Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship: The Arkansas Alumni Association is inviting high school seniors who are planning to attend the University of Arkansas to apply for merit based s
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Students and parents are encouraged to review all scholarship opportunities listed inside of the counseling office frequently as well as visit the College and Career Center located in the Media Center We strongly recommend students drop in regularly as well as read the senior newsletter to keep up to date on the scholarship and financial aid opportunities available to them
Note: Double check ALL information in our school computer system -especially the social security number It MUST be correct for colleges and HOPE to get the proper information!!!
Hope Scholarship Changes
Recent news about changes to the state-funded HOPE Scholarship Program may have some families unsure
of the best way to prepare for college Too often, students cross their fingers and hope they’re ready for college and are eligible for HOPE Students need to get the facts about the HOPE changes and know whether they’re affected, but, more importantly, they need to make sure they’re making good academic
choices now so that they can keep the scholarship once they get it
GAcollege411.org is a comprehensive site that explains the college process from start to finish and is highly recommended Below you will find links to federal financial aid information, government resources,large scholarship search engines, military programs, and how to plan for education costs at any age
Scholarships
A Better Chance: Since its finding in 1963, the mission of this organization has rested in a single goal; to
substantially increase the number of well-educated students of color who are capable of assuming positions
of responsibility and leadership in American Society A Better Chance works with students of color in sixth grade through college to help them gain access to broader educational and career opportunities Application
deadline is October 1 Please visit www.abetterchance.org for an application and more information about the program
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of fields of study and are awarded based on character, personal merit and commitment Merit is
demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed Students must submit an essay of no more than 500 words explaining howthey are fulfilling the criteria mentioned above Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com
Application deadline is September 1, 2006.
Alice Dodd Memorial Scholarship: The Georgia District Civitan Foundation created the Alice Dodd
Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service to honor the late Alice Dodd Ms Dodd was the wife of the late Bobby Dodd, the famous head football coach at Georgia Tech This scholarship commemorates her many years of dedication to community service and her genuine love and concern for other people
Applications are available in the Counseling Office The application deadline is January 31, 2007
All-Ink.Com College Scholarship Program: The All-Ink.com College Scholarship Program is available to
students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA You must be a U.S citizen or permanent resident to be considered for this award To apply for this scholarship, you must submit a 50- to 200-word essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life, and
a 50- to 200-word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after college For more information about this scholarship opportunity please visit their website at www.all-
ink.com/scholarship/html Application deadline is December 31, 2006
ALLTEL Wireless Words of Wisdom Essay Contest: The Words of Wisdom essay contest is open to
current and prospective students of America's participating black colleges and universities Essays must be
600-800 words and must be the original work of the submitting author Contest begins January 29th and ends March 4th, 2007 Contestants have until midnight on March 4th to submit their essays Please visit
www.alltell.com/wordsofwisdom for more information
Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi: In memory of our beloved Brother Stamps Bethel, several scholarships of one
thousand each are offered annually to qualified incoming freshmen men at the Georgia Institute of
Technology The recipients will be those applicants who best exemplify the ideals of the fraternity
intellectually, morally, and socially Semifinalists will be required to attend an interview at a time and place
to be announced Winners will be announced from the remaining finalists at an awards banquet in August
on the Georgia Tech campus Application deadline is April 15, 2007
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc – Psi Alpha Omega: Several academic scholarships will be awarded to
graduating African American students in the Clayton and Henry County areas Qualified applicants must have a 2.5 GPA and plan to attend a career and technical school, college, or university Application deadline
is March 1, 2007 Applications are available in the Counseling Office
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seniors planning to enroll in an accredited institution of higher learning for the purpose of obtaining a certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, or more Applications are available in the
Counseling Office The application deadline is March 15, 2007
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc South Metro Atlanta Scholarship: This scholarship opportunity is
open to African-American male graduating seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater; extracurricular activities; and acceptance and attendance at an accredited institution of higher education for the fall of
2007 Applications are available in the Counseling Office Application deadline is April 30, 2007
American Cancer Society College Scholarship: First year recipients may receive $1,000 and college
scholarship renewals may be awarded in the amount of $500 with a maximum scholarship amount to one student of $2,500 To receive an application please call 1-800-ACS-2345, e-mail SA.College@cancer.org
Go to www.cancer.org for more information Eligible student will attend an accredited two or four year college and is the survivor of childhood cancer Must be a legal resident of GA, DE, MD, NC, SC, WV or
VA For more information visit http://www.cancer.org to download info Application deadline is April 15,
2006
American Fire Sprinkler Association: This scholarship contest is open to high school seniors in the
United States who plan to further their education at a college/university or certified trade school in the United States You must be a high school senior during the 2006-2007 school year who will attend a college/university or trade school in the United States starting with the fall 2007 semester Application
deadline is April 12, 2006
American Society of Military Comptrollers: The Greater Atlanta Chapter of ASMC, located at Fort
McPherson, GA will offer a $1, 000 scholarship to an outstanding graduating high school senior planning topursue a baccalaureate degree in a field directly related to financial/resource management This includes Business Administration/Accounting/Public Administration/Auditing/Math/Computer Science/, and Economics The scholarship application is available online at
http://www.asmconline.org/files/nspform.doc The application deadline is March 31, 2007
Andrew College: Academic Scholarship Competition will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2007
from 10:30-2:30pm Participant must have at least a GPA of 3.0; ACT composite 21; Be accepted to Andrew College; and Submit an essay selected from a list of essay options by Friday, February 23 You canregister for the Scholarship Competition by calling 1-800-664-9250 or emailing
admissions@andrewcollege.edu/
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undergraduate students who have been accepted to or who are currently enrolled in a four-year college or university Students who value tolerance, compassion and respect for all people in their communities, and who have demonstrate their commitments to theses values by their actions will be considered for this award In addition to an official transcript and three letters of recommendation, you must submit a typed 2-
4 page essay on how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college education to build communities in a manner consistent with Pat Charnon's values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect For more information about this scholarship opportunity or to download
an application you may visit their website at www.cesresources.org Application deadline is January
15
Apple Scholars Program: The Apple Scholars Program is sponsored by Apple, Inc The purpose of this
program is to provide college-bound students with technology and scholarship money to assist them in
using Apple products in innovative ways in their academic pursuits The program begins on Monday, April
2, 2007 and ends on Wednesday, May 15, 2007, or when 40,000 application submissions are received:
first come, first serve Applicants must complete the application found at
https://www.scholarshipamercia.org/applescholars in its entirety
Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship: The Arkansas Alumni Association is inviting high school
seniors who are planning to attend the University of Arkansas to apply for merit based scholarships for the 2007-2008 academic school year The Association sponsors three types of scholarships which are available
to high school seniors who have been admitted to the University of Arkansas The application can be downloaded at www.arkalum.org./scholarships Only complete applications will be considered and
must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2007
Army Scholar Athlete: Scholar athletes are selected by their high school administrators The Army
Reserve sends and official selection form to the school counselor The counselor is encouraged to consult with the principal and athletic director to select students who will receive this award Official selection
forms must be postmarked by May 30 Please see Mrs Hodge for additional information
Arrid Total Women of Tomorrow Scholarship: This is an online scholarship for young women, being
either a junior or senior You can apply online at http://www.totalwomen.org and you must write an essay of
500 or less words See website for details Application deadline is April 30, 2006.
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senior; Must have a minimum GPA 2.0; Must submit an application to the Art Institute where there is a culinary arts program Applicants must complete an entry form, high school transcript, a paragraph on why you would like to be a culinary professional, and identify who inspires you and why, and a notebook including: a menu w/ descriptions for a two course meal, and a detailed recipe Application deadline is
Atlanta Braves High School Scholarship Program: Must be a graduating senior in the state of Georgia;
Minimum GPA 3.5; Must be accepted to an accredited college or university Applicants should submit a completed application, an acceptance letter to a college or university, one letter of recommendation, and an
essay Application deadline is May 31, 2006
Atlanta Jamaican Association (AJA): Each candidate is required to submit an application as well as an
essay on a selected topic of relevance to Jamaica Essays will be scored by an independent panel of judges, which includes college professors and high school educators in the Atlanta Metropolitan area
Subsequently, those essays receiving the most meritorious scores will be invited to a face-to-face interview with members of AJA Educational Committee The application, agreement, transcript, and essay should be
mailed no later than May 15, 2007.
Atlanta Southern Crescent Alumnae Panhellenic Association Scholarship: Must be a female high
school student and resident of the Southern Crescent area of Atlanta who will attend an accredited four-yearcollege in the fall of the forthcoming year “Southern Crescent” is defined as the counties of Clayton, Fayette, Coweta, Henry, Spalding, and the cities of South Fulton County Applicants must submit an
application along with attachments specified on the application Application deadline is April 14, 2007 AXIA College of University of Phoenix: Earn your associate’s degree while you live, work, and play To
apply for our $5000 scholarship visit makingitcount.com/scholarship/axia
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in working with broadcasting, publications or forensics All application forms are available online at http://www.berry.edu/academics/humanities/communication/scholarshps.asp Application deadline is
February 15, 2007
Best Buy Scholarship: This scholarship is available to current high school seniors who plan to enroll in a
full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college or university or vocationaltechnical school in the Unites States no later than fall 2007 Students must demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer community service Selection of recipients will be based on solid academic performance and exemplary community service with consideration also given to participation and
leadership in school activities and work experience Financial need is not considered Application deadline
is February 15, 2007 Please visit http://www/bestbuy.com/ for more information
Blacks at Microsoft African American Heritage Scholarship (BAM): The mission of BAM is to
encourage and enable Black high school students to (a) go to college, (b) realize the impact technology has
on the world, and (c) target a career in the technology industry The amount of the BAM Scholarship to be awarded is $2500 annually, which is paid through the Seattle Foundation on behalf of BAM to the
recipient’s school’s Financial Aid Office Applicants must be a current high school senior of African decent;plan on attending a four year college or university in the fall of 2007; declare a major in engineering, computer science, or computer information systems, or declare a major in business that is approved by BAM; demonstrate a passion for technology; demonstrate leadership – either in school or in the
community; have a GPA of 3.2; and require financial assistance Application deadline is March 30, 2007
Applications are available in the Counseling Office
Bobby Dodd Memorial Scholarship: The Georgia District Civitan Foundation created the Bobby Dodd
Scholarship to be awarded to a physically challenged individual for outstanding community service This scholarship honors the late Bobby Dodd, famous head football coach at Georgia Tech This scholarship commemorates his many years of dedication to community service and his genuine love and concern for
other people Applications are available in the Counseling Office The application deadline is January 31,
2007
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Luther King, Jr., Alexander Graham Bell, and School of Education Presidential Scholarships These year, full-tuition scholarships are awarded to students with the most noteworthy academic
four-accomplishments, who have graduated at the top of their classes, and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability All scholarship application instructions, recommendation forms, nomination forms and essay materials are available online at www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/scholarhisp.html Application
deadline is December 1, 2006
Brewton-Parker College offers various financial aid possibilities including HOPE, Federal Pell Grant,
athletic scholarships, ministry scholarships, music scholarships, academic scholarships, and many others Once you are admitted and have completed the FAFSA, they will award you a complete financial aid package For more details you may visit their website at www.bpc.edu
Burger King Scholars: This program awards $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors
planning on furthering their education at a college or post secondary vocational/technical school
Eligibility: Must have a GPA 2.5 or higher; Must work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year; Demonstrate participation in community service and/or co-curricular activities;
Demonstrate financial need; Receive recommendation; Plan to enroll in an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational/technical school by Fall 2007 Applications can be downloaded at www.bkmfoundation.com Application deadline is December 15, 2006
Business Community Scholarship: This scholarship award will be awarded to a graduating senior
planning to pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree in a business-related field at a technical school, college, or university in Georgia Eligibility – Must be in good academic standing; Must have completed at least three vocational classes; Must have been in attendance at SHS the first day of this school year A completed application along with a copy of your official high school transcript is required for this
scholarship
Call Me Mister: Several black colleges are looking for future black male teachers and will send them to
universities/colleges for 4 years free The “Call Me Mister” program is an effort to address the critical shortage of African American male teachers particularly among South Carolina’s lowest performing public schools Program participants are selected from among under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged and educationally at-risk communities The program is a collaboration between Clemson University and four historically black colleges in South Carolina: Benedict College, Claflin University, Morris College, and South Carolina State University The online application is available at www.callmemister.clemson.edu/
or call 800-640-2657
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http://www.campusdoor.com/scholarship Sweepstakes begins on 5/1/06 and ends on 9/15/07
City of Stockbridge: This scholarship award will be awarded to a graduating senior planning to pursue an
associate or bachelor’s degree in a business-related field at a technical school, college, or university in Georgia Eligibility – Must be in good academic standing; Must have completed at least three vocational classes; Must have been in attendance at SHS the first day of this school year; Must live in the city of Stockbridge A completed application, adequate proof of residency, along with a copy of your official high school transcript is required for this scholarship
College Toolkit Scholarship: A $10,000 Scholarship for tuition and college expenses is available at
www.CollegeToolkit.com/10000 College Toolkit is searching for the best college admissions essays out there To enter, submit an essay that you used on a college application If you haven't yet applied for college
or did not need to write an essay for your application, then write an answer to the question "Why do you
want to go to college? Application deadline is July 31, 2007
Columbus State University has a variety of scholarships with wide range of awards, requirements and
deadlines Additional information is available at http://finaid.colstate.edu/scholarships
Coca Cola Scholars Program: This scholarship will be awarded to current high school or home-school
seniors anticipating graduation from a school or program in the United States during the academic year in which application is made; Must be a U.S Citizen; U.S National; U.S Permanent Resident; Temporary Resident (legalization program); Refugee; Asylee; Cuban-Haitian Entrant; or Humanitarian Parolee planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S post-secondary institution; Must have a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of your junior year of high school High school seniors, who have not yet graduated, must
submit initial applications between September and October 31 of his/her senior year in high school
Applications are available online at www.coca-colascholars.org
College Prowler and Wachovia Scholarship: Have partnered to bring students an opportunity to win
$1,000 scholarships monthly Students will be awarded scholarships based on the best college application essay All your student has to do is submit an essay they used for any college application to the College Prowler Wachovia Scholarship The link to apply is http://collegeprowler.com/the_scholarship.asp
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school seniors who plan to pursue a career in an agriculture-related field Applications are available at www.monsanto.com or www.nafb.com All applications must be submitted no later than February 15,
2007
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc: Each scholarship has its own specific purpose and
eligibility criteria Scholarships are managed with varying degrees of involvement by the Foundation's Education Advisory Committee and staff Scholarships allow donors to invest in the future by helping deserving students pursue higher education For more information and to download applications go to www.atlcf.org Please pay attention to each scholarship’s application deadline
Congressional Black Caucus Spouses Scholarship: This program was established in response to federal
cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships All applications are available at
www.cbcfinc.org Eligibility requirements: Must be a high senior who intend to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or
university; Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5; Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activites; Must reside in or attend a college/university in a congressional district represented by a
CBC member Application deadline is May 1 of each calendar year
Connecticut School of Broadcasting: Every semester, CSB offers full-tuition scholarships to a few
talented high school students All you have to do to be considered is send an audio or visual demo tape It could be a demonstration of your on-air potential, your editing and mixing skills, or an idea for a sports entertainment program You’ll find full details, rules, and an entry form at GoCSB.com
Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University is seeking nominations for the William H and
Elizabeth G Danforth Scholars Program They are seeking candidates who have exhibited a capacity for service and leadership, as well as academic excellence, and who will embrace the challenges of a rigorous academic curriculum They are specifically interested in students who stand out amongst their peers for their maturity, strong moral character, selflessness, and commitment to community – qualities which embody the essence of the Danforths If you would like to be nominated for this opportunity, please see
Mrs Hodge in the Counseling Office no later than October 15, 2007
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Henry Co Alumnae Chapter Scholarship: This scholarship
opportunity is available to a graduating high school senior with a minimum 2.75 GPA attending a private orpublic Henry County school Scholarships will be awarded upon acceptance and enrollment in a 2 or 4 yearaccredited college or university A complete application packet must be mailed together in the same
envelope and postmarked by March 24, 2007 Applications are available in the Counseling Office
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awards valued at over $64,000 each, Dean's, valued up to $13,500 ($1,500 per term) merit scholarships, and Community Scholar Awards at $1,000 per term scholarships for each deserving student For more information visit www.devry.scholarships or call 800-295-8694 Deadlines vary from March 10, 2006 to within one year of high school graduation Application deadline is May 25, 2006
Duck Brand Duct Tape Scholarship Contest: This contest is sticking around! Duck Brand Duct Tape
Stuck at Prom Scholarship contest will award one high school couple with $6000 Additional information isavailable online at www.stuckatprom.com
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation: This scholarship was established in 1968 as a
counter-part of the well-known publication, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, which recognizes exemplary students from across the nation This year a minimum of 61 scholarships will be distributed to meritorious students who may use the award to fund their education at any accredited, post-
secondary institution in the field of study of their choice The deadline is May 15, 2007 To obtain an
application go to www.ecisf.org
Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Applications for the Elks National Foundation's
2007 Most Valuable Student contest will be available beginning September 1, 2006 at your local Elks Lodge, online or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Foundation Applications for the
2007 contest have to be submitted to your local Elks Lodge by January 12, 2007 Additional scholarship
information can be downloaded at www.elks.org
Emory Scholars Program: These awards span four years of undergraduate study and range from
two-thirds tuition to full tuition, room, board, and fees While at Emory, scholars may participate in an extensiveprogram of educational enrichment including independent research; they may receive stipends to enjoy cultural social events; they may use awards to study abroad during the school year; and in their summers, they may participate in diverse service-learning opportunities If you are interested in being nominated for
this program, please see Mrs Hodge in the Counseling Office Application deadline is November 1, 2006
Emory University Advantage: This is a new financial aid program which makes the cost of a private
college education more affordable Emory University plans to reduce debt burden for families with annual income of $100,000 or less who demonstrate need for financial aid Starting in the 2007-2008 academic year, dependent undergraduate students at Emory will have access to two new financial aid options To learn more about Emory University’s new financial aid program, http://www.emory.edu_advantage
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undergraduate study, including study-abroad options, and will range from two-thirds of tuition to full tuition and fees Goizueta Scholars will have guaranteed admission to the Business School and priority access to business classes In addition to seeking students with superior academic credentials, successful nominees will have demonstrated interest in business, as evidenced by engagement in entrepreneurial activities, participation in internships, membership in business clubs, and/or involvement in business-related conferences, competitions, and similar offerings Leadership and community service are also important components in the selection process, and candidates who bring diverse perspectives and
backgrounds are of special interest If you are interested in this scholarship opportunity please stop by the
Counseling Office and see Mrs Hodge Application deadline is November 1, 2006
Empowered to Cultivate Scholarship: Must be African American female currently residing in the state of
Georgia; Be an 11th grade student, who will be a 12th grade student in 2005-2006; Be enrolled or planning toenrolling a full undergraduate course of study at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the fall semester 2006; Have a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher Interested students must complete an application, essay, and mail along with an official high school transcript
Application deadline is May 31, 2005.
Engineering Scholarship: Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields
of study and are awarded based on character, personal merit and commitment Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed How to Apply: Students must submit an essay of no more than 500 words explaining how they are fulfilling the criteria mentioned above Amount of award: $500.00 Application deadline for
entry is September 1, 2006 Interested students should submit their essay to:
scholarships@aesengineers.com
ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes and rewards students who
have made an extraordinary contribution to their community and/or high school Must be a high school student planning on continuing his/or her education All completed applications must be postmarked no
later than June 17 of the current school year For additional information on this scholarship you may visit
their website at http://scholarshipresearch.org
First Freedom Student Competition: National essay contest offering 9th-12th grade students an
opportunity to compete for awards, as they examine history, current importance and relevance of religious
freedom in their lives Online registration deadline is Monday, November 27, 2006 Postmark entry deadline is Friday, December 1, 2006 For participation guidelines and registration visit:
http://firstfreedom.org/programs/studentcomp.html
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attending a university, college or technical institute Must study in the area of agriculture-related studies: agricultural science, veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, forestry, forest products, conservation, animal ecology, fisheries, wildlife biology, or wildlife science Applications must complete an application, essay, reference, official high school transcript, copy of postsecondary acceptance letter, and copy of current school, community, and work activities Awards are based on merit, not financial need Application
deadline is April 15, 2006
Frank O’Neill Memorial Scholarship: The 2006 Frank O'Neill Memorial Scholarship is available to
students attending a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other secondary education program in the 2006-2007 or 2007-2008 academic year To be eligible, you must submit an essay of fewer than 750-words on how one instance of peer pressure has made a positive or negative impact on your life and if given the chance, would you change this instance You must complete
post-an application online at www.easyaid.com/scholarship_form.html Application deadline is December 31,
2006
Furman College: Wylie Scholarships in Mathematics are awarded to incoming freshmen that have
demonstrated outstanding mathematical ability and an interest in pursuing the study of mathematics in college These scholarships, which are worth up to $7,500 per year, are renewable based on completion of specific academic requirements and on participation in Furman's mathematics program To be eligible for a Wylie Scholarship, a student must have a combined SAT score of at least 1350 or an ACT score of at least
31 For more information visit their website at http://www.math.furman.edu/resources/scholarships.html
Gates Millennium Scholars: The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill &
Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an
opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate
education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library
science Application deadline is January 12, 2007 Please visit their website at www.gmsp.org
GEMC Walter Harrison Scholarship: This program is a statewide scholarship competition sponsored by
the electric membership corporations across Georgia coordinated by Georgia EMC You may apply for a Walter Harrison Scholarship through Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation if your primary residence is the household of a Snapping Shoals EMC member (electric customer) or a Snapping Shoals
employee Applications are available in the Counseling Office Application deadline is January 19, 2007.
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annually to a Georgia rural student enrolled in the study of agriculture or an agriculture related field Consideration for the scholarship will be based 80% on financial need Each application must be
accompanied by three letters of recommendation, handwritten essay, high school transcript, SAT scores,
and all other financial aid received Application deadline is June 1, 2006
Georgia Electronic Life & Safety Systems Association NBFAA Scholarship Program: This scholarship
opportunity is for sons and daughters of active-duty police and fire service personnel through the Shorty N Cogland Memorial Scholarship Fund The scholarship awards in the amount of $1500 for first prize, $1000 for second prize, and $500 for third prize and are available to all qualified high school seniors Another exciting part of this scholarship is that two winners from our state are eligible for the national scholarship
awards totaling $20000 Application deadline is March 30, 2007 Applications are available in the
Counseling Office
Georgia Engineering Foundation: Must be a senior and US citizen enrolled in an engineering program in
college For applications go to: www.gefinc.org Application deadline is August 31, 2006
Georgia Federal Credit Union Scholarship: In keeping with their commitment to the community, they
serve and help qualified members with their college expenses Scholarship applications can be obtained from any Georgia Federal Credit Union Office, or by calling GFCU’s Public Relations Department at (770)
493-4328, ext 6730 The application deadline is March 1, 2006
Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association: The topic for the 2006-2007 essay contest is - "Explain to your
builder the value of sprinklers and why you want them installed." Additional information about this scholarship opportunity is available at www.georgiafiresprinkler.org
Georgia Institute of Technology President’s Scholarship Program: Georgia Tech offers awards on
various levels up to the estimate cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room, and board, and a
computer stipend The level depends upon the student’s final ranking in the Presidential Scholarship competition For more information about this scholarship opportunity, please visit www.psp.gatech.edu Your completed application as an entering first-time freshman to Georgia Tech must be postmarked no later
than October 31, 2006
Georgia Military College: Financial Aid available for students at all GMC campuses To reduce your
burden of paying for college, GMC offers financial assistance to all qualified GMC students in the form of federal and state grants, loans and scholarships Contact the Financial Aid representative at your local campus location for details and applications
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accredited college or university in the state of Georgia; Must have a SAT of 900; Must have a cumulative average of 85% or higher; Must have completed high school courses Applicants should submit a
completed application along with: a faculty recommendation, essay, evidence of financial need, and an
official high school transcript Application deadline is February 28, 2006
Georgia Perimeter College: A myriad of scholarships are available to students in specific areas of study
such as Mathematics, Engineering, Business Administration, Fine Arts, Athletics, Education, Nursing and more Also available are general scholarships For more information visit www.gpc.edu Most have
deadlines of March 31.
Georgia Perimeter College Foundation– Nursing Scholarships: Contact the GPC Department of
Nursing at GPC Clarkston Campus – 555 North Indian Creek Dr Clarkston, GA (Nursing Advisement Office)
Georgia Scholar Program: This is an effort by the Georgia Department of Education to identify and
recognize high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life For more
information see Mrs Hodge in the Counseling Office
Georgia Southern University Scholarships: Completion of the scholarship application is necessary in
order to be considered for all scholarships You must indicate the correct scholarships on your application
Application deadline is February 1 for the following academic year You can download an application at
http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu
Georgia South Western State University Scholarships: All freshmen scholarship applicants must be
accepted to Georgia Southwestern State University and have returned a completed beginning freshman
scholarship application by February 15, 2007 Scholarships applications can be found at www.gsw.edu
Georgia State University offers three scholarships for outstanding students One is provided by the
Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund and is designed particularly for students from a Hispanic/Latino background or students who have participated actively in the Hispanic/Latino community Another is provided by the Berner Foundation and is designed particularly to attract outstanding students from high schools in more rural areas of Georgia The final scholarship is the Presidential Scholarship The
application is available in the counseling office but is also available on the website gsu.edu/scholarships gsu.html
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school and planning to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student commencing with the fall term of 2007 There will be four scholarships awarded Competition will be based on an essay
entitled: “How Has Outsourcing Effected American Workers”? Judging will be completely fair and
impartial, and will be conducted by an impartial panel within the State Essay and cover sheet shall be
postmarked to this office no later than April 1, 2007 and sent to the following address:
Attention: Charles D Slaughter, Chairman
Georgia State UAW CAP Council
1280 Winchester Parkway, S.E., Suite 131
Smyrna, GA 30080-6548
Gordon Foundation Scholarship: Eligibility is based on overall high school performance and
standardized testing Applicants must complete the entire application process for Gordon College Fill out
the Foundation Scholarship application completely Application deadline is April 1
Great Clips Cosmetology School Scholarship: Atlanta franchises and Great Clips, Inc are sponsoring six
$500 scholarships for individuals interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology or barbering These scholarships can be used at any accredited cosmetology or barbering school in the counties of Forsyth, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Newton, Paulding, Polk, Rockdale, and Walton in
Georgia Please return a completed application along with a letter of recommendation no later than May 31, 2006.
Griffin Tech College and the Griffin Technical College Foundation are happy to introduce the High School-to-College $300 Textbook Scholarship This scholarship opportunity is available to high school
seniors and recent graduates who plan to attend Griffin Technical College Applications are available in the
Counseling Office Application deadline is May 1 for those enrolling Summer Quarter and for those enrolling Fall Quarter 2007
Trang 16Harvard University: Reinforcing its commitment to opportunity and excellence across the economic
spectrum, Harvard announced a significant expansion of its 2004 financial aid initiative for low- and middle-income families Parents in families with incomes of less than $60,000 will no longer be expected
to contribute to the cost of their children attending Harvard In addition, Harvard will reduce the
contributions of families with incomes between $60,000 and $80,000 Harvard is also revising its policy on outside awards won by incoming students, ranging from scholarships provided by local community groups
to programs such as the National Merit and Gates Millennium Scholarships For more information about this financial aid opportunity visit www.harvard.edu
Henry County GOP Scholarship: This scholarship is available to any Henry County High School Senior
who will be graduating in 2007 that is enrolled in a public, private, or home school whose parents live and reside in Henry County The scholarship can be used for the following: any 2 or 4 year post secondary college, university, trade/or technical school or internship that enhances the applicant’s ability to obtain
entrance into one of the aforementioned schools All applications must be received by May 25, 2007 The
scholarship application will be made available at the Henry County GOP Website – www.henrygop.org
High Aspirations Foundation, Inc and Omega Psi Phi Foundation: They would like to present their
annual scholarship essay contest This scholarship is open to all graduating males who will attend college
this fall The application deadline is April 14, 2007 Please visit
www.scholarship@highaspirationsfoundatoin.org for more information
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: You must be of Hispanic Heritage in order to be eligible for this scholarship opportunity Application deadline is December 15, 2006 Applications are on file in the Counseling Office
or visit www.hsf.net for more information
HOPE Scholarship: Since GSFAPPS has been instituted it is now easier than ever for all students to apply
for the HOPE Scholarship online! Just follow the simple steps: Go to GAcollege411.org, create a My 411 Account, and Log On; Click the Applications & Transcripts tab; Under Applying for Financial Aid, click GSFAPPS; Click Apply Now at the bottom of the page; Follow the instructions to complete a HOPE application online; Paper applications are no longer needed!
Horatio Alger Scholarship Application: This scholarship opportunity seeks to assist students who have
demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society Students must submit an application online at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships The application deadline
is October 30, 2006