Georgia PTA Scholarship Application

• Must be a graduating senior of a Georgia High School with a PTA/PTSA
• Student and parent guardian is a current member of  PTA/PTSA in good standing and parent/guardian must provide a copy of PTA/PTSA membership card with application
• Will attend a college, university, post-secondary institution or trade school during the upcoming school year
• Has exhibited good character
• Has satisfactory scholastic record-(2.4 on 4.0 scale)
• Has not received a full scholarship
• Needed:
• Completed and signed application by applicant and parent/guardian
• Two typed letters of recommendation from an adult, not a relative!!
• Essay one page only 12 pt. Times New Roman font, double space, type your name in the upper right hand corner of each page.
• answer questions in 3 paragraphs only:
• What is your proposed field of study
• why have you chosen this career field
• What are you goal in continuing your education
• Copy of official high school transcript
• Disbursement of Scholarship Funds Disclaimer (signed by parent or guardian)
• Due on Friday,April 25,2015 mail to:

        Georgia PTA Student Scholarship Committee
         c/o Sophronia Qualls, Georgia PTA Scholarship Chair
                            114 Baker Street, NE
                        Atlanta, Georgia 30308-3366

• For more information go to www.georgiapta.org 

2015 Extend The Dream Student Scholarship

• The Southern Association for College Admission Counseling awards $1,000 to students based on financial need, academic achievement, and community service.
• Criteria
• Current high school senior 
• Accepted to and planning to attend a college or university
• 2.75 GPA minimum
• Must have financial need
• Show commitment to community service, social justice, and/or leadership qualities
• Submit ACT/SAT scores
• Must fill out an application 
• Get an application from your counselor
• Deadline is May 15
• Email scholarship@sacac.org with any questions

ShipDig Scholarship

• Open to all students enrolled in accredited academic institutions, and high school seniors who are enrolling upon graduation. 
• Students of all majors and intended majors are welcome to participate. Applicants must be residents of the United states.
•  Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Awards will be sent directly to the financial aid office of the institution of the finalist’s enrollment.
• Please submit a 500-1000 word essay about 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.
• Deadline is Septemer 15, 2015 and finalist will be notified of their status on 30 of September.
• Award amount is $1000
• http://www.shipdig.com/scholarship/ go here for more information.

2015 Aspiring Nurse Scholarship

• Open to all high school seniors who plant to pursue college education in nursing, including LPN/LVN, ADN and BSN.  
• Scholarship applications will be accepted until midnight on June 30.
• Will Award a $1,000 scholarships to an aspiring nurse who demonstrates:
• Track record of academic excellence, particularly in Science and Mathematics
• A passion for the nursing profession and the overall field of healthcare.
• Interested students should visit www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com  and click the banner on the right-hand side of the website's homepage.  Detailed information about the scholarship will be found there.

2015 James Weldon Johnson High School Scholarship

• Must be presently enrolled as a high school senior at a high school located in the state of Georgia 
• Must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 gpa  at the time of the application deadline AND at the end of the 2014-2015 school year
• Should be a responsible, supportive, self-disciplined, positive and energetic individual who is interested in the welfare of education and the community
• Must attend the scholarship banquet to receive the award on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Holiday Inn Atlanta Perimeter Hotel
• Deadline: Friday April 3, 2015 by 11:59 pm
• Following forms must be turned in with it:
• Completed 2015 James Weldon Johnson Scholarship Application
• Current resume
• Scholarship Essay (2-4 pages max)
• OFFICIAL copy of High School transcript
• 3 letter of recommendation:
• One letter from a local member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
• Two letters from a faculty/Staff member (teacher, school counselor, coach/organization sponsor) who can assess your skills.
• Scholarship will be worth $1000 non-renewable.  Award will be paid to the school in one payment of $1000 at the beginning of the Fall 2015 semester.

Info about Valdosta State University dance scholarships

• Forms and audition formats fors scholarships can be found at http://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/arts/communication-arts/theatre-and-dance/programs/dance/welcome.php
• If you have any questions, email enielsen@valdosta.edu

Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity Scholarship

• Offers $1,000 for senior male students going to Georgia Tech
• Requires a written application due by April 30
• See your counselor for an application 

Call 678-464-3747 or email jbrettallen@gmail.com with questions

Gwinnett County Board of Realtors Scholarship foundation

• Awards $4,000 to an outstanding high school senior
• Must have a first or second generation family member who is active in the real estate profession and a member of The Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors.
• go to http://www.namar.org/?page_id=511 for more info and an application

Scholarships for University of North Georgia Cadets

• All military based scholarships
• Awards range from $750 stipends to full tuition scholarships
• Go to ung.edu/cadet/scholarships to learn about the multitude of scholarships offered

Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators Scholarship

• Awards $10,000 to a senior
• Eligibility:
• US citizen
• Attending a Georgia college
• A record of high school transcript and SAT scores
• Extracurricular activities
• Community service
• A written essay
• A letter affirming acceptance to a GA college
• An interview
• Financial need
• Must be nominated by a counselor
• Due March 23rd
• For more info, go to www.myAALA.com or www.alanet.org

Scholarships to Andrew College

• Awards two $50,000 scholarships and ten $20,000 scholarships
• Eligibility:
• 3.0 GPA 
• Minimum scores of 920 on the SAT or 19 composite on the SAT
• It is a competition held at the Andrew College campus on March 20th and 21st
• Must be notified if you plan to attend the event
• Email katieminich@andrewcollege.edu with questions or an RSVP for the event

Wofford Scholars Program

• Awards range from $3,000 - $45,000 per year
• Must be nominated by a counselor
• Eligibility:
• Current juniors only
• top 10% of class
• Minimum of 1250 SAT math and reading score or a 28 ACT composite
• Must demonstrate leadership, scholarship, and potential for success
• Must apply to Wofford for either Early Decision or Early Action
• Nominations are submitted at http://www.wofford.edu/scholars/
• Nominations are due by June 1st, 2015

University of Kentucky National Merit Finalist Scholarship

• Reminder that any National Merit Finalist that applies to UK automatically receives a full ride scholarship that includes a stipend, the latest version of iPad, and a summer abroad program.
• For more info about UK's scholarships, go to seeblue.com/scholarships

Money Smart Teen Essay Contest

• Awards a $2,500 scholarship to the winner
• Hosted by the Community Foundation for Financial Literacy 
• Information about the scholarship is available at http://www.moneysmartweek.org/teen 
• Email  moneysmartweek2015@gmail.com with any questions
• Deadline is March 13

APPEAL Foundation Scholarship

• Requires an application that can be obtained from your counselor or from appeal@iotazetasigmasgr.org
• All applications must be postmarked by March 13th 2015
• For more info: 
• appeal@iotazetasigmasgr.org
• 404-307-5068

North Carolina Wesleyan College scholarships

• The North Carolina Wesleyan College offers multiple scholarships ranging from $14,500 to full tuition
• Awards are merit based and based on GPA and ACT or SAT scores
• Go to http://www.ncwc.edu/admissions/financial-assistance/types-aid/grants-and-scholarships.php for more info

Georgia Development Authority

• Offers up to 5 scholarships of $1,500
• Application can be found online at www.gdaonline.com
• Eligibility
• The applicant must be a high school senior or not beyond the freshman year in college.
• The applicant must have successfully passed their high school academic requirements and have college entrance exam scores qualifying their admission to an accredited Georgia College.
• Applicant must be a Georgia resident and live in a rural county.
• Applicant must be pursuing a degree directly related to agriculture