2015-2016 Scholarship Information
Shout it Out Scholarship
Applicants must:
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September 30, 2015
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at
the time of application
Be legal residents of the fifty (50)
United States
Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later
than the fall of 2021) in an accredited
post-secondary institution of higher
education
Submit an online short written response (250
words or less) for the question:
"If you could say one thing to the entire world
at once, what would it be and why?"
For info go to:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship
Lyceum Scholars
Program at Clemson
University
Students accepted into this program at Clemson
receive a $10,000 scholarship distributed over
their 4 years at Clemson. For more info on the
program, go to:
www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html
Priority Deadline:
December 8, 2015
UNC - Charlotte - Levine
Scholars Program
The Levine Scholars Program is UNC Charlotte’s
most prestigious merit scholarship program that
was established in 2009 by benefactors Sandra and
Leon Levine. The inaugural class of Levine Scholars
entered in the fall semester of 2010 and a new
cohort of approximately 15 students is selected to
join the program each year. Levine Scholarships
are awarded to extraordinary high school seniors
based on scholarship, ethical leadership, and civic
engagement. If you would like to be nominated
for the Levine Scholars program at the University
of North Carolina - Charlotte, please see Mrs.
Weiberg in the counseling office by October 10,
2015
UNC Application due:
November 1, 2015
Scholarship Supplemental App
due:
November 8, 2015
To apply: http://levinescholars.uncc.edu/
NC State University PARK Scholarship
The mission of the Park Scholarships program is to
bring exceptional students to NC State, based on
outstanding accomplishments and potential in
scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The
NC State Application due:
October 15, 2015
Scholarship Supplemental App
program develops and supports Park Scholars in
these areas, preparing them for lifelong
contributions to the campus, state, nation, and
world. West may endorse up to 2 seniors. You may
also self-nominate.
due:
November 1, 2015
For more info: http://park.ncsu.edu/
Asian Women in
Business Scholarship
Scholarship is open to women who are at
least 50% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry
who are enrolled full-time in an accredited
four-year undergraduate institution. Up to
$5,000. For more info:
http://www.awib.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.
viewPage&pageID=811&nodeID=1
October 1, 2015
Jack Kent Cooke Young
Artist Award
October 1, 2015
Award is open to classical instrumentalists,
vocalists, and composers between the ages
of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered
college during the 2015-2016 academic
year. Up to $10,000. For info go to:
http://www.fromthetop.org/programs/scholarship
s/jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award
Wendy’s High School
Heisman
This scholarship is for seniors who have at least a B
(3.0) Average and participate in one of the 27
sports that are eligible. The ideal student will
demonstrate leadership in the school and
community. Applications and more information
online www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com
October 2, 2015
Submit by 6pm
Snap Scholars Digital
Marketing Scholarship
Scholarship is open to current and potential
college students. Applicant must submit an
article on a given topic related to digital
marketing. Up to $1,000. For more info:
http://www.snapagency.com/blog/scholarshipcontest
October 5, 2015
AES Engineers
Scholarship
You are not required to take engineering courses
to be eligible. Students submit an essay of
between 500 -1000 words
When you look back on your life in 30 years, what
would it take for you to consider your life
successful? What relationships or
accomplishments will be important on this
journey?
Amount of award: $500.00
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com
There is no application packet for this award.
Be sure to include your full name as well as the
name of the school you are attending this year and
your plans for next
year.www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
October 7, 2015
Georgia Tech
Presidential Scholarship
Students applying to Georgia Tech and interested
in this program must apply to GT by October 15.
There is no additional application to determine
semifinalists.
October 15, 2015
Hispanic Heritage Youth
Awards
Rising Latino high school seniors across America
can apply to the Youth Awards program
presented for the 17th year by the Hispanic
Heritage Foundation (HHF). The 2015 Youth
Awards application is available on our website at
www.HispanicHeritage.org/programs/youthawards/
October 15, 2015
To participate in the Hispanic Heritage Youth
Awards you must be:
· A current high school rising senior,
graduating in the Spring of 2016
· Planning to enroll in college in 2016-2017
· Of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one
parent)
· Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or 7.5 (on
a 10.0 scale)
· Willing to travel at own cost to the awards
ceremony in your selected region (regional
ceremony attendance is mandatory for students
who are selected)
Branson Shows Inspired
Scholarship
Scholarship is open to legal residents of the
United States between the ages of 16 and
19, who are current students at any
accredited educational institution or program
of higher learning. High school students and
home schooled students who plan to enroll
in college upon graduation are also
encouraged to apply. Applicant must submit
an essay on how a show inspired their
dreams. For info go to:
http://www.bransonshowtickets.com/compan
y/scholarship.aspx
October 15, 2015
Hotels cheap Corporate
Scholarship
Our company is interested in helping students who
demonstrate a strong aptitude for learning, and
have a drive to improve themselves, and society in
general. Winners will be determined by our
executive team each spring and fall semester.
To apply visit http://atlanta.hotelscheap.org/atlscholarship
October 15, 2015
CIA Undergraduate
Scholarship Program
Scholarship is open to high school seniors
who are at least 18 years of age and U.S.
citizens. Applicant must have financial need.
Applicants selected for the program will
complete work sessions during each
October 15, 2015
summer break in Washington, D.C. If
selected, student will be given an annual
salary, benefits package and up to $18,000
per calendar year for tuition, mandatory
fees, books and supplies. For info go to:
https://www.cia.gov/careers/studentopportunities/undergraduate-scholarshipprogram.html
CJ Pony Parts
Scholarship Video
Contest
Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who
are current students and will be enrolling in
post-secondary education in their next
semester. Applicant must submit a video
that is under three minutes on one of several
given topics. For more info:
http://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-pony-partsscholarship-video-contest
October 15, 2015
Financial Growth for
LGBTQ Scholarship
Scholarship is open to current college
students who identify as LGBTQ. Applicant
must submit an essay on a given prompt
related to LinkedIn. For info go to:
http://www.johnson-moo.com/lgbtqscholarship
October 15, 2015
Helicopter 2050
Challenge
Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who
are between the ages of nine and 16 years
of age. Applicant must share their vision or
design for the helicopter of 2050. For info go
to:
http://www.helicopter2050.com/?opt=contest
-about
October 15, 2015
JEN Scholarships
Scholarship is open to high school and
university students with talent and potential
in jazz performance and/or education or
industry. Multiple scholarships available with
different requirements. Applicants should
see website for details. For info go to:
http://www.jazzednet.org/node/1300
October 15, 2015
Young Arts Scholar
Young Arts Winners represent a dynamic group of October 16, 2015
artists who go on to become leading professionals
in their fields. By applying to the YoungArts
program you are eligible for: Up to $10,000 in
monetary awards- Exclusive U.S. Presidential
Scholar in the Arts nomination- Master classes
with world-renowned artists-Access to
scholarships, career opportunities and professional
contacts-Opportunity for works to be viewed by
top artists in their fields
To apply now, click the Apply Now button
http://www.youngarts.org/apply
College JumpStart
Scholarship
Scholarship is open to students in 10th
through 12th grades, college students, and
non-traditional students. Applicant must
submit a short essay. For info go to:
http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net
October 17, 2015
*Local Scholarship*
Daughters of the
American Revolution
Good Citizens Program
This contest is open to seniors and one
senior from each school will be awarded
$100. Students must write an essay and
provide letters of rec., transcripts, and a
resume. Please see Mrs. Weiberg in the
counseling office if interested.
Scholarship is open to high school seniors,
college undergraduates, and graduate
students. Applicant must submit an essay on
a topic related to Ayn Rand’s Atlas
Shrugged. For info go to:
https://www.aynrand.org/students/essaycontests#atlasshrugged-1
October 23, 2015
Williams-Mystic /Joseph
Conrad Ocean Essay
Contest
Scholarship is open to high school seniors in
good academic standing at an accredited
college or university. Applicant must submit
an essay (either fiction or nonfiction) on any
topic as long as the ocean or a major body
of water is the primary setting or aspect of
concern. For info go to:
http://mystic.williams.edu/conradcontest
October 23, 2015
Horatio Alger
Association Scholarship
October 25, 2015
Scholarship is open to high school seniors
graduating in spring/summer 2016. Applicant
must demonstrate critical financial need,
display integrity and perseverance in
overcoming adversity, and be involved in cocurricular and community service activities.
For info go to:
http://application.horatioalger.org
This scholarship can provide you comprehensive
October 30, 2015
funding (tuition, fees, room and board) plus study
stipends, and allows you great flexibility in the onand off-campus opportunities you choose to
explore.
For more
info: http://www.davidson.edu/admission-andfinancial-aid/john-belk-scholarship
West may nominate up to 2 students for this
program. If you wish to be nominated, please
place your transcript, resume, and an explanation
of why you should be nominated outside Mrs.
Weiberg’s door in the counseling office by the date
Atlas Shrugged Essay
Contest
Davidson College - John
Montgomery Belk
Scholarship
October 23, 2015
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Coca-Cola Scholars
Program
Scholarship is open to current high school
October 31, 2015
(or home-schooled) seniors attending school
in the United States carrying a minimum
3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of
high school. For info go to: http://www.cocacolascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#prog
rams
MyProjectorLamps
Scholarship
Scholarship is open to graduating high
October 31, 2015
school seniors who are at least 16 years of
age. Applicant must submit an essay on a
given topic related to the use of multimedia
and data visualization in K-12 classrooms.
For info go to:
http://www.myprojectorlamps.com/scholarshi
ps.html
LendEDU Scholarship
The LendEDU Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship
October 31, 2015
award that can be used to cover any and all costs
related to your education. The LendEDU
Scholarship can be used to cover tuition,
textbooks, room and board, and even living
expenses. The LendEDU Scholarship will be
awarded to 2 students each fall and spring. Please
see the eligibility criteria below:
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Must be a current high school senior or a full-time
college student
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Must be a U.S. Citizen
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Must be earning a minimum 2.5 GPA in high school
or college
For more infor:
https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarshipapplication/
Veterans United
Foundation Scholarship
Scholarship is open to surviving child of a
fallen service member, or children of a
service member or veteran. Applicant must
October 31, 2015
plan to attend a college or university in the
following academic year. For more info, go
to:
https://www.veteransunited.com/about/schol
arships
Zombie Apocalypse
Scholarship
October 31, 2015
Scholarship is open to students 13 years of
age or older who are legal residents of the
50 United States who are currently enrolled
(or will enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in
an accredited post-secondary institution of
higher education. Applicant will need to
submit a short response to a given prompt.
For info go to:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards
Program
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
program is the United States' largest youth
recognition program based exclusively on
volunteer community service. The program's goals
are to applaud young people who already are
making a positive difference in their towns and
neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think
about how they might contribute to their
communities.
November 3, 2015
For more information:
http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc
Foundation Fellowship
and Bernard Ramsey
Sholarship
George W Jenkins
Scholarship Nomination
University of Miami
Seniors applying to UGA are eligible for this
scholarship. Students should have a 3.8 GPA and a
minimum score of a 2100 on SAT or 31 on ACT.
Students must demonstrate high degree of
intellectual drive and curiosity and possess
superior leadership. www.uga.edu/honors and
www.admissions.uga.edu
November 2, 2015
http://www.miami.edu/admission/index.php/geor
ge_w_jenkins_scholarship/how_to_apply/
See Mrs. Weiberg by Nov 10th if
you would like to be considered
for nomination
Deadline:
Dec 1
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Mercer University
School of Engineering
Scholarship
You will need to bring Mrs. Weiberg a
written paper containing the following
information:
Discuss your academic promise
Discuss your extracurricular and
community service involvement
Discuss any adversity you have overcome
A chance to compete for Mercer scholarships by
demonstrating your math and verbal skills. For
more info go to:
November 14, 2015
http://engineering.mercer.edu/scholarship
Emory Scholar
To be guaranteed consideration for the Emory
University Scholars selection process (including
Emory College, Oxford College, and the Goizueta
Business School), students must submit all
required application materials by the November
15 Emory University Scholars Programs deadline.
Applicants will need to select one of Emory's three
admission decision plans (Early Decision I, Early
Decision II, or Regular Decision). Please note
students applying Early Decision I (EDI) may apply
for the Scholars Programs, but need to meet the
EDI November1 deadline for all application
materials.
In addition to applying by November 15 and
selecting an admission decision plan, students
must nominate themselves for the Emory
University Scholars Program by answering "yes" to
the following question in the "Questions" section
of the Emory University supplemental "My
College" page on the Common Application
November 15
http://college.emory.edu/home/academic/scholar
/prospective/index.html
Education Matters
Scholarship
Applicants must:
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November 30, 2015
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at
the time of application
Be legal residents of the fifty (50)
United States
Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later
than the fall of 2021) in an accredited
post-secondary institution of higher
education
Submit an online short written response (250
words or less) for the question:
"What would you say to someone who thinks
education doesn't matter, or that college is a
waste of time and money?" For info go to:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/education-matters-scholarship
Unigo $10k Scholarship
Applicants must:
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Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at
the time of application
Be legal residents of the fifty (50)
United States or the District of
Columbia
December 31, 2015
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Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later
than the fall of 2021) in an accredited
post-secondary institution of higher
education
Submit an online short written response (250
words or less) for the question:
"What’s the biggest challenge facing college
students today and how can it be addressed?"
For info go to:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship
Top 10 List Scholarship
Applicants must:
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December 31, 2015
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at
the time of application
Be legal residents of the fifty (50)
United States
Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later
than the fall of 2021) in an accredited
post-secondary institution of higher
education
Submit an online short written response (250
words or less) for the question:
"Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons
you should get this scholarship."
For info go to:
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/ourscholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship
The American Legion
High School Oratorical
Scholarship Program
BBB Student of
Integrity Scholarships
http://www.legion.org/oratorical/about
Check back for update
Our scholarship program is funded by our
Educational Foundation and each year we give six
$1,000 scholarships to high school seniors
2015 Student of Integrity Scholarship: Topic &
Instructions
1. Students must write an essay, not to exceed 500
words, based on the following topic: What BBB
Programs and Services Strengthen Ethics/Integrity
for your generation?
Students may write the essay in any form they
wish. Judging will be based on how well students
captured the essence of the topic and their
creativity in responding.
Check back for update
Students must also submit the following:
2. A copy of the student’s transcript.
3. A one page letter that explains the student’s
leadership skills and community activities or
service. Please note, this cannot be a resume or a
letter of recommendation.
Auburn
AUSOM
Auburn University
Scholarship
Manager
Freshman and General
Scholarship
BURGER KING
Scholar
www.auburn.edu/scholarship Students must
complete the scholarship application through the
Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity
Manager (AUSOM) to receive consideration for all
General Scholarships. To receive consideration for
need-based scholarships, students should
complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA)*, available online beginning January 1.
The FAFSA should be received by Auburn
University by March 1. For a complete listing of
available General Scholarships, click here
https://auburn.academicworks.com/. Unless
otherwise noted, recipients are selected by the
Office of University Scholarships.
Complete the scholarship
application through AUSOM by
February 15
Created in memory of co-founder James W.
McLamore, the BURGER KING Scholars program
has awarded more than $20 million in scholarships
to high school students
Check back for update
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingsc
holars/
University of Alabama
Out of State
Scholarships
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Capstone Scholar has a 27 ACT or 1210–
1240 SAT score (cr and math scores only)
and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will
receive $14,000 over four years ($3,500
per year).
Collegiate Scholar has a 28 ACT or 1250–
1280 SAT score (cr and math scores only)
and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will
receive $16,000 over four years ($4,000
per year).
Foundation in Excellence Scholarship has
a 29 ACT or 1290–1320 SAT score (cr and
math scores only) and at least a 3.5
cumulative GPA will be selected as a
receive the value of one-half tuition or
$49,900 over four years ($12,475 per
year).
UA Scholar has a 30–31 ACT or 1330–1390
SAT score (cr and math scores only) and at
least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive the
value of two-thirds tuition or $66,864 over
four years ($16,716 per year).
Presidential Scholar has a 32–36 ACT or
A first-time freshman student
who meets the December 15
scholarship priority deadline
1400–1600 SAT score (cr and math scores
only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA
will receive the value of tuition or $99,800
over four years ($24,950 per year).
The Center for
Collaborative
Journalism at Mercer
University
Students may submit samples and compete to
become one CCJ’s Media Innovation Scholars.
These scholars will receive four-year scholarships
to Mercer, up to full-tuition.
For more information,
see http://ccj.mercer.edu/scholarship/.
December 31, 2015