Cartersville City School District
Cartersville High School Scholarship Newsletter
Elks National Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: November 15, 2020
Scholarship Information: The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2021 competition.
• Male and female students compete separately.
• Ranging from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
• For more information contact the Elks National Foundation Scholarship Office at scholarship@
MLK Scholarship
Deadline: December 2, 2020
Scholarship Information: Students will be required to provide demographic/financial information, provide educational goals, obtain one letter of recommendation from pastor, community leader, teacher, or college administrator, and show official proof of enrollment in college or vocational/technical school (prior to receiving funds). Completed applications must be received by Wednesday, 12/2/2020 by 5:00pm at address provided on the application. Scholarship application is provided in CHS’ counseling office, as well as Schoology.
Georgia State University Presidential Scholarship
Deadline: December 8, 2020
Scholarship Information: Today’s Georgia State Presidential Scholars are tomorrow’s leaders and innovators. They are committed to performing significant work in their chosen fields.
Scholarship Benefits and Deadlines
Presidential Scholars receive the following benefits each semester for eight semesters:
• Cost of tuition and fees (through HOPE/ZELL for GA residents)
• Cost of mandatory student fees
• Cost of housing
• A yearly living expense stipend
• A one-time $2,500 stipend for credit-bearing study abroad expenses
• Opportunity to compete for a paid University Assistantship to explore research and engaging work experience in an academic department
• Access to individualized classes and mentoring opportunities
This award totals up to $28,000 per year depending on in/out-of-state student status and University Assistantship participation.
To be considered for this highly competitive scholarship you must:
• Apply to Georgia State University by the priority deadline of December 8, 2020.
• Be an incoming first-year student, planning to attend Georgia State for the first time in Fall 2021. Current Georgia State students are ineligible.
• Submit your complete Presidential Scholarship application by 11:59pm EST on December 8, 2020.
For additional information, please visit
“No Sweat” Scholarship
Deadline: December 31, 2020
Scholarship Information:
• No income or GPA requirements
• No essay
• $2,500 award
For additional information, visit
PB&J Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2001
Scholarship Information: The PB&J Scholarship is for students who have experienced personal challenges (for example: medical issues, school change(s), foster care, loss of a loved one, etc.) that may have affected their academic record, but still have the drive to succeed. The scholarship is open to high school seniors planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college in the united states, and awards range from $500 - $1,000.
For additional information, please visit , and to apply, visit bit.ly/pbjscholarship2021
Army ROTC Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Information: The Army ROTC Program is a college elective program that gives students the opportunity to learn basic leadership skills while attending traditional college courses.
WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP PAY?
· Full Tuition and Fees OR Room and Board at $5,000 per semester ($10,000 per academic school year). Cadets can only choose one or the other.
· $600 a semester for books ($1200 per year).
· Monthly STIPEND of $420 per month excluding summers. This monthly stipend is also offered to those who are non-scholarship cadets.
FOR MORE DETAILS regarding programs at Alabama State University/Auburn/Faulkner/Huntingdon/Troy University: call Mr. Joe Masarik at (334)715-1440, or (334)244-3528, or email at jmasarik@aum.edu. You can as well contact Huntingdon’s admissions office directly for any questions
Face Book: Army ROTC:
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Information: Applying to college is a complicated process, so we've created a program that guides you through it. It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships. Scholarships include: Build Your College List Scholarship (worth $500), Practice For The SAT Scholarship (worth $1,000), Improve Your Score Scholarship (worth $2,000), Strengthen Your College List Scholarship (worth $500), Complete The FAFSA Scholarship (worth $1,000), Apply To Colleges Scholarship (worth $1,000), and Complete Your Journey Scholarship (worth $40,000). For additional information, please visit
Georgia Highlands Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Information: Georgia Highlands College Foundation has been committed to supporting the college and our students since 1973. The Foundation is driven to enhance education, create opportunities for students, faculty and staff to succeed as well as expand the horizons of Georgia Highlands College. The GHC Foundation awards over $100,000 in scholarships every year. Scholarship criteria varies greatly and may be based on age, program of study, county of residency and many other factors. To explore GHC scholarships, please visit
James B. Duke Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Information: In keeping with the life of Mr. Duke, these high achieving students will demonstrate through their admission application and a required supplement that their academic achievement, talent, work ethic, resilience and concern for others give evidence of their capacity to make a difference in the world.
James B. Duke Scholars will be awarded full tuition and fees plus a $5,000 stipend to be used for applied, relevant learning experiences during their Davidson tenure. Duke Scholars will be offered guidance and mentoring by the program director.
Finalists for the James B. Duke Scholarships will be notified in March and will participate in Celebration & Recognition/Decision Davidson Weekend in April. All first-year students admitted to the college, via early decision or regular decision, are eligible for consideration for the James B. Duke Scholarship.
For questions related to the James B. Duke Scholarship, please contact Gardner Roller Ligo, Director of Merit Programs. galigo@davidson.edu
Lincoln Tech (Formerly Nashville Auto Diesel College) Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Information: Nashville Auto Diesel College is offering students a chance to earn a $1000 or $2000 scholarship to NADC. Interested students must take a multiple choice, 20 question/minute, general knowledge assessment. Any student is eligible to take the assessment. To begin the assessment, click on the link below and follow the instructions lincolntech.edu/hs-scholarship
The Dream US National Scholarships
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Information: Dream USA thinks of the National Scholarship as the “Pell Grant” for highly motivated DREAMers with significant, unmet financial need. While a student’s GPA and test scores are considered, great emphasis is placed on demonstrated commitment to community service and ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that DREAMers face each and every day. Scholarships open November 1, 2020. To explore National Scholarships, please visit
University of North Georgia Military Scholarship
Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Information: Each year, the state of Georgia awards 42 outstanding high school seniors the University of North Georgia Military Scholarship. The UNGMS is a full four-year scholarship that pays for tuition, fees, books, room, meals, and uniforms. It is valued at $85,000+. To be eligible, student must be a Georgia resident, have good moral character, be fit to become a member in the Georgia Army National Guard, have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA, have a SAT (480 Math/26 sub score for Reading) or ACT (20 English/ 18 Math) score, and meet all UNG Freshman admission standards. If you are interested, apply online at go.ung.edu/cadet-GMS-steps. If you have further questions, please contact Jeff Ralston at 678.409.7975 and/or Jeffery.L.Ralston2.mil@mail.mil.
Clark Howard’s Top 12 Scholarship Search Engines
1.
Fastweb hosts more than 1.5 million scholarships that provide more than $3.4 billion in funding. Once you create a profile, the site’s search feature will help you find the most accurate matches that fit your needs. Your personal profile is how the site helps you find pretty much exactly what you’re looking for.
You can then also see all the scholarships you applied for, or may want to apply to in the future. They also have “contests” that you can enter monthly or weekly to win money.
2.
While the College Board is known for its college-readiness tests, it also has an arm that focuses on scholarships. Big Future hosts scholarships, as well as other financial aid and internship information from more than 2,200 programs — totaling nearly $6 billion. In order to get the most accurate search results, it’s critical to fill out as many details as you can in the profile that’s used for searching.
3.
Formerly known as College Prowler, Niche is a great tool that can help you find colleges AND money. It’s organized into categories that make it pretty easy to find what you’re looking for — allowing users to search by interest, career, major and other areas.
Niche also has some contests to enter.
4.
hosts one of the largest scholarship databases out there and it’s updated on a daily basis. According to the site, “With more than 2.7 million scholarship and grant opportunities worth more than $19 billion, just about everyone is bound to find something.”
It’s easy to browse by category, but the best way to take advantage of what the site has to offer is to make a personal profile, which will allow you to find the most exhaustive lists of opportunities available to you.
5.
Moolahspot isn’t as robust as some of the other scholarship databases, but in the search for a college scholarship, it’s another option to help you find extra money.
6. SallieMae
SallieMae is a well-known education and student loan provider. The site’s College Planning page has a scholarship portal where you can search based on your field of study, hobbies and other parameters. Create a personal profile in order to get the most accurate matches that fit your needs.
7. Scholarship Monkey
Scholarship Monkey allows you to search for scholarships a few different ways. You can search by keyword, browse scholarship lists (various categories/topics) and also see lists of the latest and featured scholarships. The site also allows you to create a personal profile for more accurate results.
8. Cappex
Cappex hosts a database of more than $11 billion in scholarship opportunities. Once you create a personal profile, you can search for opportunities that directly match your strengths and skills. Plus, Cappex has a tool that will calculate your odds of getting into a certain college before you even apply.
9. Chegg
Chegg is widely known for its online textbook store that allows students to either rent or buy textbooks for cheap. But Chegg is also a great resource for finding scholarships — more than $1 billion worth of them.
To search for available scholarships, click on the menu stack at the top right of the homepage and select the “scholarships” in the drop-down menu. Once you create a personal profile, you can search for available opportunities that match your criteria. Chegg also has a “top scholarship picks this week” category that highlights some options you may have missed.
10. Unigo
Unigo hosts millions of available scholarships and makes it easy to search by type, including athletic scholarships, college-specific scholarships, company-based scholarships, minority scholarships, major-specific scholarships, state-specific scholarships and more. You can search by category or create a personal profile to get more specific results that match your needs. Unigo also offers scholarship contests and sweepstakes.
11. Peterson’s
Peterson’s hosts $10 billion in scholarship opportunities and provides information to help you in your search. Once you fill out a short survey, you can filter your search results so they’re tailored to your specific needs.
The site also allows users to search by a variety of different topics, college types and personal details — in order to give you the best results.
12. U.S. Labor Department’s Free Search Tool
According to the official Student Aid website, this free tool is a great resource for students to search more than 7,500 scholarships, grants and other various types of financial aid award opportunities.
The CareerOneStop tool allows you to:
• Look through the site’s entire inventory of scholarships, arranged in order of closest deadline.
• Narrow your list with a “search by keyword” option: Just enter a keyword about the type of award you’re looking for.
• Use the filters to see opportunities for only certain types of awards, locations, level of study, and more.
The Department of Education recommends using the following free resources to find more information about scholarships and other financial aid opportunities:
• The financial aid office at a college or career school
• Foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
• Organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
• Ethnicity-based organizations
• Your employer or your parents’ employers
Additional Scholarship Search Engines
• – largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students
• – scholarship information for Latino students
• – provide scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
• – The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose
• – Dell Scholars Program recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance
• – awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board
• - scholarships categorized by new, popular, and career/salary
• - comprehensive scholarship preparatory program that teaches low-income, first generation applicants how to navigate the maze of financial aid in order to fund their higher education.
................
................
In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.
To fulfill the demand for quickly locating and searching documents.
It is intelligent file search solution for home and business.
Related searches
- university city school district calendar
- u city school district employment
- university city school district employment
- university city school district website
- university city school district jobs
- u city school district calendar
- university city school district mo
- columbus city school district map
- memphis city school district tn
- columbus city school district ohio
- richmond city school district va
- baltimore city school district map