Perimeter College Goizueta Foundation Scholarship

Perimeter College Goizueta Foundation Scholarship 

The Perimeter College Goizueta Foundation Scholarship at Georgia State's perimeter College is made possible by The Goizueta Foundation, established by Roberto C. Goizueta, the late CEO and chairman of the board of directors of The Coca-Cola Company. The scholarship is designed to increase the number of students of Hispanic/Latino origin who enroll and complete their undergraduate degrees at Georgia State and provide mentors, internships and community service experiences to these students so that they can become the leaders of the future. 

Perimeter College Goizueta Foundation Scholarsip

24 awarded per year

Benefits

• $3,600/per year per students, applied to student account
• Eligibility to become a paid Supplemental Instruction leader (assisting college students in their classes)
• Eligibility to apply for other paid positions on campus offered by the LASSO office at Dunwoody campus. 

Recommended Admissions Application by: April 15, 2017.

Scholarship Application Deadline: may 1, 2017. 

Please note tat you should apply for admission to Georgia State by the recommended admissions application dates above (and preferably much earlier) to allow sufficient time to be admitted to the university. You must be admitted to Georgia State University before you can apply for the Goizueta scholarship.

Evaluation Criteria

• Leadership
• Community Service
• Extracurricular, school and community-related activities/participation
• Financial Need
• High School GPA
• SAT or ACT Scores
• The Goizueta Foundation Scholarship Essay 
• Personal Resume

Expectations

• Participation in the Latino Studies Freshman Learning Community
• Leadership and Community Service
• Participation in Leadership Development Workshops and Seminars
• Participation in the Latino Leadership Initiative
• Required Participation in the Goizueta Mentor Program 
• Capstone Project

How to Apply 

To apply online, you must already be accepted to Georgia State University and have you student ID. In addition to filling out the application (https://gsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9RhaueQolAafyJL). You will also need to upload a resume, personal letter, and a letter of recommendation, please see the  application (https://gsu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9RhaueQolAafyJL) for details. 

For more information, contact the Office of Latino Student Services and Outreach at Dunwoody (LASSO) at 770-274-5214 or LASSOPC@gsu.edu(mailto:LASSOPC@gsu.edu).

Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship

About The Program

Since 1994, Wendy's Restaurants have teamed up with the Heisman Memorial Trophy Committee to create the Wendy's High School Heisman Program. The program honors male and female high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics, and student leadership, and gives them an opportunity to earn a scholarship. To learn more about the program and past winners, please visit wendyshighschoolheisman.com.

Criteria for Application

• Students whose senior year of high school is the 2017-18 academic year, graduating with the class of 2018.
• Students who have at least a "B" average (3.0 GPA) during grades 9,10, and 11.
• Students who participate in at least one of 47 Wendy's High School Heisman recognized sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee or the National Federation of State High School Associations.
• Students who have participated in volunteer service, community involvement, or leadership within his/her school or community.

The Application Process

1. A student may begin the application process by selecting Register Now from the "Home" tab.
2. Students will enter their email address and be prompted to provide some basic account information and create a username and password for their application.
3. If deemed eligible, students should then select "Begin Application" to complete the rest of the student profile section.
4. Once a complete profile is created, the student's unique application ID will appear at the top of his/her application by their name. It is important to retain this number for prospective customer service inquires.
5. Eligible students may then continue to fill out Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the application. Phase 1 of the application is scored by Scholarship America to determine School Winners through State Winners. Phase 2 consists of essay questions and supporting information and must be completed by all State Winners. Phase 1 and Phase 2 combined will help the national committee determine both our 10 National Finalists and 2 National Winners.
6. Phase 1 of the application consists of the blue tabs: Profile, School, Academics, Athletic Activities, School Activities, Community Involvement, Reviewer, Phase 1 Certification, and Phase 1 Submit. Phase 1 of the application is required to be reviewed and accepted by a school official.
7. Phase 2 of the application consists of the red tabs: Essay Questions, Supporting Information, Phase 2 Certification, and Phase 2 Submit. Phase 2 of the application will not be submitted for review by a school official. Once Phase 2 of the application is completed and submitted no further action is required for Phase 2.
8. Students may navigate the various sections of the application using tabs located at the top of the application after the student profile is created. If the student misses a required section, he/she will receive an error message and will not be able to submit their application until the required information is entered.
9. Students must provide an accurate email address of the school official who will login to review Phase 1 of the application and its contents and confirm its accuracy. This school official cannot be related nor a parent/guardian of the student.
10. Students may login to their accounts as often as needed prior to the Phase 1 and Phase 2 deadlines, or until their application has been submitted. Students will need to retain their username and password to login again.
11. After Phase 1 is submitted or after the Phase 1 deadline of October 2, students will not be able to access Phase 1 of the application. Phase 2 of the application will remain open until Phase 2 is submitted or until the Phase 2 deadline of October 23.

Deadlines

• We encourage students to submit Phase 1 of the application as early as possible to allow time for the school official to review it for accuracy.
• Phase 1 of the application must be submitted no later than October 2, 2017 at 3pm PT/6pm ET.
• Phase 1 of the application must be reviewed and submitted by the school official listed in the application by October 4, 2017 at 3pm PT/6pm ET.
• Phase 2 of the application must be submitted no later than October 23, 2017 at 3pm PT/6pm ET.

Important Reminders

• Students must retain their username and password until October.
• The application should be saved frequently while logged in.
• Students and reviewers are encouraged to log out whenever they leave the computer.
• Be assured: students and reviewers personal, private information will not be shared with anyone outside of the Wendy's High School Heisman and selection committee.
• Security concerns may prevent the use of bookmarks to return to pages within the application. It is recommended however, that students and reviewers bookmark the main website.
• Results will be posted online at wendyshighschoolheisman.com

The UTC Summer Business Experience

Where: The University of Tennessee Chattanooga
When: June 19 through June 23, 2017
Applications due: May 1, 2017


Who qualifies?

• Rising seniors (a senior in fall 2017)
• Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.25
• Applicants must have an interest in business education

What is the cost?

• $200 per student
• Includes housing, meals, snacks, activities and transportation during the program
• Students are responsible for their transportation to and from the UTC campus

Application link: utc.edu/business-summer

Experience a taste of college life, interact with expert faculty and business leaders and explore Chattanooga during the UTC Summer Business Experience. This six-day residential summer program is designed for academically talented rising high school seniors who are interested in a career in business.

The Summer Business Experience includes visits to top employers of the UTC College of Business graduates, including leaders in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries. Students will experience personal interaction with top-level executives as well as behind-the-scenes tours of operations and facilities. In addition, students get a preview of college life and experience Chattanooga through recreational events, athletic activities, picnics, visits to area attractions and more.

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies

Programs for students in grades 7-12

Find yourself at Stanford

Passionate about learning? Intellectually adventurous?

Find programs and peers who share your interests at Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies!

APPLY TODAY: spcs.stanford.edu/find-yourself

Metro Atlanata Alumini Chapter NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

College Scholarship Application

For who: High School Seniors

Application Deadline: April 30, 2017

Scholarship Requirements and Procedures:

1. Be a graduating senior from an accredited Metro Atlanta High School and have been accepted into Alabama State University (proof of acceptance letter/matriculation).
2. Alumni members' children are allowed to apply.
3. Have a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) unweighted on the OFFICIAL transcript submitted at the same time of the application. The OFFICIAL transcript must include the registrar's seal and signature.
4. Submit a copy of ACT or SAT scores. Score requirements: ACT - 18 (composite score), SAT - 950 (composite score).
5. Submit two letters of recommendation with original signatures (one letter from a school official and the other letter from a church member, community leader, or mentor).
6. Certification Form signed by applicant and parent/guardian, with original signatures.
7. One completed essay (500 words typed).
8. Submit a completed, typed application postmarked by April 30, 2017 to

MAAC Alabama State University

Attn: Scholarship-Financial Aid Committee Chair

P.O. Box 310777

Atlanta, GA 31131

Application link: http://www.asuatlchapter.org/membership/scholarship.html

Application must be typed

Student Award Search Aid

Deadline: May 22, 2017
Award Value: $1,000


Eligibility
This scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as students registered in any post secondary institution.

• There is no age restriction
• Be sure to include your name and the school you are attending this year and next
• This is not an academic scholarship but we would like to know where you are going to school now and what your future academic plans are

Please do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation at this time.

Application Procedure

To apply for this scholarship, you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value the most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual.

Your submissions must be sent to use by email at: awards@studentawardsearch.com

2017 Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Application Information

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, have financial need, and are committed to pursue a career or technical certificate/degree.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered eligible for the Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Program, applicants must:

• Have completed high school or plan to complete high school by Spring 2017 with plans to enroll at a non-profit post-secondary institution by fall 2017
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a career or technical program at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States
• Demonstrate critical financial need (must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell Grant as determined by completion of the FAFSA)
• Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Be involved in community service activities
• Be 30 years old or younger
• Be a United States citizen

Application Requirements
To apply for the Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Program, the following must be completed by June 15, 2017:

• An online application at application.horatioalger.org
• A copy of the full Student Aid Report (SRA). Income documentation must be submitted online.
• Proof of citizenship (if not born in the United States).
• Applications submitted after June 15 will be reviewed on a rolling basis and awards are contingent on availability.