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2009-2010 Scholarship Listings

 

We hope that you find this list helpful.  Please use the websites listed to obtain further information.  If the listing indicates that a nomination is needed from the school or an application you must come by the Guidance Office and see Mrs. Huey

 

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Updated as of February 24, 2010

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

AES Engineering Scholarship

Posted:

February 24, 2010

Post secondary institution:

A Post Secondary School

Qualifications:

Write a 1000 word essay in response to two questions.

Amount

$500.00

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

October 8, 2010

Website for questions:

www.aesengineers.com

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Theta Lambda Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc

Posted:

February 24, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Accredited College or University

Qualifications:

Complete application, provide a transcript, provide a current photo and two letters of recommendation

Amount

4 scholarships @ $1500

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 20, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

West Georgia Technical College Scholarship by C-F EMC

Posted:

February 24, 2010

Post secondary institution:

West Georgia Technical College

Qualifications:

Must reside in Coweta-Fayette EMC service areas, complete application, provide transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, grades and financial need will be considered

Amount

$1000

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 1, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Griffin Technical College Scholarship by C-F EMC

Posted:

February 24, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Griffin Technical College

Qualifications:

Must reside in the Coweta-Fayette EMC service area, complete application, 3 letters of recommendation, provide a copy of transcript

Amount

$1000

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 1, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Quest Bridge College Prep Scholarship

Posted:

February 24, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not specified-this program offers scholarships to summer programs only, free admission counseling, all-expense-paid visits to top-ranked colleges

Qualifications:

Junior in high school

Amount

Varies

Application and Essay:

On website

Deadline:

March 29, 2010

Website for questions:

www.questbridge.org

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Imagine America Scholarship

Posted:

February 24, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not specified

Qualifications:

Register at website

Amount

$1000

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

December 31, 2010

Website for questions:

www.imagine-America.org

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

May Week Teen Forum Scholarship

Posted:

February 24, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Accredited College or University

Qualifications:

Enter the oratorical presentation contest

Amount

Grand Prize-$1000; 1st Place-$750; 2nd Place-$500; 3rd Place-$300

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 8, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Key Leader by Kiwanis Club

Posted:

February 24, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Leadership Training Camp in Covington, Georgia

Qualifications:

Register for the Camp and interested in learning leadership skills, between the ages of 14-18

Amount

Not A Scholarship-Cost is $25

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 15, 2010

Website for questions:

www.key-leader.org

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Miss Pride of Fayette County

Posted:

February 24, 2010

Post secondary institution:

A Contest

Qualifications:

Ages 3-4 and Grades K-12, resident of Fayette County

Amount

$1000

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

February 27, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund

Posted:

February 24, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Georgia college, university or grade school

Qualifications:

Complete application, prepare essay on community banking, 1 teacher reference, award based on merit

Amount

4-$1000

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

April 2, 2010

Website for questions:

www.cbaofga.com

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

LULAC Scholarship

Posted:

February 11, 2010

Post secondary institution:

College or University

Qualifications:

Latino Heritage; graduated from an accredited high school; one parent must be a legal resident of Georgia;

Amount

Ranges from $250 to $1000

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 31, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Atlanta Southern Crescent Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship

Posted:

February 11, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Accredited four-year college

Qualifications:

Female high school student who is a resident of the Southern Crescent area, all-around resume

Amount

$1000

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

April 17, 2010

Website for questions:

www.ascapa.org

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award

Posted:

February 11, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Cash Award

Qualifications:

Performed leadership and service activities on or after September 1, 2008 and currently have Junior Status.

Amount

$500 and leadership training

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

April 16, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Presbyterian College Fellow

Posted:

February 11, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Presbyterian College

Qualifications:

PSAT/SAT=1200 (CR & Math); ACT-27; ranked in top 10%; high school junior

Amount

$2000 at PC Fellow Scholarship which amounts to $500 annually for four years of study at PC; PC Fellows also receive top consideration for additional scholarships

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

February 26, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

Yes

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Atlanta Braves High School Scholarship Program

Posted:

February 11, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Accredited College or University

Qualifications:

GPA-3.0; graduating high school senior in the state of Georgia; extracurricular activities; community service volunteer

Amount

6 @ $2000

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 31, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Delta Community Credit Union Scholarship

Posted:

January 29, 2010

Post secondary institution:

A University, College or Technical Institute

Qualifications:

GPA-3.0, high school senior, have an account in good standing at the credit union, and submit an essay

Amount

3-$5000

Application and Essay:

On website

Deadline:

April 12, 2010

Website for questions:

www.deltacommunitycu.com/community/involvement/scholarships.asp

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Miss lafee Prom USA

Posted:

January 29, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not specified

Qualifications:

15-18 year old female living in the 50 United States. You must be enrolled in high school at the time of entry, with a GPA   of 3.0 or better

Amount

$2500, a weekend trip for 2 to Chicago, a free Prom Gown and prizes for your school

Application and Essay:

From April 01-June 15, 2010, there will be a link to an entry form on the lafee prom website. Please visit www.lafeeprom.com during the contest period to complete the entry form

Deadline:

June 15, 2010

Website for questions:

www.lafeeprom.com

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Paying for College

Posted:

January 29, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not a Scholarship

Qualifications:

Not A Scholarship-Tips and assistance for applying for financial aid and investigating private scholarships

Amount

Not a Scholarship

Application and Essay:

Not a Scholarship

Deadline:

None

Website for questions:

Contact Larry Sussberg for more details at HuntingtonPTC@aol.com

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

10 Unusual College Scholarships

Posted:

January 29, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not Specified

Qualifications:

Varies by Scholarship- Names of Scholarships- Meat-Eating Orators, Outspoken Vegetarians, Ayn Rand Enthusiasts, Caddies, Tall People, Short People, Future Welders of America, Schizophrenics, Budding Writers Considering Ursinus College, Michael Scotts of Tomorrow

Amount

Varies by Scholarship but some have as much as $30,000

Application and Essay:

More details available in Guidance

Deadline:

Varies by Scholarship

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

See Mrs. Huey for a copy of information with more details on each one. 

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

B. Davis Scholarship

Posted:

January 29, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not Specified

Qualifications:

High school juniors and seniors, Between the ages of 16 and 30, Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next, This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know your current academic standing

Amount

$1000

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

May 28, 2010

Website for questions:

www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Nordstrom Scholarship Program

Posted:

January 29, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not specified

Qualifications:

Junior who resides in Georgia, GPA-2.7, participated in volunteer or community activities, planning to apply for financial assistance and attend 4 year college in the US

Amount

5-$10,000

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

May 15, 2010

Website for questions:

www.Nordstrom.com/scholarship

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year

Posted:

January 29, 2010

Post secondary institution:

 State accredited college or university

Qualifications:

legal resident of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia, who, as of November 18, 2009, is enrolled as full-time student in a state-accredited private or public high school, in good standing in grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.20, and who participates in a high school sport or club sport during the 2009-2010 school year, as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. Applicants cannot be on suspension or other disciplinary probation imposed by the school or school system at any time in the 2009-2010 school year. Applicants cannot have been arrested, charged with, or convicted of any crime.

Amount

$7,500 Scholarship

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

March 5, 2010

Website for questions:

www.bodybymilk.com

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Boys State of Georgia

Posted:

January 29, 2010

Post secondary institution:

A week long summer program

Qualifications:

Be available for entire session, completed junior year, outstanding leadership, character, scholarship, sense of service, GPA-3.0

Amount

No cost to student

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

February 26, 2010

Website for questions:

www.gaboysstate.com

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Girls State of Georgia

Posted:

January 29, 2010

Post secondary institution:

A week long summer program

Qualifications:

Be available for entire session, completed junior year, outstanding leadership, character, scholarship, sense of service, Top 1/3 of class

Amount

No cost to student

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

February 26, 2010

Website for questions:

www.georgiagirlsstate.com

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Student-View Scholarship Program

Posted:

January 27, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Four-year college, community/junior college, or career college

Qualifications:

Complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area

Amount

1-$4,000; 2-$1000; 4-$500

Application and Essay:

On website

Deadline:

April 22, 2010

Website for questions:

www.student-view.com

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Scholarship

Posted:

January 27, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not Specified

Qualifications:

Make your own prom dress and accessories using Jo-Ann products.

Amount

Grand Prize-$50,000 and a $1000 Jo-Ann Gift Card; 2nd prize-$10,000 and a $500 Jo-Ann Gift Card; 3rd Prize-$5000 and a $250 Jo-Ann Gift Card; 4th -10th Prize-$1000 and $100 Jo-Ann Gift Card

Application and Essay:

On website

Deadline:

June 15, 2010

Website for questions:

www.Joann.com/prom

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Kohl’s Kids Who Care

Posted:

January 27, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not Specified

Qualifications:

Ages 6-18 can compete, actions must be described in detail and should document efforts above and beyond what is normally expected of a child his or her age; volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year; winners are chosen based on the project, benefits and outcome; applicants must not have graduated high school as of March 15, 2010

Amount

More than 200 regional winners will received $1000 scholarships; national winners will receive a total of $10,000

Application and Essay:

On website

Deadline:

March 15, 2010

Website for questions:

www.kohlskids.com

School Nomination Needed?

No, but you must be nominated by someone.

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America Scholarshp

Posted:

January 27, 2010

Post secondary institution:

2 year or 4 year college or university located in the US and is accredited

Qualifications:

High school senior, ACT-212 or SAT-1500; obtain a degree major in any field of study; have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need by explaining on the application

Amount

$2000 to a McIntosh High School student

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

April 1, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Alabama A & M University

Posted:

January 27, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Alabama A & M University

Qualifications:

GPA-2.8; SAT-850 or ACT-16; acceptance to Alabama A&M

Amount:

Not specified

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

April 21, 2010

Website for questions:

www.aamuatl.org

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Janice Folsom Music Scholarship

Posted:

January 27, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not specified

Qualifications:

Graduating student from Fayette County in 2010, college bound student with the intent to major in Music Education (preferred) or Music; active participant in the music program at your school; outstanding character, integrity and personal responsibility; solid academic performance; GPA-3.0

Amount

$500

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 31, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia Scholarship

Posted:

January 27, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Accredited secondary institution or certified technical school and studying a building industry related subject

Qualifications:

Employees of Businesses related to the Building Industry with students interested in fields of study related to the industry will get scholarship preference; some basis of need; academic average -85 or above; SAT-1500; 90% school attendance (must have one or more of these ); participates in extra curricular activities; students entering a building industry related field or for students who have parents as members of the association.

Amount

$250.00 to $1000

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 31, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Piedmont-Fayette Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

Posted:

January 27, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Georgia College

Qualifications:

Must pursue health-related careers; legal resident of Fayette County; accepted into a medically related program in a Georgia college; GPA-3.0

Amount

$500 - $1000

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 26, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

National Scholarship Program

Posted:

January 27, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not specified

Qualifications:

Pursuing a degree in one of the following areas:  Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Auditing, Math, Computer Science, and Economics; scholastic achievement; ACT/SAT scores; leadership ability; extracurricular activities; career goals; and financial need

Amount

$1000 and the possibility to complete nationally up to $3000

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 5, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Moody’s Mega Math Challenge

Posted:

January 27, 2010

Post secondary institution:

Not Specified

Qualifications:

On the internet, solve an open-ended, realistic, applied math-modeling problem in just 14 hours

Amount

Ranges from $1000 to $20,000

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

The competition is the weekend of March 6th and 7th

Website for questions:

www.M3challenge.siam.org

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Program in Science at Mathematics

Posted:

December 8, 2009

Post secondary institution:

Kennesaw State University

Qualifications:

Entering Freshman; US Citizen, national, aliens admitted as refugees, permanent resident aliens; enrolled full time in a baccalaureate degree program in one of the STEM disciplines at KSU; GPA 3.0; recommendations from teachers, counselors or advisors may substitute from lower GPA; demonstrate financial need

Amount

Up to $3000 annually

Application and Essay:

On website

Deadline:

Not specified

Website for questions:

http://www.kennesaw.edu/scholarships/index.shtml

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Mississippi State University Scholarship Program

Posted:

November 20, 2009

Post secondary institution:

Mississippi State University

Qualifications:

Varies by Scholarships

Amount

Varies by Scholarships

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

Distinguished Scholarships-December 1, 2009; Freshman Academic Scholarships-February 1, 2010; Community/Junior College Scholarships-June 1, 2010

Website for questions:

www.msstate.edu

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Foundation Scholarship

Posted:

November 20, 2009

Post secondary institution:

Gordon College

Qualifications:

Show leadership, motivation, creativity and initiative

Amount

Not Specified

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

March 1, 2010

Website for questions:

www.gdn.edu

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Optimist Club Oratorical Contest

Posted:

November 20, 2009

Post secondary institution:

Not specified

Qualifications:

Students under the age of 16 as of 12/31/09, educated in the US, Canada or Caribbean

Amount

Club level receive medallions and Zone winners receive a plaque; if proceed to district level there will be 2-$2500 scholarship

Application and Essay:

Guidance

Deadline:

March 1, 2010

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

National Student Leadership Foundation

Posted:

November 20, 2009

Post secondary institution:

A conference to attend not a scholarship

Qualifications:

Demonstrated academic excellence, extracurricular involvement and leadership potential, maintain a B average

Amount

Not specified

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

Not specified

Website for questions:

www.nslcleaders.org

School Nomination Needed?

Yes, see Mrs. Huey to be nominated.

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Wendy’s Liga de Campeones

Posted:

November 20, 2009

Post secondary institution:

Not Specified

Qualifications:

Hispanic heritage, excel in academic success, athletic achievement or community involvement

Amount

Not specified

Application and Essay:

In Guidance

Deadline:

A student is chosen monthly from October to May 2010.

Website for questions:

No

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Christian Connector

Posted:

November 20, 2009

Post secondary institution:

Not specified

Qualifications:

Register for Free Christian College information

Amount

$2500

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

Not specified

Website for questions:

www.christianconnector.com

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

Pre-College Student Educational Enrichment Program

Posted:

November 20, 2009

Post secondary institution:

Enrichment program not a scholarship held May 29 – July 16 at Medical College of Georgia

Qualifications:

Georgia resident, rising senior and graduating senior levels are eligible

Amount

Not Specified

Application and Essay:

On website

Deadline:

March 1, 2010

Website for questions:

http://www.mcg.edu/careers/specop

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

SunTrust OFF to College Sweepstakes

Posted:

October 20, 2009

Post secondary institution:

College or private career school

Qualifications:

Just enter the Sweepstakes

Amount

$1000

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

May 13, 2010

Website for questions:

www.offtocollege.info

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

National Scholarship Competition

Posted:

October 20, 2009

Post secondary institution:

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Qualifications:

Looking at careers in the area of global industries of Fashion, Visual Arts, Graphics, Interior Design, Digital Media, and Entertainment

Amount

One year Scholarship

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

April 30, 2010

Website for questions:

www.fidm.edu

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

 

NAME OF SCHOLARSHIP

DeVry University Scholarships

Posted:

September 1, 2009

Post secondary institution:

DeVry University

Qualifications:

Various scholarships with different qualifications.  Go to the website for details

Amount

Varies

Application and Essay:

On Website

Deadline:

Varies

Website for questions:

www.high-school.devry.edu/students

School Nomination Needed?

No

 

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