John, Lynne & Nicole Belli Memorial Scholarship Application 2015

Open only to Gwinnett County high school students. Minimum 2.5 GPA. Top 10% of class NOT eligible. See documents below for more information and to apply.

Scholarship Information:

• The Belli Scholarship will be awarded during the summer after high school graduation
• Provides $5000 annually for college expenses including tuition, books and fees up to $20,000.
• Renewable for up to four years of documented college coursework (must maintain a 2.0 college GPA)

Criteria:

• Students must apply in their senior year of high school
• Students must receive a College Preparatory diploma at graduation
• Top 10% of Senior Class NOT eligible
• Students must have a 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA at time of high school graduation to receive the scholarship
• Student must have TWO recommendation letters (ONE from two different CORE subject teachers) substantiating student’s ability to be successful in college level coursework.
• Submit a one-page essay on your financial need, career goal and education plan as well as any extraordinary circumstances you have overcome to graduate from high school.
• Economically disadvantaged students will be given priority in awarding this scholarship. 

Completed scholarship application packets postmarked by: 2/27/15 or hand delivered to the following address by 5:00PM SHARP

Gwinnett County Public Schools Office of Advisement and Counseling | 437 Old Peachtree Road NW, Suwanee, GA 30024

Columbia College Scholars Program

• Awards range from $11,000 to full tuition
• Eligibility:
• Female junior in high school
• Must be nominated by a counselor
• Must be in the top quarter of your class
• 1020 Math and Reading score on SAT or 22 on the ACT minimum
• Talk to your counselor if you want to be nominated
• Go to http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/scholars for more info 

Words of Comfort Scholarship

• Awards $2,000 to one high school senior
• Eligibility
• African American students
• 2.5 minimum GPA
• Attending an accredited college or university
• Criteria
• Resume
• 2 letters of recommendation
• High school transcript
• Verification of US Citizenship
• College Scholarship application certification form
• Essay
• Due by Friday, May 15

For more info, go to www.wocministries.com 

tamika.washington@parallon.com

678-469-8649

United Peachtree Corners Civic Association Community Service Scholarship

• Awards three $1,000 scholarships
• Eligibility
• Must be a Peachtree Corners resident
• Senior
• Continuing your education on a college level
• Must use funds for college expenses
• Community Service Work
• Can have been done anywhere in the world
• Should reflect service completed since January 2013
• Application is due Monday, March 30
• See your counselor for an application 
• Email application, essay, and community service resume to scholarships@upcca.org

For more info, contact:

 scholarships@upcca.org

770-241-5955

Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Catalog

• The GCPS Foundation Scholarship Catalog contains many scholarships available for high school seniors in Gwinnett.
• The complete list of scholarships and their specific requirements can be found online at http://www.gcps-foundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015-GCPS-Foundation-Scholarship-Catalogue-012915-1.pdf

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Scholarship

• Awards $1,000
• Requirements:
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• High school transcript
• 2 letters of recommendation to be emailed to info@Idackappas.com
• Required essay
• Application deadline is March 20, 2015
• See your counselor for an application 
• Email any questions to  info@Idackappas.com

Tzu Chi foundation scholarship

• One time award of $1,000 
• Eligibility
• Financial need
• Senior
• 3.0 min GPA
• enrolling in a college full time
• requires an application 
• Deadline to apply is March 8, 2015
• For more info: http://us.tzuchi.org/us/en/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2615%3Atc-s&catid=191%3Atzu-chi-usa&Itemid=557&lang=en

Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship

• For individuals interested in becoming a teacher or another education-related professional
• Open to males and females who are graduating from high school in May/June 2015 or any college or university student currently enrolled in a full-time course of study.
• Selection based upon: 
• Successful academic achievement
• desire to teach or enter the educational profession in some other capacity
• financial need
• Applications postmarked no later than April 1,2015
• Results of the scholarship will be sent to each applicant by June 1,2015
• All application should be returned 

 Emily Jameson
 4728 Tilly Mill Road
  Dunwoody, Georgia 30360
 

Money Smart Teen 2015

• Money Smart Week Greater Atlanta planning team and partner organizations are presenting the Money Smart Teen Contest.  
• Candidates Must:
• be a student in high school(grade 9-12) during the 2014-2015 year. 
• Have knowledge of money management skills (decision-making related to spending and saving, investing, use of credit etc.)  appropiate for their age and grade level.
• Demonstrate how they practice good money management skills in their dail lives.
• Be able to "to think on their feet"-responding to questions from business leaders and media.
• Be articulate-able to speak in front of large groups and cameras and respond well to questions
• live in or attend school in the Greater Atlanta Area (Butts, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglass, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, or Rockdale County).
• Must be able to attend the kick-off luncheon in in Atlanta on April 20 and if selected as winner, read their essay.
• To apply: 
• Student must be recommended by a teacher.
• Students must have parent or gaurdian persmission to apply and participate
• Student write essay (300 word of less) on the assigned topic( What does being "Money Smart" mean to you?) one submission per student
• Essays must be typed on plain white paper, double spaced.  Money smart teen form must be attached to the essay pages
• Essay be work of the student submitting the essay
• Application formmust be signed by the teacher and a parent/gaurdian.
• No teacher may sign more then three recommedations.  
• Essau should be emailed as a PDF or scanned attachment.  
• All submisson must be recieved by February 28, 2015PM

Elks National Foundation 2015 Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Application and information online at htttp://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/applymvs.cfm

Deadline is Friday, Dec. 5 2015

Camp MAGIK and Camp Erin (not a scholarship)

• A special camp for kids ages 7-17 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other close loved one
• Stands for Mainly About Grief In Kids
• Includes activities like archery, canoeing, a ropes course, nature hikes, treasure hunts, hay rides, camp fires, and more. 
• The camp is free of charge for all children in attendance. 
• Camp dates: April 24-26 and May 15-17
• Apply online at www.campmagik.org

Howard University Bus Trip

• Howard University Alumni club host Bus trip April 8 and April 12 to "The Mecca."  Exteding invitation to ara students in the 11 and 12 grades to participate.
• Bus departs from Atlanta 7:30PM on the 8 returning that following Sunday.  Price is $225 and bus is already half full so don't delay!  
• Register and get more information online at www.hualumniatl.com
• For additional qustions or concerns contact Mark Holland at 404-966-5417 or Mark_L_Holland2003@yahoo.com

Mizzou Diversity Award

• Awards out of state students a nonresident tuition waver to the University of Missouri
• Eligibility
• competitive high school record
• US citizen
• enroll at MU the fall after high school
• member of an ethnic group that is under-represented on MIzzou's campus
• No application: students who apply to the college are automatically considered. 

Georgia State: Atlanta Hawks Foundation Scholarship Program

• Community Service Essay*(required)
• Upload a 300-500 word essay describing your service to the community in which you live and why you are interested in the field of education.
• Personal Statement Instructions:  Personal essay that describes your background and characterizes your educational and career aspirations.  Also tell why you should be considered scholarship.  Essay should be no more than 500 words. 
• Make sure to include student ID and your essay but DO NOT include your name.
• One student will be selected to recieve a scholarship amount of $2,500 renewable for four years with at least a 2.8 Georgia State cumulative institutional GPA.
• http://sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/hawks-scholarship/  

FEMA Youth Preparedness Council Application (not a scholarship)

• The Youth Preparedness Council offers students the opportunity to develop as leaders in their community as they learn about emergency preparedness.
• Info about the Council can be found at http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council and http://ready.gov/youth-preparedness
• The application requires a filled out application, 2 letters of recommendation, and optional supplemental materials. 
• Applications are sent to FEMA-Youth-Preparedness@fema.dhs.gov

Georgia State: Ezzard Scholarship

• Ezzard Essay*(required)
• Explain your personal and family background, what you want to accomplish after college and how your education and/or skills support these goals. Essay should be no longer than 500 words.  Include panther ID on your essay but not your name.
• Go to GSU website for more information.
• Or contact Candace Henry at chenry@gsu.edu. 
• Deadline:  02/13/2015

Georgia State:Marcia Baker Carroll and Almand "Bo" Carroll Scholarship

• Carroll Essay*(required)
• Are you satisfied with your current GPA?  If yes explain how you manage to keep your grades high academics.  If no explain how you plan to raise your GPA.  Essay should be no more than 500 words.  Be sure to include your panther ID on your essay but DO NOT include your name.
• Required:  * Must have applied to GSU prior to, or concurrent with, applying for this scholarship.
  * Must have a minimum high school GPA of a 3.0
  * Must have demonstrated achievement in academic areas through achieving a minimum SAT 1 score of 1150 or minimum ACT composite score of 27
  * Must maintain full-time enrollment at GSU and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 during freshman and sophomore years, and 3.2 cumulative GPA during junior and senior years to remain eligible for the full award.
  * Must have demonstrated financial need.
• Go to Georgia State website for more information.

American Musical and Dramatic Academy Audition Tour

• AMDA offers Bachelors degrees in the Performing Arts
• 2 campuses- Manhattan and Hollywood
• Can earn scholarships from $1,000-$18,000
• For more info on audition schedules and scholarship opportunities, go to www.amda.edu or call 800-367-7908

Wall Street on West Peachtree (not a scholarship)

• One week camp for high school students that discusses: financial literacy, investing for growth, hedging, and trading.
• Skills learned include:
• Best practices in personal finance
• Become proficient with a trading platform
• Understand currency risk
• etc. 
• For more info and registration, go to https://pe.gatech.edu/courses/wall-street-west-peachtree

HOPE Leadership conference (not a scholarship)

• Includes a live dance contest, motivational speaker, leadership workshops, a college and career fair, raffle prizes, and more. 
• Takes place on March 28th at Meadowcreek High School
• 4455 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Norcross, GA  30093
• Register at www.hopestrong.org 

Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

• All African American senior young men and women who attended a high school in Gwinnett county except Centerville, Snellville and Loganville are eligible to apply.
• Requirements:  
• A completed, signed and application. Application myst be typed or legibly printed in blue or black ink.
• Type-written essays on the topics listed on the Essay Instrution sheet.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from the following"
• 2 core academic teachers (Math, Science, Language Arts Foreign Language and Social Studies).
• 1 community service leader.
• A copy of an official high school transcript.
• Completed application, essay response, letters of recommendation and official transcript must be mailed together in the same envelope and postmarked by March 27, 2015.

Mail to: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter

Attention: Scholarship Committee Chair

P.O. Box 491508

Lawrenceville, GA 30049

• Top scoring applicants granted an interview in April 2015 to determine scholarship recipients.  All scholarship recipients will be notified no later than April 30, 2015.

Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program

• Awards up to $10,000 in scholarships
• A young volunteer, age 6-18, who has made a difference in their community must be nominated at Kohlskids.com
• Nominations accepted until March 13
• Must be nominated by someone 21 or older

Scales of Justice Scholarship

• Awards $1,000 to the first place student and $500 to second and third place winners.
• Requires an essay in 1,000 words or less in response to the following question: 
• Given some of the recent events in the news, many people think the grand jury system needs to be changed. Does the grand jury system work? Why or Why not? What changes do you think need to be made, if any, and what effect would these changes have on the system of justice?
• Entries due by April 1
• Must be original content
• Go to www.frg-law.com/essay-contest/ to submit essays and for more info

Goizueta Foundation: Latino Leadership Pipeline Scholarship

• Latino Pipeline Scholarship:
• 25 awarded per year
• $10,000 applied to student account
• In-State tuition rates for out of state students
• Leadership development program
• eligibility to become a paid supplemental instruction leader
• eligibility for internships opportunities during senior year.
• Deadlines:  
• Admissions Deadline: March 1
• Scholarship Dealine: March 6
• Eligibility:
• Demonstrated leader and service to the Hispanic/Latino Community
• Must be applying as a first-time freshman
• Must be of Hispanic/Latino origins
• Must have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA)
• U.S. citizens or permanent residence.
• Apply at sfs.gsu.edu/Goizueta  Must already be accepted to Georgia State and have a student ID and password.
• A letter of recommendation and a resume must be submitted with application.

Goizueta Foundation Scholarships for Latino Students: Scholars Fund

• For Hispanic/Latino students attending Georgia State University.
• Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund:
• 1-2 awarded per year.  
• Full tuition and fees
• Housing in University Commons in 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms unit
• $2,500 stipend for credit bearing study abroad expenses
• $2,000 per year living expense stipend
• $2,500 assistantship eligibility per year
• Admissions Deadline:  March 1
• Scholarship Application Deadline:  March 6
• Requirements:
• demonstrated leadership and service to the Hispanic/Latino community
• Must be applying first time freshman
• Must be of Hispanic/Latino heritage
• Must have completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
• Us citizen or permanent resident
• Apply at sfs.gsu.edu/goizueta  Must already be accepted into Georgia State and have a student ID and password.
• A letter of recommendation and a resume must be submitted with application.

College Lacrosse Scholarship offered by Andrew J. Oswald Memorial Fund.

• $1,000 per year scholarship awarded to Georgia High School lacrosse player (boy or girl) who will play lacrosse in college.
• Renewable for 3 additional years, provided student continues to play lacrosse each year.
• Any questions of comments email Bruce and Kathleen Oswald at the_oswalds@ajo4lax.com
• Forms are due by April 15,2015 

Metro Atlanta Relocation Council 2015 Scholarship Application

• For any senior who has relocated to the metro Atlanta area sometimes between the grades 9 ( after 8 grade promotion) and 12.
• Offering one time award of $1,500 sent directly to the college student will be attending to assist with tuition.
• Requirements 
• Currently senior in good standing in an Atlanta area high school.
• Has relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to their family's relocation between the grades 9 and 12
• Currently have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 or equivalent if different scales.
• Deadline is:  5:00 pm on Friday 3/27/2015-no exceptions.
• For more information go to http://www.marcatlanta.org/ 

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

• Submit essay that appears on the website http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm 

• Will be awarding up to $1,000 to winner(s).

• Scholarship deadline- June 15,2015