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Pope Scholarship Information Scholarship Websites: www.fastweb.com www.blackexcel.com www.collegenet.com www.collegeview.com www.ncaa.org www.ncaaclearinghouse.net www.collegescholarships.com www.gocollege.com www.collegeview.com www.freshinfo.com www.collegeboard.org www.collegeanswer.com www.scholarships.com www.finaid.org www.hsf.net www.hispanicfund.org www.fastaid.com www.srnexpress.com www.nextstudent.com www.legion.org/needalift www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm www.college-scholarships.com www.studentscholarship.org/2013scholarships.php www.online-degrees-and-scholarships.com www.cappex.com www.scholarshipsandgrants.us/scholarships-highschool-seniors www.scholarshipexperts.com http://americancollegefoundation.org/college_planning/about.aspx#linklanding Career Cruising – Search for schools and plan your future www.careercruising.com CollegePeas - http://www.collegepeas.com/scholarshipgreen The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta – www.cfgreateratlanta.org Georgia 411 for college planning – www.Gacollege411.org HOPE Scholarship – www.gsfc.org – Information on HOPE and other Georgia Student aid programs QuestBridge – www.questbridge.org – scholarships for low income students School Soup – Largest scholarship database in existence – www.schoolsoup.com Scholarship for students with a Disability: http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/scholarships/ Student Resource Websites: Affordable Colleges Online - http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/georgia/ Affordable Colleges Online is an organization dedicated to providing free higher education tools for current and future college students and their families, recently published research on all the Not-For-Profit universities and colleges in Georgia that offer online college programs Historically, online programs have only been offered by for-profit institutions Today, many of the most established not-for-profit state colleges and national universities have launched programs that provide flexibility and lower tuition prices for students This dataset is unique to our site and is even ahead of the curve compared to other government education data sources such as NCES and IPEDS A few of the key features on the page: - Unique list of accredited not-for-profit institutions offering online programs, sorted by affordability - Spotlight interviews provided by many college deans with the institution's philosophy on online learning - Direct links to the specific online departments, or e-campus, of each institution Additionally, our site helps high school students research post-secondary options by providing content-rich resources including financial aid guidebooks, accredited college search tools, and free open online courses (MOOCs) from national universities such as MIT and UC Berkeley College Database http://www.onlinecollegesdatabase.org/online-colleges-in-georgia/ The College Database has created a no-cost resource dedicated to higher education in Georgia The goal of the page is to help high school students and their families research and identify campus, online and hybrid learning opportunities in the state that fit their needs The Georgia guide includes a complete look at the state's community colleges, public universities, private colleges, technical schools and distance learning options College hopefuls can then find potential schools using our proprietary search tool, which allows quick and accurate searching by institution type, setting, size, city and cost Students can also see the best colleges in Georgia for - Current and future service members Student-teacher ratio Women in technology Return on investment All data used in the guide and in our search tool comes from government databases such as the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Student Loan Websites: FAFSA – www.fasfa.ed.gov – all students applying for HOPE and/or other financial aid must submit the FASFA Most colleges will also ask you to apply JELF – Jewish Educational Loan Fund – www.jelf.org Kennesaw State University – Webpage assistance with FAFSA http://www.kennesaw.edu/financial_aid/fafsa/fafsa.html “You Tube” formatted videos to help with various questions including “What is a Pell Grant”, “What is a Loan”, etc: http://www.kennesaw.edu/financial_aid Sallie Mae – www.salliemae.com – major provider of student loans Student Aid foundation – www.studentaidfoundation.org for female full time students Student Loans- www.estudentloan.com – matches specific student needs with loan programs Scholarship Scams - (Federal Trade Commission) www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship College Information Websites: ACT – www.act.org Latest College Rankings by US News and World report – www.usnews.com Selective Service Registration – www.sss.gov – 18 year old males; must register to receive HOPE Athletes – this is an Atlanta-based website that aims to connect student athletes with coaches and scholarship money www.beRecruited.com eCampusTours.com – A college planning website featuring virtual tours of over 1,200 college campuses Go inside dorm rooms, check out classrooms and tour libraries CampusCompare – http://www.campuscompare.com CampusCompare helps you discover colleges by what matters most to YOU! Get all the info on 4000 colleges and universities Campus Visit Experts – Specializing in creating enlightening and motivating campus visit experiences for student groups www.cetours.com/collegiate Cappex.com – College Search Overload? Get students reviews of 3,000+ colleges, discover with the What Are My Chances Calculator, and find more than $11 billion in national and local scholarships! Cappex homepage: students can create accounts or log back in for easy access to their student dashboard The What Are My Chances? Calculator™: students determine their chances of being admitted into various colleges (Empowers students to make more educated college choices!) Scholarship $$$: The Cappex Scholarships homepage directs students to their matches with local and national scholarships College Board – www.collegeboard.com – online registration for SAT/PSAT, test preparation, scholarship information, college planning information, online applications The College Solution - The College Solution “Dear Babs” is a nationally-syndicated college admissions advice column Students, counselors, and parents can ask Babs any question about college search, the admissions process, or financial aid Email her your questions at dearbabs@campuscompare.com Freshmentors - This platform has been created to help college applicants obtain personal and authentic advice about college life from high achieving college students (mentors) already attending their target colleges http://www.freshmentors.com/ MeetMyCollege.- We're giving away 10 scholarships this quarter between $500-$10,000 each and I was hoping to get the word out to your college bound students and their parents Unlike most scholarships, this isn't GPA, SAT or need based…students simply have to fill in their academic/extracurricular info and submit a short essay Also, we'll be offering new scholarships every quarter so there will be many chances for them to win scholarship money http://meetmycollege.com/ Princeton Review - www.princetonreview.com – online registration, information on SAR, SAT 1, PSAT; test preparation Test Prep Center by SimpleTuition Thousands of affordable test prep courses – all in one place www.SimpleTuition.com/TestPrep University System Institutions – Complete information on tuition and fees for the Georgia University system http://www.usg.edu/student_affairs/tuition/ Ventures Scholars Program (VSP) is a 501(c) not-for-profit resource program that provides services enabling communication between students (and parents) and guidance counselors with Undergraduate Admissions Personnel across the nation All services are at no cost to students, parents and counselors For more information visit our site at www.venturescholar.org WhatWillTheyLearn focuses on education provided at universities across America – not reputation And in looking at what students will learn, it answers a question none of the other college guides and rankings even address It also shows you what each college costs and what its graduation rate is It is published as a public service by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, an independent non-profit in Washington DC www.WhatWillTheyLearn.com Zinch Prep is a free website where high school students can apply for scholarships, request information from colleges, access expert admissions advise, deadline reminders and free test prep www.Zinch.com/ZinchPrep Trade Skills Websites Go Build Georgia http://www.gobuildgeorgia.com/ Grants Recognition Opportunities Scholarship Opportunities 2014-2015 (Additional scholarship information and applications can be found in the Counseling Office) AES Engineers Scholarship The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm We are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted Amount of award: $500.00 Deadline for entry: October 6, 2014 Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Benedict College   www.Benedict.edu Benedict College Merit Based Scholarship – based on final high school transcript Need Based Scholarships and Grants   Athletic Scholarships Activity Scholarships Clemson University www.Clemson.edu/Capitalism/Lyceum Lyceum Scholars Program – The Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism Scholarship worth up to $10,000 for four years Those interested in becoming Lyceum Scholars should apply in their senior year of high school to Clemson University and to the CISC Lyceum Scholars Program Cobb Schools Foundation: Deluxe Athletics Female Student-Athlete Scholarship - The Deluxe Athletics Female Student-Athlete Scholarship is awarded to a female student-athlete who has been a success in the classroom and on the playing field Awards are made to graduating high school senior females who currently attend a high school in the Cobb County School District Candidates should demonstrate dedication to both academic and athletic excellence and have evidence of financial need The Deluxe Athletics Female Student-Athlete Scholarship will provide a $2,000 award for financial support to offset the cost of educational expenses including, but not limited to, tuition, housing, board or books Four scholarships will be awarded annually in April Application materials must be postmarked no later than March 2015; please check the following website for the 2015 scholarship application http://www.cobbschoolsfoundation.org/deluxe_athletics_scholarship.html DAR – Daughters of the American Revolution DAR Good Citizen Program – This program honors an outstanding young person in the senior class This student, who demonstrates the qualities of a good citizen, also is provided an opportunity to participate in the scholarship portion of the program both at the chapter level and at a higher level For more information, please visit the Counseling Office or email Vickie Hoffman at vickiehoff@aol.com Deadline: Friday, October 17, 2014 Darton State College Dean’s Scholar Award – Academic scholarship for incoming freshman that have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement The scholarship id worth the total cost of an instate tuition and mandatory fees for the Fall and Spring semesters Deadline: March 15, 2015 Additional information available in the Counseling Office Davidson College www.davidson.edu/bryan Bryan Scholars Program – As a scholar athlete, you know the meaning of hard work – the importance of discipline, a strong focus, and setting high goals That training has paid off You are as comfortable discussing literature, science, and art as you are in the pool, on the court, the track, or the field The Bryan Scholars Program offers two scholarships, one each for a female and male scholar athlete in each entering class Deadline: October 15, 2014 Five Pearls Book Scholarship The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc Rho XI Zeta Chapter of Cobb County, GA would like to invite your students to apply for our 2014-2015 Five Pearl Book Scholarship The Five Pearl Book Scholarship is designed for Cobb County female students We are committed to assisting the educational needs of students in our local area I have attached the scholarship application for your convenience as well it can be found online at http://www.zpb-rhoxizeta.org/five-pearlsscholarship Thank you for your interest in the Five Pearls Book Scholarship We are now accepting applications for the 2015 Five Pearls Book Scholarship In order for you to apply, you must meet the following criteria:  Must be a female presently enrolled as a high school graduating senior located in Cobb County, GA or a graduating high school senior that is member of a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., State of Georgia Youth Auxiliary  Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher at the time of the application deadline AND at the end of the 2014-2015 school year  Should be a responsible, supportive, positive, and individual who is interested in service to the community  Registered Voter if 17 and months years old or older  Must have applied to any Accredited College or University (2 year or year programs) Please visit the Counseling Office for further information Deadline: December 5, 2014 Girl Scout Gold Award Program The Girl Scout Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting; it recognizes girls in grades through 12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta awards $50,000 in scholarships annually Pre-requisites: Girls must be in 9th12th grade and a registered Girl Scout Senior or Ambassador AND complete two Journeys (Senior or Ambassador) * OR earn the Silver Award and complete one Senior or Ambassador Journey For more information, please visit www.gsgatl.org Goedeker’s Appliances Annual College Book Scholarship - available to all students (Undergraduate and Graduate) and available for all fields of study Goedeker’s Appliances Annual Public Service Scholarship - available to public school staff and their families These scholarships are being offered nationwide and we would like it if Pope High School would participate, as we feel that these are great opportunities to help support the next generation by relieving some financial burden Although these scholarships are being offered for the first time this year, we plan on continuing to offer them each school year in the foreseeable future Here is a link to the scholarship rules page on our website: http://www.goedekers.com/college-scholarship Jacksonville State University Congratulations! On behalf of Dr William A Meehan, President of Jacksonville State University, we are pleased to inform you of your possible eligibility to receive a scholarship from JSU GRADUATING HIGH SENIORs: An ACT score of 20 or above or /SAT test score 950 and above may qualify you for a tuition scholarship This entering first-time freshman scholarship is for undergraduate studies A copy of the academic scholarships offered at JSU is enclosed with additional information TRANSFER STUDENTs: You must be in the 2015 Spring or Summer graduating class; have a minimum 3.5 GPA from transferring Alabama Community College; and never attended JSU as a full-time student ALL STUDENTs: Over 200 General Scholarships are listed on line In order to be considered for any scholarship you must make sure you meet the qualifications and restrictions of the scholarship If you are interested in our scholarship program, we need a few things from you  First, you must be accepted for admission to JSU prior to the March st scholarship deadline You may apply for admission on-line at http://www.jsu.edu/admissions  Secondly, you must complete an on-line scholarship application at http://www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/types.html Once we verify your application and eligibility a formal scholarship offer and acceptance letter will be email to your JSU Gamecock Email Account The on line application opens October 2014 JSU offers a variety of majors that prepare graduates for careers in fields such as education, business, nursing, criminal justice, communication, fine arts, as well as the sciences and humanities We take pride in our excellent faculty, quality programs and diverse activities For information on these academic programs and other information please visit our web site at www.jsu.edu If you would like to take a tour of the campus, please call 1-800-231-JAX1, option or (256) 782-5260 Come visit our beautiful campus and you will see how JSU will help prepare you for “Where You’re Going.” Should you have questions about the Academic Scholars Program, please not hesitate to call me or Rhonda Noah at (256) 782-8385 or email scholarships@jsu.edu The University of Notre Dame Quick Links The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program University of Notre Dame Admissions University of Notre Dame International Admissions What makes a Hesburgh-Yusko Scholar?    Distinguished Academic Accomplishment Demonstrated Leadership Ability Exemplary Moral Character  Sincere Commitment to Service Important Dates November 1, 2014: Early Action application deadline for Notre Dame November 15, 2014: The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program online application deadline January 1, 2015: Regular Decision application deadline for Notre Dame February 2015: Announcement of Semi-Finalists March 27-30, 2015: Finalists' Selection Visit at the University of Notre Dame Class of 2019 Application Available! We are pleased to announce that the online application is now available for The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program, a meritbased scholarship and leadership development program at the University of Notre Dame for students who are passionate about making a difference in the world Benefits of the Program include:  A four-year merit scholarship award of $25,000 per year toward the cost of attendance at Notre Dame  Four funded Summer Enrichment experiences: Wilderness Leadership, Social Justice, Global Inquiry, and Professional Venture  A community of scholars, with special events and activities throughout the academic year  Guidance and support from dedicated Program staff and faculty mentors We are looking for current high school seniors who meet our selection criteria and encourage you and your student to read the scholar bios on our website to learn more about the students who have been selected for our Program If you have a student you would like to nominate, please consider encouraging him or her to apply for our Program even if the University of Notre Dame is not currently his or her top college choice For complete information on the Notre Dame admissions process, please visit Notre Dame Admissions The application deadline for our Program is November 15, 2014 Please direct your nominee to our website to begin the application process Nominees for The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program may apply to the University in either Early Action or Regular Decision Note: New this year, a student applying Early Action to Notre Dame may not apply to any other college or university in their binding Early Decision process We welcome any questions about The Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program and the University of Notre Dame If we may be of May 1, 2015: Announcement of Hesburgh-Yusko Class of 2019 further assistance, please call our office at 574.631.1111 or email hysp@nd.edu We look forward to working with you and your outstanding students Joan Martel Ball Associate Director PTA Scholarship Application materials must be postmarked no later than April 2015; please check the following website for the 2015 scholarship application http://www.georgiapta.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/GA-PTA-2014-Scholarship-Application-2-2.pdf Roanoke College www.roanoke.edu/scholars Roanoke College Scholars Program – receive approximately $20,000 over four years Meeting dates: November 10 & 14, 2014; February 9, 13, 16, 20 & 23, 2015 SunTrust www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes – Thirty $500 scholarships will be awarded for education expenses at a college or university Two winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks from October 31, 2014 to May 15, 2015 Sweepstakes opens September 15, 2014 WACE National Co-Op Scholarship Program www.waceinc.org 195 Merit Scholarship totaling $4.7 million – Application Deadline: February 15, 2015 Criteria: Students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better; have applied and been accepted for the 2015-2016 academic year at one of the WACE Partner institutions Wendy’s High School Heisman Attention Seniors: You never settle – not in the classroom, on the field, or in your community As a wellrounded senior, you reach higher in every aspect of school and life Then you give a little more Now is your chance to receive local, regional and national recognition Apply for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Deadline: October 3, 2014 www.WendysHeisman.com Young Arts YoungArts identifies and supports the next generation of artists You are encouraged to apply if you are:  Actors, Dancers, Designers, Filmmakers, Musicians, Photographers, Singers, Visual Artists and/or Writers  Ages 15-18 or in Grades 10-12 Cash Awards – Shcolarship Opportunities – U.S Presidential Scholars in the Arts – HBO MasterClass Deadline: October 17, 2104 www.youngarts.org/apply2015 Scholarship Nomination Opportunities If you are interested in one of the following programs or plan on attending one of the following colleges/universities and would like to be nominated for a scholarship, please contact your Counselor Davidson College www.davidson.edu/belk John M Belk Scholarship – The Belk Scholarship recognizes and rewards students of demonstrated superior intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership ability Each school can nominate one or two students Deadline: November 7, 2014 Emory University The Office of Undergraduate Admission would like to invite you and your students to an exciting new opportunity to explore Emory University, a nationally-ranked research university that offers the best of a liberal arts education in a residential setting Since its founding in 1836, Emory has transformed tremendously—from a small, regional liberal arts college to an internationally recognized destination university that brings in talented students and esteemed faculty from around the world Through all of this growth, Emory remains true to its roots, with almost 15% of students hailing from Georgia, the greatest representation of any state We recognize that every year an extraordinary number of the talented, bright young students we hope to enroll are right here in our home state We want to offer these students an experience that goes far beyond our regular campus tour; an experience that authentically captures the daily life of an Emory student That’s why we’ve organized Georgia Day, a special visit opportunity available only to Georgia high school seniors Each prospective student will spend part of their day with a current Emory student, attend class, eat lunch at the Dobbs University Center, and visit Wonderful Wednesday, a favorite Emory tradition They’ll also hear from current students from Georgia and our admission and financial aid staff We are requesting that you nominate up to five of your students you feel would be an excellent fit for Emory University and benefit from this visit opportunity We are looking for your top academic achievers, passionate community leaders, and intellectually curious learners Nominate Your Students Here Georgia Day at Emory University Wednesday, September 24, 2014 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m Emory University – Atlanta Campus Tentative Schedule You and your colleagues are also invited to attend our Georgia Day visit program We are arranging alternative programming for counselors and parents who attend with their students If you would like to attend our program on September 24, please send an email to admission@emory.edu as your RSVP Include your full name, high school, title, phone number, and email address We will follow up with further details after the receipt of your email RSVP We look forward to welcoming your students, and possibly yourself, to Emory on September 24 for our inaugural Georgia Day program If you or your students should have any questions, please contact us at admission@emory.edu Office of Undergraduate Admission Emory University p: 404-727-6036 w: apply.emory.edu e: admission@emory.edu blog: Inside Emory Admission T H E O F F I C E O F U N D E R G R A D U AT E A D M I S S I O N EMORY UNIVERSITY Address 3263-001-1AA (omit for UPS, FedEx) 1390 Oxford Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30322-1016 Phone Fax Email 404.727.6036 404.727.4303 admission@emory edu Mercer University School of Engineering Scholarship Challenge Mercer University is once again hosting its annual Engineering Scholarship Challenge This is designed to help Mercer University identify select candidates who are interested in pursuing a degree in Engineering or Technical Communications Mercer’s School of Engineering will host a day for high school seniors to visit our campus, meet our faculty, see our laboratories and compete for scholarships Scholarships will be awarded to all qualifying high school seniors who successfully complete the Engineering Challenge For a student to attend they must be nominated by a teacher or school counselor as well as apply themselves All of which can be done by visiting www.engineering.mercer.edu/scholarship We will take it from there and contact students with details about our event and scholarship opportunities Your nominees not need to have applied for admission to Mercer to participate in this event – we will work with students on admissions procedures when the need arises The Saturday event on November 15th will include an open house, lunch, campus tours, a parents’ program and a challenge test in mathematics and word fluency Feel free to contact our event coordinator, Dr Scott Schultz at (478) 301-2840 or via email to Schultz_sr@mercer.edu with any questions you might have NASSP – National Association of Secondary School Principals www.spirit.prudential.com www.nassp.org/spirit 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Award – Students making a difference through volunteer service can submit an application to the Counseling Office by November 4, 2014 Top applicants will be nominated for state-level honors, and can receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award and may become eligible to win an unrestricted award of $1000 or more, a beautifully engraved medallion, and a memorable all-expenses-paid trip with a parent to Washing, DC, next spring University of Miami George W Jenkins Scholarship – The four-year scholarship is awarded to students based on academic merit, financial need, and an essay that demonstrates a history of overcoming significant adversity The scholarship is valued at more than $62,000 for the 2015-2016 academic year To be considered for this scholarship, student candidates must be nominated by their high school counselor Deadline: December 1, 2014 UNC Charlotte The Levine Scholars Program – Deadline: October 15, 2014 We rely on student nominations to help us build cohorts that consistently demonstrate a commitment to community service, intellectual curiosity, and the capacity for ethical leadership Levin Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, room, and board for eight semesters of undergraduate study at UNC Charlotte The combined value of the scholarship over four years is $155,000 for non-residents University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarship – Deadline: December 1, 2014 Leaders Scholars Citizens Thomas Jefferson’s University of Virginia is a place where producing leaders for a self-governing people has always been a primary goal This goal of nurturing future leaders is at the heart of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation’s mission: to attract to the University the most promising leaders, scholars, and citizens in the world and to give them sufficient financial support so that they are free to develop their talents and to use them for the good of the University community Testing Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Please be sure to check with your individual colleges of interest about Scholarship opportunities offered for incoming freshman Scholarships are merit based and each college has different qualifications based on SAT, ACT scores and GPA There is a lot of money being offered especially from our out-of-state schools If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Karen Kendall at (770) 578-7903, ext 271 or Karen.Kendall@cobbk12.org