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: Teen Drive 365 Video Challenge
Who: Grades 9 – 12; Make an original public service announcement (PSA) video about safe driving
When: February 26, 2020
Where: http://www.toyota.com/teendrive365/
How Much: 1st Place $15,000 & chance to work with Discovery Channel film crew; 2nd Place $10,000; 3rd Place $7,500; Additional prizes ranging from $300 - $5,000.
What: University Hospital McDuffie Auxiliary Scholarship
Who: Pursue health-related career; accepted in college; active in extra-curricular activities
When: March 1, 2020
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: Two @ $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; Pursue an undergraduate degree in agricultural & environmental sciences, family & consumer sciences, or a related ag field;
When: March 1, 2020
Where: http://www.gfbfoundation.org/aitc_scholarships.html
How Much: 7 @ $3,000 and 7 @ $1,500
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
When: March 1, 2020
Where: http://www.gfbfoundation.org/aitc_scholarships.html
How Much: 5 @ $1,500
What: Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship
Who: Students 14+; Submit an original greeting card
When: March 2, 2020
Where: https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
How Much: $10,000
What: 2019 COAG Scholarship
Who: Seeking degree @ university, 2-year college, or technical school
When: March 13, 2020 (Received by, not postmarked by)
Where: Guidance Office or https://coagonline.org/coag-scholarship
How Much: 4 @ $1,000
What: Doodle 4 Google Contest
Who: Grades K-12; Theme “When I grow up, I hope…
When: March 13, 2020 @ 8:00 PT
Where: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/
How Much: 54 prizes; Up to $30,000 plus $50,000 grant for the school
What: Greater Augusta Association of Realtors President’s Scholarship
Who: Essay; Satisfactory GPA; References; Accepted to college/university
When: March 13, 2020
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: 10 @ $1,000
What: F. C. Butch Dent Memorial Scholarship
Who: THS senior; 90+ GPA; college acceptance; science/healthcare major
When: March 15, 2020
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $1,000
What: Georgia District Junior Civitan Scholarship
Who: Active member of a Junior Civitan Club; two 250-word essays
When: March 15, 2020
Where: https://www.georgiacivitan.org/foundation
How Much: 2 @ $1,000
What: Robert Wyand Junior Civitan Scholarship
Who: Active member of a Junior Civitan Club; two 250-word essays
When: March 15, 2020
Where: https://www.georgiacivitan.org/foundation
How Much: $1,000
What: Alice Dodd & Bobby Dodd Scholarships (Civitan Scholarship)
Who: Community service; 500-word essay
When: March 15, 2020
Where: https://www.georgiacivitan.org/foundation
How Much: 2 @ $1,200, 2 @ $800
What: GEICC Scholarship
Who: Involved in STEM
When: March 15, 2020
Where: http://www.geicc.org/scholarship/
How Much: Up to 5 @ $1,000
What: Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship
Who: Accepted to college; 3.0 GPA; 900 SAT/17 ACT
When: March 20, 2020
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $1,000
What: Mattress Advisor’s Sleep Science Scholarship
Who: 800-1000 word essay, quoting research from recent studies, exploring your personal relationship with sleep health and the impact it’s had on your education.
When: March 20, 2020
Where: https://www.mattressadvisor.com/sleep-scholarships/
How Much: $1,000
What: One Move Ahead Chess Scholarship
Who: Grades 9 – 12; Plays chess
When: March 23, 2020
Where: https://bold.org/scholarships/one-move-ahead-chess-scholarship/
How Much: $1,000
What: Jefferson Energy Cooperative Scholarship
Who: 4-year college, 3.0 GPA
When: March 27, 2020
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $4,000 or $5,000
What: Jefferson Energy Cooperative Technical College & Lineman Scholarship
Who: Technical College, 2.5 GPA
When: March 27, 2020
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $2,500
What: OppUAchieversScholarship
Who: 3.0 GPA; High-achieving students
When: March 31, 2020
Where: https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
How Much: $2,500
What: Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships
Who: Students planning to become technicians in automotive, collision, heavy duty or agricultural fields or planning to work for any automotive aftermarket company.
When: March 31, 2020
Where: https://www.automotivescholarships.com/Index.cfm
How Much: 100s of scholarships; Varying amounts
What: Attic Treasures Scholarship
Who: Graduating senior; personal statement of need
When: March 31, 2020
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: 2 @ $1,000 for THS seniors
What: Young American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship
Who: Grades 9-12; Original artwork on paper or canvas
When: March 31, 2020
Where: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/
How Much: first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $31,000
What: Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Who: Pursue a career in printing, publishing or graphic communications, 3.0 GPA
When: April 1, 2020
Where: https://pgsf.org/application-information-instructions/
How Much: $1,000 to $5,000 per year, renewable
What: Correll Scholars
Who: Attend EGSC- Swainsboro; Excel in scholarship, leadership, and service; Interview
When: April 1, 2020
Where: https://egsc.awardspring.com/Home/Scholarships
How Much: $5,000
What: American Fire Sprinkler Association High School Senior College Scholarship
Who: Pursue a college degree or trade school education; Enrolled Fall 2020.
When: April 1, 2020 @ 11:59pm CT
Where: https://www.afsascholarship.org/high-school-contest/
How Much: 10 @ $2,000
What: Parrish Construction Scholarship
Who: 2. 5+ GPA; Pursuing an education in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
When: April 10, 2020
Where: https://parrishcongroup.wufoo.com/forms/q1l1zg9603azjow/
How Much: 2 @ $2,500
What: Dreams To Kings and Queens Scholarship
Who: College-bound; 2.75+ GPA; 2 page essay
When: April 10, 2020
Where: https://www.dreamstokingsandqueens.com/scholarship-giveaway
How Much: 2 @ $1,000 (one boy, one girl)
What: Diabetes Scholars Foundation’s College Scholarship
Who: High School Seniors with Type 1 diabetes
When: April 15, 2020 @ midnight CST
Where: http://diabetesscholars.org/college-scholarship/
How Much: 43 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000
What: We the Students Essay Contest
Who: 14 – 19 years old; 500 – 800 word essay
When: April 15, 2020 at 11:59pm PT
Where: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/
How Much: National Grand Prize – $7,500 (plus a scholarship to Constitutional Academy); Runners Up – 5 @ $1,500; Honorable Mention – 8 @ $500
What: Mildred Floyd Southward Memorial Scholarship
Who: Accepted to Fort Valley State University & plan to attend in the fall
When: April 20, 2020
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: Multiple scholarships of varying amounts
What: Rover Scholarship
Who: In 400 - 500 words, answer the following question: “How did caring for a pet growing up help shape you to be the adult you are today?”
When: May 1, 2020
Where: https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/
How Much: $2,500
What: Fifth Month Scholarship
Who: 13+ years old
When: May 31, 2020
Where: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship
How Much: $1,500
What: PB&J Scholarship
Who: Experienced challenges; Have drive to succeed; Will attend 2-year or 4-year college
When: May 31, 2020
Where: http://bit.ly/pbjscholars2020
How Much: $500 - $1,000
What: OppUAchieversScholarship
Who: 3.0 GPA; High-achieving students
When: June 30, 2020
Where: https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
How Much: $2,500
What: American Fire Sprinkler Association 2nd Chance Scholarship
Who: Pursue a college degree or trade school education; Enrolled Spring 2021.
When: August 31, 2020 @ 11:59pm CT
Where: https://www.afsascholarship.org/secondchance/
How Much: 5 @ $1,000
What: Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship
Who: 13+ years old; Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
When: October 31, 2020
Where: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship
How Much: $2,000