2008-2009 Scholarships



48634651333502914651333502017-2018 Scholarships Scholarship opportunities are posted as the counseling department becomes aware of them. Please use this page as one of several resources for searching scholarships as many opportunities are available. If you have any questions regarding any of the scholarships listed below see Mrs. Haynes or your counselor.Scholarship/date postedDetails/supporting informationDeadline AES Scholarship9/7/17The deadline for the 12th annual AES Scholarship is October 6, 2017. Visit our website at 6, 2017Sawnee EMC ScholarshipsAndWashington Youth Tour9/7/17Sawnee EMC, your local electric company, offers a number of scholarships to the youth in our community. Last year, the Foundation awarded nineteen (19) four (4) thousand dollar scholarships for a total of $76,000! This is NOT an opportunity to be missed!I am providing you the link to our website where students can locate the application. We also have an opportunity for Juniors and Seniors that love history. It is called the Washington Youth Tour. Students complete a simple application and may be chosen to interview for the opportunity to be one of our delegates to go to Washington DC for one week with 100 other teens. The trip is FREE and FULL of awesome activities. You can find the applications to BOTH programs at: – February 9, 2018Sawnee EMCJanuary 12, 2018 5:00 p.m.The Bryan Scholarship at Davidson College9/7/17 due September 20, 2017The Belk Scholarship at Davidson9/7/17 due November 7, 2017Questbridge9/7/172017 National College MatchApply by September 27 for full scholarships to top colleges 27, 2017Danforth Scholars Program Washington University in St. Louis9/7/17Students must be nominated – see your counselor if you are interested in a nomination. due by November 15, 2017Student Scholarship Contest9/7/17Eight organizations conduct scholarship contests, focused primarily on US history, providing students the opportunity to demonstrate writing and speaking ability, and also their musical, fine arts, film, website production, and other talents.Academic Year Contest Schedule.docxDeadlines varyScience Ambassador Scholarship9/22/17A full–tuition scholarship for a woman in science, technology, engineering, or?math. 11, 2017Troy University9/22/17Leadership ScholarshipThe amount of this award varies. Requirements are a 23 ACT/1130 RSAT with a 3.0 high school GPA. A resume is required with this application as well. Deadline: December 1st.Chancellor’s ScholarshipThe award amount varies from $7,000 - $10,000 annually. Requirements for this scholarship are a 28 ACT/1320 RSAT and a 3.5 high school GPA. An essay is required for this scholarship. Deadline: December 1st. Millennium ScholarshipThe amount of this scholarship varies from $11,000 - $15,000 per year. Requirements are a 32 ACT/1450 RSAT and a 3.7 high school GPA. An essay is required for this scholarship as well. Deadline: December 1st. Please note: all of our scholarships are competitive and limited in number. Students must be accepted to Troy prior to completing our scholarship application. This application, as well as more information about scholarships, can be found at troy.edu/scholarships. Our scholarship deadline is December 1st. December 1, 2017Jefferson Scholarship at University of Virginia9/22/17Jefferson Scholarships provide full tuition, fees, and a living stipend for four years of undergraduate study at U.Va., plus a number of generous enrichment benefits including a study abroad experience.? I encourage you to learn more about the scholarship, the selection criteria, and the multi-stage selection process by visiting the Foundation’s website.Nominations due by December 1, 2017; see your school counselor to being the nomination processStudent of the Year9/22/17Service learning, leadership, college scholarship, self-growth opportunity?Students may participate as an individual?or a team of two or three.Apply now at?ga/soy/applyOctober 10, 2017McDermott Scholars Program at University of Texas at Dallas9/22/17The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program at The University of Texas at Dallas is one of the nation's most generous and selective undergraduate merit awards.Valued at more than $250,000 (out-of-state) or $150,000 (in-state), the scholarship includes tuition, stipend, study abroad and professional development funding.UT Dallas students have access to distinguished faculty, innovative academic programs, nationally recognized research and countless career-oriented opportunities. Learn more about our newest McDermott Scholars.McDermott Scholars have: Interned at Google, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Supreme Court, NPR, National Institutes of Health and CERN.Gone on to Harvard, Yale, MIT, Stanford, Johns Hopkins and Cambridge.Won Fulbrights, Goldwaters, NSF Fellowships, Marshalls and a Gates Cambridge.Worked at Microsoft, McKinsey, Texas Instruments, the White House, U.N., NASA, Cleveland Clinic and PricewaterhouseCoopers.Deadlines: Nov. 2, 2017 (early) or Jan. 3, 2018 (final).Qualifications and deadlines are online. Please contact us or visit our website for more information.Deadlines: Nov. 2, 2017 (early) or Jan. 3, 2018 (final). Fourth Annual Scholarship Opportunity9/22/: Future of Assisted Living Scholarship. Three $2,000 scholarships available to students enrolled in an associate's degree, bachelor's degree or graduate level program at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year university. Each eligible student must submit a 500-750 word essay response to the question: How can your major of study improve the lives of seniors in assisted living facilities in your town.Essay topic and scholarship details can be found on the Assisted Living page.? This is an annual scholarship and will be offered every year.Deadline is December 31, 2017. Scholarship award recipients will be announced January 31, 2018.Leadership in Service Scholarship at the University of Dayton9/22/17For a graduating senior with a passion for personal development and a commitment to serviceUp to $98, 000 over four yearsNominations due by November 1, 2017 – see your counselor to start the nomination processSunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes9/22/17High school seniors or college undergraduates – no GPA or financial need requirementStudents can enter once during each entry periodTwo $500 winners will be randomly chosen every two weeksDetails at offtocollegeongoingStudent of Integrity10/9/17BBB’s Center for Character Ethics Student of Integrity Scholarship7 scholarships from $1000 - $35002 will be CTAE-specific 3, 2018Army ROTC at UNG10/9/17Recipients become Army Lieutenants upon graduationGeneral ScholarshipsArabic and Chinese MajorsSTEM MajorsGuaranteed Reserve Force Duty (Army national Guard or Army Reserve) vary starting with January 10, 2018 but students are encourage to complete before end of Dec 2017Light the Way10/9/17Assumption College50 $25,000 renewable scholarshipsApplication must highlight how they are contributing to make the world a better place, a letter of recommendation, and a visual representation of their workassumption.edu.lightthewayDecember 15, 2017Student Scholarships10/9/2017List of 10 that will give out more than one million scholarship dollars in the 17-18 SY varyThe Lyceum Scholars Program10/9/2017Clemson University – Lyceum Scholars study the moral, political, and economics foundations of a free society. This program develops students’ intellectual faculties, ignites their passion for knowledge, and promotes the character traits necessary for success in life. $10,000 awardclemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.htmlDecember 11, 2017Georgia Business Aviation Association Scholarships10/9/2017Professional FlightAviation MaintenanceAerospace EngineeringAir Traffic ControlAirport ManagementSatellite Information TechnologyRange from $2000 - $5000March 1, 2018Mercer University School of Engineering Scholarship Challenge10/9/2017Seniors who are interested in Mercer’s engineering, industrial management and technical communications programDo not have to have applied to Mercer 30, 2017Spillers Law Firm Scholarship10/9/2017$1000Judged primarily on need, but does not exclude achievement standards 29, 2018Mitchell and Crunk Adoption Scholarship10/9/2017Judged on merit and need – academic achievements and leadership experiences count!$500 31, 2018Georgia SouthernUniversity10/9/2017Students should apply to Ga Southern for admissionSubmit the My Scholarship application varyOptimist Club 10/9/2017Forsyth-Cumming Optimist Club Scholarship – Forsyth-Cumming Optimist ClubOpen to all students who have been a Forsyth County resident for the past two (2) years,Member of the current graduating class intending to graduate from a Forsyth County High School, or equivalent,Attend an accredited college, university, or technical school,Demonstrate that a financial need exists. Applicant must provide a copy of completed Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) or parent’s 2016-2017 Federal Income Tax return. **Scholastic ability – demonstrated by (a) grade point average and (b) scores from SAT, ACT or other recognized college testing program.Demonstrate leadership and good moral character,Letter of References – at least three (3), one of which must be from school or educator, Family references are not allowed.Submit application through school’s guidance counselor.Homeschool students – mail application directly to Forsyth-Cumming Optimist Club, PO Box 111, Cumming GA ?30028March 19, 2018VFW Auxillary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art ContestRecognizes up-and-coming artists and encourages patriotism in youthTo see examples and previous winners, visit more information on this year’s contest, please see Mrs. Haynes in Counseling office 240March 1, 2018Burger King Scholars11/2/17High school seniors, BURGER KING? employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico can apply to receive up to $50,000 in scholarship awards for the 2018-2019 school year!High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible, and must be active in their community through volunteering, sports, clubs and/or religious organizations.Don’t miss your chance to become a BURGER KING Scholar. Apply today!WWW.BK-December 15, 2017Take the Lead Scholarship Opportunity11/2/17Take the Lead Scholarship OpportunityHere at Norwich, we want to reward those students who are on top of all things college with a special?$2,000 Take?the Lead Scholarship?– your students are a few steps away!Here’s how it works:Complete the? HYPERLINK "" online application to Norwich. (Submit application and send in supplemental items [i.e. high school transcript, test scores.])Complete the?FAFSA?(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and include Norwich University as one of your choices (00369200).That’s it! Complete these easy steps by?December 15, 2017, and your students will earn an additional $2,000 for the next four years. That’s equivalent to?$8,000 towards their college education!Dec 15, 2017The Elizabeth Kiss Trailblazer Scholarship11/2/17With Agnes Scott College’s Elizabeth Kiss Trailblazer Scholarship, admitted students to the college who meet certain qualifications are eligible for a $25,000 merit-based scholarship, renewable for up to four years of their undergraduate education.To qualify, applicants need only?apply to Agnes Scott College?and have one of the following at the time of applying:A 3.75 GPA (as reported by their high school)A 1250 SAT score ORA 26 ACT scoreJanuary 15, 20182018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards11/2/17Middle level and high school students who have volunteered in the past year can earn local, state and national honors — in addition to cash awards and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. 7, 2017B. Davis Scholarship11/2/17Please visit our website at to read about us and to apply for our scholarship.? While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.? Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships.? We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success.? The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.May 22, 2018MG Law Scholarship11/2/17Award Amount: $1000Application:?Only online applications will be accepted. The application and more scholarship details/requirements can be found at:? 1, 2018UEW Healthcare EEOICPA Scholarship11/2/17Award Amount: $1000Application: July 31, 2918Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship12.19.17$1000 award to undergraduates who were athletes at the high school level 1, 2018Cumming Vietnam Veterans 3rd annual scholarship12/19/17The 2018 scholarship program will award two $1,000 scholarships. Each scholarship will be awarded in honor of a Georgian Killed in action during the Vietnam War. Our last five scholarships were issued in the memory of the five Forsyth County residents who made the ultimate sacrifice during that conflict.\sApril 15, 2018Civitan Scholarship12/19/17JANUARY 31, 2018VFW Auxiliary Scholarship Essay Contest12/19/17Subject: True meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag and the protocol that should be used in its recitation, 800-1000 words.See Mrs. Haynes in Counseling dept for detailsJanuary 12, 2018Forsyth County Lions ClubScholarship12/19/172 needs based scholarships of $500 each to a deserving senior at NFHS and FCHSApril 15, 2018Big Sun Scholarship12/20/17Student athletes eligible$500 award 19, 2018College Assistance Migrant Program12/20/17 website for details.ARMY ROTC Scholarships12/20/17Augusta University, Columbus State University, Fort Valley State University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, University of Georgia, Georgia military College, University of North GeorgiaSee Mrs. Haynes in the Counseling Dept for detailsDeadlines varyAES Engineers Scholarship12/20/17scholarships.htmavailable to all students, regardless of field of study$500 awardOctober 6, 2018Georgia Association of Conservation Districts12/20/17 $1000 awards and one $500 awardDecember 31, 2018Aspiring Nurse Scholarship12/20/17$1000 award to a future nurse in the graduating class of 2018Track record of academic excellence, particularly in science and math, and a passion for nursing profession and overall field of healthcareAugust 31, 2018Guaranteed Scholarships Search Engine12/20/17 than 700 scholarships guaranteed by nearly 200 colleges and universitiesDeadlines varyMetro Atlanta Relocation Council12/20/17\s \s \sFebruary 23, 20182018 Walker Morgan Scholarship12/20/17Graduate before July 1, 20182.5 GPA or higherApplicant or family member personally affected by an injury 31, 2018Listed below are financial aid websites and organizations which may be helpful in your scholarship search!FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS Georgia Student Finance Commission -HOPE Scholarship Program, loans, and grantsFast Web – scholarship and college searches; financial aid tools – Free scholarship search, financial aid resources, education loansFast Aid – Free scholarship searchFinaid! – Scholarships, loans, savings, military aidfafsa.Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – online application/federal aidSRN (Scholarship Resource Network) Express – free scholarship searchFree Scholarship – scholarship search, financial aidScholarship Coach – scholarship search help financial aid & college scholarshipsFresch! – Free Scholarship search Scholarship ServiceUpromise - get college savings when you buy groceries and morewiredscholar (SallieMae)– financing collegeEducaid (Wachovia) - Student Loan informationThe Student Loan Corporation (Citibank) – paying for college, applying for loansNational Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators – financial aidE Student loan – student loan information and applications Scholarships & College Search Scholarships, National & Local Financial Aide- The College Board ? - Apply Online for nonfederal financial aid from almost 400 colleges and scholarship programs.??direct. - U.S. Department of Education's Direct Loan Program?? - U. 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