Clayton State University Presidential Scholars Program

     Clayton State University offers a comprehensive scholarship opportunity for outstanding students, the Presidential Scholarship. In addition to HOPE Scholarship and any other financial aid, Presidential Scholars receive:

• An annual university grant of $3000 (an approximate value of $12,000)
• University housing for 4 years
• A bookstore award of $250

What are the benefits of being a Presidential Scholar?

As a Presidential Scholar you will:

• Actively participate in the University's Honors Program
• Perform at least 30 hours of community service per academic year
• Live in university housing 
• Enjoy early registration: Honors students enroll at the earliest registration date each semester
• Have study abroad opportunities designed for Honors students  
• Have opportunities to work closely with faculty on research projects.
• likely travel to state and regional Honors conferences 
• Develop Honors coursework leadership skills 
• Receive Honors seal on diploma
• Receive Honors recognition at commencement 

What does it take to be a Presidential scholar?

To be considered for the competitive Presidential Scholarship award, prospective students must:

• Apply for admission to Clayton State University as a first-time traditional freshman student 
• Submit an additional application for the Presidential Scholarship
• Write and submit an essay with your Presidential Scholarship Application
• Provide a record of involvement in leadership roles, volunteer opportunities, and/or extracurricular/community oriented activities
• Meet the Honors Program eligibility qualifications (see below) 
• Attend mandatory formal interviews ( if selected as finalist)

Honors Program eligibility qualifications include:

• High school grade point average of 3.5 or above (recalculated based upon College Preparatory Curriculum courses)
• A minimum combined sore of 1100 on SAT (math and verbal sections) or have a composite score of 24 on the ACT

To apply for the Presidential Scholarship visit www.clayton.edu/admissions/presschol

The deadline to apply for the 2017 Presidential Scholarship is Feburary 1, 2017

For questions about the scholarship please contact:

Office of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions 

(6780 466-4115

csuinfo@clayton.edu

APIASF Scholarship

Scholarship opportunities for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander college students for the 2017-2018 academic year

Opens: September 15, 2016

Closes: January 11, 2017
             @11:59 PM EST 

http://www.apiasf.org/scholarships

$3000 Scholarship for Latino High School Seniors

This is a scholarship opportunity for rising Latino high school senior class of 2017. Up to $3000 will be rewarded. Over 200 scholarships are being awarded across the country.

Scholarship Categories and Sponsors are:

1.  Business and Entrepreneurship: sponsored by BBVA Compass
2. Community Service: sponsored by Colgate Palmolive
3. Education: sponsored by Southwest Airline
4. Engineering: sponsored by ExxonMobil
5. Health and Science: sponsored by CVS Health 
6. Mathematical Sciences: sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC)
7. Innovation and Technology: sponsored by Entertainment Software Association
8. Parent Award: sponsored by Learning Heroes

We would appreciate if you would help us share this wonderful opportunity with students and other educational instructors.

Application: http://app.reviewr.com/hispanicheritage/site//hispanicheritage
For more info: http://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/

Application is available until October 2, 2016
If selected, attendance to the regional ceremony is mandatory. No costs lo at these events will be covered by the HHF.

When: December 6, 2016
Where: Atlanta, Georgia Tech

Wendy's High School Heisman

Distinction Through Dedication... Win the Wendy's Heisman Scholarship

Wendy's High School Heisman supports education, recognizes achievement, and celebrates standout high school student-athletes around the country. Seniors, if you strive for excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and in your community, now's the time to get the recognition you deserve. Apply today for your chance to earn up to a $10k scholarship.

• Scholarships ranging from $1k up to $10k
• For senior scholar-athletes with high character
• Easy to apply
• First 1k applications receive $10 Wendy's gift card 

Deadline: October 3, 2016

Apply today at https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/

Wendy's High School Heisman

Distinction Through Dedication... Win the Wendy's Heisman Scholarship

Wendy's High School Heisman supports education, recognizes achievement, and celebrates standout high school student-athletes around the country. Seniors, if you strive for excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, and in your community, now's the time to get the recognition you deserve. Apply today for your chance to earn up to a $10k scholarship.

• Scholarships ranging from $1k up to $10k
• For senior scholar-athletes with high character
• Easy to apply
• First 1k applications receive $10 Wendy's gift card 

Deadline: October 3, 2016

Apply today at https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/