Scholarship Information
Scholarships
Monthly Scholarships
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
*Unless otherwise noted, only seniors are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
New scholarships identified in red.
What: Fort Gordon Spouses’ & Civilians’ Club Merit Scholarship
Who: Military Dependent or dependent of current member of FGSCC; good academic standing; citizenship; character; participation in school and community activities
When: February 12, 2019
Where: Guidance or https://www.fgscc.com/grants-scholarships
How Much: Not stated
What: We the Students Essay Contest
Who: 14 – 19 years old; 8 – 12 grade; Essay “What are the essential qualities of a citizen in your community in 21st century America?”
When: February 14, 2019
Where: https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/
How Much: National Grand Prize – $5,000 (plus a scholarship to Constitutional Academy); Runners Up – Six at $1,250 each; Honorable Mention – Eight at $500 each
What: HSF Scholarship
Who: 3.0 GPA; Plan to attend 4-yr college; US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
When: February 15, 2019
Where: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
How Much: $500 - $5,000, based on demonstrated financial need
What: Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship
Who: Students accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing who have financial need
When: February 15, 2019
Where: http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/nursing-medical-scholarships
How Much: 3 @ $2,500
What: Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship
Who: Students who have financial need and have been accepted or are attending an accredited school of occupational therapy (including art, music, or physical therapy).
When: February 15, 2019
Where: http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/nursing-medical-scholarships
How Much: 2 @ $2,000
What: AFA’s 2019 Teen Scholarship Essay Contest
Who: Will attend 4-yr college; Essay (max 1500 words)
When: February 15, 2019
Where: https://alzfdn.org/young-leaders-of-afa/afa-teens/scholarship-contest/
How Much: Grand prize $5,000; 1st $2,500; 2nd $1,500; 3rd $1,000; 4th $750; HonMen $500
What: Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship
Who: 2.5+ GPA
When: February 15, 2019
Where: http://flavorfulfutures.com/
How Much: 5@ $5,000
What: Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship
Who: Financial need
When: February 15, 2019
Where: www.watson-brown.org/scholarship (Flyer available in Guidance)
How Much: $5,000 – renewable for 4 years
What: NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) Scholarships
Who: Requirements vary by scholarship
When: February 15, 2019
Where: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships (Flyer available in Guidance)
How Much: $1,000 (one-time) - $5,000 (renewable for 4 years)
What: Georgia Mining Foundation 2019 Scholarship Program
Who: 85 or better GPA; accepted to college; 960 (EBRW+M) SAT or 18 composite ACT
When: February 22, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: 35 @ $500 each
What: Georgia Mining Foundation 2019 Technical Scholarship Program
Who: 85 or better GPA; Teacher recommendation; Essay; Financial Need
When: February 22, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: 20+ @ $350 each
What: Teen Drive 365 Video Challenge
Who: Grades 9 – 12; Make an original public service announcement (PSA) video about safe driving
When: February 28, 2019
Where: http://www.toyota.com/teendrive365/
How Much: Up to $15,000
What: Carrie L. Williams Pink Scholarship
Who: Racial minority with 3.5 GPA, 250-word essay on how breast cancer has impacted your life
When: February 28, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $1,000
What: University Hospital McDuffie Auxiliary Scholarship
Who: Pursue health-related career; accepted in college; active in extra-curricular activities
When: March 1, 2019
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 agricultural field.
When: March 1, 2019
Where: https://georgiafarmbureau.regfox.com/2019-scholarship-for-agriculture-application
How Much: Five @ $3,000 and Seven @ $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, 2019
Where: https://georgiafarmbureau.regfox.com/2019-technical-college-scholarship-for-agriculture
How Much: Five @ $1,000
What: Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
Who: Pursue a career in printing, publishing or graphic communications, 3.0 GPA
When: March 1, 2019
Where: https://pgsf.org/application-information-instructions/
How Much: $1,000 to $5,000 per year, renewable
What: Georgia Press Educational Foundation Scholarships
Who: Established interest in newspaper journalism; Financial need; Attend a Georgia college
When: March 1, 2019
Where: Guidance Office or http://gapress.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/GPEFScholarshipApp2019-1.pdf
How Much: varies
What: All for Mailers Student Scholarship
Who: 800 – 1000 word essay; No GPA requirement.
When: March 15, 2019
Where: https://www.allformailers.com/student-scholarship/
How Much: $500
What: F. C. Butch Dent Memorial Scholarship
Who: THS senior; 90+ GPA; college acceptance; science/healthcare major
When: March 15, 2019
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, 2019
Where: http://www.georgiacivitan.org/about1
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, 2019
Where: http://www.georgiacivitan.org/about1
How Much: $1,000
What: Alice Dodd Memorial Scholarship (Civitan Scholarship)
Who: Community service; 500-word essay
When: March 15, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $1,200 (1st place), $800 (2nd place)
What: Bobby Dodd Memorial Scholarship (Civitan Scholarship)
Who: Physically-challenged; Community service; 500-word essay
When: March 15, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $1,200 (1st place), $800 (2nd place)
What: Doodle 4 Google Contest
Who: Grades K-12; Theme “When I grow up, I hope…
When: March 18, 2019 @ 5:00 ET
Where: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/
How Much: 53 prizes; Up to $30,000 plus $50,000 grant for the school
What: QuestBridge
Who: Juniors; Excellent students w/ financial need (Households earning less than $65,000/year)
When: March 20, 2019
Where: www.questbridge.org
How Much: Full 4-year scholarship at top universities
What: Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship
Who: Accepted to college; 3.0 GPA; 900 SAT/17 ACT
When: March 22, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $1,000
What: Jefferson Energy Cooperative Scholarship
Who: 4-year college, 3.0 GPA
When: March 22, 2019
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 22, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $2,500
What: McDuffie County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship
Who: Graduating senior studying in conservation or environmental-related degree programs; essays
When: March 31, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $1,000
What: Attic Treasures Scholarship
Who: Graduating senior; personal statement of need
When: March 31, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: 2 @ $1,000 for THS seniors
What: 2019 COAG Scholarship
Who: Seeking degree @ university, 2-year college, or technical school
When: March 31, 2019 (Received by, not postmarked by)
Where: Guidance Office or https://coagonline.org/coag-scholarship
How Much: 4 @ $1,000
What: Greater Augusta Association of Realtors President’s College Scholarship
Who: Essay; Satisfactory GPA; References; Accepted to college/university
When: March 31, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: 10 @ $1,000
What: Young American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship
Who: Grades 9-12; Original artwork on paper or canvas
When: March 31, 2019
Where: https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/
How Much: first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $29,500
What: Sullivan Scholarship at Brenau University
Who: 3.0 GPA; Demonstrated history of high personal character, integrity, ethics, compassion, and a commitment to service
When: April 1, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: $10,000 (renewable for 4 years)
What: Fifth Third Bank Finance Academy Scholarship
Who: Grades 9 – 12; Complete an EVERFI Finance Academy course (Registration information can be found on the right side of page, beneath the Staff Link.)
When: May 7, 2019
Where: https://financeacademy.53.com/scholarship/
How Much: 28 @ $2,500 (Given as a 529 College Savings Gift Card)
What: Tommy Smith Scholarship
Who: Accepted to college/university; Essay
When: May 31, 2019
Where: https://www.tommysmithscholarship.com/
How Much: $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, 2019
Where: https://www.aedsuperstore.com/scholarship.html
How Much: $1,000
What: Cardinal Digital Marketing Scholarship Fund
Who: Entrepreneurial experience and Academic achievement
When: July 15, 2018
Where: https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/cardinal-digital-marketing-scholarship-fund/
How Much: $500