The John, Lynne and Nicole Belli Memorial Scholarship

Purpose
        The Belli Scholarship honors the memory for John, Lynne and Nicole Belli by affording college tuition and expense monies to diverse group of Gwinnett County high school graduates, particularity those with documented economic need who may not be identified as academic or athletic leader in their schools but possess the skills to be academically successful in college. The intent of this scholarship is to provide financial support for students who might not otherwise have an opportunity to attend college.

Deadlines

• Completed scholarship application packets postmarked by: 3/2/18 or delivered to the following address by 3:00PM SHARP
• Gwinnett county public schools office of advice and counseling 437 old Peachtree Road NW, Suwanee, GA 30024

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 high school 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 letters of recommendation (One from two different CORE subject teachers) substantiating student's ability to be successful in college level course work
• Submit a one- page essay on you financial need, career goal and education plan as well as any extraordinary circumstances you have over come to graduate from high school
• Economically disadvantaged students will be given priority in awarding this scholarship.

Gwinnett county public schools will establish a selection committee each year and coordinated choosing appropriate recipients for scholarships. Scholarship will be awarded after graduation upon confirmation of a 2.5 minimum high school GPA

Scholarships will be renewable up to four years ($20,000 total) providing recipients remain enrolled in college and maintain a cumulative 2.0 grade point average or above. recipients will request the $5000 for the Northeast Georgia Community Foundation with an official transcript from the previous year's college course work during the summer prior to each fall semester. the scholarship money will be sent directly to the college or university of the recipient's choice. no money will ever be awarded directly to the recipient.

Jackson EMC Walter Harrison Scholarship

Jackson EMC Walter Harrison Scholarship 

Students who plan to attend a college, university or technical school in Georgia.

Senior must live in a household serviced by Jackson EMC.  

 Information:  http://www.jacksonemc.com/community/youth-education/walter-harrison-scholarship

 Application:  http://www.jacksonemc.com/sites/default/files/2018_whs_application_-_jackson_-_fillable.pdf

Deadline is Friday, Feb. 2 at 5:00 p.m. Students can email, fax or mail the applications as long as they are received at Jackson EMC by 5:00 p.m. on Friday. 

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Award amounts up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

 Scholarship Deadline   -  June 14, 2018.

 Application Process

Please visit the website below for further details and essay topic:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Dreams To Kings and Queens Scholarship

Dreams To Kings and Queens Scholarship

• Must be graduating high school senior (in the state of Georgia)
• GPA of 2.5 greater
• Be accepted to and prepared to attend an accredited university/

• college

The application process includes:

• Submitting a High School Transcript
• Submitting a 2 page essay answering the following question: What kind of positive impact do you hope to make in the world?

To apply for this scholarship students must go to 

https://www.dreamstokingsandqueens.com/scholarship-laptop-giveaway  One boy and girl will be chosen as scholarship recipients. They will each receive $500. Then there will be 3 students selected to receive a new laptop. Deadline Friday, April 27.

Chance to win $10,000

Chance to win $10,000 to help pay for college! High school seniors, current college students and parents are eligible to enter. No essay is required.

Visit https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/?acmpgn=E_EAW_CSEM_BM_X_BMHS2

lacrosse scholarship

Lacrosse Scholarship

A $1000 per year scholarship will be awarded to Georgia High School lacrosse player (boy or girl) who will play lacrosse in college. The scholarship is renewable for 3 additional years, provided the student continues to play lacrosse each year.  The first scholarship was awarded in 2006.
If you have any questions or comments, please email Bruce and Kathleen Oswald at the_oswalds@ajo4lax.com.  Forms are due by April 9, 2018.

Essay Contest by We the Students

Essay Contest By We the Students 

Each year, our "We the Students" essay competition gives high school students from across the U.S. a chance to share their perspectives on a trending topic.

This year, we're asking students to consider what role the government should play in motoring internet content an we are awarding $20,000+ in scholarships and prizes on the winning essayists, including:

• 1st place - $5,000 and a scholarship to our 2018 Constitutional Academy in Washington D.C.
• Runners up - Six prizes  at $1,500 each.
• Honorable Mentions - Eight prizes at $500 each

Please encourage your students to sign up below and submit their 500-800 word essay before February 5, 2018

Application: 

http://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/engage/students-programs-events/scholarship/

Dreams to Kings and Queens

One boy and girl will be chosen as a scholarship recipients. They will each receive $500. Then there will be 3 students selected to receive a new laptop. Students can submit applications until Friday, April 27

The eligibility for this scholarship includes:

• must be graduating high school senior (in the state of Georgia)
• GPA of 2.5 greater
• Be accepted to and prepared to attend an accredited university/college

The application process includes:

• Submitting a High school transcript
• submitting a 2 page essay answering the following question: What kind of positive impact do you hope to make in the world?

To apply for this scholarship students must go to: https://www.dreamstokingsandqueens.com/scholarship-laptop-giveaway

Princeton Prize in Race Relations

Princeton University offers an annual $1,000 prize to an Atlanta- area high school student who is committed to advancing race relations in his/her school or community. Certificates of accomplishment are given out during an award ceremony.

For more information: https://pprize.princeton.edu/
Deadline: January 31, 2018

In addition to the $1,000 prize, the local award winner will receive an all- expense paid trip to Princeton University to attend the Princeton Prize Symposium on Race, which all winners for the 27 Princeton Prize in Race Relations region will attend.

2017 honorees from the Atlanta area were students from Riverwood International Charter School, Georgia Cyber Academy, Grayson High School, Chattahoochee High School and Johns Creek High School.

Any current 9th- 12th grade student in the metro- Atlanta area who in the past 12 months has been actively involved in a volunteer effort that has positively impacted race relations in his or her community or school is encouraged to apply for the Princeton prize,

Student must complete and submit (online or by mail) Part 1 of the application form, Part 2 of the application must be submitted by the student's sponsor. Sponsors may be any adult, not related to the student, who is familiar with the activity being put forth for the award.

Titus 2:3-5 Scholarship Competition

In the broader biblical context of the book of Titus, chapter 2 and verses 3-5, Paul describes to Titus that teaching and training young women is primarily the responsibility of older women. Young women need older women to come alongside them, give them help and support, and, in the minutiae  of life, offer words of wisdom and a godly example of how to lead and serve in their lives and the community.

Through our mentoring program, this has been one of Atlanta Glow's roles since inception, and this scholarship opportunity will further build upon our organization's effort to inspire women and girls to make an impact in their communities and help create positive e change through education. Therefore, our annual Titus 235 Scholarship supports young ladies, ages 16- 25, who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community service.

Through our Titus 235 Scholarship, Atlanta GLOW awards one applicant with a $1,000 scholarship to aid with her college journey, made payable to her school of choice. Additionally, two runner-up applicants receive a $125 stipend to support college- related expenses.

Eligible applicants must apply online and submit the required materials, by Monday, April 20, 2018. Scholarships will be awarded to the chosen finalists during our young women's Leadership Conference on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Recipients must be present to receive awards. 

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Zeta Phi Sorority, incorporated

Rho Epsilon Memorial Scholarship

P.O. Box 7832

Marietta, GA 30065

Louquender (Quen) Robinson, daughter of Beulah and Eugene Robinson, was born July 11, 1975 in nassu county, New York. She graduated from North Springs High School in Sandy Springs, Georgia and received her undergraduate degree form Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC. She earned he M.A. from Georgia State University and Was pursuing a PhD from the University of Georgia. 

Quen became a member of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, incorporated through the Omega Chapter on the campus on the Winston-Salem State University in the spring of  1997. After Graduation she was member of the Oncron Kappa Zeta Chapter in College Park , Georgia. in 1999, she became a charter member of the Rho Epsilon Zeta chapter in Marietta, Georgia and and an active member until her death. Her love for education prompted the Rho Epsilon Zeta chapter to offer a scholarship in her memory.  

Zeta Phi Bet Sorority, incorporated is commited to scholarship, serve, sisterly love, and finer Womanhood. We believe in encouraging the achievement of students who demonstrate educational excellence. The Louquender Robinson Memorial  Scholarship was created to provide assistance to outstanding students to help defray the cost of their education. 

Criteria for Scholarship

• African American female student
• 3.0 cumulative UNWEIGHTED grade point average or higher
• Graduating high school senior ( spring 2018)
• Permanent resident of Georgia
• Attends high school in Cherokee, Cobb, Gwinnett, North Fulton, or Paulding counties.
• Active in community service activities
• Must be accepted to and plan to attend an accredited college or University
• (Degree programs offered by institution that offer primarily or exclusively on -line instruction do not qualify).

A complete application packet includes:

• Completed applicationn
• 450-500 word essay in MLA Format
• one (1) sealed high school transcript 
• two (2) sealed letters of recommendation from non-family members

A person who can verify your community service must write one of the letter. All recommendations should be on the organization's letterhead. 

** please note that scholarship funds are not released until a letter or registration ( proof) is received from the students college or university. 

** applications must be postmarked by Jan. 31 2018

** email any questions or concerns to the Scholarship Committee at scholarhsip.rhoespilonzeta@gmail.com

2018 AAPA scholarship competition

Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association is pleased to announce that our high school scholarship applications are now online, in a fallible form at: https://www.atlantapanhellenic.org/scholarships/2018-high-school-honors-scholarship-award/

The deadline for the application and recommendations is March 1, 2018

There are six high school senior student scholarships at $1,5000 each that will be awarded to high school senior women who are attending a four year university that has Greek Affiliations with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). Winners are not required to join a sorority, just attend a school where they are on campus.
Winners will be recognized at the Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association Spring Scholars luncheon on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Cherokee Town Club, and/or their respective high school senior awards event.

Award Eligibility

Female high school senior residing and attending a high school in the metro-Atlanta counties of Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Paulding or Rockdale.

Applicants must attend an accredited four- year university that has 1 or more National Panhellenic Conference recognized sororities in the fall immediately following presentation of the award. Applicants will be evaluated in 5 categories- scholastic achievement, leadership skills, community involvement, essay and personal recommendations.

A completed application includes the following

• completed application form with all questions answered
• a list of all AP courses and self-report the course grade to date
• Two (2) personal letters of recommendation. One must be from a high school faculty member or administrator.

The Goizueta Foundation Scholarship for Latino Educators

The Goizueta Foundation Scholarship for Latino Educators

I am writing in search of applicants for a prestigious scholarship available at Georgia Southern University: The Goizueta Foundation Scholarship for Latino Educators. This Scholarship, funded by an endownment from the Goizueta foundation of Atlanta, helps support Latino/Hispanic students at Georgia Southern University who are seeking to become teachers. Scholarship recipients will be:

1. Enrolled at Georgia Southern University  at least half-time ( 6 credit hours) during at least two semesters during the 2018-2019 academic year ( exceptions are made for students teaching semesters)
2. Pursuing a program at Georgia Southern University that will lead to initial certification as a teacher
3. Of Latino/Hispanic background- and - members of a family resident in the US
4. In possession of legal a legal social security number ( thus DACA recipients are eligible) 
5. Willing and able to document financial need via the application
6. New, incoming freshmen, transfer students, and graduate students who meet these critria are all eligible, as are current undergraduate, and graduate students at GA Southern University who meet these criteria. 

Scholarship funds can be used for on-campus, meal plans,books, tuition, and fees. Unless a student is student teaching. Scholarship funds must be evenly distributed across at least 2 semesters within an academic year. Recipients can apply for renewal of the scholarship every academic year. However, such renewal is no automatic. Renewal of scholarship depends upon: steady progress toward graduation: good academic standing: compliance with the Georgia Southern University Student code: extracurricular activities: and community and/or institutional service such as tutoring local students and/or recruiting new applicants for this scholarship. All undergraduates are limited to 8 semesters of scholarship funds. All initial certification graduate students are limited to 5 semesters of scholarships funds.

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE 2018-19 GOIZUETA SCHOLARSHIP FOR LATINO EDUCATOR IS MARCH 1 , 2018

Directions for Applying

* current Georgia southern students scholarship recipients applying for renewal, please skip to step #3

1. Apply for admission at Georgia southern here : http://admissions.georgiasouthern.edu/apply/ 
2. A couple days later, log in to check your status. once you have been admitted and have your eagle ID# continue to step #3.
3. Log into the MyGeorgiasouthern webpage at http://my.geoorgiasouthern.edu/ and click on the MyScholarship portal. Complete the " General Application" Make sure to click the box to indicate that you want to become a teacher and study education.
4. After you submit the general application, use the search option to find the Goizueta Scholarship for Latino Educators. you will need to provide more information and an essay specifically relevant to the scholarship.
5. Finally, please send me an email at salbeck@georgiasouthern.edu so i know that you have applied 

Walter Harrison Scholarship

Walter Harrison Scholarship

- Reminding all seniors about the Walter Harrison Scholarship opportunity for students who plan to attend college, university, or technical school in Georgia. Students can apply directly, and there is no limit to the number of students who can apply from the same school. The only caveat is that the senior must live in a household serviced by Jackson EMC.

Information: http://www.jacksonemc.com/community/youth-education/walter-harrison-scholarship

Application: http://www.jacksonemc.com/sites/defult/files/2018-whs-application- jackson - fillable.pdf

AES Engineering Scholarship

Purpose of Scholarships
AES Engineering is pleased to be able to continue offering scholarships to motivated students to help in the furthering of their education

Scholarship Criteria
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.

Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. 

YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE TAKING ENGINEERING COURSES TO BE ELIGIBLE!!

How to apply
Students must submit an essay  of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following questions:

When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?

Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 6, 2018

Submit essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com

There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time.

Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.

Lighthouse Guild

Lighthouse Guild offers an annual scholarship program for college-bound high school and graduate students who are legally blind.

       The program will award approximately 10 college- bound scholarships of up to $10,000 each and 1-3 graduate scholarships of up to $10,000.

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by March 31st.

The recommendations and personal statements must be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word document; other supporting information may be submitted in word, PDF, JPEG or TIFF format.

Sholarships will be announce and awarded in the summer

For more information- scholar@lighthouseguild.org or 212-769-7801

Apply online- lighthouseguild.org/scholarships

Goizueta Latino Leadership Pipeline Scholarship

Goizueta Latino Leadership Pipeline Scholarship

 The office of Latino Student Services and Outreach (LASSO) at Perimeter College has opened our Goizueta Latino Leadership Pipeline Scholarship application for the fall 2018 cohort.

This Scholarship is designed to increase the number of students of Hispanic/Latino heritage who enroll and complete their undergraduate degree at Georgia State. The Goizueta program provides students with mentors, internships, and community service experiences that will foster growth and prepare them as leaders. We are looking for Hispanic/Latino students who are eager to start their first semester of college that also exemplify the late Robert Goizuetas morals of dedication and hard work towards academia.

Recommended application submission is on April 1, while the final deadline is on May 1, 2018. The link with further applications and scholarships requirements and benefits is located below. 

https://success.students.gsu.edu/perimeter-goizueta/

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Abbott and Fenner business consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for 11th year

We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Scholarship Deadline- June 14, 2018

Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our website: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

STEM Scholars Program

STEM Scholars Program

- The Gettysburg College STEM Scholars will consist of a select cohort pf First-Year students enrolling in the fall of 2018 who intend to earn a bachelor's degree in one of the following STEM disciplines: Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, and Physics. Through a generous grant from the National Science Foundation and Gettysburg College Funds, need-based financial aid grants will meet the full demonstrated financial need for STEM scholars. In selecting members of this cohort, the college will take heightend interest in academically-promising, underrepresented minority, and first-generation students with demonstrated financial need.

The goal of the STEM Scholars program is to increase the number of talented STEM majors who go on to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in a broad range of scientific endeavors, either by entering the workforce or a STEM-related graduate program upon graduation from Gettysburg College. 

Support
- By providing supportive mentoring during the crucial first two years of college , the STEM scholars program creates a constructive environment to recruit , support, and retain students in their chosen STEM majors. The program relies on close faculty-student interactions as well as a unifying community-building expirence.

STEM Scholars will have the opportunity to: 

•  Attend a STEM-focused pre-orientation workshop with their cohort.
• Enroll in an exclusive First-year Seminar taught by STEM faculty. 
• Participate in bimonthly luncheons with STEM faculty as well as a variety of learning activities on and off campus.
• Engage in various STEM opportunities, including faculty-student research, peer-mentoring, preferential residence in Gettysburg College's Science House as well as work-related internship opportunities with institutional industry partners. 

Eligibilty

- To be eligible for the STEM Scholars program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. Citizen, national ( as defined in section 101 (a) of the immigration and Nationality act), alien admitted as a refugee under section 207 of the immigration and Nationality Act, or an alien lawfully admitted the U.S. for permanent residence.
• Demonstrate financial need through submissions of the free applications for federal student aid (FAFSA) and the CSS profile.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student.
• Intend a major in one of the following fields: Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.

Application Requirments

• You may either complete the application online or complete and mail the PDF application by January 15. Please attach a brief statement (250-300 words) explaining your past experiences/accomplishments in the sciences and your personal interest in becoming a scientist.
• Complete and submit your application for admission by the Regular Decision deadline date of January 15. This includes the common application, official high school transcript, and counselor/teacher recommendations. you may also submit your standardization test scores
• Submit the financial aid application- the CSS Profile and the free application for federal student aid by January 15.
• Students who already applied to Gettysburg College Early Decisions are also welcome to apply to the STEM Scholars Program by the January 15 deadline.

Create-A- Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest

Timing: The contest begins at 12:01:00 a.m. eastern time, May 30, 2017 and ends at 11:59:59 P.M. ET, March 1, 2018.

Online Entry Only: contest participants should register on the www.gallerycollection.com. look for the scholarship page on the site and complete the application. Or, navigate directly to https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm the online application must include an original work of art or photograph, the applicant's first and last name, date of birth, phone number, mailing address, e-mail, grade level, name of school currently attending and school's website address. The contest is limited to one entry per person. If a person enters multiple time, all entries will be disqualified.

Judging criteria; overall awards: There will be one scholarship prize of $10,000 awarded and one $1,000 prize awarded to the winner's school

The Jackie Robinson Foundation

The Jackie Robinson Foundation

Encourage your Students to apply for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

We are pleased to inform you that the online application for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now available at www.jackierobinson.org. The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 4,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the foundation's namesake, Jackie Robinson.

The deadline to submit the application for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is February 1, 2018 by 5:00 pm ET.

Eligibility

• Be a graduating, minority high school senior
• plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States
• shoe leadership potential
• demonstrate a dedication to community service
• present evidence of financial need
• be a Citizen of the United States
•  have a minimum SAT score of 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 4 year college when applying for the scholarship

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

- Last year your department was instrumental in communicating this information to the high school counselors and would appreciate it if you could forward the scholarship information this year . Below is the information and link. Please  note that Delta Sigma Theta sorority Inc. Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter's service areas does not include Grayson H.S., South Gwinnett H.S., or Shiloh H.S. 

Here is the link to the online application package: 

https://form.jotform.com/GCAC/gcac-scholarship-application

How to apply for IAF scholarships

Apply for Scholarships- If you can conquer the latest video game or understand how to use all the bells and whistles on your phone, then you won't have any problems getting through our application process.
But first... If you are unsure where you would like to attend school, try checking out or colleges
We encourage all students looking to apply for scholarships to career and technical colleges to take a few minutes to take the steps laid out below.
After you read these steps, take a look at the list of things you can do next while your application is processing.

Follow These Steps:
Step 1- Create your profile on our portal page, www.iafportal.org (https://www.iafportal.org/signup). or download our Imagine American mobile app! Create a login and profile.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imagine-american-foundation/id1177392398?mt=8%20
Step 2- Just follow the prompts that walk you through the steps
Step 3- Enter the information to complete you profile- this is a necessary step before you apply for your scholarship to trade schools and career colleges
Step 4- Once you have created your account you will be prompted via a pop up to click on "apply for scholarships" in the navigation menu
Step 5- under "Type" select "HS" if you are a graduating high school in this calendar year. Select "ASEP" if you are an adult student 19 years of age or older,. if you are a military (https://www.imagine-america.org/grantsformilitary/) student select "MAP"
Step 6- Find your school on our alphabetical list, click on your campus, review your information and submit your application
Step 7- Watch the Financial Planning Mad Simple (FPMS) video. This is a required step . So pop some popcorn and kick back. we want to make sure you make smart financial choices to reduce the risk of stress while you train for the job you want
HS- Step 8- in the case of a HS applicant - your application will be sent to your guidance counselor for review. Once they approve your application, your app is then sent to the college for review.
ASEP / MAP- Step 8- after completing your application it will the be sent to the college for their review.