May 5, 2010

Roberta Born Scholarship

A scholarship for students in the fine arts (theatre, music, visual arts, etc). Apply throught Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association at www.goldenislesarts.org; click on the Arts in Education link for information and the application. Deadline: May 28

April 28, 2010

Alumni Scholarships

Two - three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded by the Glynn Academy Alumni Association. They will be focusing on academics, service and leadership. Please pick up an application from the Counseling Office. Make sure to attach a resume and return to Ms. Votsis by May 3.

March 15, 2010

The Brunswick Housing Authority Don McGlamory Scholarship

Eligibility: Resident of Public Housing or Housing Choice Voucher Reciepient, High School senior planning to attend college, minimum 2.5 GPA. Pick up application in the Counseling Office. Deadline: April 1, 2010

2010 Atlanta Braves High School Scholarship Program

$2000 Scholarship awarded to students who have demonstrted strong community service involvement as well as solid academic performance during their hish school careers. Pick up application in the Counseling Office or go online to: www.braves.com/community. Postmark deadline: March 31, 2010

Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship

$1000 Scholarship funded by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia. Students need to contact CBA to obtain a listing a listing of member community banks in the area. Pick up information from Ms.Votsis Deadline: April 16, 2010.

Risley Alumni Association Scholarship

Pick up applications from Ms. Votsis. Deadline: April 13, 2010

March 2, 2010

Golden Isles Glynn/McIntosh Retired Educators Association Scholarship

Applications for students planning on majoring in Education. Pick up in the Counseling Office. Due: March 12

February 2, 2010

AES Scholarship

Scholarship based on character as determined by evaluated essays that are submitted. They are intended for future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. For scholarship application go to:

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php.

January 28, 2010

The St. Simons Rotary Club Scholarship

The St. Simons Island Rotary Club will be awarding 4, $2000 renewable scholarships to students planning to attend a 4-year college and 2, $1000 scholarships to students planning to attend College of Coastal Georgia. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. The deadline is March 1.

January 26, 2010

The Jacob J Nyenhuis Scholarship

$2000 renewable (total of $8,000) scholarship for seniors planning on attending college who demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and compassionate heart. This scholarship honors Jacob Nyenhuis, a 2006 GA grad who died during the fall of his freshman year at UGA. Come by the Counseling Office to pick uo an application or go to the J9 Foundation website at: www.j9foundation.org. Deadline: March 21.

January 25, 2010

Marshland Credit Union Memorial Scholarship

Marshland Credit Union will award a $1500 scholarship to 3 seniors. One of the 3 scholarships will be awarded to a student who plans to attend College of Coastal Georgia. Applicants must be members of the Credit Union or have a parent who is a member. Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office or online at: www.marshlandfcu.coop. Deadline: Applications must be received by February 15. A

Military Officers Association of America Scholarship

One $2000 MOAA Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has a family connection with one of the armed sevices and/or is a member of the JROTC Program. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadline: March 1.

Ed Noah JROTC Scholarship

A $1500 scholarship will be awarded to one senior who is a member of the JROTC Program to be used for college expenses. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Deadlline: March 1.

January 10, 2010

ACT High School Poster Contest

Come to the Counseling Office for an Official Entry Form or go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest. All entries must be postmarked by January 30, 2010.

Okefenoke Rural Electric Membership Corp. (OREMC) Scholarship & Walter Harrison Scholarship

Ten $1000 scholarships will be awarded to seniors who will be going to college. Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due to OREMC by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2010. You may also contact Linda Harris for more information at 800-262-5131,ext.1151 by phone or linda.harris@oremc.com by email.

KFC Colonel's Scholars Program

$20,000 scholarships for seniors planning to attend an in-state public college or university. Apply by February 10, 2010 to www.kfcscholars.org.

Best Buy Scholarship Program

One thousand $1,000 scholarship awarded to students in grades 9-12 who have solid grades and volunteer in the community or work. Apply by February 15 at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships.

National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship

One hundred seventy $6,000 renewable scholarships awarded to students planning to co-op at one of 8 NCCE partner colleges or universities: Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Pace, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, Wentworth Institure of Technology. Apply by February 15, 2010 at www.co-op.edu.

SAMMY Scholarship

Tweny-five scholarships for $7,500 plus a trip to Disney World and a special Milk Mustache ad which will run in the USA Today. Students must be seniors planning to attend college who are scholar/athletes and volunteer in the community. Apply by March 5, 2010 at www.bodybymilk.com.

Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship

The Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at UGA is awarding scolarships in the amounts of $1,000, $500 and $250 to 3 outstanding males entering UGA next fall. Students are not obligated to join the fraternity to be eligible for the scholarships. The application is available in the Counseling Office and must be submitted by May 1, 2010. Students may also apply online at www.uga.edu/sigep.

Sallie Mae Scholarship Search Tool

Students registering will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship. Go to www.SallieMae.com/Scholarships.

November 8, 2009

Foundation Scholarships at College of Coastal College

Application deadline to CCGA is November 30. For scholarship information go to www.ccga.edu, click on Prospecive Students, click on Admissions, then on Scholarships to get to the Foundation Scholarship information and applicatrion.

Georgia Farm Bureau Scholarship

Ten scholarships awarded to students planning to pursue a major in Family and Consumer Science, Environmental Science, Agriculture or a related field. Students applying must have a parent or guardian who is a member of the Georgia Farm Bureau. Scholarships may be donwloaded at www.gfb.org; select GFB Programs and then Ag in the Classroom. For questions, you may contact the Glynn County Farm Bureau at 265-9175. The application deadline is: February 26, 2010.

ESA Foundation Endowments - Scholarships

Students may apply to a variety of scholarships. Information and applications are available in the Counseling Office. The application can also be downloaded at www.esaintl.com/esaf. Application deadline: February 1, 2010/early bird deadline:December 15, 2009

ACT High School Poster Contest

Come to the Counseling Office for an Official Entry Form or go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest. All entries must be postmarked by January 30, 2010.

September 23, 2009

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Conference

College scholarships to high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Selected students are invited to a conference in Washington, D.C in March where they meet prominent media professionals and receive their awards. To apply go to: www.freedomforum.org/freespirit. Application deadline: October 15.

Elks National Foundation

Come by the Counseling Office to pick up an application for the Elks Club 2010 Most Valuable Student Scholarship You may also download the application at: www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Five hundred scholarships will be awarded. Due to Ms. Votsis by October 26.

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

If you've made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. next May. The awards are sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Visit: http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential, click on the "How to Apply" link and follow the onscreen instructions. When asked for the access code, type the word spirit. Print the completed application and turn it in to the Counseling Office. Schools may submit one student per school. Ten state honorees are awarded an additional $5000 and are named America's Top Ten Youth Volunteers of the Year. Applications are due in the Counseling Office by: November 1.

Quest Bridge National College Match

Quest Bridge pairs outstanding low-income students with early admission and full four-year scholarships to top-ranked colleges. Scholarships cover tuition, room, and board, worth up to $200,000. The Quest Bridge application is free of charge and is available at: www.questbridge.org. Application deadline: September 30.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Program

Essay contest open to students in grades 9-12. This year's theme is: Does America Still Have Heroes. Essays must be recorded and students are judged on originality, content and delivery. Pick up a brochure with instructions in the Counseling Office or from Ms. Cason. Please return entries to Ms. Votsis in the Counseling Office by October 26.

Wendy's High School Heisman Program

Honors male and female high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Visit: www.wendysheisman.com to apply or come by the Counseling Office for a card with instructions. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on October 1.

United States Service Academy Nominations

Please see Ms. Votsis ASAP if you are considering applying to one of the Service Academys. The dealine for submitting applications to Congressman, Jack Kingston's Office is November 1. Brooke Ann Floyd is the District Representative for nominations and you may contact her if you need further information by email at: brooke.floyd@mail.house.gov or by phone at 912-367-7403.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Please see Ms. Votsis if you are interested in attending any of the following schools:

Boston University - Trustee Scholarship; Application deadline: December 1

Davidson College - John Montgomery Belk Scholarship; Application deadline: November 15.

Emory University - Goizueta Scholars and Emory Scholars Programs; Application deadline: November 1.

North Georgia College & State University - Military and Army ROTC Scholarships; Deadline: January 1, 2010.

University of Missouri - Robert J. Truslaske and Sam Walton Scholarships; Deadline: February 1, 2010.

University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars; Application deadline: November 2.

September 14, 2009

September 9, 2009

Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce 2009-2010 Youth Leadership Glynn

Leadership Glynn, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce is a program designed to educate students on community issues and introduce them to businesses and leaders in Glynn County. Students attend seven sessions beginning in October and ending in May. Most sessions begin around 2:00 p.m. and end around 5:00 p.m. Absences from school are excused.

Applications are available in the Counseling Office for an opportunity to participate in the Leadership Glynn Program. Only seven applicants will be slected. Completed applications must be returned to the Counseling Office by Monday, September 14.

August 30, 2009

Georgia Fire Sprinklers Association Essay Writing Contest

$750, $1,000 and $1500 awards for high school seniors

Deadline: Sept. 22, 2009

For details go to: http://georgiafiresprinkler.org/contest.php

Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

Students in grades 9 - 12 are eligible to apply to serve on the State Superintendent of Schools Advisory Council. Meeting dates are: Nov. 9, 2009, Jan. 25, 2010 and March 8, 2010. Applications are due on Sept. 30. If interested, pick up an application in the Counseling Dept.