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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/needalif www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm https://www.khanacademy.org/sat www.studentscholarship.org/2013scholarships.php www.online-degrees-and-scholarships.com www.cappex.com www.scholarshipsandgrants.us/scholarships-highschool-seniors www.scholarshipexperts.com www.college-scholarships.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/ Improve College Admissions With Study Abroad - We appreciate you sharing SPI's college credit opportunity as a great resume builder for college applications View our current scholarship opportunities here Scholarship Websites for Hispanic/Latino Students and Undocumented Students: http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/ http://www.maldef.org/assets/pdf/Scholarship_List_2010_2011.pdf http://www.armstrong.edu/Departments/hola/hola_scholarship_opportunities_for_latinos http://www.iefa.org/ http://fondofuturo.com/ http://e4fc.org/studentresources/scholarshiplists.html http://coloredrocksorg.blogspot.com/p/minority-scholarships.html Goizueta Scholarship - The following schools offer the Goizueta Scholarship, which can pay for up to 90 percent of the cost of college, and it does not matter your citizenship status This is a scholarship for Hispanic/Latino students and you must have a 3.0 minimum GPA You must apply for the scholarship at each college separately  Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College o http://www.abac.edu/scholarships/Goizueta/  Armstrong Atlantic State University o http://www.armstrong.edu/Departments/hola/hola_goizueta_foundation_scholarship  Columbus State University o http://coehp.columbusstate.edu/goizueta.php  Gainesville State College o http://www.gsc.edu/campuslife/minorityaffairs/financial/Pages/GoizuetaFoundationScholarsFundAward aspx  Georgia College and State University (this school does not accept undocumented students) o http://www.gcsu.edu/financialaid/scholarships/freshman/goizueta.htm  Georgia State University (this school does not accept undocumented students) o http://www.gsu.edu/scholarships/goizueta.html  Georgia Southwestern State University o http://gsw.edu/~admissions/forms/Goizueta%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf  Kennesaw State University o http://www.kennesaw.edu/scholarships/  Reinhardt University o http://www.reinhardt.edu/Current-Students/Financial/Types_of_Aid/goizueta_scholarship.html 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) Department of the Army March2Success – March2Success (www.march2sucess.com) is a free, interactive tutorial program that features test preparation in high school math and verbal skills, free SAT and ACT practice examinations and much more http://www.edudemic.com/affordable-online-colleges/ Technical College System of Georgia which has great resources for military families, low cost college options, etc https://tcsg.edu/index.php Ugrail, the "Linked In" for high school students Ugrail is a free platform that enables students to build an academic profile online and indicate which colleges they are interested in We have partnered with hundreds of colleges which are using our platform to find prospective students www.ugrail.com 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 Applications for interest-free loans for post-secondary education (college, graduate school and vocational programs) will be available to Jewish students in your area for the 20152016 school year from JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) The loan application will be available March – April 30 on JELF’s website at www.jelf.org JELF loans are need-based and offer “last-dollar” financing, meaning that JELF provides the final dollars that bridge the gap between a student’s total financial resources and the cost of attending school Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited institution located in the United States, be a U.S citizen or have lawful immigration status in the U.S., and be able to demonstrate financial need (FAFSA application required) For more information, contact info@jelf.org or call 770396-3080 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 Success Prep Academy – www.successprepacademySAT.eventbrite.com 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) ** NEW 9TH DISTRICT Georgia PTA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORUNITY The 9th District of the Georgia PTA has created a Scholarship Fund which will award several $200 scholarships to students of ALL ages within our district to help further student success These scholarships could help bridge the gap for students who need tutoring, provide funding for enrichment activities or camps, or provide support with textbooks and supplies The scholarships will be awarded at the 9th District Spring Conference on April 30 at Northstar Church Applicants must currently attend a school within District 9, and be a student member or have a parent/guardian who is a member of the local PTA/PTSA Please download and complete the D9 APPLICATION and mail to the address provided no later than March American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) Scholarship Program Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 AABE Atlanta Chapter Scholarship program http://www.aabe.org/docs/pages/143/file/HS%20Application_feb4edit(1).pdf AABE (The American Association of Blacks in Energy) is a professional organization of African Americans in the energy industry Through its Scholarship Program, AABE seeks to help increase the number of African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans (underrepresented minorities) in energy-related fields By doing so, we help our nation address a critical need and a challenge to our future economic vitality in the world market In order for a student to be eligible for the AABE Atlanta Chapter Scholarship program, he or she must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is planning to major in business, engineering, technology, mathematics or the physical science fields at an accredited university or college starting in Fall 2015 Scholarship Applications are due on or before March 27, 2015 Additional information about AABE and our scholarship program are also available on the web at www.aabe.org/atlanta Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc ETA Lambda Chapter Dr Charles N Hawk Jr Scholarship for Academic Excellence ATLANTA, GA, FEBRUARY 15, 2015: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Eta Lambda (Atlanta) Chapter will once again award a scholarship to eight exemplary Metro Atlanta students this semester The newly named Dr Charles N Hawk Jr Scholarship for Academic Excellence is a $1,000 scholarship that is awarded annually to exemplary high school seniors in the Metropolitan Atlanta area Students can apply and are interviewed in person on many qualifications including leadership positions held, GPA, ACT/SAT Scores, community service completed, financial need, and future college plans Applicants are also required to submit their most up to date official academic transcripts as well as two (2) letters of recommendation; one from an academic leader and one from a leader within their community If you are currently an interested high school senior or if you may know of any Atlanta metro high school seniors who are interested in applying for this scholarship, please visit our website at http://etalambda.org/etalambda-scholarship and click on the application form You will also find the recommendation form available there If you have any questions, please not hesitate to contact Brother Emanuel L Shaw, Co-Chairman of the Scholarship Committee at 313-247-9197 or at etalambdaeducationscholarship@gmail.com "Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship This is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college Interested students can visit this link http://www.fashion-schools.org/ and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the page and click on it The deadline is June 1, 2015 "Aspiring Animation Professional" Scholarship Program This is the 4th year we are awarding this scholarship for AnimationCareerReview.com We are offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college We ask that you have interested students visit our website, http://www.animationcareerreview.com/ to find eligibility information along with the online application The scholarship will be on the right side of the page and click on it The deadline is June 1, 2015 Atlanta Alumnae Panhellenic Association (AAPA) Founded in 1927, the AAPA is a community-based organization affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) The membership is composed of 21 representative alumnae organizations from the 26 NPC member sororities Since 2010, AAPA has awarded $14,000 in scholarships to 14 high school women who planned to attend a 4-year institution with NPC sororities on campus Applications and information about the 2015 scholarship will be on www.atlantapanhellenic.org in November Deadline: March 1, 2015 Student Award Scholarship Aid B Davis Scholarship - Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to read about us and to learn how to apply for our scholarship While there, please browse through our site to learn more about applying for scholarships The deadline for applications is May 25, 2015 Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com 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 BigSun Athletics Scholarships 2015 Scholarship The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits All student athletes, whether high school seniors or college students, are eligible for this award regardless of which sport they are participating in Their participation may be any capacity - as a player, coach, assistant or official Deadline is June 19, 2015 Amount of award is $500.00 Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply Questions or applications should be submitted to athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com Norm Fielder Director BigSun Athletics Brian Jordan Foundation I am Mike Baumgartner and a Board Member of the Brian Jordan Foundation This foundation was founded and is led by Brian Jordan (a former Atlanta Braves and Falcons player) to support and work with less fortunate kids One of the activities of the Foundation is its College Scholarship program which provides $1250/year for years to the recipients Up to seven high school seniors are selected each year from the Atlanta area for this need based scholarship requiring a certain grade point average and school activities Additional information and the application can be found at www.brianjordanfoundation.com by clicking the tab “Apply for our BJF 2015 College Scholarship” 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 EMC Scholarships     Washington Youth Tour Scholarship Application Deadline: Thursday, February 26, 2015 GEMC Walter Harrison Application Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2015 2015 YT Application-WPhotoRelease.pdf 2015 WHS application.pdf Cobb EMC Community Foundation Vocational/Technical Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2015 Cobb EMC Community Foundation College/University Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2015 Cobb EMC Community Foundation Vocational Technical College Application - Website E Cobb EMC Community Foundation College & University Application - Website Edition.pd COBB SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION Service Scholarship - \ \Scholarships\2015 CSCA Service Scholarship Application.docx Counselor Son/Daughter Scholarship - \ \Scholarships\2015 CSCA Son Daughter Scholarship Application.docx Cobb Schools Foundation Scholarships http://www.cobbschoolsfoundation.org/senior-scholarships-content.html Due to the missed school days this week, we have extended the deadline for the Cobb Schools Foundation Academic Scholarship to March 15 @ 11:59 pm The online application has been extended and will be open until March 15 @ 11:59 Please let you students know We are currently working on updating the website to reflect the new date, however, the online application has been updated with the date and will remain open for submissions The extension also includes the Deluxe Athletics Female Student-Athlete Scholarship, which is a paper application 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 College Sports Recruiting We are offering a $1,000 scholarship to eligible high school seniors The College Sports Recruiting Scholarship will be awarded to 1-5 winners each year The details for the contest and eligibility rules are available on our webpage for the contest Here is the link to the webpage with more information http://www.collegesportsscholarships.com/scholarship.htm Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBC) \ \Scholarships\CBC-2015Scholarships-Superintendents.12Jan2015.pdf Scholarship Opportunities for Residents of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District  The CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship Established in the year 2000, the CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship program was developed in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure that students pursuing a career in the performing arts receive the financial assistance to achieve their goals This scholarship application can only be found online at www.cbcfinc.org/cbcfscholarships.html Completed applications and ALL application material must be submitted by May 1, 2015  The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are pursuing a career in the visual arts This scholarship application can only be found online at www.cbcfinc.org/cbcf-scholarships.html Completed applications and ALL application material must be submitted by May 1, 2015  The CBC Spouses Education Scholarship This scholarship was established in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships The CBC Spouses Educational Scholarship is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees Established in 1988, the fund has experienced substantial growth and is operated through the district offices of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) This scholarship application can only be found online at www.cbcfinc.org/cbcfscholarships.html Completed applications and ALL application material must be submitted by May 22, 2015 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 East Cobb Lions Club The East Cobb Lions Club is offering scholarships of up to $1,000 each to graduating seniors who are entering an in-state college in the summer or fall following their graduation in 2015 Students from the East Cobb High Schools of Kell, Lassiter, Pope, Sprayberry, Walton and Wheeler are eligible to apply The scholarships may be used only at Georgia colleges or universities The award will be sent directly to the in-state school selected by the winning student and will be designated to be credited to the account of that student who must have applied and been accepted by that school Criteria include: service to the community; personal statement essay; two letters of recommendation Applications are available in the Counseling Office Due: March 18, 2015 FIDM www.fidm.edu/go/fidmscholarships Fashion, Visual Arts, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment – Scholarships available from this WASC- and NASAD-accredited college offering Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Associate of Arts Degree Programs Georgia Business Aviation Association www.gbaa.org Deadline: March 1, 2015 GBAA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes business aviation in the State of Georgia One of our biggest commitments to our member companies is giving back to our community by providing scholarships to deserving Georgia High School graduates pursuing a career in aviation Our scholarship window opened on October 1st and will close on March 1st, 2015 Applicants must be either a recent Georgia High School graduate or a graduating senior, have a cumulative 3.0 GPA, write a 500-1000 word essay as to why a scholarship will help them achieve their dreams in aviation and provide at least one letter of recommendation from a teach, mentor, coach, pastor, etc We award all of our scholarships in person at our GBAA Annual Members Meeting and Golf Tourney held on the first Friday in May It's a gala event and dinner and our scholarship winners are our VIP's! We have scholarships available for those students who are pursuing a career as a professional pilot, maintenance technician (A&P), air traffic control, aerospace engineering, etc SY2015 HS Application.pdf SY2015 HS Requirements.doc SY2015 Scholarship Flyer.doc Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association The Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association awards scholarships annually in the amount of $1500, $1000, and $750 to high school seniors through an essay writing contest The link for complete information and details is: http://www.georgiafiresprinkler.org/events/essay-contest/ The deadline for entries is March 10, 2015 I would appreciate if you could forward this email to the appropriate individuals at your high school; or if you can provide me with the contact information, I will be glad to notify them myself We look forward to your students’ participation in the contest Georgia 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 Georgia Southwestern offers numerous scholarships to incoming freshmen that are funded through the generosity of our alumni, parents, former faculty members and friends of the university Each year, we invite exceptional applicants to attend the Southwestern Scholars Competition where they will interview and compete for their share of more than $500,000 in scholarship money awarded annually There is only one application to apply for the 21 different scholarship funds available to incoming freshmen at Georgia Southwestern Approximately 20% of our freshman class receive merit-based scholarships from Southwestern Georgia State University We’re currently recruiting and accepting applications for our prestigious Goizueta Scholarship The benefits of the scholarship include:  $10,000/per year per student for four years, applied to student account  Eligibility to apply for leadership development stipends  Eligibility to become a paid Supplemental Instruction leader (assisting college students in their classes)  Eligibility to apply for internship opportunities during senior year The deadline of March 6th is rapidly approaching and we’d like to invite you to encourage Latino students who are seniors and have been accepted into Georgia State to apply for the scholarship To apply, simply have the students go to www.gsu.edu and enter in ‘Goizueta’ in the search box and follow the links for ‘how to apply.’ This is a tremendous opportunity for incoming Latino students to attend Georgia State University Georgia Tech http://gtchipsi.org Bryan Memorial Scholarship – Alpha Iota Delta of Chis Psi Fraternity is proud to announce the Bryan Scholarship to the Georgia Institute of Technology The scholarship is sponsored by the Robert B Plunkett Memorial Educational Trust This year, we are offering on scholarship of $1000 to a qualified young man entering GT in the fall of 2015 Applications are available in the Counseling Office Deadline: April 30, 2015 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 The Good South The Good South, Southern lifestyle clothing company, is proud to announce the launch of our second annual scholarship application At The Good South, we donate a portion of our yearly proceeds to the The Good South Scholarship Fund and are excited to award four scholarships this year ranging from $250 to $500 We are looking for well-rounded applicants who excel both inside and outside the classroom While scholastic achievement is very important, it is equally important for students to be leaders and have a passion for service The Good South Scholarship Application can be found at www.thegoodsouth.com/pages/our-cause The application deadline is April 1, 2015 International Bullying Prevention Association (IBPA) This year IBPA will be awarding - $500 scholarships to high school seniors or current college students that have shown leadership in bullying prevention efforts in their communities If you know a student that would be deserving of this award, please direct them to apply t www.ibpaworld.org under the "About" section before March 15th, 2015 Heritage Bank Your students are invited to apply for the HeritageBank of the South scholarship HeritageBank is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities for students living within the Bank’s service areas A total of six scholarships valued at $1,000 each will be awarded; one in each region in which HeritageBank has a presence Scholarship applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be actively involved in community organizations Students will also be required to write an original essay describing their favorite aspects of the community they live in and what makes it a desirable attraction for visitors All applications are due to the HeritageBank of the South Marketing Department, located at 721 North Westover Boulevard, Albany, GA 31707, by close of business (5 p.m EST) Friday, May 8, 2015 Please review our Scholarship Guide to access the application and additional details or the Bank’s website at www.eheritagebank.com Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity (Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter) The members of the Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc will present scholarship awards of up to $1000 to deserving African-American male graduating seniors to assist in covering a portion of their college expenses To be eligible, an applicant must be a male African-American United States citizen, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (based on a 4.0 grade scale), and a minimum SAT Math and English combined score of 950 or an ACT score of 20 Deadline: March 13, 2015 Please stop by the Counseling Office for an application Kathleen C Spicer Scholarship Fund Kathleen C Spicer was an attorney who practiced law in Cobb County during her lifetime Under her will, Mrs Spicer established a Trust to award scholarships to the residents of the City of Marietta or Cobb County who have attained scholastic excellence and achievements in high school and college Please visit the Counseling Office for an application Deadline: April 15, 2015 All applicants will be notified by July 1, 2015 Knights of Columbus Council #8376 (from the Catholic Church of St Ann) Chris Early Memorial Award – An award for high school seniors who are registered parishioners at our church with plans to pursue post-high school education It recognizes students for their active participation and leadership in church, school, work, athletics and community events Applicants are asked to write an essay addressing how the values of the Knights of Columbus impact their lives Applications are available in the Counseling Office Deadline: March 31, 2015 Morgan Thomas Scholarship – Metro Marietta Kiwanis Metro-Marietta Kiwanis established The Morgan Thomas Scholarship Fund in 1987 to help Marietta and Cobb County students achieve their dreams of a college education In the last 27 years Morgan Thomas Scholarships have been awarded to over 75 deserving students; seven were awarded in 2014 The scholarships are awarded primarily on financial need, with a leaning toward the average or slightly above average student who is so often overlooked Scholarships are awarded each spring, depending on available funding, quality of applicants, or recommendation of the Board of Directors of Metro-Marietta Kiwanis club The Morgan Thomas Scholarship Fund is a 501c (3) organization whose funds are administered by The Cobb Community Foundation Please click here to download the current scholarship application: MorganThomsApp2015 Order Sons of Italy in America – Marietta Lodge #2607 Joseph H Lonati Memorial Academic Scholarship- This award, for academic achievement, is open to all graduating high school students that have not yet attended a college or university It provides a minimum scholarship award of $1000.00 to be used to offset expenses related to the completion of an associates certificate or baccalaureate degree at any accredited college or university This award is made directly to the award recipient Applicant must be an American citizen of Italian descent Applications are available in the Counseling Office Deadline: May 1, 2015 ANDREW J OSWALD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 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 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 15, 2015 2015 AJO4LAX Scholarship Application.pdf Our Lady of Lourdes School The Alumni Association of Our Lady of Lourdes School will present a scholarship to a graduating senior who will be attending a Catholic College or University in the fall of 2015 Applications are available in the Counseling Office Deadline: April 13, 2015 Questions? Please call Jacquelyn Daniel at 404-226-3548 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity The brothers of the Kappa Alpha Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc (Stone Mountain, GA) are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from high school seniors in the state of Georgia Our James Weldon Johnson High School Scholarship is worth $1,000, and it will go towards assisting one high school senior during the 2015-2016 school year at their post-secondary institution All high school applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of the application deadline Both male and female students can apply for this scholarship and is open to all races and ethnicities Furthermore, we are also accepting applications for our George Washington Carver Educator Award from all Georgia educators in the K-12 and college/university sectors for the third year This award is recognition based only This award is to honor the contributions and efforts of our educators who continuously go above and beyond the call of duty to shape the lives of our community each day Our previous recipient was Mr Thomas J Bussey of Centennial Place Elementary School (Atlanta Public Schools), and he is the second recipient of this award We encourage educators across the state of Georgia to apply for this prestigious award Please visit online at www.kas1914.org/scholarship-banquet/awards-scholarships to download the applications All required material in the application packets must be emailed by Friday, April 3, 2015 by 11:59pm and sent to the following address for consideration: kas1914@gmail.com Safe America Foundation www.safeamericadrivers.org Winter Break Drivers Ed Scholarship - At the Safe America Foundation, we not believe that a family’s income should determine their teen’s access to effective, high-quality driving instruction This is why we created the SafeTeen Scholarship Fund - Georgia's only scholarship program for families seeking safe driver education for their loved one \ \Scholarships\2015 Drivers Ed Scholarship.doc Drivers Ed Scholarship – Scholarship available for 30-hour classroom Driver Education instruction; a $100 value; family of recipient is required to contribute $50 Eligibility: Georgia high school student age 15-17 with GPA’s above 2.0 and a family/household income not above $45,000 Please visit the Counseling Office for further details Sixth Annual Scales of Justice Scholarship, Sponsored by Fried Rogers Goldberg LLC Eligibility: The competition is open to High School Seniors and Senior Level Home School Students who are residents of Fulton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Cobb and Clayton counties Competition Guidelines: Participating students are asked to write an original and creative essay of 1,000 words or less in response to the following question: “Given some of the recent events in the news, many people think the grand jury system needs to be changed Does the grand jury system work? Why or Why not? What changes you think need to be made, if any, and what effect would these changes have on our system of justice?” Requirements: • Entries for the 2015 contest will be accepted starting March 1, 2015 The submission Deadline is April 1, 2015 • Essays can be no more than 1,000 words • Submissions must be the original work of the student Essay Submission: All essays should be submitted online via our web site at www.frg-law.com/essay-contest/ Awards: A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the Top Finalist, with $500 scholarships given to the Second and Third Place recipients Winners will be announced on April 15, 2015 Any questions about the contest should be directed to Michael Goldberg at 404-591-1800 or scholarship@frg-law.com State Senate – David J Shafer Essay Scholarship Georgia’s character education law encourages schools to help students develop positive traits Among the traits mentioned in the law include courage, patriotism, citizenship, honesty, fairness, respect for others, kindness, cooperation, self-respect, self-control, etc A flyer detailing the essay contest is available in the Counseling Office or you may visit www.davidshafer.com/scholarshipessay 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 Notice of National Merit Scholarship Texas Tech University is pleased to announce the new National Merit Finalists Scholarship program! Students who have designated Texas Tech as their first choice institution with the National Merit Corporation will be eligible to receive 100% of cost of attendance including tuition, fees, room, board, books, transportation and a personal/miscellaneous allowance The scholarship offer will be funded by a combination of federal, state and institutional gif aid funds including Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Educational Grant, TEXAS Grant, Texas Public Education Grant, Texas Tech Grant and scholarships Qualifying students should make the designation no later than June 1, 2015 to ensure maximum eligibility Students should contact their Texas Tech University admission counselor with questions or other inquiries Meet them here Office of Undergraduate Admissions | PO Box 45005 | Lubbock, TX 79409 Timber Ridge Scholarship \ \Scholarships\2015 Timber Ridge Scholarship - Application.docx Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2015 The Widener-Bega scholarships were created by Timber Ridge PTA President Beth Bega and Timber Ridge Principal Mary Kay Widener as a way to honor Timber Ridge graduates who excelled throughout their school careers by serving as role models of the Timber Ridge values of Learning, Caring and Sharing These are merit scholarships, and are not based on financial need All funds are made payable directly to the student’s college and not to them personally For 2015, the scholarship award is a one-time grant of $500 University of Chicago Inspired by UChicago’s No Barriers and Promise initiatives, we are excited to announce a generous gift by the Neubauer Family Foundation that will allow the University of Chicago to enhance its support for students from underrepresented backgrounds, providing enhanced guidance and new opportunities for students across the country and around the world The Neubauer No Barriers Scholarships for International Students create opportunities for talented students from around the world to receive additional support from the University of Chicago Non-US Citizens attending high school in the United States and undocumented students, who are typically ineligible for most forms of financial aid, will also be considered Outstanding students who share the Neubauers’ commitment to the Hispanic and Latino community will be considered for new scholarships, opportunities for summer research, and career enhancement These benefits are in addition to the University’s comprehensive need-based aid, which meets 100% of our students’ demonstrated need through grants, instead of student loans Admissions Counselors will be hosting bilingual information sessions around the country to help Spanish-speaking households navigate the college admissions and financial aid processes Talented high school students from Hispanic and Latino communities are encouraged to apply for full tuition scholarships to UChicago’s college preparatory summer session for high school students Students who are selected will also attend programming focused on applying to selective schools, regardless of whether students intend to apply to UChicago More information about these programs will be available in early 2015 Please visit collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/costs/neubauer to learn more about these exciting programs Sincerely, James G Nondorf Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Weed Man Lawn Care Thanks in advance for taking the time to speak with me about our Green Industry Intern and Scholarship opportunities for the students in your network The reason that we wanted to reach out to you is because our Intern and Scholarship program can be used toward not only college, but toward high school fees as well, any way that students see fit It is a great opportunity to gain paid, real world experience for a short term assignment and to compete for over $10,000.00 worth of scholarship funds that we will award this year I welcome any questions that you may have We hope to have the opportunity to work with any interested student in your network Other Opportunities:  http://weedmanusa.com/news/community-sports-sponsorship.html  \ \Scholarships\2015 Weed Man Community-Sponsorship-Rules-and-Regulations.pdf Kevin Adan General Manager 1213 Canton Street Suite 200 Roswell, GA 30075 Office: 770-998-7868 Fax: 770-609-2604 WellStar Cobb Hospital - 2015 Auxiliary Scholarship Application WellStar Cobb Hospital awards six $2,500 scholarships to Cobb County high school seniors who will be going into the medical field in college \ \Scholarships\2015 WellStar Cobb Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship.pdf Instructions: Type or print legibly your answers on the attached WellStar Cobb Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Application Forward: • Your completed application no later than April 15, 2015 • An OFFICIAL transcript from your school (sent by school), college acceptance letter and references no later than May 27, 2015 Linda Johnson (Scholarship Chairperson): lsj2580@bellsouth.net (preferred means of communication) or Lori Campbell Volunteer Services Manager WellStar Cobb Hospital 3950 Austell Road Austell, GA 30106 Attn: Scholarship Committee Reference forms will then be mailed to the references listed on the application All applicants will be notified in writing of the decision of the scholarship committee by June 19, 2015 The decision of the scholarship committee is final For questions, please contact Linda Johnson at lsj2580@bellsouth.net Workout Anytime Roswell Scholarship fund 2015 Application deadline: April 5, 2015 (before midnight) Award Date: May 4, 2015 A $500 Merit Based scholarship will be presented from Workout Anytime Roswell, to a Pope High School senior pursuing a degree in the field of business Applicants will be asked to write an essay with a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 700 words Essay (500-700 Words) Why you want to obtain a college education in business and what are your long term goals as it relates to pursuing a career in business? Applicants must be:  A Senior at Pope High school  Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application  Planning to pursue a degree in business at an accredited U.S post-secondary institution   Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school Applicant must major in a business related area Applicant Components:  One letter of recommendation (e.g a teacher, a mentor, a guidance counselor, or an employer);  SAT or ACT scores: If you have taken the SAT or ACT more than once, please submit your best scores from each test  Be a U.S citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551  Scholarship Funds will be restricted for payment of tuition, and or on campus room and board Funds are paid directly to the college or university on behalf of Workout Anytime Roswell to be credited to his or her school account  This is a Merit Based scholarship for students who have exceled in their studies Please email your response, transcript, letter of recommendation and SAT/ACT scores to: aliciamhill@workoutanytime.com Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities The U.S Department of State Announces Scholarships for American High School Students to Study Abroad The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) offers merit-based scholarships to spend an academic year in Germany The program was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy Students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/ For more information on exchanges sponsored by the U.S Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, visit www.exchanges.state.gov or watch this video about U.S high school student exchanges To receive printed brochures and/or posters about our study abroad opportunities, send an email with your request to youthprograms@state.gov For information on having an international experience without leaving home, consider hosting a Department of State- sponsored exchange student Learn more at http://hosting.state.gov 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 Furman University Furman Scholars Program – At Furman, we are known for our signature liberal arts education, and we want students who will immerse themselves in our academics – students with the desire to learn, to know, to challenge, to change, to connect, and to solve It is our hope that the Furman Scholars program will help us to recognize these outstanding students Students selected as Furman Scholars are eligible for at least $7,500 per year, $30,000 over four years, in scholarships upon acceptance into Furman University Additionally, Furman Scholars are eligible for a fee waiver on their Common Application Nominations due: June 1, 2015 http://www.furman.edu/admission/EngageFurman/FinancialInformation/Pages/Furman-Scholars-Program.aspx The National Academies of Future Physicians, Medical Scientists, and Technology Leaders On behalf of The National Academies, I request your assistance in identifying your students at Pope High who meet the following qualifications: 1) They hope to become or may have interest in becoming physicians, medical scientists (including biomedical, sofware and hardware technologists, engineers and mathematicians), or leaders in Technology 2) They have a 3.5 or above GPA (or equivalent), either current or cumulative Part of my job is to the speak with teachers, counselors and other school personnel to gather student nominations so we can send them information about the Congresses There is no obligation to the student With the nomination, your students will be nationally recognized for their achievements at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders or The Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders Each student will also be eligible to become members of the Torch and Laurel National Honors Society Of course we will prepare a press release about each of your Honorees for your local news and school media and will happily provide copies of the award and letters confirming nomination and attendance to colleges and universities your students apply to I am asking for their contact info so literature about each perspective Congress can be sent out to their homes I have attached a nomination form for your review The nomination must come from a school employee such as teacher, principal, counselor etc I have also attached information about the event in case you want to forward it You can also visit www.futuredocs.com Teachers or school officials can nominate as many students as they like and are encouraged to nominate all students with a 3.5 GPA or better Posse Foundation http://www.possefoundation.org/ Posse is one of the most comprehensive and renowned college access and youth leadership development programs in the United States The Posse Foundation has identified, recruited and trained 5,574 public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential to become Posse Scholars Since 1989, these students—many of whom might have been overlooked by traditional college selection processes—have been receiving four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships from Posse’s partner institutions of higher education Most important, Posse Scholars persist and graduate at a rate of 90 percent and make a visible difference on campus and throughout their professional careers Know an amazing student? We want to know that student, too If you are a high school or a community-based organization that works with high school juniors/seniors in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York or Washington, D.C., and you are officially registered with your local Posse office, then you can nominate your students as early as their second semester junior year, in high school Note that for each Posse location/city, the nomination process may begin in the spring Please make sure you contact your local Posse office for details at the beginning of every year To be eligible, a high school senior MUST: Be nominated by their high school or a community-based organization 2 Be in the first term of their senior year in high school Depending on the Posse city, nominations are often taken between the spring and early August before the new school year begins Demonstrate leadership within their high school, community or family Demonstrate academic potential The Posse Scholarship is neither a minority nor a need-based scholarship and is open to students of all backgrounds Presbyterian College Presbyterian College Fellows Award – This scholarship recognizes high school juniors who have demonstrated superior academic achievement and potential for future success The $2,000 scholarship awards $500 annually for four years of study at Presbyterian College Deadline: March 31, 2015 www.presby.edu/admissions/presbyterian-college-fellowsaward/ Wofford Scholars Program Attention Current Juniors - Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $3,000 per year up to full scholarship, which is valued at approximately $45,000 per year Deadline: June 15, 2015 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