Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

All African-American senior young women and men who attend a high school in Gwinnett County, except Centerville, Snellville and Loganville are eligible to apply.

• Application Requirements:

o   A completed, signed and dated application.  The application must be typed or legibly printed in blue or black ink.

o   Type-written essays on the topics listed on the Essay Instruction sheet.

o   Three (3) letters of recommendation from the following:

o   2 Core Academic Teachers (e.g. Math, Science, Language Arts, Foreign Language and Social Studies)

o   1 Community Service Leader

o   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 February 15, 2016.

Mail to:           Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

                        Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter

            Attention:  Scholarship Committee Chair

          P.O. Box  491508

                        Lawrenceville, GA  30049

All completed applications will be reviewed and scored by the Scholarship Committee.  The top scoring applicants will be granted an interview and required to submit a sixty second video to determine scholarship recipients.  All scholarship recipients will be notified no later than March 15, 2016.

http://www.gwinnettdst.org/events3.htm

The Champion Firm, P.C. Georgia Future Champions Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any high school senior or college student in Georgia. He or she must be enrolled at a two-year to five-year institution for the 2016 school year. A minimum GPA is not required. Read the Instructions and Terms and Conditions for more eligibility information.

To apply, create a short (30-120 second) video telling us about how you plan to become the champion at whatever you do or plan to do. Also, tell us how this scholarship will help you reach your goals! Upload your video to YouTube.

Fill out the application and include a link to your video on YouTube.

If you are a high school senior or college student in Georgia, and are enrolled in a two-year to four-year institution in 2016, apply today for the $2,500 Champion Firm, P.C. Georgia Future Champions Scholarship.

Applications are due March 15, 2016. The winner will be announced within two weeks of the selection date.

Visit : http://thechampionfirm.com/scholarship/terms-and-conditions/   for instructions. 

Bethel University Hendrix Scholarship

 Am I eligible for this scholarship?

In order to be considered for the Hendrix Competition, you must be a high school senior with at least a 3.25 GPA and a 23/*1050 or above ACT/SAT score. The winner and runner up must maintain a 3.6 GPA to renew the scholarship each year.

*The 1050 SAT score is a combination of Critical Reading and Math only.

 How do I enter the competition?

In order to be considered for the Hendrix Competition, the following is required:

1.      Apply for admission

2.      Apply for competition

3.      Submit official 7th semester transcript

4.      Submit official ACT or SAT scores.

*Letters of recommendation may be requested.

 When is the deadline to apply?

The competition will be held February 19 and 20, 2016. The deadline for applications will be February 12,  2016.  Also, don’t forget to forward transcripts, test scores and recommendations by this date.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL CO-OP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2016*

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE EXCEPTIONS ON PARTNERS PAGE FOR:
Clarkson University
Drexel University
Johnson & Wales University
Merrimack College
SUNY Oswego
University of Massachusetts Lowell

QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for this scholarship, students must:

• Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale

NSTRUCTIONS: Please complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program Application including a typed one-page essay (200-words) describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program.

If you are downloading application to submit by mail, please mail it to:
WACE
600 Suffolk Street, Suite 125
Lowell, MA 01854

For General Questions, please contact: Marty Ford at Marty_Ford@uml.edu

We do not require transcripts or recommendations. (Please do not send.)

National College Resources Foundation

    Scholarship Program Guidelines

ELIGIBILTY:

• You must be a high school junior or senior
• You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States. 
• You cannot be a previous scholarship winner from any of our NCRF Colleges Expo.

To apply go to www.nationalcollegeresourcesfoundation.org  

BECOME A GREENHOUSE SCHOLAR

To be eligible applicants must: 

• Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a four year accredited academic institution.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. and a legal resident of Colorado, Georgia and Illinois.
• Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above  
• Demonstrate financial need [annual household income no greater than $70,000]

Applicants must also demonstrate the following: 

• A strong interest and commitment to the community
• An ability to persevere through difficult circumstances 
• Posses excellent leadership skills 

HOW TO APPLY

Our 2015-2016 online application is available at www.greenhousescholars.fluidreview.com 

** The application deadline is January 4,2016 **

Presidential Scholarship - Clayton State University

       Clayton State University                

Presidential Scholars Eligibility Qualifications:

• 3.5 High School GPA
• Min. 1100 SAT OR 24 ACT composite score
• Record of involvement in extracurricular activities 

Presidential Scholars Receive:

• Annual university grant of $3,000 
• University housing for 4 years
• A text book stipend

*** To be considered for the competitive Presidential Scholars program, prospective students must:

• Apply for admission to Clayton State University
• Submit and additional application
• Attend mandatory formal interviews 

You Deserve It Scholarship

$1,000- 1 Award

To be eligible:

1. You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
2. You must be 16 years of age or older
3. You must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled in a qualified high school, college, or university within the United States.

Deadline: February 15, 2016

More info and applications: http://www.studentscholarships.org/available.php

10 Words or Less Scholarship

$500- 1 Award

To be eligible:

1. Be between the ages of 14-25 on January 29, 2016.
2. The 10 Words or Less Scholarship is available to High School and College students.

Deadline: January 29, 2016

More info and applications: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10_words_or_less_scholarship_scholarship.php

CrossLites Scholarship

$4,000- 33 Awards

To be eligible:

1. The CrossLites Scholarship is open to High School, College, and Graduate School students. As an applicant you will write a reflective essay (400-600 words)
2. Applicants will be competing against students of their level. You may enter only one essay per application a year.

Deadline: December 31, 2015

More info and applications: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12561/crosslites_scholarship_scholarships.php

Solution Reach Scholarship

$2,000- 2 Awards

To be eligible:

1. High school graduates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and already accepted at an accredited college/university may apply.
2. There are no requirements for major or graduation date.
3. Any undergraduate student currently enrolled in an accredited US college or university with a minimum of 9 credits and a GPA of 3.0 may apply.

Deadline: December 18, 2015

Applications can be found on: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11179/solution_reach_scholarship_scholarship.php

OCA Scholarship

OCA-Georgia is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. They will award two $1000 scholarships to qualifying seniors at their Lunar New Year Banquet on Feb. 13, 2016.

The scholarships will be awarded to applicants with LOW INCOME STATUS. The application will also be evaluated on their scholastic and personal achievements. Additional qualifications:

1. Must be a full-time graduating high school senior attending within the State of Georgia in good academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0 on 4-point scale) of any ethnic or cultural background, who plans to attend higher education.
2. Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.

Application deadline: December 31, 2015 at 11:59pm EST

Completed applications can be scanned and sent electronically to: victor.eng@oca-georgia.org

Paper copies may be mailed to:

OCA Scholarship

3819 Spalding Wood Drive

Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants will be awarding up to $1,000 in scholarship money. All students who are currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution are eligible.  Students will submit an essay with the following criteria:

• Should be between 500 and 1000 words in length.
• Topic: Describe your educational career and life goals.  Explain your plan for achieving these goals.  Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals.  
• Submit essay by email to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

 http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.html.

The deadline to apply is June 10, 2016.

Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship

On behalf of AnimationCareerReview.com, high school seniors have the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship.  Seniors who apply should be interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college.  If interested, please visit http://www.animationcareerreview.com.

The deadline is June 1, 2016.   

Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship

This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college.  Interested students, please visit www.fashion-schools.org and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page.

The deadline is June 1, 2016.   

2016 MARC Scholarship

The Metro Atlanta Relocation Council Scholarship

Eligibility

• Student must have relocated more than 50 miles sometime between grades 9 and 12 and changed schools due to their family's relocation.
• Residence Eligibility: A senior attending a private or public school in any city or county district within the 15-County Greater Atlanta area.
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent achievement on a different scale).  
• Academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and a response to an essay (addressing the way they handled challenges associated with relocating to a new area and high school) will all be taken into consideration.  

Application Deadline

• 5:00 pm on Friday, February 26, 2016

For more information on the MARC Scholarship, please contact:

• Mike Puckett: michael.puckett@cartus.com, 770.904.0526
• Leigh Massey: leigh@Atlantafinehomes.com, 404.974.4325 

Peach State Federal Credit Union Legacy Student Scholarship

Eligibility

• Must be a graduated high school senior who plans to attend college to pursue a degree in education and then return to Georgia to teach
• Send in a copy of your SAT or ACT scores
• Send in a copy if your transcript indication your high school GPA
• Write a two page, double-spaced, typed essay expressing your desire to be a teacher and why.  Indicate the field in which you wish to teach in the public schools.  Describe any experiences you have had which have helped shape your decision to pursue a career in the field of education. 
• Two letters of reference; one from a teacher and one from an administrator or counselor in your current high school who can attest to your potential as a prospective education major.  

Application Deadline

• March 18, 2016

For more information, visit www.peachstatefcu.org.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior 
• Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States
• Show leadership potential 
• Demonstrate a dedication to community service 
• Present evidence of financial need
• Be a United States citizen
• Have a minimum SAT score 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21 
• Not possess a degree from a 2 or a 4-year college when applying for the scholarship

Application Deadline:

• February 15, 2016

To learn more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation, please visit our website at www.jackierobinson.com. 

STEM Scholarship for High School Seniors

Program Benefits include: Tiered tuition scholarships up to a total of $25,000

• $2,500 - freshmen and sophomore academic years
• $5,000 - juniors and seniors academic years
• An additional $5.000 - fifth year students
• A $5,000 internship stipened for a STEM-related Project

Participation in:

• K - 12 STEM Summer Institute (pre-college)
• UNCF Student Tech Empowerment Workshop

Career-development support:

• Mentoring, training and education
• Access to entrepreneurial training in launching new tech ventures through competitive venture accelerator program

Apply online: UNCF.org/STEMSCHOLARS
DEADLINE: February 3, 2015

General Eligibility:

• African American
• 3.0 GPA
• High School senior entering U.S. -accredited college or university Fall 2016
• U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund (JMSMSF)

• US Citizen or permanent resident of US
• GPA of 3.0/or higher (out of 4.0 scale)
• HS Senior who will matriculate full-time at a US accredited four-year college or university within the fifty states or District of Columbia. 
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services or other extra curricular activities. 
• Combined adjusted income of the parent(s) cannot exceed $50,000

Required Documents

• Application
• Official Transcript
• Financial Document
• High School Senior Picture
• Essay
• DEADLINE: March 31st

Jackson EMC 2016 Walter Harrison Scholarship

• Must live in a house or their primary residence must be the household of an EMC member/employee
• If your power provider is a different EMC (Sawnee, Waltonm Jefferson Energies, etc.), you must submit your application directly to that EMC. Georgia Power or MEAG customers are not eligible. 
• DUE: January 29, 2016