Scholarship Information
Scholarships
*Unless otherwise noted, only seniors are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
New scholarships identified in red.
Monthly Scholarships
What: Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award Sweepstakes
Who: 16+ years old; One entry per month
When: Last day of every month February 29, 2020 – January 31, 2021
Where: https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/
How Much: $5,000
What: Courage to Grow Scholarship
Who: Grades 11 – 12; 2.5 GPA; 250 words or less response
When: Last day of the month / EVERY MONTH
Where: http://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
How Much: $500
What: $2,000 "No Essay" College Scholarship
Who: Grade 12; Create an account with Niche
When: One winner chosen each month (Only register one time)
Where: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/no-essay-scholarship/
How Much: $2,000
What: THE $1,000 SUPERCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Who: Grade 12; Complete the short application
When: One winner chosen each month
Where: http://www.supercollege.com/scholarship/
How Much: $1,000
What: Driver's Education Grant Scholarship Program (through CSRA Transportation, LLC - Mr. Walter Lawton, Sr. - 706-860-6800)
Who: Students age 15 - 17
When: Ongoing
Where: Flyer in Guidance Office
How Much: Full cost of driver's education classes.
Current Scholarships
What: Foot Locker Scholar Athletes
Who: 3.0 GPA; High school, intramural, or community based sports; 4-yr college acceptance
When: January 8, 2021 @ 11:59pm EST
Where: https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/
How Much: 20 @ $20,000 each
What: Ron Brown Scholar Program (Updated)
Who: Black/African American; Academic achievement, Leadership ability, Community service; Financial need
When: January 9, 2021
Where: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description (Application shared in Remind)
How Much: 45-50 @ $10,000/year; Renewable 4 years
What: Automotive Women’s Association Scholarships
Who: Accepted to or enrolled in an accredited collegiate program; 3.0+ GPA
When: January 9, 2021
Where: https://awafoundation.org/Scholarships
How much: 15 @ $2,500
What: Bezos Scholars Program
Who: Juniors (with a teacher to form a team); Good academic standing; Enrolled in, or have taken, one or more Honors, AP, IB, or college-level classes; Demonstrated leadership in their school and/or community.
When: January 11, 2021
Where: https://bezosscholars.org/
How Much: All-expenses-paid scholarship to the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, CO (June 25 – July 1, 2021), plus $1,000 in seed funding to launch sustainable community change project.
What: APIA Scholarship Program
Who: Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity; Citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of U.S.; GPA 2.7+; Complete FASFA; Community service; Leadership
When: January 14, 2021
Where: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/
How Much: Multiple scholarships ranging from $2,500 (one time) to $20,000 (renewable)
What: DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship
Who: Accepted to college; Pursue a career in the dairy industry or a related field; Essays
When: January 15, 2021
Where: https://www.dfamilk.com/careers/students-and-graduates
How Much: 20 @ $1,000
What: Material Handling Education Foundation Scholarship
Who: Pursue a material handling, logistics or supply chain career; 3.0+ GPA
When: January 15, 2021
Where: https://www.mhi.org/mhefi/scholarship
How Much: from $1,500 to $6,000
What: Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Who: Student planning a career in government service; Essay
When: January 15, 2021
Where: https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship
How Much: 36+ ranging from $500 - $5,000
What: Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Who: Grades 9 – 12; Write 700 – 1000 word essay on specified topic
When: January 15, 2021
Where: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest
How Much: 1st place - $10,000; 2nd place - $3,000; 5 finalists - $1,000 each; 8 semi-finalists - $100 each
What: Live Mas Scholarship (Taco Bell)
Who: 16 - 26 years old; Submit original video that tells of your real, driving passion.
When: January 20, 2021 @ 5:00pm PST
Where: https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
How Much: 100 @ up to $25,000
What: National Beta Scholarship Program
Who: Beta Club members
When: January 21, 2021 @ 11:59pm EST
Where: http://www.betaclub.org/scholarship/scholarship-info
How Much: $1,000 - $15,000
What: United States JCI Senate Foundation Scholarship
Who: Continue your education at accredited post-secondary college, university or vocational school.
When: January 22, 2021
Where: https://www.usjcisenate.org/scholarship-program
How Much: 20 @ $1,000
What: Points Scholarship
Who: Leadership and community involvement; Strong academic achievement; Identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community; Financial need
When: January 25, 2021
Where: https://www.courses.com.au/about/scholarships
How Much: “Last provider” basis - Point fills in the gaps and provides funds not provided by other scholarships, grants, loans, work/study programs, etc.
What: Georgia Mining Foundation 2021 Dale Metz Four-Year Scholarship
Who: Accepted at GA Tech, Mercer, Kennesaw, UGA, or GA Southern; Minimum 960 SAT/18 ACT; Essay; Recommendation
When: January 29, 2021
Where: Links available at the bottom of this page
How Much: $1,000/year for 4 years
What: Walter Harrison Scholarship
Who: primary residence must be the household of an EMC member or EMC employee; need and academic ability
When: January 29, 2021
Where: https://www.jec.coop/community/walter-harrison-scholarships/ or any Jefferson Energy office
How Much: 10 (or more) @ $1,000 each
What: NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) Scholarships
Who: Requirements vary by scholarship
When: January 31, 2021
Where: https://dar.academicworks.com/
How Much: Ranges $1,000 (one-time) - $5,000 (renewable for 4 years)
What: College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Who: Complete variety of activities: Build College List, Practice for SAT, Improve your SAT Score, Strengthen College List, Complete the FAFSA, and Apply to Colleges
When: Varies - Monthly drawings per scholarship through February 2021
Where: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/?SFMC_cid=EM351808-&rid=47735144
How Much: Varies - $500, $1,000, $2,000, and $40,000
What: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Who: Minority high school senior; Leadership potential; Community service; Financial need; SAT - 1,000 or ACT – 21 (Test scores are optional due to COVID)
When: February 1, 2021 @ 5:00pm ET
Where: https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
How Much: 60 @ up to $7,000/year
What: EngineerGirl Writing Contest
Who: Grades 3 – 12; Original writing that salutes engineering’s role in meeting and defeating the challenges presented by COVID-19
When: February 1, 2021 at 11:59pm EST
Where: https://www.engineergirl.org/134513/2021-contest
How Much: 1st - $500; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $100
What: American Meteorological Society Undergraduate Scholarships
Who: 3.0+ GPA; Pursuing a career in atmospheric, oceanic or hydrologic sciences
When: February 5, 2021
How Much: $2,500/year for 2 years
What: Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship
Who: Financial need; Academic Merit; Attend a 4-year college/university
When: February 8, 2021
Where: www.watson-brown.org/scholarship
How Much: 250 @ $5,000 – renewable for 4 years
What: American Meteorological Society Minority Scholarships
Who: 3.0+ GPA; Minority student; Pursuing a career in atmospheric, oceanic or hydrologic sciences
When: February 12, 2021
How Much: $3,000/year for 2 years
What: Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Program
Who: 3.0 GPA; Plan to attend 4-yr college; Complete FAFSA; US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
When: February 15, 2021
Where: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
How Much: $500 - $5,000, based on demonstrated financial need
What: AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest
Who: Will attend 4-yr college; Essay (max 1500 words)
When: February 15, 2021
Where: https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/scholarship-contest/
How Much: 1st place $5,000; 2nd $2,500; 3rd $1,500; Runner-up (multiple @ each level) $400, $500, $750, or $1,000
What: Georgia Mining Foundation 2021 Scholarship Program
Who: 85+ GPA; accepted to college; 960 (EBRW+M) SAT or 18 composite ACT; Essay; Recommendation
When: February 19, 2021
Where: Links available at the bottom of this page
How Much: 35+ @ $500 each
What: Georgia Mining Foundation 2021 Technical College Scholarship Program
Who: 85+ GPA; Recommendation; Essay; Financial Need
When: February 19, 2021
Where: Links available at the bottom of this page
How Much: 20+ @ $350 each
What: Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships
Who: Essay judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle
When: February 20, 2021
Where: https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
How Much: 1 @ $10,000 and 2 @ $5,000
What: NGCF “547” John E. McGlamry Memorial Scholarship
Who: Children of active or retired Georgia State Troopers; Merit; Essay on “wisdom, justice and moderation.
When: March 1, 2021 (Available starting January 15, 2021)
Where: https://www.ngcf.org/scholarships/view-scholarships/
How Much: $2,000
What: NGCF Energizes Others Scholarship
Who: Current employee, or child or grandchild of a current employee of the AutoZone Lavonia Distribution Center; GPA, Financial Need, and extra-curricular/community activities
When: March 1, 2021 (Available starting January 15, 2021)
Where: https://www.ngcf.org/scholarships/view-scholarships/
How Much: $2,500
What: Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship for Agriculture
Who: 3.0 GPA; Leadership; Enroll in any accredited college/university in Georgia with an ag program, Berry College, or Emmanuel College; Major in agricultural & environmental sciences, family & consumer sciences, or a related ag field. [All entries for state scholarships will automatically be considered for the McDuffie County Farm Bureau local scholarship (can be either for college or technical school) of $1000.]
When: March 1, 2021
Where: http://www.gafoundationag.org/Scholarships.html
How Much: 10 @ $3,000 (Top 3 eligible for additional $1,000)
What: Georgia Farm Bureau Foundation Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture
Who: 2.8 GPA; Major in an area related to agriculture; Enroll in a Georgia accredited technical college [All entries for state scholarships will automatically be considered for the McDuffie County Farm Bureau local scholarship (can be either for college or technical school) of $1000.]
When: March 1, 2021
Where: http://www.gafoundationag.org/Scholarships.html
How Much: 4 @ $1,500
What: National Cyber Scholarships
Who: Ages 13-18; Join CyberStartAmerica ( https://www.cyberstartamerica.org/ ) for free. Complete at least 20% of the challenge
When: March 8, 2021
Where: https://nationalcyberscholarship.org/
How Much: 600 @ $2,500
What: Greater Augusta Association of Realtors President’s Scholarship
Who: Essay; Satisfactory GPA; References; Accepted to college/university
When: March 12, 2021
Where: Guidance Office -or- email grantp@mcduffie.k12.ga.us for electronic copy
How Much: 10 @ $1,000
What: NAP Foundation Scholarship
Who: One or both of the applicant’s parents must be deceased; Seeking a Bachelor’s Degree of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math; 2.5+ GPA; Academic performance, athletic participation, school and community leadership.
When: March 15, 2021 @ 12:00PM (Application opens January 1, 2021)
Where: https://cfcga.org/for-students/
How Much: $1,000 (renewable)
What: Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship
Who: 2.5+ GPA; Plans to attend technical, 2-year, or 4-year college or university
When: March 16, 2021 @ 10:59 PM CST
Where: http://flavorfulfutures.com/
How Much: 5 @ $5,000
What: Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures – Go Green Scholarship
Who: 2.5+ GPA; Plans to attend technical, 2-year, or 4-year college or university; pursue a degree related to environmental studies; Involvement in sustainable initiatives and projects (volunteering work, job, etc.)
When: March 16, 2021 @ 10:59 PM CST
Where: http://flavorfulfutures.com/
How Much: $5,000
What: We the Students Essay Contest
Who: 14 – 19 years old; 500 – 800 word essay
When: April 15, 2021 at 11:59pm PT
How Much: National Grand Prize – $7,500; Runners Up – 5 @ $1,500; Honorable Mention – 8 @ $500
What: OppUAchievers Scholarship
Who: 3.0 GPA; Submit a short response to the question "What makes you an achiever?"
When: March 31, 2021
Where: https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
How Much: $2,500
What: PB & J Scholarship
Who: Students who have experienced personal challenges that may not have allowed them to perform well academically (High GPA not required); Attending 2-year or 4-year college
When: May 31, 2021
Where: bit.ly/pbjscholarship2021
How Much: $500 - $1,000
What: AED Superstore College Scholarship
Who: Students interested in raising awareness for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and automated external defibrillators (AED); Video or essay
When: May 31, 2021
Where: https://www.aedsuperstore.com/scholarship.html
How Much: $1,000
What: Kids' Chance Scholarships
Who: 16 - 25 years old; dependent of a parent who was seriously, catastrophically, or fatally injured in a work related accident; Full-time student
When: June 30 for Fall semester; October 30th for Spring semester
Where: https://kidschancega.org/scholarships
How Much: Contingent upon funds made available to Kids’ Chance of Georgia
What: OppUAchievers Scholarship
Who: 3.0 GPA; Submit a short response to the question "What makes you an achiever?"
When: June 30, 2021
Where: https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
How Much: $2,500