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: 2021 Charlie C. Turman Scholarship
Who: Resident McDuffie or Warren County; Seeking a degree in or directly related to agriculture/agribusiness, HVAC, or mechanical; Extra consideration given for - Financial Need; 3.0+ GPA; Extra-curricular activities
Where: https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfcsra
How Much: $1,000; Renewable for 1 additional year
What: 2021 Ruth F. Wallace Scholarship
Who: Resident McDuffie County; Graduate of Thomson High School; Seeking a degree in or directly related to business, education, engineering, manufacturing, or technology; Extra consideration given for - Financial Need; 3.0+ GPA; Extra-curricular activities; 1000 SAT or 25 ACT
When: March 15, 2021 March 31, 2021
Where: https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfcsra
How Much: $1,000; Renewable every year
What: 2021 Alex Newton Scholarship
Who: Resident of Burke, Columbia, Richmond, or McDuffie County; Pursuing an associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Augusta Technical College; Active in community, church or extra-curricular activities.
When: March 15, 2021 March 31, 2021
Where: https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlkey=cfcsra
How Much: $500; Renewable every semester
What: Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships
Who: Students studying engineering, accounting, business or other courses of study to enter the automotive field, as well as those training to become automotive, heavy duty or collision repair technicians.
When: March 31, 2021
Where: https://automotivescholarships.com/
How Much: 100s of scholarships; Varying amounts
What: The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship
Who: 13+ years old; 8th – 12th Grade; Create a FREE Cirkled In account; Complete your Portfolio
When: March 31, 2021
Where: https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
How Much: $2,500
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: 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: McDuffie Scholarship and Loan Scholarships
Who: THS Seniors; Varying requirements
When: April 10, 2021
Where: Information and Application available at the bottom of this page.
How Much: Varies $1,000 - $5,000
What: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Phil H. Waring Scholarship
Who: Senior male; 2.5+ GPA
When: April 21, 2021
Where: Application available at the bottom of the page.
How Much: 4 @ $1,000 & 1 @ 1,000 (4-year renewable)
What: Attic Treasures Scholarship
Who: Graduating senior; personal statement of need
When: April 30, 2021
Where: Application available at the bottom of this page
How Much: $1,000
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