(Note: Deadlines may vary from year to year.)
|
Deadline |
Scholarship |
Sponsor |
Details |
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10/2 (registration) 11/1 (audition) |
Arts Recognition and Talent Search |
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts |
The ARTS program offers
an award package totaling up to $900,000 each year. These awards open the
door to another $3 million in college scholarships. More information is
available at www.NFAA.ARTSawards.org |
|
10/3 |
Wendy’s High School Heisman |
Wendy’s and the National Association of
Secondary School Principals |
Criteria are academic excellence, community
service, and athletic achievement. Applicants must be nominated by the
school. For more information go to www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com |
|
10/30 |
Horatio Alger Scholarship |
Horatio Alger Association |
Applicants must 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. For more information go to www.horatioalger.org/scholarships |
|
10/31 |
Coca-Cola Scholars |
Coca-Cola |
Coca-Cola Scholarships
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. For
more information and/or an application go to www.coca-colascholars.org
. |
|
10/31 |
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards |
National Association of Secondary School
Principals |
This award recognizes students who have particularly
distinguished themselves through volunteer work. More information is
available at www.prudential.com/spirit |
|
11/1 |
Voice of Democracy |
VFW |
Open to 9th,
10th, 11th, and 12th grade students, applicants
create an audio essay based on a specified theme. |
|
11/7 |
Excellence in Life Scholarship Video Contest |
Ivysport Clothing Company |
Applicants submit 1-2
minute videos demonstrating excellence in their life, as they define it. The
grand prize is a $1000 scholarship. For more information go to www.ivysport.com. |
|
11/14 |
Essay Contest |
Chapel of Four Chaplains |
Seniors are eligible to
write an essay. The topic is “How can we build bridges of understanding
through commitment and service to humanity?” Top prize is $1000. See Holly
White for details. |
|
11/20 |
Essay Contest |
Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association |
Scholarship awards of
$1500, $1000, and $750 are available for winning essays. For details go to www.sprinklernet.org
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12/1 |
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PC ( |
Members of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) who are |
|
12/1 |
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One student can be
nominated by the school. Criteria are: outstanding academic record, effective
leadership, and a well-documented record of service both within and outside
the school setting. See www.toyota.com/communityscholars |
|
12/6 |
Miss Cheerleader of |
Miss Cheerleader of |
Tuition scholarships
available for students with cheerleading experience. For more information go
to www.misscheerleaderofamerica.com. |
|
12/9 |
Trustee Scholarship |
|
Two $40,000 scholarships
are awarded to outstanding high school seniors who plan a career in
television. Considerable emphasis is placed on the creative accomplishments
of the applicant. Visit www.emmyonline.org/national/scholar for
more information. |
|
12/15 |
AXA Achievement Scholarship |
AXA Foundation |
Applicants should be well-rounded,
determined to succeed and have achieved excellence outside the classroom.
They must demonstrate that they care about their family and community.
Fifty-two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded, with 10 recipients receiving
an additional $15,000. For details go to www.axa-achievement.com. |
|
12/31 |
Anne Ford Scholarships |
|
This scholarship is available
to students of high merit who have an identified learning disability.
Financial need is strongly considered. Minorities and women are encouraged to
apply. Only |
|
January (TBA) |
|
AAA |
Students in grades 9 –
12 are invited to put their geography and travel knowledge to the test. Top state
scorers win a $1000 scholarship and the chance to compete for $10,000 and
$25,000 awards. For more information see www.aaa.com/TravelChallenge. |
|
1/9 |
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship |
Discover Card and the American Association of
School Administrators |
Juniors with at least a
2.75 cumulative GPA for 9th and 10th grades who are
multi-talented, take the lead, may have overcome obstacles, and who are
giving back to their communities may compete for $2500 state or $25,000
national awards. Application materials are available at www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm. |
|
1/14 |
Sam Walton COMMUNITY Scholarship |
Wal-Mart/Sam’s
Club Foundation |
This is a non-renewable
$1000.00 award for the student’s first year of undergraduate study at an
approved accredited college or university. Must be a graduating senior and
may not have a Wal-Mart store or Sam’s Club associate affiliation. All
information and online applications can be found at www.walmartfoundation.org The
access code (SWCS) must be used to access this application process. |
|
1/14 |
Gates Millennium Scholars |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |
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. For details go to www.gmsp.org. |
|
1/15 |
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Applicants
must complete high school with a minimum GPA of 2.5; major in horticulture, botany,
environmental studies, forestry, landscape architecture, marine biology etc.;
be a resident of Highlands or |
|
1/22 |
National Peace Essay Contest |
United States Institute of Peace |
Students in grades 9 –
12 are invited to submit essays on a specific topic. Details are available at
www.usip.org/npec. |
|
1/31 |
Student of Integrity Awards Scholarship |
The Better Business Bureau |
Six $1000 scholarships
awarded to graduating seniors based on leadership, community service,
academic, and essay criteria. See info in Mrs. White’s office or contact Dottie Callina at dcallina@atlanta.bbb.org |
|
1/31 |
The Bronfman Youth Fellowship In |
The Bronfman Youth Fellowship |
Fellowships awarded to
26 outstanding Jewish students of all backgrounds who are in their junior
year of high school. Based on merit, demonstrated in fields of intellectual
curiosity & accomplishment, response to challenge, and leadership
experience. Program consists of summer of study in Go to www.bronfman.org
for details |
|
2/1 |
National Peace Essay Contest |
United States Institute of Peace |
Students in grades 9 –
12 are eligible to submit an essay on democracy. State winners receive $1000
college scholarship and compete for national awards up to $10,000. For
details go to www.usip.org/npec
|
|
2/12 |
Horace Mann Scholarships |
Horace Mann |
Scholarships are
designated for children of public or private school employees. Qualifications
include minimum SAT scores of 1100 or ACT scores of 23 and at least a B
average. Students may apply on the website: www.horacemann.com.
|
|
2/15 |
Best Buy Scholarship |
Best Buy Children’s Foundation |
Scholarships are based
on academic achievement and outstanding community service. Go to www.BestBuy.com/scholarships |
|
2/15 |
Ronald McDonald House Charities |
McDonald’s |
Scholarships are offered
to students from communities who face limited access to educational and
career opportunities. Applications can be downloaded at www.armh.com.
|
|
2/15 |
Ronald McDonald House Charities National
Scholarship Program |
McDonald’s Corporation |
Scholarships offered to
high school senior students from communities who face limited access to
educational and career opportunities. Students with at least one
African-American, Asian-Pacific, or Hispanic parent can apply for scholarship
assistance. Go to www.rmhc.org
for details. |
|
2/15 |
Cooperative Education Scholarships |
The National Commission For Cooperative
Education |
Merit based co-op scholarships
dedicated to advancing high quality, college-level cooperative education. 175
scholarships will be offered to be used at this year’s eleven participating
Colleges and Universities. For application information, visit on-line the
NCCE website www.co-op.edu |
|
2/15 |
Burger King Scholars |
Burger King |
Eligible seniors can be
awarded $1,000 to be used for educational expenses, such as tuition fees and books.Details are available at www.bk.com/scholars |
|
2/18 |
Lucent Technologies Foundation Scholarship |
Lucent Technologies Foundation |
Applicants must be
seniors who plan to pursue engineering, math, information technology, computer
science, physical and applied sciences, aerospace or astronomy at a four year
institution the following fall. Information is available at www.iie.org/programs/lucent. |
|
2/20 |
Jimmy Rane Foundation
Scholarship |
Jimmy Rane Foundation |
Scholarships are
awarded to deserving students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership
skills, community involvement, activities, awards, and honors. Applications
can be downloaded from www.jimmyranefoundation.org. |
|
2/20 |
New Horizons Scholars Program |
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund & Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
The scholarship will
support African American and Hispanic students who are infected with Hepatitis
C virus (HCV) or who are the dependents of someone with HCV. Applications can
be downloaded from www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org or www.hsf.net.
|
|
3/1 |
Padgett Business Foundation Scholarship Program |
Padgett Business Services |
Padgett provides
scholarship opportunities to dependents of small business owners.
Applications can be downloaded from the website at
www.scholarship@smallbizpros.com |
|
3/1 |
|
American Foreign Service Association |
Students in grades 9 –
12 submit essays on a specified topic. Details are available at www.afsa.org. |
|
3/15 |
Access to Education Scholarships |
|
Based on financial
need, up to 50% of awards are targeted to members of ethnic minority groups
or individuals with physical disabilities. Information is available at www.usafunds.org. |
|
3/15 |
Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program |
KOHL’S |
This program
acknowledges students ages 6-18 with scholarship awards, to those who
transform their communities for the better by donating their time, effort,
and ideas. More information to be found at www.kohlscorporation.com or
pick up brochures at participating Kohl’s stores between Feb.1st and March 15th. |
|
3/20 (9th ,10th graders) 4/25 (11th,,12th
graders) |
Ayn
Rand Institute |
Annual Essay Contest |
For 9th and
10th graders, applicants write an essay on Ayn
Rand’s novelette, ANTHEM. For 11th
and 12th graders, applicants write an essay on the novel THE
FOUNTAINHEAD. For details, go to www.aynrand.org/contests. |
|
3/31 |
Rabun |
Rabun |
Scholarships will be
awarded to a student based on financial need, school and community service,
and academic achievement. See Mrs. White for applications. |
|
3/31 |
Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan R.E.W.A.R.D.S. |
Chevrolet |
Recognizes 10
outstanding female high school graduates who are involved in athletics.
Student’s GPA must be at least 3.2 out of 4.0. For more information go to www.chevy.com/rewards |
|
4/1 |
Woodmen of the World Scholarship |
|
Seniors who are
residents of |
|
4/15 |
Shorty N. Cogland Memorial Scholarship Fund |
Georgia Low Voltage Contractor’s Association |
Applicants must be
graduating |
|
4/15 |
Essay Contest on Ayn
Rand’s novel The Fountainhead |
The Ayn Rand Institute |
Applicants choose from
three topics based upon The Fountainhead and write an essay ranging
from 800 to 1600 words. Visit http://www.aynrand.org/contests/tf.html
for details. |
|
4/15 |
Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarships |
The Watson-Brown Foundation |
The Watson-Brown Foundation
provides college scholarships for deserving students from GA and SC.
Applications are available from Holly White or online at www.watson-brown.org. |
|
4/23 |
OCA-Georgia/NAAAP-Atlanta Scholarships |
The National Association of Asian American
Professionals |
This scholarship
recognizes Asian American high school seniors in |
|
4/26 |
Scholastic, Inc. Scholarship |
Scholastic, Inc. |
Entrants complete a
two-page essay and submit it, along with the entry form, to Scholastic, Inc. Essay
will be judged on creativity, clear content, logical thought process, and
proper use of language. For details visit www.scholastic.com/collegesuccess.
|
|
4/30 |
Holocaust Remembrance Project |
Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation, Inc. |
Students submit an
essay on the Holocaust. A variety of scholarships and prizes are available.
For more information go to www.holocaust.hklaw.com |
|
May (TBA) |
Andrew Jackson Ritchie Scholarships |
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Graduates of RGNS who
are |
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May (TBA) |
Rotary Scho |