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: 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: Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Who: Grades 7 – 12; Criteria varies
When: December 30, 2019
Where: https://www.artandwriting.org/
How Much: $500 - $10,000 depending upon specific scholarship
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 or Guidance Office
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: AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest
Who: Will attend 4-yr college; Essay (max 1500 words)
When: January 17, 2020
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) $500, $750, or $1,000
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: USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
Who: GPA 3.0; Accepted for admission or currently attending one of the nineteen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities; Study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or other related academic disciplines; Demonstrate leadership and community service.
When: January 31, 2020
Where: https://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/
How Much: Full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a bachelor's degree at one of the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements and the end of the agreement period, the scholar may be eligible for a permanent appointment in service to USDA without further competition.
What: Bezos Scholars Program
Who: Juniors (with a teacher to form a team); demonstrates accomplishment, embraces new challenges, and aspires to lead change in the community.
When: January 31, 2020
Where: https://bezosscholars.org/
How Much: All-expenses-paid scholarship to the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, CO (June 24 – 30, 2017), plus $1,000 in seed funding to launch sustainable community change project.
What: EngineerGirl Writing Contest
Who: Grades 3 – 12; Write a short story
When: February 1, 2020 @ 11:59pm EST
Where: https://www.engineergirl.org/108311/2019-contest
How Much: 1st - $500; 2nd - $250; 3rd - $100
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: American Meteorological Society Undergraduate Scholarships
Who: 3.0+ GPA; Pursuing a career in atmospheric, oceanic or hydrologic sciences
When: February 7, 2020
How Much: $2,500/year for 2 years
What: AMS Minority Scholarships
Who: 3.0+ GPA; Minority student; Pursuing a career in atmospheric, oceanic or hydrologic sciences
When: February 7, 2020
How Much: $3,000/year for 2 years
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: Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship
Who: 2.5+ GPA
When: February 15, 2020
Where: http://flavorfulfutures.com/
How Much: 5 @ $5,000
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: 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: 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
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