RMHC U.S. Scholarships

Students across the country work hard to earn top marks, dreaming of the college they'll attend and the education they'll receive. Unfortunately, many of these won't be able to afford it. We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S. chapters, along with the global office of RMHC, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement. Since 1985, more than $60 million in scholarships have been awarded.

Apply here: http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
     The 2016 academic year deadline is January 18, 2017 at 11:59 PM Central Time.
     Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status by June 16, 2017.


Scholarhships availible 

1. RMHC/Scholars: All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, sex, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or national origin
2. RMHC/Asia: Applicant must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage
3. RMHC/African-American Future Achievers: Applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage 
4. RMHC/HACER®: Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage

General Eligibility Requirements

• Be a high school senior
• Be younger than 21 years old
• Be eligible to attend a two or four year college, university, or technical school with a full course of study
• Be a legal U.S. resident
• Live in a participating RMHC Chapter's geographic area
• Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline of the application
• Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program
• Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution

Still have questions?..

Visit out FAQ page: http://www.rmhc.org/frequently-asked-questions

2017 GCPS Foundation Scholarships

The 2017 GCPS foundation scholarship Catalog will be online November 2016. The deadline for the scholarships managed by the GCPS Foundation is January 30, 2017. All scholarship deadlines are included in the scholarship information and clearly noted on each scholarship application. the Foundation awards scholarships to Gwinnett County Public School graduating seniors only. Winners will be announced May 2017.

The GCPS Foundation has proudly awarded over $250,000 in student scholarships to GCPS graduating seniors. Scholarships range in value from $300-6000. We will continue to add to the GCPS Foundation Catalog online as scholarships become available.

2017 Student and Faculty Scholarship Catalog

BigSun Scholarship

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Their participation may be in any capacity, whether as a player, coach, or official.

Deadline: June 19, 2017
Amount of Reward: $500.00

The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently be involved in some sport at that institution or in the community.

Please visit our website at http://bigsunathletics.com/ to learn how to apply.

This scholarship has been listed with FastWeb

We recognize that each school will have the responsibility for scholarships assigned to different staff positions so we are giving this notice a wide distribution to ensure that each school receives fair notice. Please note that at no time will any student or other individual be asked for a fee of any description for any service.

How to apply: Please send us a short essay (500-1000) words answering the following questions:

• How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you?
• Has your participation influenced your career goals?
• Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?

Deadline: June 19, 2017

Who is eligible? All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged it. The student must be a high school senior or attending a post secondary institute. Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.

How to submit: All essay submissions should be sent to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

When is the winner notified: The winner will be notified within 2 weeks at a time and the name of the winner will be posted on this website at the time.

When is the award received: The award is mailed within 2 weeks of the deadline. 

GFB Foundation for Agriculture

GFB Foundation for Agriculture

 2017 Technical College Scholarship for Agriculture

The purpose of the GFB Foundation for Agriculture Technical College Scholarship For Agriculture is to assist outstanding students who plan to pursue a career focusing on agriculture from a technical school or program.

Scholarship Amount

The foundation will award ten scholarships of $1,000 each. Scholarship checks will be sent to the technical college as confirmed by the recipient and placed in their college account.

Application Qualifications 

To be eligible, applicant must

1. Be a Georgia resident.
2. Be majoring in an area of agriculture or agriculturally related field of study.
3. Must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a Georgia Accredited technical college during the 2017-2018 academic year.
4. Have a minimum 2.8 GPA

Selection Process

A Scholarship Selection Committee will make selection of the final applicants.

Application Guidelines

All applications must be typed. Applications may be obtained from the county Farm Bureau office. A fillable pdf.file of the application form can be accessed at the GFB Foundation for Agriculture website, www.gfbfoundation.org

The application mus be approved and signed by the county Farm Bureau president where the application is being accepted before being submitted. (This may be in the county where the student resides OR the county where the student attends high school.)

Please include the following.

• Copy of your application
• Copy of transcript
• One letter of reference

The scholarship recipients will be required to submit a photo upon notification of being a scholarship recipient.

Please send applications to: Gwinnett County Farm Bure: 1150 Cripple Creek Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Application Deadline 

The deadline for submitting applications is January 13, 2017

Notification

Notification of scholarship winners will be made by April 1, 2017. The scholarship checks will be distributed in the summer of 2017 upon confirmation by the student of their college and major area of study as listed in the criteria. Scholarship checks will be sent to the college as confirmed by the recipient and placed in their college account.

Any questions please contact Julie Woods, Office manager at 770 963 6209 or email jnwoods@gfb.org

Technical College System of Georgia

www.tcsg.edu

• Albany Technical College                                                           
• Athens Technical College                                                           
• Atlanta Technical College                                                           
• Augusta Technical College
• Central Georgia Technical College
• Chattahoochee Technical College
• Coastal Pines Technical College
• Columbus Technical College
• Georgia Northwestern Technical College
• Georgia Piedmont Technical College
• Gwinnett Technical College
• Lanier Technical College
• North Georgia Technical College
• Oconee Fall Line Technical College
• Ogeechee Technical College
• Savannah Technical College 
• South Georgia Technical College
• Southeastern Technical College
• Southern Crescent Technical College
• Southern Regional Technical College 
• West Georgia Technical College
• Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
• Bainbridge State College - Technical Division

Sample Majors:

• Agricultural Business and Management
• Agricultural Technologies 
• Biotechnology
• Commercial Truck Driving 
• Culinary Arts 
• Diesel Technology
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
• Forest Technology 
• Golf Course Management
• Horticulture Operations 
• Horticultural Science
• Landscaping and Groundskeeping
• Machine Shop Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology 
• Natural Resources Science and Management
• Ornamental Horticulture
• Small Engine Repair
• Tool and Die Technology 
• Turf and Turfgrass Management
• Welding and Joining Technology 
• Wildlife Sciences and Management

GFB 2017 Scholarship for Agriculture

Scholarship Amount
     The Foundation will award five scholarships of $3,000 each and seven scholarships of $1,500 each. Scholarship checks will be sent to the college/university as confirmed by the recipient and placed in their college account.


Applicant Qualifications

1. Be a Georgia resident.
2. Be majoring in agriculture and environmental sciences, family and consumer sciences, or a related agricultural field.
3. Finish high school within the year student is applying for the scholarship.
4. Be engaged in leadership activities in high school.
5. Must be planning to enroll in a unit of The University System of Georgia, Berry College, or Emmanuel College OR any accredited college/university in Georgia with an agriculture program during the 2017-18 academic year.
6. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Selection Process

      A scholarship selection committee will make selection of the final applicants. At the discretion of the selection committee, up to three additional scholarships of $1,500 may be awarded based on the above criteria plus financial need.

Application Guidelines

All applications must be typed.

     Applications may be obtained from the county Farm Bureau Office or at the GFB Foundation for Agriculture website, http://www.gfbfoundation.org/

Please include the following.

• Copy of your application
• Copy of transcript 
• Three letters of reference from teachers

The scholarship recipients will be required to submit a digital file or photo quality copy of their formal senior photo upon notification of being a scholarship recipient.

Application Submission

     Please send applications to Gwinnett County Farm Bureau: 1150 Cripple Creek Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Application Deadline

     The deadline for the application is January 13, 2017.

Notification

     Notification of scholarship winners will be made by April 1, 2017. The scholarship checks will be distributed in the summer of 2017 upon confirmation by the student of their college/university and major area of study as listed in the criteria. Scholarship checks will be sent to the college/university as confirmed by the recipient and placed in their college account. 

Any questions, please contact Julie Woods, Office manager

at 770-963-6209 or email jnwoods@gfb.org

     

GCEL Scholarship

The Georgia Compensatory Educational Leaders' (GCEL) organization awards two scholarships valued at $1,000 each to two deserving seniors attending Title I schools. The requirements for applicants are listed below, along with, the attached GCEL Scholarship application.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria for consideration of the GCEL scholarship:

• Submit essay stating applicant's future goals
• Submit verification of enrollment as a senior in Georgia Title I School for the 2016-17 school year
• Submit completed GCEL, Inc. scholarship package
• Submit verification of grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• Submit official high school transcript 
• Submit one letter of recommendation
• Submit verification of SAT or ACT scores
• Submit proof of acceptance of enrollment to a college, university, or technical school no later than September 30, 2017

The application's deadline is November 15, 2016. You may find more information on the GCEL's website, http://www.gcel.org/scholarship.html

Application file: http://www.gcel.org/files/118408924.pdf

Submit completed scholarship application package, with all applicable signatures, to:

Joanna Gittens-Summerow, 

Scholarship Chairperson

Bibb County School System

Title I Office - Suite 465

484 Mulberry Street

Macon, Georgia 31201

The scholarship winners will be announced at the GCEL, Inc. Conference on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 and will be posted at http://www.gcel.org/ immediately after the conference.

Black Leaders in Bling Nursing Giving Globally

Black Leaders in Bling Nursing Giving Globally

Dr. Brandy Brown, DNP-C
Co founder/Chief Executive Officer
(404) 413-9890

Jennifer Bradley, FNP-C
Co founder/Chief Operating Officer
(870) 413-9890

Desirea Johnson , LPN
Co founder/Vice President
(678)793 5245

Dear Scholarship Applicants,

Congratulations and thank you for allowing Black Leaders In Nursing Giving Globally, Inc. (BLINGG) to be apart of your journey!

BLINGG is a non-profit organization started by three nurses who wanted to help minimize the impact of healthcare disparities and inequalities in our community and society. One way we plan to help is by assisting high school students in their journey to becoming great by providing the scholarships listed below to two qualifying students.

The Tuwanna M. Bradley Memorial Scholarship Fund

Tuwanna Marie was very passionate about bringing light to issues that affected her community. Her compassion for those without a voice was only surpassed by her resilience in dealing with misfortune and her diligence to do right by her fellow man. In an essay of no more than 750 words, please tell us how certain circumstances of obstacles you've faced in your life have influenced you in your quest to BLINGG and become great. The winner in this category will be awarded a one-time award of $1000.00 during the fall semester.

I Want to be a Nurse Scholarship

Nursing is more than a career path, it is the essence of mind, body, soul. kindness, compassion and love that makes it unique among all other professions. A nurse embodies care that is holistic in its approach. In no more than 750 words, tell us why you want to become a nurse. The winner will receive a one-time award of $500.00 biannually.

Criteria 

The applicant must be a minority high school student with a financial need. Each category requires an essay of no more than 750 words pertaining to the subject matter stated above in each category. A GPA of a 3.0 or an ACT of at least 19 must be verified by either a transcript or a letter from the counselor stating.  

Deadline

Application and supporting documents must be postmarked by April 1 and mailed to 2330 Scenic Hwy S. Ste. 708 Snellville, GA 30078. Be sure to attach essay, and verification of ACT score or GPA. 

Best wishes, 

The BLINGG Team.