Friday, August 29, 2014

Georgia Southern University Scholarships

To learn about the various scholarships offered by GA Southern, go to:

GeorgiaSouthern.edu/AdmissionsScholarships

Deadlines:

  • Scholarships and University Honors Program (Early)- November 1st, 2014
  • Scholarships and University Honors Program (Final)- February 1st, 2015
For more info, contact Meg Tereniak at:
  • 912-478-0647
  • mtereniak@georgiasouthern.edu
  • GeorgiaSouthern.edu/admisions

Georgia Army National Guard Scholarships

39 Four year Scholarships every year to North Georgia College

  • Includes tuition, fees, books, room, and board
  • Eligibility requirements:
    • GA resident
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Minimum SAT score of 1010
    • Accepted at North GA College
    • Serve as an enlisted member in the National Guard
    • Accept a commission in the GA Army National Guard upon Graduation
  • Deadline to apply is Jan. 1st, 2015
39 Two year Scholarships every year to Georgia Military College


  • Includes tuition, fees, books, room, and board 
  • Eligibility requirements:
    • GA resident
    • Minimum 2.5 GPA
    • Minimum SAT score of 800 or ACT score of 17
    • Accepted at Georgia Military College
    • Serve as an enlisted member in the National Guard
    • Accept a commission in the GA Army National Guard upon Graduation
  • Deadline is Feb. 1st, 2015
For more info: 
  • Contact SFC George F. Lockhart at 678-580-2317
  • Go to www.1800goguard.com

Thursday, August 28, 2014

APIASF General Scholarship


  • Application will open on Tuesday, September 2nd
  • For students enrolling in a US-accredited college in the 2015-16 school year. 
  • Awards range from $2,500 - $15,000
  • Deadline is Friday, January 9, 2015
For more info, go to http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html

Contact info:
outreach@apiasf.org

877-808-7032

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

Funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation


  • Provides outstanding, African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with significant financial need and opportunity to complete and undergraduate college education.
  • Deadline is Wednesday, January 14, 2015
  • For more info, go to http://www.gmsp.org/

APIASF AANAPISI Scholarship

Provided by the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution


  • Awards between $2,500-$5,000 
  • Must be attending one of APIASF's partner campuses (see website for details)
  • Deadline is Wednesday, October 15, 2014
  • Go to http://www.apiasf.org/aanapisi.html for more info
Email outreach@apiasf.org if there are any questions. 

Scholarships for the University of Missouri

Only available if applying to University of Missouri

Mark Twain Nonresident Scholarship

  • Between $5,000 and $10,000 available based on class rank and test scores
  • Deadline to apply is December 15th, 2014
    • To apply:
      • apply to the University of Missouri and set up an account on their website
      • In the account, fill out the MU Annual Scholarship Application. Go to scholarships.missouri.edu for instructions and additional info on other scholarship.
Mizzou Heritage

  • Could award in-state tuition to a non resident.
  • Must have: a 27 ACT or 1210 SAT reading and math, top 25% of class, a biological, adoptive, or stepparent who graduated from the University of Missouri. 
  • Deadline to apply is December 15th, 2014
    • To apply:
      • apply to the University of Missouri and set up an account on their website
      • In the account, fill out the MU Annual Scholarship Application. Go to scholarships.missouri.edu for instructions and additional info on other scholarship.
go to admissions.missouri.edu for more info

Monday, August 25, 2014

William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University

William H. and Elizabeth Gray Danforth Scholars Program at Washington University

  • Looking for students who have exhibited a capacity for service and leadership, as well as academic excellence, who embrace the challenges of a rigorous academic curriculum. 
  • Talk to your counselor about getting nominated so you can receive application materials.
Associate Dean of Students contact info:
(314)-935-5050
danforthscholars@wustl.edu

Admissions officer contact info:
(314) 638-0700
admissions@wustl.edu

The National Young Arts Foundation

The National Young Arts Foundation

  • Available for actors, dancers, designers, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, singers, visual artists, and/or writers. 
  • Must be ages 15-18 or in grade 10-12. 
  • Possibly eligible for cash awards up to $10,000 as well as access to many other scholarships and opportunities
  • Visit youngarts.org/apply2015 for more details
  • Deadline is October 17, 2014
contact info: (800)-970-2787  or apply@youngarts.org

Vandy Fan for a Day

Vandy Fan for a Day

Provides students with information about Vanderbilt's selection process, their need-based aid and affordability, and chance to go to a game. 

  • Students who are eligible:
    • Sophomores and Juniors
    • Students who will be first-generation college attendees
    • Students who participate in free or reduced lunch
    • Students currently receiving significant financial aid
    • Significantly involved citizens in the school/community 
  • If you are interested in being nominated, you must be nominated by your counselor.  The deadline for nominations is Thursday, September 4th, 2014. 
other information on:
admissions.vanderbilt.edu/go/vandyfannominations

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Wendy's High School Heisman

Wendy's High School Heisman 


  • Deadline to apply is 10/3/14
  • Targeted towards athletes who excel on the field and in school
  • Chance to be honored at the Heisman Trophy Ceremony in New York
  • Up to $10,000 could possibly be awarded
  • Apply at WendysHeisman.com

Locke Scholarship

Locke Scholarship 


  • Need to complete the Locke Scholarship application
  • Sponsored by the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 
  • email Iasellah@gmail.com for more information
    • or call 404-422-2543