Thursday, October 30, 2014

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship


  • Available for minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need
  • Awards $24,000 over 4 years 
  • Deadline to apply is February 15, 2015
For more information about the application and its components, go to: 
http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php

Sally Beauty Scholarship


  • Awards $1,000 to students interested in going into cosmetology
  • Deadline to apply is November 14, 2014
For more information, go to: http://www.sallybeauty.com/scholarship/PAGE_SCHOLARSHIP,default,pg.html

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholaraship


  • Offers $1,000 to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree.
  • Eligibility
    • Intend to pursue a fashion related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
    • Have a demonstrable record of academic success.
    • Have a passion and drive for a fashion related career.  
  • For info on how to apply, go to http://www.fashion-schools.org/aspiring-fashion-professional-scholarship-program

Goedeker's Appliances Annual college Book Scholarship


  • This is an essay contest available for rising college freshmen who have a minimum 3.0 GPA  
  • Can win $500 for books. 
  • Deadline is July 31, 2015
  • For more info, go to http://www.goedekers.com/college-scholarship

Monday, October 27, 2014

Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association


  • For senior girls who are interested in sorority life at their college campuses. 
  • Visit www.atlantapanhellenic.org for information about scholarships and an application
  • Deadline to apply is March 1st, 2015

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Virginia Military Institute Scholarship Program


  • Can receive from $5,000 per academic year up to a full ride.
  • Eligibility
    • Minimum SAT Reading and Math 1350 or ACT 30
    • 3.7 GPA
  • Deadline to apply is February 1, 2015
    • Application requires:
      • A complete application for admission to VMI
      • A complete scholarship application form
      • A resume
      • Two short essays
  • If you are interested in applying, pick up an application from your counselor. 
For more info:
540-464-7212
mcdonaldrl@vmi.edu

Monday, October 20, 2014

Georgia Southern Scholarships


  • Georgia Southern offers several opportunities for students to earn scholarships when they apply by February 1st. 
  • Three tiers of scholarships:
    • Southern Scholars Showcase: must have at least a 1300 SAT Math & Reading score or a 29 ACT Composite
    • Scholars' Day: must have at least a 1200 SAT Math & Reading score or a 27 ACT Composite
    • The Southern LEAD Conference: for students that demonstrate outstanding leadership in their high school, and they must have at least a 1100 SAT Math & Reading score or a 24 ACT Composite and a 3.0 GPA
For more info:
912-478-5391
admissions@GeorgiaSouthern.edu

Post Office Locator Scholar


  • Available for any high school senior. 
  • Must complete a 500-1000 word essay describing the most interesting item you have ever received in the mail. This can be a letter or postcard, a package or gift, an advertisement, or any other parcel delivered by mail. Explain why this article of mail was so fascinating to you and how it has impacted your life.
  • Must complete the online application by April 15, 2015
For more info go to :
http://www.uspostmail.org/scholarship/

Ronald McDonald House Charities


  • Available for any senior graduating high school
  • Application is online at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC and more info can be found at www.rmhc.org

Georgia Business Aviation Association & Foundation Scholarships


  • $5,000 to individuals pursuing an education as a professional pilot
  • $2,000 to individuals pursuing an education in Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Operations, Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, or other related disciplines
  • Application opens October 1st and closes on March 1st
For more info about the scholarship:
www.gbaa.org/scholarship

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

TCI Foundation Tall People Scholarship


  • Must be under 21 and starting college in the fall
  • Awards $1000 to each student
  • Must meet the minimum height requirement (5'10" for women and 6'2" for men)
  • Application opens January 15th and closes on February 15th. 
For more info:
tci-scholarship@tall.org

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Voice of Democracy from the Veterans of Foreign Wars


  • Essay competition that awards $30,000 to the top winner, as well as many other smaller scholarships to participants
  • Students must record an original 3-5 minute essay in their own voice and submit the recording to your local VFW post. 
  • Must be completed by Nov 1, 2014
For more info:
www.vfw.org
kharmer@vfw.org

Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program


  • For students interested in becoming teachers.
  • Full ride scholarship to the University of Mississippi including:
    • Tuition for four years
    • Stipend for a laptop of choice
    • Funding for study abroad
    • Opportunity to attend a national teaching conference
    • Cross-campus learning with Mississippi State
  • Requirements for application:
    • Minimum 28 ACT Composite or 1250 SAT Composite and a 3.5 GPA
    • High School Transcript
    • Letters of Recommendation
    • Personal Statement
    • Application Essays
  • Apply online at http://metp.olemiss.edu/apply/
  • Deadline is Jan 1, 2015

Monday, October 6, 2014

Scholarships at the University of Dayton


  • Opportunity to earn a part of $120 million provided to students in financial aid
    • Awards up to $62,000 over four years for merit based scholarships 
    • Students can receive up to $4,000 over four years for textbooks
  • Apply to University of Dayton at udayton.edu/apply
For more info
go.udaytion.edu/transparency

Department of Dance at Brenau University Scholarship Audition


  • For students in being dance majors
  • Audition includes a ballet technique class, modern dance and jazz center combinations, and an improvisation problem, as well as an interview after the audition. 
  • Must complete an application form and attach a photo to be submitted prior to audition. 
    • If you want a form, talk to your counselor. 
For more info:
danceinfo@brenau.edu

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Boston University Trustee Scholarship Competition


  • Awards students with full tuition for four years at Boston University.
  • For students that demonstrate leadership and rank at the top of their class.  
  • Must be nominated and apply
    • If you want to be nominated, talk to your counselor. 
    • Applications and nominations can be found at bu.edu/admissions/trustee
    • Due by December 1st
For more info:
admissions@bu.edu
617-353-2320

Lyceum Scholars Program at The Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism



  • Enrolls students in an alternate type of class based on small learning communities and the ideas of Socrates. 
    • Students study American philosophy as well as government and capitalist philosophies
  • Provides a $10,000 scholarship
  • To apply:
    • go to www.Clemson.edu/Capitalism/Lyceum
For more info contact:
cisc@clemson.edu