College Scholarship for Homeless and At-Risk Students

Give Us Your Poor is proud to partner with the Horatio Alger Association in offering college scholarships to homeless, formerly homeless, and at-risk students. The Horatio Alger Association provides approximately 1,000 scholarships each year to eligible students who have overcome adversity in their lived.

The Horatio Alger Association provides Scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000. National scholarships are awarded at $20,000. Additional state-specific scholarships are also awarded in various amounts.

Eligibility

-Enrollment full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2013, with plants to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;

-a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution located in the United States.

-Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);

-involvement in co-curricular and community activities;

-demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity;

-A minimum GPA of 2.0; and

-United States citizenship

Visit     www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm

Deadline for applications is October 25, 2012

Wofford Scholars Program

Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $2,000 per year up to full a scholarship, which is valued at approximately $45,000 per year.

-Students must rank in the top 10% of the class.

-They must have achieved a minimum score of 1250 (critical reading and math combined) on the PSAT and SAT. or 28 composite on the PLAN or ACT.

-They must, in your opinion, demonstrate qualities of scholarship, leadership, and potential for success.

Submit nominations at-----https://begin.wofford.edu/register/WoffordScholarsNomination

Nominees are screened by the Wofford Scholars Selection Committee.   If students meet the Scholars' criteria, they will be invited to participate on Wofford Scholars day. This half-day program includes interviews for the students and various information sessions for nominees and their parents.

Purdue University Informational Program

We are pleased to announce that the Purdue University Office of Admissions is hosting two Preview Purdue informational programs in your area. We invite any students who are interested in Purdue, their families, as well as any guidance or college counselors to attend. They will have the opportunity to learn more about our university and to ask questions of Purdue admissions staff and alumni from your area.

When:

Sunday, October 7^th

Where:

Crowne Plaza Perimeter at Ravinia

4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road

Atlanta, GA, 30346

Time:

Registration starts at 1:30 P.M.

2:00-3:30 P.M.

OR

October 28^th

Hunter Park Community Center

8830 Gurley Road

Douglasville, GA 30134

2:00-3:30 P.M.

Registration starts at 1:30 P.M

Visit::  www.admissions.purdue.edu/PreviewPurdue

Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Nomination Timeline

The nomination form is available online. To begin a nomination, log on to jeffersonscholars.org using the username included in your letter. The first steps take just a few minutes, and each subsequent section be saved individually.

-Verify that your school’s contact information is accurate.

-View or print step-by-step instructions for completing your portion of the nomination.

The sole mission of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation is to identify, attract, and nurture individuals of extraordinary intellectual range and depth who possess the highest qualities of leadership, scholarship and citizenship. We seek those with great promise who will utilize the opportunities provided by our merit scholarship to make a significant contribution in the University Virginia community. Jefferson Scholars receive the full cost of attendance at the University of Virginia including tuition, room, and board and a living stipend, all of which currently totals more than $100,100 per Virginian and $200,000 per non-Virginian.

Visit Jeffersonscholars.org for more information.

Guarisco Scholarship for Art and Art History

The Guarisco scholarship is endowed for students who intend to pursue art or art history at the undergraduate level and who have demonstrated extraordinary promise in artistic endeavors. On Sewanee’s gorgeous 13,000-acre mountaintop campus and around the world, Guarisco scholars will have the resources to study and advance art. The scholarship includes full funding (tuition, room and board) for four years of the study at Sewanee as well as stipends for research, internship and study abroad opportunities.

For more information about the scholarship including application requirements and deadlines, please go to admission.sewanee.edu/apply/guarisco or contact Sarah Butler at sabulter@sewanee.edu

Georgia Opportunities Scholarship and Outreach Program

2013-2014
Georgia Opportunities Scholarship Program

Scholarship Application Available: August 24, 2012

Application Deadline: December 15, 2012

APPLY ONLINE:

https://sites.google.com/site/georgiaopps/


REQUIREMENTS
-Be of Hispanic Heritage
-Be a high school senior graduating from a high school in the spring of 2013.
-Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
-Be a first generation to attend college (no arent or guardian has received an undergraduate or baccalaureate degree from a four-year institution).
-Must demonstrate significant financial need.

The John Montgomery Belk Scholarship at Davidson College

Each high school may nominate ONE student for the John Montgomery Belk Scholarship.

www.davidson.edu/belk

-Materials must be in our office no later than end of business on November 8, 2013

-Nominees must submit a completed admission application no later than December 2, 2013.

-Thirty students will be chosen as finalists and invited to campus for Belk Celebration and Selection Weekend, March 20-22, 2014.

-Up to eight Davidson Class of 2018 Belk Scholars will be announced by April 5.

For more information on the scholarship, visit www.davidson.edu/belk

AEs Engineers Scholarship Deadline Approaching

AES Engieers scholarship deadline is less than a month away.
We will be rewarding $500 to the winner(s) each year

Scholarship Deadline - October 5, 2012

Application Process

Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of our website.

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Full details on the site above.

Increased Scholarships for String Music Majors!!!

Visit www.elon.edu/e-web/academics/elon_college/music/orchestra.xhtml

Elon University- 6,000 students including Law School offering four music degrees:

1.       Bachelor of Science in Music Education

-          Program to teach instrumental band, vocal-choral ad general music in the public schools

2.       Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance

-A degree program aimed at student’s who wish to go on for a career in performance.

3.       Bachelor of Science in Music Technology

-Degree program designed for those students who wish to produce, compose and/or work in recording studios.

4.       Bachelor of Arts in Music

-Degree program designed for those students who wish to double major.

Georgia Southern

Scholarship opportunities

 

How do I apply for scholarships?

1. Complete the Application for Admission. Please note that you will not be considered for an invitation to Southern Scholars Showcase, Scholars's Day, or the Southern LEAD Conference until you have been accepted for admission. Apply online at admissions.georgiasouthern.edu.
2. Read the entire application and complete all of the essays or questions that apply to you and your interests.
3. The Application for Scholarships and the University Honors Program must be received by November 1, 2013 for students applying to attend Southern  Scholars Showcase and/or be considered for the 1906 Scholarship. Students applying to attend Scholar's Day, the Southern LEAD Conference, and/or applicants to the University Honors Program will need to submit their application by February 1, 2014.
4. Once your Application for Scholarships and the University Honors Program is received, all of your materials will be reviewed. Invitations to Southern Scholars Showcase, Scholars' Day, or the Southern LEAD Conference will be mailed approximately 3 weeks prior to each event. If you are not selected to interview at an event, you may still be eligible to receive other scholarships.
5. If invited, RSVP and attend a scholarship event to interview for academic or leadership scholarships. The events will also include opportunities to learn more about Georgia Southern University and interact with faculty, staff, and current students.

Southern Scholars Showcase

-an opportunity to interview for valuable academic scholarships including the 1906 scholars program. Only 160 students will attend this event on December 6 - 7. The deadline is November 1.The requirements are 1300 SAT/29 ACT and strong GPA.

Scholar’s Day

For students interested in competing for academic scholarships and/or entrance into the University Honors Program. The application deadline is February 1, 2014. The requirements are 1200 SAT/27 ACT and a strong GPA. Only 250 students will attend this event on February 28 - March 1, where students will interview for academic scholarships and the University Honors Program awards.

Southern LEAD Conference

For student’s interested in competing for leadership scholarships. The application deadline is February 1, 2014. The requirements are 1100 SAT/24 ACT, and a strong academic record in high school courses. Students should complete the Application for Scholarships, including the Leadership Essay. Only 220 students will attend this event on March 8, where they will interview for the Southern LEAD Scholarship and invitations to the prestigious Southern Leaders Program.

http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu


For more information, contact your Georgia Southern University Admissions Counselor or the Coordinator of High Ability Recruitment at 912-478-5391 or scholarships@georgiasouthern.edu.

University of Alabama

Apply.Ua.Edu

The University of Alabama employs a competitive qdmission process that includes reviewing and evaluating each application on an indivial basis ofor an applicant's abilities as a student and a scholar. Deciosn about the potentiial for your academic success at Ua are based on your performace on the ACT and/or SAT, your high-school GPA and course schedule.

3.0 GPA

1000 Sat (Critical Reading and Math)

21 ACT

4 units of English, Social Sciences

3 units of math (algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonamentry, or calculus).

1 unit of foreign laguage

3 units of natural science

5 additional units of academic couses

Wendy's High School Highsman

DUE BEFORE OCTOBER 2, 2012!

Reciognizing outstanding male and female high school students who excel in: Academics, Athletics, and Leadership.

Seniors Apply NOW!!    


WendysHeisman.com

$10 Wendy's Gift Card for the first 25,000 completed applicants.

Seniors, Class of 2013 who have at least a B average and participae in at least one school-sposored sport can aply online in just a few easy steps.

-National finalists attend Heisman Weekend in New York City, BROADCAST ON ESPN!

-Boost your resume. Open doors fo college applications or even future employment opportunities.

-Receive up to $500 in Wendy's gift cards!

Boston University

Earn a four-year, full tuition scholarship to BU

Deadline:
December 1, 2012

For more information:

bu.edu/admissions/trustee

2012 Auburn University

When: Saturday, October 20, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Telfair Peet Theatre-Stamford Avenue and Duncan Drive in Aub.

Award: Substantial one year scholarship awards will be made to competitive on-site auditions and presentations.

Who: Open to high school seniors and college transfer students who maintained a 3.0 GPA in their high school.

Performance Scholarships: Mt applicants can [resent the material.

hagueda@auburn.edu

-The degree will serve undergraduate actors seeing employment.

Entrance into Music and Theatre: Please prepare two minutes with a monologue and a song. Wear clothing that is appropriate. If you do not own Jazz shoes, you will be asked to dance.

Workshops and Audition or Presentation:  High school seniors will have scholarship consideration and admission to our theatre program by dance, voice, speech, improvision, and design and technical portion of the event.

APIASF

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Due Date: January 10, 2014 at 11:59 EST

Award: One-time scholarship of $2,500 - $15,000

-Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census

-Be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States. Citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau are also eligible to apply

-Be enrolling in a U.S accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year students in the upcoming academic year

-Have a minimum cumulative GPA f 2.7 on a 4.0 scale or have earned a GED.

-Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15

-Submit one letter of recommendation online.

Please go to www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html for more information and to apply.

Mercer University

There will be an annual Scholarship Challenge at our Macon, Georgia campus on Saturday, November 16, 2013.
Last year we awarded more than $2.5M to over 85 students. We invite the students for scholarships in engineering or technical communication.

The NOMINATION PROCESS is Very Simple!

1.      Go to www.mercer.edu/eingeering/scholarships to fill in your own contact information.

2.      The, enter the name, GPA, SAT, or ACT scores (if known) for each student nominated.

3.      Share this opportunity with the nominees and ask them to visit the same site to fill their application.

Nominations and student applications would be appreciated if turned in by October 15th if possible.

The  Saturday event on November 16th will include:

• Campus and engineering laboratory tours in the morning
• Lunch and a short program for students and their parents
• The scholarship challenge (a test) in the afternoon
• A parents' program in the afternoon in parallel with advisors in admissions, housing, and financial aid
• Cookie and punch social time to talk with other participants, faculty and admissions counselors 

Feel free to contact our event coordinator, Dr. Aaron Collins at (478) 301-2097 or via email to Collins_as@mercer.edu with any questions you might have.

Merce.edu/admissions

Auburn University

Freshman Scholarships

Scholarship Consideration

• December 1 is the Freshman Scholarship priority deadline.
• Students accepted for admission must apply through the new Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) by this date to receive consideration for Freshman Scholarships and priority consideration for General Scholarships. For more information, please visit auburn.edu/scholarship.

National Scholars

• National Merit Finalists and National Achievement Finalists receive a National Scholars Presidential Scholarship.
• National Merit and Achievement Finalists must have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and meet the February 1 application for admission deadline.

Academic Scholarships

• Presidential Scholarship - Requires a 33-36 ACT (1440-1600 SAT) score and a minimum 3.5 high school GPA.
• Heritage Scholarship - Requires a 31-32 ACT (1360-1430 SAT) score and a minimum 3.5 high school GPA.
• Charter Scholarship - Requires a 29-30 ACT (1290-1350 SAT) score and a minimum 3.5 high school GPA.

Auburn Spirit Foundation Scholarship

• Requires a minimum 26 ACT or 1170 SAT score and a 3.5 high school GPA for consideration.

Auburn Spirit Foundation Legacy Scholarship

• Requires a minimum 26 ACT or 1170 SAT score and a 3.5 high school GPA for consideration

Auburn Sponsored Freshman Scholarships

• Boys Nation
• Distinguished Young Women of America
• Girls Nation
• Miss America's Outstanding Teen
• National Eagle Scout of the Year

General Scholarships

• Require a minimum 3.0 high school GPA for consideration.

Departmental Scholarships

• Each of Auburn's 12 colleges and school awards scholarships separate from the scholarships awarded at the university level.

For specific tuition scholarship values and additional scholarship information, visit: auburn.edu/scholarship.

Average GPA: 3.81

Middle 50% ACT: 24-30

Middle SAT: 1120-1350

For more information, visit auburn.edu/admissions OR auburn.edu/scholarship

Washington University in St. Louis

We seek students who have exhibited a capacity for service and leadership, as well as academic excellence, and who will embrace the challenges of a rigorous academic curriculum. We are especially interest in students who exhibit qualities that embody the essence of the Danforth’s-maturity, strong moral character, selflessness, and commitment to the community.

                One nominated, the students will be sent application materials. After the application deadline the Selection committee, composed of University faculty and friends, will begin the difficult task of choosing from gifted applicants.

Information

-Contact Henry Biggs, Director of the Danforth Scholars Program, or any of our Admissions Officers, by phone at (314) 935-6000 or (800) 638-0700 or by email at admissions@wustl.edu.

The Danforth Scholars Program

Named in honor of William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth, the former Chancellor, a First Lady of Washington University from 1971 to 1995. We seek candidates for the Danforth Scholars program who have exhibited a capacity for service and leadership, as well as academic excellence, and who will embrace the challenges of a rigorous academic curriculum. We are interested in students who exhibit qualities that embody the essence of the Danforth: maturity, strong moral character, selflessness, and commitment to the community. 

*Scholars may receive full or partial tuition scholarships renewed each year for the duration of the degree program. Undergraduates must be nominated to receive consideration. This is a merit based program, but will be considered as part of the award process.

Washington University in St. Louis

To be conserved for this award, a student must be nominated by an individual who has substantive knowledge of the student’s accomplishments and goals. Nominations should include the enclosed form and a letter of nomination.

When a student has been nominated, the committee will notify the student and provide the application.

After the committee receives your nomination(s), we invite the student(s) to apply to the Danforth Scholars Program. Up to 40 applicants will be selected as finalists and invited to campus March 27-30, 2014, for a required interview weekend. Multiple full- and partial-tuition scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students.

To be considered for a scholarship, the student must return the application, short answers, essay, and transcript to the committee by January 15, 2014. The student must also submit the application for undergraduate admission to the Class of 2018, including essay, recommendations, and Sat or ACT scores by January 15, 2014. Students whose primary language is not English must submit TOEFL/IELTs scores by the same date.

Admissions Information Session

Washington University invites students and their families to meet with a representative of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Sunday, September 15, 2013 

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center

246 Perimeter Center Parkway NE

Atlanta, Georgia 30346

For directions, please call the location at (770) 394-6500

We will acquaint you with academic programs, life on campus, and how to apply for admission and financial assistance at Washington University.

No reservation is needed. For more information, please call us at (800) 638-0700 or (314) 935-6000.

There may be other information sessions in your area, visit admissions.wustl.edu for details.

Iowa State University

Special Scholarships offered to residents of this state who:

-rank in the top 25% of their graduation class, or

-present a superior academic record including a challenging college preparatory curriculum as outlined below, or

-are children or grandchildren of Iowa State alumni.

ACE Level 1: $28,000 ($7,000 per year for 4 years)

Requirements:

Math-through 1 year of calculus

-Science- 3 years from among biology, chemistry, and physics

Foreign Language- 3 years of a single foreign language, or 2 years each of 2 separate foreign languages.

High School GPA-3.30 or higher

Test Score-Act of at least 28 or at least 1240 in SAT (Reading and Math).

ACE Level 2: $22,000 ($5,500 per year for 4 years)

Requirements

Math-4 years from among algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus

Science-3 years from among biology, chemistry, and physics

Foreign Language-2 years of a single foreign language

GPA- 3.00 or higher

Test Score- Act of at least 26 or SAT of at least 1170 (Critical Reading and Math)

Davidson Scholarship Alert

The Belk Scholarship

The John Montgomery Belk scholarship is Davidson’s most prestigious merit-based program. Covering the comprehensive costs of attending Davidson (room, board, tuition and fees), the Belk scholarship is valued at over $54,000 in 2013-14.

Belk Scholars are those students whose outstanding intellectual ability and success, leadership experience, commitment to service and overall personal vigor mark them as those who will accomplish much and contribute most to the Davidson community and in their lives beyond their college years.

-Each school may nominate one candidate, no later than NOVEMBER 8, 2013. Materials are available at www.davidson.edu/Belk.

Nominees’ admission applications must be completed and received in our office no later than 5:00 p.m., December 2, 2013.

Approximately 50 semi-finalists will be interviewed (out of over 800 candidates) by telephone in February. Twenty-five to thirty finalists will participate in Belk Scholars Selection Weekend, March 20-22, 2014

 

THE CONNEL SCHOLARSHIP

For students from the Atlanta area who exhibit outstanding academic and personal accomplishment, this award is valued at $15,000 annually.

 

THE D. GRIER MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP

For students of academic distinction from Georgia. Award amounts vary.

 

NO SEPARATE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED.

RECIPIENTS ARE CHOSEN ON THE BASIS OF THE STRENGTH OF THEIR APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO DAVIDSON IN ANY OF THREE ADMISSION PLANS

• Early Decision I - application deadline November 15
• Early Decision II - application deadline January 2
• Regular Decision - application deadline January 2

SPECIAL NOTES

• All merit scholarships offered by Davidson are renewable for the remaining three years of the recipients' Davidson career, providing GPA and standard progress requirements are met.
• Early Decision applicants receive full consideration for all merit opportunities at Davidson.

For further information, please contact Ms. Gardner Roller Ligo, Director of Merit Programs at galigo@davidson.edu or 704.894.2970

Jefferson Scholars Foundation

Jeffeson Scholarships, full scholarships to the University, are granted to individuals on the basis of merit alone; financial need is not a consideration in the selection process. The foundation pays directly to each reciptant a stipend suffieicent to cover the full cost of attending the University. The Class of 2016 award will total more than $100,000 for the Virginians and $200,000 for non-virginians. The award is disributed to the scholars in smaller increments each semester, covering the cost of tuition, room and board, and living expenses.

Must be someone who demonstrates uncommon academic abilities, exceptional leadship talents, and an understand of the broader community around them.

www.jeffersonscholars.org

-In the lower right corner of the website, you will find the extranet login.
-Use the username below to log in, update information.
-If you do not have your school's password, please utilize  the link on the login page to rertreive forgotten passwords.

Username: Duluth5206

Quest Bridge

2012 college match program, which helps high-acheiving, lo income students gain admission and full four year scholarships to some of the nations' best colleges.


The application is available online at www.questbridge.org and is due on September 28, 2012. It is free to apply, and application fees to our partner college are waived for all College Match finalists.

AES Engineers Scholarship Deadline Approaching

AEs Engineers scholarship deadline is less than a MONTH away.

-Awarding $500 to the winner(s) each year.

Process
-Students will sumbit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of our website

www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Appalachian State University

The Appalachian state university office of admission would like to remind you of a scholarship opportunity available to seniors graduating from your high school. Jack $ Julie Allen, Atlanta area residents, and Appalachian alumni, are pleased to support a $2,500 renewable scholarship (up to $10,000) for a qualified high school senior who is interested in attending Appalachian state university. Available to students graduating from high schools located in Cobb, DeKalb, Forsyth, and Fulton and Gwinnett counties.

-Require an interest in attending Appalachian

-have an application on file with the Office of Admissions

DUE BY FRIDAY December 1, 2012

*Interested students MUST have their admissions application on file and complete by November 15, 2012 (early deadline).

A personal interview is also part of the selection process and students selected for an interview will be notified in early January.

www.em.appstate.edu

Mississippi Sate University

Scholar Recognition Day-
-Only for high school seniors who have composite score of 29 or higher on their ACT.
-Invitation only so there is no charge for the guests, however, only 250 seats are available and they will be filled on a fire come, first served basis.

*Septemeber 24, 2012*

Fall Preview Day

-Geared towards high school seniors. The goal is to have them spend an entire day on campus and see what a day in the life of a bulldog is all about. You will be able to hear from the academic represenatives as well as check out new residence halls.

Fall Preview Days

-October 8 and October 22

-$10 dollars per person

-SPACE IS LIMITED

www.admissions.msstate.edu

Bryan Scholars Program

The Bryan Scholcars Program offers two scholarships, one each to a female and male scholar athelete in each entering class. The scaholarships are valued at $30,000 anually, totaling $120,000 during the receiptants' Davidson careers.

www.davidson.edu/Bryan

 Require
 -Participate in an eligible sport (list below)
 -Nominated by your counselor, school head, coach, or a division College coach no later than Septermber 21 of your senior year.
 -Provide stats and player profile information to the Davidson coach of your sport immedietly. Coaches' names and contact details can be found at www.davidson.edu/athletics
-Complete and submit Parts 1 and 2 of the Davidson Application for Admission OR the common apllication with the Davidson Supplement no later than October 15. Both are available at www.davidson.edu/apply
-Sumbit Scores for the SAT 1 and/or the ACT. Recommended but not required are two SAT 2 subject tests (mathematics and one of your choosing) and the competion of the ACT Assessment in Writing.
-If English is not your native language, sumbit your score on the required TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).


-----Men*-----
Baseball
Cross Country
Golf
Indoor Track
Outdoor Track and Field
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Wrestling

-----Women*-----
Cross Country
Filed Hockey
Indoor Track
Lacrosse
Outdoor Track and Field
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball

**Please note that Men's Baketball, Wome's Baketballl, and Football are not eligible for the Bryan Scholars Program.