spotlight interviews provided by many college deans with the institution's philosophy on online
learning
- Direct links to the specific online departments, or e-campus, of each institution
Tuition Funding Sources (TFS)-TFS provides free access to one of the largest scholarship
databases, including information on financial aid programs and career assessment tools. Once you
have created a personal profile, the TFS database can help you save time searching for scholarships
by filtering results that match your desired education and career goals. Sign up today at:
www.tuitionfundingsources.com
Georgia South Western State University— Georgia Southwestern offers numerous scholarships to
incoming freshmen that are funded through the generosity of our alumni, parents, former faculty
members and friends of the university. Please check the scholarship application deadlines carefully!
Johnson and Wales University Scholarships: Johnson and Wales would like to advise seniors on
some Johnson & Wales University $15,000 Inaugural Scholarships that are being awarded to our
eligible fall 2015 students. JWU does not charge any out-of-state tuition fees, our application process
is free, and our scholarships are four-year renewable: www.jwu.edu<http://www.jwu.edu/ The
Inaugural programs and campuses include:
Providence, RI Campus: Psychology
Charlotte, NC Campus: Liberal Studies
Denver, CO Campus: Urban Studies, Beverage Operations & Retail Management, Counseling
Psychology, Liberal Studies, and Media and Communications Studies.
North Miami, FL Campus: No new programs scheduled for fall 2015.
We also continue to award generous scholarships to our students pursuing degrees in our Culinary,
Business, Engineering, Hospitality and Liberal Arts and Sciences programs.
East Georgia State College—numerous scholarships are available. The deadlines on the varied
scholarships differ. Please visit the East Georgia State College website under the news and
announcement tab to learn more about the scholarship opportunities and to download scholarship
applications. www.ega.edu
LM Scholarship--$500 award--Deadline: May 31, 2015 Students must have a 3.0 to apply. An
essay will be required with the application. http://studentscholarships.org/grants.php
Odenza Vacations Scholarship--$500 award—Deadline: June 1, 2015 Applicants must have a 2.5
GPA or better and submit an answer to the essay question.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/odenza.php
David Skinner/Georgia Development Authority Scholarship—Deadline: June 1, 2015 Each year
the Georgia Development Authority awards up to five $1500 scholarships to qualified high school
students who are pursuing college degrees in an agricultural related fields. More information about
the GDA and the scholarship application can be found on the GDA website: www.gdaonline.com
under the scholarship tab.
Got a Spine Scholarship--$500 Award—Deadline: June 2, 2015 Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or
better. http://www.studentscholarships.org/2015_college_scholarships.php
Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship--$1000 award—Deadline: June 15, 2015
Priority will be given to those pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10527/aia_and_the_global_automotive_aftermarket_
symposium_scholarship_scholarship.php
BBG Communications Scholarship-$500 award--Deadline: June 30, 2015 Applicants must have at
least a 2.5 GPA or better.
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9824/bbg_communications_scholarships_scholarship
.php
Colleges Sports Recruiting Scholarship—Deadline: July 1, 2015 Sports is more than wins and
losses and while we are committed to helping athletes find opportunities to play sports at the college
level, we believe the most important thing is getting a college education. As an organization, we are
proud to award a $1000 scholarship to a college student who best represents a true leader in sports
and life. We encourage all students who have competed in a sport at the high school level to apply
for the College Sports Recruiting Scholarship. How to apply? Write an essay describing a moment
where you took the role of a leader on the field, in the classroom, or in the community. Explain what
you learned from that moment and how they have impacted you. Email your essay along with your
name, college or university, year of graduation, and contact information (so that the winner can be
notified) to leadership@collegesportsscholarship.com
S.L.A.C. Scholarship Program-$500 award-Deadline: September 15, 2015
http://www.studentloanrepaymentprogram.org
"Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship"—Deadline: October 15, 2015 Basic details of the
"Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship" are below:
1. Scholarship Amount: $1,000
2. Submissions must be received by October 15th
3. Submissions must be sent to the web form at the above listed site or can be sent via mail.
4. Applicants must be 16-19 years of age
5. The essay topic for our annual scholarship is, “How (*Enter Your Show*) Inspired Me to Realize
My Dreams.” Don’t be afraid to be creative or let your personality shine! We want to hear your
unique voice! You may include a short personal statement at the end of your essay if preferred, but it
is not a requirement. In the event that you have not seen a Branson Show, you may research and use
your creativity. More details about the scholarship can be be found at:
http://www.bransonshowtickets.com/scholarship/