SCHOLARSHIP SERVICE OR ORGANIZATION
GEORIGA STUDENT WEBSITES
Georgia College 411
www.Gacollege411.org
Georgia Student Finance Commission
www.gsfc.org
www.usg.edu/ga-easy
SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT WEBSITES
Life Scholarship Information
www.che400.state.sc.us
www.sctuitiongrants.com
FAFSA
Apply for your FAFSA PIN
www.pin.ed.gov
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
www.FAFSA.ed.gov
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TEST LINKS
ACT’s official website
www.act.org
ACT Website devoted to Students
www.actstudent.org
College Board’s website (the SAT test)
www.collegeboard.com
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE SEARCH HELP
www.christiancollegementor.com
www.aabc.org
www.christiancollegesearch.com
www.cccu.org
OTHER COLLEGE RELATED WEBSITES
College Net – http://www.collegenet.com/ or through a link
at www.collegequest.com
Campustours.com
http://www.campustours.com
EcampusTours
www.eCampusTours.com
Outline / General Information on Scholarship (see the
application or website for current and specific guidelines)
Create a student account to keep track of courses, grades,
honors and awards, extracurricular activities, career
explorations, test scores and college choices. SAT test prep
available as well as college applications.
Receive information on HOPE, the PROMISE Teacher
scholarship for undergraduate study, the HOPE Teacher
Scholarship for graduate study and the PROMISE II
Teacher Scholarship for teacher paraprofessionals.
University System of Georgia’s application and electronic
advising website. Information and links for admission
requirements, program information and costs for its 34
colleges and universities.
Information on eligibility, award amounts and Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs).
Learn about South Carolina grants and need-based financial
aid.
Parents and students may apply for a PIN number at this
website. This allows students and parents to complete the
FAFSA on-line with an electronic signature.
Fill out the FAFSA on-line to apply for HOPE and other
types of Federal Aid. Several colleges also require students
to complete the FAFSA for institutional scholarships.
Please complete the FAFSA in January of Senior year.
ACT test dates, sign up for the ACT, help with occupational
choice and financial aid, college check-list and scholarship
links.
Information to parents and students, register for the SAT
test, SAT test taking strategies scholarships, career
information/search, SAT test dates, financial aid, college
application and links. Find the right college by comparing 2
schools. Writing an admission essay and more.
A resource to find and apply for Christian colleges and
universities
A directory of Bible colleges
Another helpful guide for searching for Christian colleges
and universities.
The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities provide
a number of educational opportunities to students who
attend one of its member colleges or universities.
Online access to admissions and application materials at
hundreds of colleges; online bookstore; test preparation
materials.
Virtual campus tours; WebCam broadcasts; College
Admissions Message Board.
College planning, articles on choosing a campus, students
may create an online “College Planning Portfolio” to save
favorite articles, schedule a campus visit and contact
The Princeton Review
http://www.review.com
US News College Rankings
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu
US News Scholarship
www.usnews.com/usnews/misc/03scholar.htm
Florida Trend’s Next
http://www.floridanext.com/
IPEDS College Opportunities On-line
http://www.nces.ed.gov
click on College Opportunities On-Line (College Locator)
National Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities
http://www.naicu.edu/member/alphalist.html
www.collegescholarships.com/
Peterson’s education center
http://www.petersons.com
www.privatecolleges.com
www.artsawards.org
for more information call 1-800-970-ARTS
FIND THE RIGHT COLLEGE FOR YOU—
COLLEGE MATCHING
www.mycollegeoptions.com
www.collegeview.com
www.gacollege411.org
www.collegeboard.com
http://www.cccu.org/about/members.asp
www.collegeapps.about.com/blus.htm
Scholarships for students representing select Ethnic
Groups
Ronald McDonald House Charities
www.rmhc.org
Hispanic College Fund
http://hispanicfund.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/
National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Program
www.niaf.org/Scholarships
USAFunds Access to Education
www.usafunds.org
Gates Millennium Scholars
admissions offices.
College admissions and financial aid information;
vocabulary word of the day (skill building for the SAT,
GRE, etc.).
College Rankings; learn acceptable ACT/ACT scores,
compare colleges, college costs, financial aid information;
community college information
Scholarship based on school & community activities and
academic record. See the website for official dates/given to
the first 500 students who qualify in June and February.
“Senior year calendar” – timeline for the college application
process; sample questions from SAT, ACT and ASVAB;
information for student athletes. Although it is from
Florida, you may find some helpful information!
College search; list of internet resources for current and
prospective students
List of independent colleges and universities in the U.S.
Scholarship search and college information.
Register for information from colleges on scholarships.
Provides awards for young artists including music, film a
video, theater, visual arts, dance, voice, writing, jazz and
photography. $10,000 ARTS Gold Awards, $400,000 cash
awards, $3 million in scholarship opportunities. Allexpenses paid ARTS Week Finals in Miami, Florida.
Explanations of different careers, match colleges with
your personal characteristics. A great deal of college
information on this site.
college side by side comparisons and likefinder.
List of intentionally Christ-centered colleges.
Link to all American colleges and universities.
Information about
Three scholarship programs: African American Future
Achievers Scholarship Program, Asian Students Increasing
Achievement and Hispanic American Commitment to
Educational Resources.
Scholarships and grants; business partnerships; upcoming
events
For Italian Americans or students who wish to study Italian
in college. E-mail scholarships@niaf.org with questions
Awarded to families demonstrating financial need, who are
members of an ethnic minority group or physically disabled.
Scholarship amount reaches up to $6000 as long as the
student remains in the guidelines. Call toll free 1-888-5464107 for information.
To qualify: must meet ethnic category guidelines, US
http://www.gmsp.org
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
http://uncf.org
www.privatecolleges.com
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net
Organization of Chinese Americans
http://www.ocanatl.org/
American Indian Graduate Center
http://www.aigc.com/
University of West Georgia
http://www.westga.edu/~admiss
Scholarship Clearinghouses
www.scholarships.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.wiredscholar.com
www.finaid.org
www.collegenet.com/mach25
www.petersons.com/finaid
www.fastaid.com
www.freschinfo.com
SRN Express
www.srnexpress.com
Fastweb (private scholarship site)
www.fastweb.com
www.studentservices.com/fastweb
www.wiredscholar.com
www.collegeboard.com
click on “Pay for College” and then click on “Scholarships
and Aid”.
www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
www.eduprep.com
www.princetonreview.com/finance
www.collegeexpress.com
www.scholarships.com
www.TuitionFundingSources.com
citizen, GPA of 3.3 – 4.0, attend college full-time and meet
significant financial need guidelines. Requires
teacher/principal or guidance counselor recommendations.
Scholarships and grants; summer enrichment programs;
mentoring programs
Register for information from colleges on scholarships.
To be eligible for this scholarship:
 Student must be Hispanic/Latino descent
 Student must be accepted into the University of
West Georgia prior to the priority scholarship
deadline
 Student must be able to demonstrate financial need
 Student & family must currently reside in the
United States
Scholarship clearinghouses will provide students with
numerous scholarship contacts by registering.
Scholarship Resource Network Express contains a database
of over 8,000 programs with a distribution level of over
150,000 awards for undergraduate and postgraduate students
worth a total of more than $35 million! A free Scholarship
search.
Find money for college! Search 600,000 scholarships worth
over $1 billion.
Provides access to an award database with over 2.4 million
scholarships worth over 14 billion dollars. Free Scholarship
Search.
Online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships,
grants and loans that match your education level, talents and
background. Complete the brief questionnaire and
Scholarship Search will find potential opportunities from
our database of more than 2,300 sources of college funding,
totaling nearly $3 Billion in available aid.
Student Athlete Information
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
www.recruitzone.com
www.aogn.org
www.scswimming.org
www.bodybymilk.com
More financial aid and scholarship search information
Mckelveyfoundation.org
www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
Horatio Alger Association
http://www.horatioalger.com
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
Financial aid information
www.finaid.org
The U.S. Department of Education Student Financial
Assistance
http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html
www.finaid.org/calculators/.finaidestimatoe/phtml
www.irs.ustreas.gov
College is possible
www.collegeispossible.org 1-800-433-3243
Federal rundown on student aid
www.ed.gov/offices/ope/students
The Student Guide
www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide/
FAFSA Help (assistance completing the form)
www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/FAFSA
First Union
www.educaid.com
www.axa-achievement.com
College rules on recruitment and register with the
Clearinghouse.
Get noticed for college
Provide scholarships for Christian athletes.
Jennifer Leigh Smith Swimming Scholarship. For a
senior South Carolina swimmer interested in swimming in
college. A $2000 award. For more information, see the
website or contact Bob Heaton at www.boca@hotmail.com
The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)
Award Program provides high school scholar athletes in
grade 12 with the opportunity to earn college scholarships.
Twenty-five student winners will receive a $7500 college
scholarship from Milk Processor Education Program.
Judging of the nominees will be based on five criteria:
academic performance (35%), athletic excellence (35%),
leadership (15%), community service (10%) and milk
experience (5%).
Information about
Scholarship for students who have demonstrated
entrepreneurial sprit by owning and operating their own
business. They offer up to $10,000 per academic year for 4
years to any US college. Sixty scholarships awarded in
2009.
$1000 scholarships to students who have a 3.0 and are
involved in school activities and the community.
Apply on-line for the Horatio Alger scholarship. Students
must have a 2.0 GPA or above, no SAT/ACT requirement,
one brief 500-word essay is necessary. Students must be a
U.S. citizen
The Federal Government may assist with questions on
deductions.
Calculate how much money you will need for college; online financial aid advisor and answer questions; free
financial aid newsletter
Free application for Federal Student Aid (FSFA) Online;
College Opportunities On-line (COOL) database; funding
opportunities
Calculate Federal need-based aide
IRS Tax Information
Several students who visit the website are chosen each
month for scholarship money.
AXA Achievers often achieve conventional feats in
unconventional ways. For instance, they may have managed
to improve attendance and academic record while working
to help their family financially. Or, an AXA Achiever may
be the aspiring scientist who developed a program for
elementary age children to learn about basic chemistry.
Apply and tell us why you would qualify as an AXA
Achiever.
Post-secondary planning tools for students and parents
Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges
www.checkout.georgiacolleges.org
Private college funding
www.icuf.org
Financial aid resource center
www.theoldschool.org
Mapping your future
www.mappingyourfuture.org
Federal work-study program
www.ed.gov/prog_info/sfa/StudentGuide/2000-1/fws.html
National Scholars Honor Society
www.CollegeHonors.org
Local CSRA Scholarships
www.handsonharlem.org
Making the most of high school; finding the money for
college; information on summer programs; information
for parents
Helps students and their parents discover the benefits of 28
private colleges in Georgia and dispels the myths that
private colleges are expensive and only for top academic
achievers. The College Calculator section allows students
to find out firsthand how the wealth of scholarships, grants,
loans and work-study programs available can dramatically
reduce the cost of a private college education. This site is
free.
A BSFA – sponsored website with answers to financial
questions
Must pay a membership fee before consideration.
Scholarships based on high achievement, civic
responsibility and political process. Applicants will be
considered for highly competitive scholarships after
acceptance into the society.
Information is available about the Ryan Clark Scholarship
and Community Service Award. To be presented to an
outstanding youth volunteer from Richmond or Columbia
Counties in May.
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
www.afcea-augusta.org
Westinghouse Savannah River Company
Dana Foundation
www.thedanafoundation.org
Guild of Doctors Hospital Nursing Scholarship
$1500 reward
Martinez-Evans Rotary Club Scholarship
Watson Brown Foundation
www.watson-brown.org
Wycliffe Gordan Arts Scholarships
Students may compete in the following categories:
Instrumental (ages 15-20), Vocal ( ages 12-19)
Dance/performance (ages 14-21), Visual Art (ages 10-13)
Writing (ages 15-20), Sculpture (ages 15-20)
Photography (ages 10-15), Film/Video (ages 15-21)
Corporate and Organization Sponsored Scholarships
Dollars for Scholars
http://www.dollarsforscholars.org
The Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program
www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Apply at www.coca-colascholars.org
Scholarships for CSRA area students who plan on majoring
in science and technology in college.
For sons and daughters of WSMS employees. Call
(803)725-2693, (803)725-3761 or (803)725-4100 for more
information.
Scholarship program for graduating High School students
living in the CSRA who wish to further their education, but
do not qualify for the HOPE or similar scholarship
programs. Must have a 2.9 GPA or lower. Students must
write a 300 word essay, receive 3 teacher recommendations
and 1 counselor recommendation. Fields of education,
health and human services, science and arts, recreation and
youth activities.
Resident in the CSRA and pursuing a associates or
Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing. Must have a B
average in high school. Be an entering college freshman on
a full-time basis. Two letters of recommendation. Evidence
of outstanding character. Financial need reviewed. One
time award.
$1000 per academic year. For an accredited four-year
college/university or vocational school in the state of
Georgia—must attend full time in the fall. Must have a
minimum of a 2.5 grade point average. Complete an
application and submit 4 recommendation letters.
Two scholarship levels available $3000 and $5000 annual
scholarships. Must write a personal narrative of 500 words.
Student must reside in Georgia or South Carolina. Must
attend a 4-year accredited school with some exceptions.
Grades, SAT scores and financial need are strongly
considered.
$500 scholarships are available through Wycliffe Gordan
for CSRA student artists.
For more information about this scholarship competition
contact the Guidance Office. The scholarship competition
contact is Rhian Swain-Giboney, RedWolf Inc.: 706-6518712 or e-mail pr@redwolf-inc.com.
Link to private scholarships such as Coca-Cola, Best Buy
and more!
For students whose parents are employees of UPS. Call 1888-523-7797
$25,000 scholarship for Junior students in leadership.
Have a 2.75 or above and have overcome obstacles. Have
given back to the community. Looking for a multi-talented
student who is going to college.
If you are a truly motivated, dedicated, involved high school
senior, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is awarding $3
million a year in scholarships to 250 deserving students just
like you. Apply online today. A few minutes of your time
could help you get through college and beyond For
additional information, go to www.coca-colascholars.org.
Community Service Scholarships
Walmart
www.walmartfoundation.org
Best Buy Scholarship
www.BestBuy.com and click on “Community Relations”
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program
Entrance Exam Websites
www.kaplan.com
www.testprep.com
www.review.com
www.ets.org
College Essays
www.public.iastate.edu/~jgilchri/
www.ivyessays.com/
www.collegeview.com/bookstore/collegegate.html
http://www.collegegate.com/
http://www.bignerds.com/cee/ce.shtml
http://www.northfork.com/essaywiz/
http://www.myessary.com
Military Academy
Military
Georgia Military Scholarship (GMS)
North Georgia College and Sate University
www.ngcsu.edu
Naval Academy
www.usna.edu
Airforce Academy
www.usafa.af.mil/
www.academyadmissions.com
Receive information on the Sam Walton Community
Scholarship Program. Financial need is necessary and
community involvement.
The Best Buy Scholarship has been established to reward
well-rounded students who have given back to their
community.
Over 3,000 young people across the country have been
awarded over the last four years. One senior student is
selected from Augusta Christian for a one-time $1000
scholarship who has best demonstrated commitment to
community service, positive attitude, leadership skills and
academic achievement. The student may not nominate
him/herself. The Principal nominates the most outstanding
student in his/her graduating class.
Find college essay tips and sample essays on this site.
This site, written by a teacher, includes lists of resources
and tips for writing an admission essay.
Students need to apply for military academy’s beginning
junior year
Recipients receive a free education from North Georgia
College and Sate University and $805 per month in pay and
allowances.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
www.cga.edu
United States Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve
www.gocoastguard.com
www.va.gov/education
ROTC
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
U.S. Military Academy/Westpoint
www.usma.army.mil
US Military Academy
http://forms.admissions.usma.edu/at.
College-Specific
Anderson University
www.ac.edu
or call 1-800-542-3594
Andrew University
www.andrewcollege.edu
Augusta State University
www.aug.edu
Augusta Technical College
www.augusta.tec.ga.us
Charleston Southern University
www.CharlestonSouthern.edu/aspire
1-800-947-7474
Columbus State University
http://uc.colstate.edu/honor_program.htm
Veterans Administration
You will need this two-digit code AT in order to access the
forms for admission into the USMA.
Christian College in Anderson S.C. Anderson awards up to
$6000 per year in addition to the $3000 out of state grant.
Awards scholarships for students based on GPA (beginning
with $2000 for a 2.0 and the amount increases as the GPA
increases). ACT and SAT scholarships are also awarded
when students have early decision. Call Anderson
University Admissions for the current year scholarship
information.
See the Andrew College Representative for the current year
guidelines.
Margaret Pitts Scholars – gpa 3.0, SAT 1000 and must
compete in the Annual Scholarship Competition.
Scholarship is for full tuition, fees, room and board.
Thomas Marchall Scholar – must have a 3.0 or higher and
minimum of 1000 on the SAT. Provides $3500 annually.
The student’s high school counselor select and award this
scholarship – if interested see your counselor immediately.
Jim Brim Scholars – 2.5 or higher and a minimum 900 on
the SAT. Scholarship award is $2500.
Go to the ASU website at www.aug.edu for the current year
scholarship information.
Academic Scholarship for students who demonstrated
outstanding academic achievement in high school or college
work. New Entering Freshman Qualifications include: gpa
2.5 on 4.0 (many scholarships require a higher gpa), must
score a minimum of a 1000 on the SAT or comparable on
the SAT, high school college prep curriculum, must have
applied and been accepted for admission to ASU.
Call the college for scholarship information.
$200 scholarship to Augusta Technical College will be
presented to students whose essays are selected as the
winners in the Timothy F. and Carolyn S. Maund
Scholarship Essay Contest. Call the college for scholarship
information.
ASPIRE program - students who will study Computer
Science at Charleston Southern University. Students must
be in the top 25% of high school class and score at least a
500 on SAT math. Awards include tuition, room and board
during sponsored summer sessions. Scholarship funds up to
$3125 per year in tuition assistance each year beyond CSU’s
normal scholarship package.
Honors Scholarship – for graduating seniors who plan to
attend the university on a full-time basis. Call the university
for the deadlines and the current year requirements. Most
scholarships provide $2500 per year, plus $3200 toward
study abroad in the college jr. or sr. year. The scholarship is
Cooper Union University
www.cooper.edu
DeVry University
www.devry.edu
Erskine College
E.B. Kennedy Scholarship Program
http://www.erskine.edu/ebk/application
Georgia Institute of Technology
www.psp.gatech.edu
Georgia College and State University
e-mail finaid@gcsu.edu
LaGrange College
Charles H. Candler Presidential Scholarship Competition
Gardner-Webb University Fellows
renewable. The scholarship is selective – SAT/ACT scores,
grade point avg., honors, participation in school and
community programs.
Call the university for the deadlines and the current year
requirements. New York City institution has schools of
architecture, art and engineering, as well as programs in the
humanities and social sciences. One hundred percent tuition
scholarships are available through endowments.
Presidential and Deans Scholarships. For current year
information, call 1-800-295-8694 or e-mail
scholarships@devry.edu. Two full0tuition presidential
awards (valued up to $50,000) at each of our North
American campuses. Based on academic achievement and
scholastic involvement, these scholarships are available to
top ranking grads. The Dean’s scholarship is valued at
$1500 per semester. ACT/SAT scores are considered.
DeVry also offers Cisco Scholarships and Community
Scholar Awards.
EB Kennedy Scholarship Program awards 2 full merit
scholarships. Call the college for the deadlines and the
current year requirements. Candidates nominated will be in
the top 10% of their class. GPA of 3.5 or better and/or an
SAT of 1100 or better.
Call the university for the deadlines and the current year
requirements. Approximately 70 four-year renewable
scholarships are awarded to top entering freshmen each
year. A student must submit an application to GA Tech by
the deadline to be considered. SAT scores, leadership and
grades are considered.
GC&SU President’s Scholars Call the university for
current deadlines and requirements. This Award provides a
$4000 renewable scholarship,a minimum of $1000 study
abroad, one-year meal plan, housing in the Honor’s wing,
acceptance to the Honor’s program and a faculty mentor.
Students must have a 3.5 GPA or higher and a minimum of
a 1250 SAT or 28 ACT, a recommendation and attend the
competition day program. Information based on previous
school year qualifications.
Scholarship competition for students interested in attending
LaGrange College.
Suggested Criteria for nomination includes:
3.5 or higher cumulative G.P.A., 1120 or higher on the SAT
or 25 or greater on the ACT. See the school website or call
the college for the deadlines and the current year
requirements.
See the school website or call the college for the deadlines
and the current year requirements.
Johnson and Wales University
www.jwu.edu/admiss/scholarships
King College
www.king.edu
North Georgia College & State University
http://www.ngcsu.edu/Military/Prospective/GMSapp0304.p
df
SFC Mark Cromer at 1-800-498-9581
Terry Wilfong at 706-867-2712
North Greenville College
NYACK
Christian College
www.nyack.edu
e-mail admissions@nyack.edu
phone 1-800-33NYACK
Mercer University
North Carolina Wesleyan College
State University of West Georgia – Music Specific
www.westga.edu/~musicdpt/
See the school website or call the college for the deadlines
and the current year requirements National Outstanding
Student of the Year – scholarship competition for high
school seniors. Application includes writing an essay on
“What Community Leadership Means to Me”.
See the school website or call the college for the deadlines
and the current year requirements. Located in Bristol, TN
King wards academic scholarships tied to High School GPA
(beginning with 3.0 and ACT/SAT score beginning at
22/1030).
See the school website or call the college for the deadlines
and the current year requirements.
Tuition, fees, books, room/board and spending money.
Have at least a 3.0 high school GPA and a 1010 combined
SAT score (minimum of 480 verbal and 440 math). Be
nominated by a member of the Georgia General Assembly.
Be a current legal resident of the State of Georgia. Meet
mental and physical health standards for enlistment in the
Georgia Army National Guard. Obligation: Serve in the
Georgia Army National Guard while in school. Serve four
years in the Georgia Army National Guard as a
Commissioned Officer after graduation.
Trustee Scholarship – must have a 3.5, top 10% of class
and SAT1200 or ACT 27. See the school website or call the
college for the deadlines and the current year requirements.
Must have community activities, leadership and
counselor/principal recommendation. Full cost of tuition. .
President’s Scholarship – must have a 3.2, top 10% of
class and a SAT 1100 or ACT 24. Must have community
activities, leadership and counselor/principal
recommendation. Scholarship is $2000. Dean’s
Scholarship – must have a 3.0, rank in top 30% of class,
SAT 1000 or ACT 21. Scholarship is $1250. General
Excellence – must possess two of the following: SAT 950
or ACT 20, 2.7 and rank in the top 30%. The scholarship is
$750.
Nyack Scholars Grant $1500 - $5000 per year for incoming
resident freshmen with a 3.0 GPA or better. See the school
website or call the college for the deadlines and the current
year requirements. National Honor Society Grant - $1000
per year for incoming resident freshmen that are active
members of the National Honor Society. Athletic Grant –
amount varies for athletes who meet NCAA qualifications
and regulations and are approved by the Dir. of Athletics
(minimum GPA 2.0).
Scholarship Competition. Seniors must apply for nonbinding Early Action admission by November 1, 2004.
Criteria for 2004 is a FI of 3200. Take the gpa and multiply
by 500. That figure is then combined with the SAT (or
converted ACT) to provide a FI. Call 1-800-840-8577 for
more information.
Valedictorian Scholarship. See the website or call the
college for the deadlines and the current year awards. Fulltuition scholarship for students who are their class
valedictorians.
For more information see the website, e-mail the music
dept. at musicdpt@westga.edu or call (678) 839-6516.
CSRA Tuskegee University Alumni Club
e-mail csratualumni@aol.com
PO Box 14801
Augusta GA 30919-0801
Washington University in St. Lewis
Wingate University, N.C.
www.wingate.edu
Wesleyan College – First for Women
www.wesleyancollege.edu
1-800-447-6610
Wofford College
www.wofford.edu
Wofford College
www.wofford.edu
University of Miami
George W. Jenkins Scholarship Program
http://www.miami.edu/admission/jenkins
University of West Georgia
http://www.westga.edu/~admiss
Learn about admissions, scholarships and auditions. The
dept. of music at the State University of West Georgia is
dedicated to developing educators who are well trained as
musicians and teachers: performers, composers and
scholars who contribute performances, works and ideas of
integrity. The university is an accredited member of the
National Association of Schools of Music.
See the website or call the college for the deadlines and the
current year requirements. Apply for a $250 book
scholarship. Applicants must:
Reside and attend high school in the CSRA
Plan to attend Tuskegee University in the fall
Provide a copy of the acceptance letter from Tuskegee
University.
The William H. and Elizabeth G. Danforth Scholars
Program. Scholars receive four years of full or partial
tuition. Students are selected based on service, academic
excellence and students who take a rigorous academic
curriculum. Students may not apply directly. Please see the
Guidance Counselor for details.
Academic Scholarships:
Irwin Belk – up to full tuition 1300 SAT and 3.8 GPA
Trustee - $4000 per year 1100 SAT and 3.4 GPA
Wingate Merit Awards – up to $4000/year. Based on
achievement, leadership and character.
Additional requirements not listed. Call 1-800-755-5550 for
more information.
See the school website or call the college for the deadlines
and the current year requirements. The Mary Know McNiell
Scholarship is intended for students who demonstrate
outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to
faith and community service. Recipients must have a
minimum of a 3.25 gpa and 1000 SAT. Two $10,000
renewable scholarships awarded. Candidates should plan to
attended the Scholarship Day.
Call admissions for current details. Rank in the top 10% of
the class, score at least a 1150 on the PSAT or SAT, possess
leadership and character and have applied for admission at
Wofford by December 1. Guidelines are based on previous
Wofford Scholars Nomination program.
See the school website or call the college for the deadlines
and the current year requirements. Bonner Scholars
Program. Scholarship opportunity for students who are
committed to community service and who have extensive
financial need. Family income is less than $40,000.
See the website or contact the university for the deadlines
and the current year requirements. Must be nominated by
your Guidance Counselor by the deadline. A four-year
scholarship is awarded to students based on academic merit,
financial need and an essay that demonstrates a personal
history of overcoming adversity. The award includes tuition
and fees, on-campus room and board, books and supplies
and a $1500 stipend per semester. Open to Georgia and
South Carolina seniors enrolling full-time at the University
of Miami. Students must have a minimum weighted GPA
of 3.75 on a 4.0 and a well-rounded college prep curriculum.
To be eligible for this scholarship:
 Student must be Hispanic/Latino descent
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College Major Specific
http://www.pdkintl.org/
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
www.afcea-augusta.org
Columbus State University – Theatre Scholarships
http://theatre.colstate.edu
Talent
www.siemens-foundation.org
www.emmyonline.org/national/scholar
NFAA.ARTSAWARDS.ORG
Websites of Interest
www.nextSTEPmagazine.com
Super Teen Contest. Teens chosen from N.C., S.C.,
Georgia and Florida. Each Super Teen appears on the
Cover of the March/April edition of the magazine and there
is a write-up about each inside the publication.
Student must be accepted into the University of
West Georgia prior to the priority scholarship
deadline
Student must be able to demonstrate financial need
Student & family must currently reside in the
United States
See the website or call the college for the deadlines and the
current year requirements. Scholarships given up to $5000
for students interested in majoring in education. .
Scholarships for CSRA area students who plan on majoring
in science-related technology (i.e. computer science,
engineering, or related electronic science field) in college.
Compete for Theatre Scholarships.
See the website for the deadlines and the current year
requirements. Enter the prestigious Siemens Westinghouse
Competition in math, science and technology. Students who
win earn valuable scholarships and bring honor to their
school. National Finalists: 1st place $100,000, 2nd $50,000,
3rd $40,000, 4th $30,000, 5th $20,000 and 6th $10,000
regional winner $3000 and region finalist $1000. Separate
prizes for teams and individuals. Team members share
prize equally.
The main criteria are creative accomplishments of each
applicant. Previous year’s guidelines state the ACT or SAT
needs to be completed by November. $40,000 scholarship
distributed over a four-year period ($10,000 per year).
Awarded to a senior who plans on pursuing a four-year
degree in communications with an emphasis on any aspect
of the television industry. To request an application write:
Scholarship Committee, National Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences 111 West 57th Street, Suite #600 New
York, NY 10019.
NFAA competitive arts scholarships are available for
high school seniors in the following areas:
 Dance, Film and video, jazz, music, photography,
theater, visual arts, voice and writing
$3 million in scholarship opportunities. Students may
go to nfaa.artsawards.org for more information. There
is a small fee associated with registration.
Teachers and Guidance Counselors can nominate a Super
Teen. Winners of this annual contest are chosen based on
volunteer work, extracurricular activities, academics, work
ethic and all-around character. Schools may nominate super
teens at any time. See the website for the deadlines and the
current year requirements.
Financial Aid Phone Directory
Federal Student Aid Information Center (9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday) 1-800-4-FED-AID
Books of Free Money
The Scholarship Book by Daniel Cassidy
College Financial Aid for Dummies, by Herm Davis and Joyce Lain Kennedy
The College Blue Book
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