Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Savannah College of Art and Design Distinguished Scholars Award


  • Awards $20,000 per year for any student attending SCAD
  • Eligibility
    • Minimum 1220 SAT math and critical reading combined or 27 ACT composite
    • 3.75 minimum GPA
    • Outstanding visual arts, performing arts, or writing capabilities
    • Honors and awards from competitions
    • Leadership skills
    • Must apply to SCAD
  • Must be nominated by a counselor or teacher
    • Talk to your teacher or counselor about a nomination.
  • Deadline for nominations is February 15th.
Contact admission@scad.edu with any questions

Monday, December 8, 2014

Cornerstone Academic Scholarship


  • Deadline to apply is December 31st, 2014
  • Eligibility:
    • Enrolled full time in a high school
    • GPA of at least 2.0
    • Plan to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college immediately after high school
    • Complete the application
  • Three scholarships available:
    • 1st- $2,000
    • 2nd- $1,000
    • 3rd- $500
For more info, go to: http://www.cornerstoneacademic.com/cornerstone-academic-scholarship.html

Bezos Scholars Program


  • This program offers an opportunity for high school students to participate in a year long leadership development program. 
  • Apply online by February 17, 2015
  • The program kicks off at the Aspen Ideas Festival with guest speakers and leadership seminars. 
  • Scholars can then return home and inspire change throughout their community. 
Learn more and apply at: BezosFamilyFoundation.org/Scholars

Scholarships for the Honors College at Columbus State University


  • Awards up to $20,000 in tuition credits and $3,200 to study abroad
    • 3 tiers of scholarships: Presidential, Tower, and University scholarships
  • Must apply to Columbus State and the Honors College by January 15th
  • Apply at honors.columbusstate.edu 
Contact ticknor_cindy@solumbusstate.edu with questions

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Legacy Student Scholarship


  • This scholarship is to honor the legacy of past and present board members and employees who have served the Peach State Federal Credit Union for 20 years or more. 
  • Awarded to seniors who plan to pursue an education degree in college and return to teach in Georgia
  • Application materials
    • SAT or ACT scores
    • copy of transcript
    • 2 page, double spaced, typed essay expressing why you want to teach
    • 2 letters of reference: one from a teacher, one from a counselor/administrator
  • Deadline to apply is March 20, 2015
See your counselor for an application

Go to http://www.peachstatefcu.com/about/who_can_join.php for more info

Summer Programs available at Duke (Not a scholarship)


  • Opportunity for students grade 9-11 to earn college credit 
  • Information available on http://summersession.duke.edu/high-school-students
Email summercollege@duke.edu if you have any questions

Monday, December 1, 2014

Student of Integrity Scholarship from the BBB


  • 6 $1,000 scholarships will be awarded 
  • Students must write an essay under 500 words based on the following statement: 
    • What BBB Programs and services strengthen ethics/integrity for your generation?
  • The deadline to apply is February 13, 2015
For more info: http://www.bbb.org/atlanta/get-involved/foundation/soi-scholarships/

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