5/3/11
The Delta Rho chapter of Phi Kappa Theta at the University of Georgia will
offer 3 scholarships to incoming male freshmen Bulldawgs. The purpose is to
promote the four ideals that Phi Kappa Theta is based on: fraternal,
intellectual, social, and spiritual. Applicants are not required to go
through recruitment or join a fraternity at UGA. The two-page applications
are available in the counseling office and are due, mailed by you, by June
30, 2011.
4/28/11
The Risley Alumni Association is sponsoring a scholarship that requires an
essay, an interview and proof of acceptance at a college or university.
Applications are available from Ms. Tammy in the counseling office and are
due back to her no later than the morning of May 6th.
4/12/11
The Glynn Academy Alumni Association has their annual scholarship
applications ready. This award will be given to one GA student who best
meets the scholarship criteria. An essay and evidence of acceptance to
college are requirements. Pick up the application in the Counseling office
and return them by May 6th.
If you would like to win an opportunity to go to pilot's school for free go
to the Tail Wheels website and sign up to win!
http://www.tailwhellsetc.com/private-pilot-license-scholarship-
competition.html or contact Derek Faulkner at
tailwheelsscholarship@hotmail.com
4/1/11
The L. Pauline Gooch Scholarship Fund provided by the Savannah Community
Foundation Fund has a $1,000 scholarship available based on merit and
financial need. Applicant must be a GA grad, ranked in the top quarter, not
be related to any of their scholarship committee members, and able to
demonstrate financial need. Please ask for an application from Ms. Cirmotich
in the guidance office. Applications are due by April 22nd.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ASTHMATICS!!! There is a scholarship available called Will
to Win, sponsored by Merck Respiratory. They will award money in the areas
of:
performing arts
visual arts
community service
athletics
science
Applicants must demonstrate oustanding performance in one of the above
categories with documentation, have at least a 3.5 GPA, have received at
least one award related to their entry catefory, and complete the application
for submission by mail by April 30th. For more information visit
www.willtowinscholarship.com.
3/22/11
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the nation's oldest sorority established by
African-American women, is offering a $750 scholarship. Applicants must have
a a minimum 2.5 GPA, community service experience, and acceptance to a
college or tech school. Application packets are available in the counseling
office and must be postmarked (mailed by you) no later than April 15, 2011.
3/18/11
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity is awarding several $500 scholarships to male
seniors who plan to attend Florida State in the fall of 2011. Applications
are available in the counseling office and must be postmarked no later than
June 1st.
The local chapter of Links, Incorporated is sponsoring a scholarship for
seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5, community service for either college or
tech school. Application packets are available in the counseling office and
must be postmarked by April 4th.
3/16/11
The Jacob J Nyenhuis Scholarship that is available through The J9 Foundation
to graduating seniors at Glynn Academy. The scholarship is valued at $8,000
which is dispersed at $2000 per academic year for four years of undergraduate
study. The application deadline is April 8, so there isn't too much time
left. For more information about the scholarship, please feel free to visit
the website at http://j9foundation.org. Please apply on line.
3/15/11
Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association has a $1,500 scholarship
opportunity for graduates who have a parent or guardian who is a full-time
member of the police or sheriff's department or fire department. Children of
DHS, FBI and other Federal employees do not qualify, nor do children of
reserve officers,part-time deputies and retired, deceased or disabled
employees. State winners will compete for a national $10,000 award.
Applications are available in the counselors' office; see Ms. Tammy.
Completed applications are due (mailed by you) by April 15th.
2/8/11
The GM Foundation is sponsoring the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program for
those who will be freshmen at a 4-year college or university next fall and
who plan to major in science, technology, engineering, math, business
administration, finance, marketing, or design, or those who are interested in
a career in the automotive or related industries. Application deadline is
March 31, 2011. Go to www.buickachievers.com to apply.
2/3/11
Darton College Dean's Scholar Award
Apply to Darton. Pick up the application from Ms. Tammy and follow the
directions. This is due by March 15th.
2/3/11
The SSI Rotary Club has made their scholarship application available NOW in
the counseling office. Seniors may pick one up from Ms. Tammy. Applicants
must have at least a 3.0 GPA, and recipients will be selected by a Rotary
Club committee on the basis of academics, leadership, community service and
personal character, as well as financial need. Completed applications are
due back in our office on Friday, Feb. 25th.
2/2/11
The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support
of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.
To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that
they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the
only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we
are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as
determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 7, 2011
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site
at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
2/1/11
Every year, Kohl's recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6-18) across
the country for their amazing contributions to their communities. This year
we are recognizing more than 2,100 kids with more than $415,000 in
scholarships and prizes. Go to www.kohlskids.com for more information or to
nominate a student.
Nominations accepted
February 1 - March 15, 2011
1/21/11
Here are some new scholarship opportunities:
Best Buy is offering 1,200 scholarships of $1,000 each. Apply online at
www.at15.com or www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com through Feb. 16, 2011.
Okefenoke Rural Electric membership Corporation (OREMC) will award $1,000 to
10 students to students who reside in one of 8 counties; Glynn County is one
of them. They also will submit applications to the Walter Harrison
Scholarship competition for students who li9ve in a household served by or an
employee of OREMC. Applications are available in the counseling office and
the deadline is Mar. 7.
The Military Officers Association of AMerica is awarding a one-year
scholarship of $2,000 to a college-bound student who has or has not
participated in ROTC. The student will be evaluated based on grades, test
scores, activities, honors, and an essay. They will also be conducting
personal interviews. Applications are available in the counseling office and
the deadline is Mar. 1.
The Retired Educator Association is offering a scholarship to one of our
graduating seniors who is planning on majoring in education in college. The
amount of the scholarship will be dependent on their fund-raising efforts.
Last year's scholarship was worth $700. Applications are available in the
counseling office and need to be completed and turned in prior to Mar. 1.
In addition to the scholarships that pass through my office this year, here
are some scholarship search options:
FastWeb.com
FindTuition.com
Peterson's Guide
Scholarship Experts
Scholarships.com
The College Board.com
The ARt List www.theartist.com
Provides a list of opportunities for visual artists and photographers,
including contests with prizes up to $15,000
College Scholarships www.collegescholarships.com
No login or registration required. Allows for students to browse
scholarships by category, such as scholarships for Native Americans, or music
scholarships, etc. Also provides resources regarding how to write
scholarship essays & more.
Culinary ARts Scholarships www.thebagel.org
Includes a list of associatioins and organizations around the country that
provide scholarshiops to stuents interested in attending a culinary arts
school.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Scholarship Resources
www.washburn.edu/sobu/broach/glbt-scholar.html
MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund)
http://maldef.org/leadership/scholarships
Scholarships available to AB 540 students categorized by major, college,
gender, and location
NACAC Financial Aid Resources
http://www.nacacnet.org/LegislativeAction/LegislativeNews/Pages/Scholarshipsan
dFinancialAid.aspx
The National Association for College Admissions Conseling provides a list of
resources regarding how to pay for a college education, as well as links to
specific scholarships and scholarhip databases.
SCIENCE Net www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/links/undergrad/scholarships.cfm
A list of scholarships for undergraduate minority scholars interested in
science, engineering, and technology
WE Magazine http://wemagazineforwomen.com/100-grants-loans-scholarships-for-
women/
Just like it says!
12/14/10
USA Funds Scholarship
USA Funds will award $1,500 scholarships to students with economic need. Up
to 50% of these awards will be for those who are ethnic minorities or
physically disabled. They will accept applications online at
www.usafunds.org/scholarship between Dec. 15, 2010 and Feb. 15, 2011.
12/2/10
Got Milk? Scholarship
The Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)Award Program is under
way. Competition is nation-wide and will be based on academic excellence,
athletic excellence, leadership, and community service. Please feel free to
nominate yourself (or ask your teacher, coach or a relative to nominate you)
by going to the website at bodybymilk.com.
12/1/10
UGA Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Balanced Man Scholarship
This fraternity is sponsoring 3 scholarships for men entering UGA next fall.
Winning the scholarship doesn't obligate the winner to join the fraternity.
Applications are available on their website at www.sigepuga.com after Jan. 15
and are due by May 1.
Plum Creek Community Scholarship Program
If you live in Glynn County and are entering a 2 or 4 year college or
university next fall (or a tech school) you can apply for this $1,000
scholarship by going to their website at
www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/plumcreek. Applications must be postmarked by
Jan. 25.
Burger King Scholars
Scholarship money available at
www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html.
Application period will close on Jan. 10.
11/19/10
The College of Coastal Georgia scholarship applications are due Nov. 30th!
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants have a $1,000 scholarship available.
The deadline is June 18, 2011 and you will be required to completed an essay
on a topic ;you will find of the scholarship page of their website, which is
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm.
Kentucky Fried Chicken has a scholarship worth up to $20,000. Applicants
must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, enroll in a 4-year college degree program
(bachelor's), be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, and demonstrate financial
need. Applications are being accepted on line at www.kfcscholars.org between
Dec. 1, 2010 and Feb. 9, 2011.
Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is sponsored by the Community Bankers Association of
Georgia. Julian Hester was a CEO of the organization and his daughter, Jan,
died in an auto accident while a senior at UGA. The purpose of the
scholarship is to promote community banking and to pass on the positive
qualities that father and daughter exemplified. Applications are due April
1, 2011. Hard copies are available in the counseling office or you can check
the website at www.cbaofga.com or call Ally Heeley at (800) 648-8215. If
interested in applying, please email me and I will send you a list of the
participating banks in our community, as they will need to sponsor all
applicants.
11/3/10
BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is offering $500 scholarships to young athletes. The
deadline is June 23, 2011 and the website to apply is
http://www.bigsunathletics.com.
10/12/10
Georgia Farm Bureau Scholarship for Agriculture Majors
If you will be majoring in agriculture or a related field you may be eligible
to win a scholarship between $750 and $3000. Students' parent or legal
guardian must be a member of a county Farm Bureau in Georgia as of Sept. 1,
2010. This usually means that the parent has a Farm Bureau insurance policy
of some sort. Applications are available in the counseling office and the
deadline for submission is Feb. 25, 2011. Or, you can get an application on
line at www.gfb.org. Applications must be signed by the Farm Bureau
president in your county. Only 4 applications per county can be submitted.
9/27/10
Marshland Credit Union Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is for $1,500 and may be awarded to 3 graduates, one of whom
plans to attend the College of Coastal Georgia. Applicants must either be a
member or the son or daughter of a member of Marshland Credit Union.
Applicants will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, school
citizenship, and community and school involvement. Applications are
available in the Counseling office and the packet also requires 2 letters of
recommendation an official transcript, including test scores, and proof of
acceptance for post-secondary studies. The applications are due by Feberuary
15, 2011. PLEASE MAIL THEM TO THE ADDRESS ON THE COVER LETTER OF THE
APPLICATION.
9/23/10
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
This highly competitive scholarship opportunity is for a minority student
with excellent grades in a rigorous academic curriculum and top SAT or ACT
scores. The family must be eligible for the Pell Grant as determined by this
year's FAFSA report. What this means is that the family must be low income,
so we're probably talking under $30,000 annual income. To determine if you
might be Pell Grant eligible, fo to www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov. I must nominate
this applicant, so if you think you're eligible, please see me.
9/23/10
Wendy's Heisman Scholarship
This nation-wide scholarship focuses on academics, athletics, and
citizenship. Students can apply at www.wendysheisman.com. Someone at school
familiar with your academic and athletic profile must review your application
before it's final. The application is due by 10/3/10, and you must ensure
that your reviewer compeltes their review of your application by 10/5/10. If
you have questions, you can email wendys@act.org or call 800-205-6367.
9/2/10
ROTC scholarship
To apply for an ROTC scholarship you should have a 3.5 GPA in a CP curriculum
and good leadership experience. Go to https://www.rotc.navy.mil/ to apply on
line.
Auburn University Scholarships
If you apply for admission to Auburn by their priority deadline of Dec. 1,
2010, you will be considered for Freshman and general scholarships
automatically. Be sure to complete the FAFSA by Mar. 1 as well. For
additional scholarship information visit their website at www.auburn.
edu/scholarship.
