2014-2015 Scholarship Information
UNC Charlotte Levine
Scholars
Program
NC State
University PARK
Scholarship
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. Leja in the counseling office.
To apply: http://levinescholars.uncc.edu/
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 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.
October 15,
2015
October 1,
2014
For more info: http://park.ncsu.edu/
Daughters of
the
American
Revolution
Good
Citizen’s
Award
Wendy’s
High School
Heisman
This award honors an outstanding senior who demonstrates qualities of good citizenship. There are
two parts to this application. If interested in participating submit Part 1(two letters of
recommendation, a transcript, and an essay describing how you manifest the qualities of a good
citizen) to Mrs. Leja in the counseling center by Sept 15. You will be notified by Sept 30th if you
are selected to complete Part 2 (two hour timed essay). Each state winner will receive an award of
$250.
October 1,
2014
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 3,
2014
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
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 6,
2014
http://admissions.wustl.edu/scholarships-financial-aid/Freshman-Academic-ScholarshipFellowship-Programs/Pages/The-Danforth-Scholars-Program.aspx
October 10,
2014
Georgia
Tech
Presidential
Scholarship
Washington
University in
St. Louis Danforth
Scholars
Program
The Danforth Scholars Program honors the student who embraces high ideals, whose life choices
are guided by personal integrity, selflessness, a commitment to community, and a dedication to
leadership and academic excellence.
Danforth Scholars may receive full- or partial-tuition scholarships.
West may nominate a senior 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. Leja’s door in
the counseling office.
October 15,
2014
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Corporate
Scholarship
Young Arts
Scholar
Davidson
College John
Montgomery
Belk
Scholarship
Prudential
Spirit of
Community
Awards
Program
Foundation
Fellowship
and Bernard
Ramsey
Sholarship
George W
Jenkins
Scholarship
Nomination
University of
Miami
Emory
Scholar
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/atl-scholarship
Young Arts Winners represent a dynamic group of 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
This scholarship can provide you comprehensive funding (tuition, fees, room and board) plus study
stipends, and allows you great flexibility in the on- and off-campus opportunities you choose to
explore.
For more info: http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/john-belk-scholarship
October 15,
2014
October 17,
2014
October 17,
2014
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. Leja’s
door in the counseling office.
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.
For more information: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc
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
http://www.miami.edu/admission/index.php/george_w_jenkins_scholarship/how_to_apply/
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You will need to bring Mrs. Leja a written paper containing the following information:
Discuss your academic promise
Discuss your extracurricular and community service involvement
Discuss any adversity you have overcome
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
http://college.emory.edu/home/academic/scholar/prospective/index.html
Please note for the 2014-2015 application cycle, applicants no longer need to be nominated by a
high school guidance/college counselor to be considered for the Emory University Scholars
Programs, and no additional nomination forms or essays are required.
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November 4,
2014
November 4,
2014
See Mrs. Leja
by Nov 10th if
you would like
to be
considered for
nomination
Deadline:
Dec 1
November 15
SHARE
AWESOME
NOW
Scholarship
Opportunity
#ShareAwesome anytime between September 15 to November 30 on Instagram, Facebook or
Twitter for a chance to win a tablet or $2,500 scholarship!
The
American
Legion High
School
Oratorical
Scholarship
Program
BBB 2015
Student of
Integrity
Scholarships
http://www.legion.org/oratorical/about
See Mrs. Leja
by Jan 15th if
interested
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.
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.
2015 Student of Integrity Scholarship Entry Form.doc
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.
Feb 13
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
December 15
Auburn
AUSOM
Auburn
University
Scholarship
Manager
Freshman
and General
Scholarship
BURGER
KING
Scholar
November 30th
Visit ShareAwesomeNow.org for the official contest rules.
http://shareawesomenow.org/assets/images/ShareAwesome_ContestFlyer_opt.pdf
Complete the
scholarship
application
through
AUSOM by
February 15
https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/
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 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).
A first-time
freshman
student who
meets the
December 15
scholarship
priority
deadline
The Center
for
Collaborativ
e 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.
Sawnee
Electric
Youth
Scholarship
Program
http://www.sawnee.com/round_up/scholarships.aspx
December 31
For more information, see http://ccj.mercer.edu/scholarship/.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, the student must be a high school senior and his/her permanent residence must
receive its electrical service from Sawnee EMC.
The scholarship must be used at an accredited college, university or technical school.
General Information:
Applicant must complete two (2) essays. Topics are noted on the application. Note: This is a
necessary part of the entry - applications that do not include the essays will be voided. All
finalists will be required to come to Sawnee EMC for a short personal interview.
Additional important information includes:
Jan 15, 2015
WASHINGT
ON YOUTH
TOUR: A
LIFE
CHANGING
EXPERIEN
CE
WASHINGTON YOUTH TOUR: A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE
February 13,
2015
Sawnee EMC invites local high school juniors and seniors to apply for the trip of a lifetime. Two
students will be selected to represent Sawnee on an all-expense paid trip to our nation’s capital and
will join hundreds of other students from Georgia and across the country June 11-18, 2015.
The Washington Youth Tour program goes well beyond being just a topnotch tour of our nation’s
capital. Students will meet with state and national leaders, undergo leadership training, and visit all
the major sites in Washington, D.C.
Eligibility
Students must be 16 years old by June 1, 2015
http://www.sawnee.com/content/washington-youth-tour
WACE 13th
Annual
National CoOp
Scholarship
FEBRUARY
15, 2015
PLEASE
NOTE
DEADLINE
EXCEPTIONS
www.waceinc.org
ON
PARTNERS
PAGE FOR:
Clarkson
To qualify for this scholarship, students must:
University
Drexel
• Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
University
Johnson &
• Apply and be accepted for the 2015-2016 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed.
Wales
University
Merrimack
College
Please complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program Application including a typed one-page essaySUNY
(200-words) describing
Oswego
why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.
University of
Massachusetts
If you are downloading application to submit by mail, please mail it to:
Lowell
WACE
600 Suffolk Street, Suite 125
Lowell, MA 01854
For General Questions, please contact: Marty Ford at Marty_Ford@uml.edu
We do not require transcripts or recommendations. (Please do not send.)
www.ngcf.org/scholarships
The
Depending on the applicants one West Forsyth student will be selected to receive a $1000
Northeast
Georgia
School
Superinten
dent’s
Scholarshi
p
scholarship or two students will receive $500.
Georgia
Business
Aviation
Association
(GBAA)
Providing scholarships to deserving Georgia High School graduates pursuing a career in aviation.
Applicants must be either a recent Georgia High School graduate or a graduating senior, have a
cumulative 3.0 GPA, write a 500-1000 word essay as to why a scholarship will help them achieve
their dreams in aviation and provide at least one letter of recommendation from a teach, mentor,
coach, pastor, etc. More information about our organization and application can be found at:
www.gbaa.org
March 1st,
2015
Col. Hiram
Parks Bell
Chapter,
United
Daughters of
the
Confederacy
We are a patriotic organization that honors the memory of our ancestors who fought for the
Confederacy during the War Between the States. There are scholarships available for High School
Seniors through the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Georgia Division.
March 15, 2015
The North Georgia Community Foundation administers a number of scholarships
established by individual donors and organizations who wish to invest in the future by
helping deserving students pursue higher education.
Northeast Georgia School Superintendent's Scholarship
For graduating seniors from various public high schools. Eligible high schools are
determined each year.
APPLICATION
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TO BE
CONSIDERE
D BRING
THE
APPLICATI
ON AND A
COPY OF
YOUR
TRANSCRIP
T TO MRS.
LEJA IN
THE
COUNSELIN
G CENTER
BY FEB 23.
West Forsyth
High School
PTO
scholarship
COAG
Constitutiona
lOfficer’s
Association
of GA
To apply, submit a typed 1000 word essay explaining “How can the local
governing authority and the four local constitutional officers in your county
partner together to provide a more efficient and cost effective government?”
All
applications
MUST be
submitted to
Tracey
Winkler at the
West Forsyth
High School
Counseling
Center by
3:30pm on
Thursday,
March 26th,
2015.
April 1, 2015
For more information visit www.coag.info
College
Sports
Recruiting
Scholarshi
p
July 1, 2015
Sports is a 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 $1,000
scholarship to a college student who best represents a true leader in sports and life. We
encourage all current or future college students who competed in a sport at the high
school level to apply for the College Sports Recruiting Scholarship. The winner will be
selected by the CSS Recruiting Scholarship Committee.
http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/scholarship.htm
The ForsythCumming
Optimist
Club
Local Scholarship
$1,000 to graduating senior in financial need.
Download the application and cover letter.
http://www.forsythcummingoptimistclub.com/projects.html
Georgia
Military
Scholarships
- University
of North
Georgia
The scholarship pays for your room, meals, tuition, books, uniforms, and fees. In addition, you
receive National Guard weekend drill pay, GI Bill, pay for attending Army basic and advanced
training, and Army ROTC contract pay (starting beginning of sophomore year).
GMS Scholarship recipients are non-deployable as long as they are enrolled and remain in good
standing with the University of North Georgia and the Georgia Army National Guard.
Requirements:
1. Be a resident of Georgia.
2. Receive a nomination from a state assemblyman.
3. Meet the academic requirements for, and gain regular admission, to UNG.
4. Meet Army National Guard medical and physical standards.
5. Agree to serve as an enlisted member in the Georgia Army National Guard while a Cadet at
UNG.
6. Agree to accept a commission upon graduation from UNG and serve four years as a
commissioned officer in the Georgia Army National Guard.
For more info:http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-andgrants/georgia-military-scholarship.php
The U.S. Department of State Announces
Scholarships for American High School
Students to Study Abroad
The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offers merit-based scholarships to study one of seven critical
foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian and Turkish. The NSLI-Y program is
designed to immerse participants in the cultural life of the host country, provide formal and informal language practice, and spark
a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures. The application deadline for summer 2015 and academic year 2015-2016
programs is October 30, 2014. Visit www.nsliforyouth.org for more information.
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers merit-based scholarships to spend an
academic year in countries that may include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali,
Morocco, Oman, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, and Turkey. This program increases understanding between
people in the United States and people in countries with significant Muslim populations. Students live with host families, attend
local high schools, do community service, and complete a capstone project. Applications for academic year 2015-16 programs
are due January 7, 2015. Visit www.yes-abroad.org for more information.
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers merit-based scholarships to spend an academic year in
Germany. The program was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of
democracy. Students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. For more
information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at
http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/.
For more information on exchanges sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs, visit www.exchanges.state.gov or watch this video about U.S. high school student exchanges. To receive printed
brochures and/or posters about our study abroad opportunities, send an email with your request to youthprograms@state.gov.
For information on having an international experience without leaving home, consider hosting a Department of Statesponsored exchange student. Learn more at http://hosting.state.gov
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