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: Mercer University Engineering Scholarship Challenge
Who: Do NOT have to have applied to Mercer; Take a multiple-choice exam designed to test your math and verbal reasoning skills, similar to the SAT.
When: November 16, 2019 (Register by November 1, 2019)
Where: https://www.bethebear.com/engineering-scholarship-challenge.cfm
How Much: Merit scholarship to Mercer - Amounts vary
What: Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Who: High school seniors; must have taken either the ACT or SAT on or before October 5, 2019
When: November 5, 2019 @ 11:59pm
Where: http://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm
Scholarship Award: 500 awards ranging from $1,000 to $12,500 per year
What: Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Who: Community service, leadership
When: November 5, 2019
Where: https://spirit.prudential.com/
How Much: $5,000 and Recognition
What: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Who: Unweighted GPA of 3.5; SAT 1200 or ACT 26; Demonstrate unmet financial need
When: November 13, 2019
Where: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/
How Much: up to $40,000 per year
What: Verto Education Scholarship
Who: Take a semester (or year) to figure out who you are and see the world while earning general education credits. When you are accepted into Verto, you are simultaneously accepted into at least one of Verto’s twenty-three partner schools with a guaranteed slot for admission in the following spring or fall.
When: November 15, 2019
Where: https://vertoeducation.org/
How Much: $1,000
What: Hagan Scholarship
Who: 3.75 GPA; 24 ACT/1150 SAT; FAFSA EFC $6500 or less; Eligible college/university
When: November 15, 2019 @ 5:00pm CST
Where: https://www.haganscholarships.org/
Scholarship Award: OVER 400 AWARDS of $6,000 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters; $15,000 Schwab Scholar Account; eligible for an all-expense paid Study Abroad Award.
What: Georgia State University Presidential Scholarship
Who: High school seniors; Apply to GA State by November 15, 2019
When: November 15, 2019 @ 11:59pm
Where: https://honors.gsu.edu/the-presidential-scholarship/
Scholarship Award: up to $28,803 per year depending on in/out-of-state student status and University Assistantship participation.
What: 10 Words or Less Scholarship
Who: Students ages 14 – 25
When: November 30, 2019
Where: https://www.studentscholarships.org/easy.php
How Much: $500
What: College Review Scholarship
Who: 13+ years old and who are currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher learning. (Dual enrollment students)
When: November 30, 2019 @ 11:59 PT
Where: https://www.unigo.com/review-a-college
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: November 30, 2019
Where: https://www.aedsuperstore.com/scholarship.html
How Much: $1,000
What: Brockman Scholars Program
Who: College Station campus of Texas A&M University; STEM major; Academic merit; Demonstrate high levels of constructive community engagement; Exhibit the qualities of a good citizen.
When: December 1, 2019 @ 5:00pm CT
Where: https://brockmanfoundation.org/scholarship-program/
How Much: Full cost of attendance for 4-year undergraduate degree and one-year graduate degree (more than $265,000)
What: Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program
Who: Community service; 3.0+ GPA; Will enroll full-time in 2-yr or 4-yr college; Financial need
When: December 6, 2019 @ 5:00pm EST
Where: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/leadersandachievers/
How Much: 800+ @ $2,500 each
What: LEDA Scholars
Who: Juniors, top 10% of class, 3.6 GPA, Financial need (1st generation college is a plus)
When: December 11, 2019 @ 11:59pm PST
Where: http://ledascholars.org/our-program/recruitment-admissions/apply/
How Much: FREE, seven-week, summer program hosted at Princeton University
What: NWTF Scholarship
Who: GPA 3.0, hunting license, NWTF membership ($15), & essay
When: December 15, 2019
Where: Guidance Office
How Much: Local – minimum $250, State – minimum $1,000, National – up to $10,000
What: Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship
Who: Has had his or her life altered due to an injury from a car or truck accident, be it
their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual
When: December 15, 2019
Where: https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/scholarship.cfm
How Much: $1,000
What: BURGER KING℠ Scholars program
Who: 2.5 GPA; Participation in school and community activities
When: December 15, 2019 (or first 50,000 applications, whichever comes first)
Where: https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/
How Much: 800+ valued from$1,000 – $50,000
What: OppUAchieversScholarship
Who: 3.0 GPA; High-achieving students
When: December 31, 2019
Where: https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
How Much: $2,500
What: The FIRE Free Speech Essay Contest
Who: Juniors and Seniors; essay
When: December 31, 2019 @ 11:59pm EST
Where: https://www.thefire.org/resources/high-school-network/essay-contest/
How Much: 1st Place - $10,000; 2nd Place - $5,000; Four Runner-up prizes - $1,000; Four random draw prizes - $500
What: GE-Ronald Reagan Foundation
Who: 3.0 GPA, leadership, drive, & citizenship
When: January 3, 2020
Scholarship Award: 15+ @ $10,000 (renewable)
What: Foot Locker Scholar Athletes
Who: 3.0 GPA; high school, intramural, or community based sports; 4-yr college
When: January 3, 2020 @ 5:00pm EST
Where: https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/
How Much: 20 @ $20,000 each
What: Ron Brown Scholarship
Who: African American, excels in academics, leadership potential, & community service
When: January 9, 2020
Where: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description
Scholarship Award: $10,000 (renewable)
What: Horizon Award
Who: Student in one of the SACAC member regions
When: January 15, 2020 @ 11:59pm
Where: https://www.sacac.org/knowledge-center/for-students-and-parents/horizon-award/
How Much: 5 @ $1,000 (+ $1,000 matching funds to school counselor)
What: Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Who: Grades 9 – 12; Write 700 – 1000 word essay on specified topic
When: January 17, 2020
Where: https://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
How Much: 1st place - $10,000; 2nd place - $3,000; 5 finalists - $1,000 each; 8 semi-finalists - $100 each
What: National Beta Scholarship Program
Who: Beta Club members
When: January 22, 2020 @ 11:59pm EST
Where: http://www.betaclub.org/scholarship/scholarship-info
How Much: $1,000 - $15,000
What: Courses.com.au Scholarship
Who: 16+ years old; must be enrolled in a course related to Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, Business, Education.
When: January 28, 2020
Where: https://www.courses.com.au/about/scholarships
How Much: 2 @ $2,500
What: Walter Harrison Scholarship
Who: primary residence must be the household of an EMC member or EMC employee; need and academic ability
When: January 31, 2020
Where: http://www.jeffersonenergy.com/content/walter-harrison-scholarship or any Jefferson Energy office
How Much: 11 @ $1,000 each
What: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Who: minority high school senior; leadership potential; dedication to community service; financial need; minimum SAT score of 1,000 or a composite ACT score of 21
When: February 1, 2020 @ 5:00pm ET
Where: https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
How Much: 60 @ up to $7,000/year
What: Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship
Who: Financial need
When: February 15, 2020
Where: www.watson-brown.org/scholarship (Flyer available in Guidance)
How Much: 200 @ $5,000 – renewable for 4 years
What: NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) Scholarships
Who: Requirements vary by scholarship
When: February 15, 2020
Where: https://dar.academicworks.com/ (Flyer available in Guidance)
How Much: $1,000 (one-time) - $5,000 (renewable for 4 years)
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: 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: 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: OppUAchieversScholarship
Who: 3.0 GPA; High-achieving students
When: March 31, 2020
Where: https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
How Much: $2,500
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: 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: 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: 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