Clarkston High School

Dekalb County Schools

Scholarship List

Scholarship Information for Seniors


(Guidance Department)

Scholarships are arranged by due date. If a letter of recommendation or transcript is needed, please request this from your counselor at least 2 weeks prior to the scholarship deadline.

SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Special Criteria

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Program

January 10 ,2014

Award Amount: Varies – For further information and to apply online, go to www.apiasf.org

Gates Millennium Scholars Program

January 15, 2014

Award Amount: Varies (Full Tuition possible)

Program for outstanding minority students with significant financial need

Application available online at www.gmsp.org

Ronald McDonald House Charities (4 different scholarships)

January 20, 2014

Award Amount: Varies. For more information and to apply online, go to www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships

Hispanic Scholarship Foundation

January 20, 2014 &

February 14, 2014

Award Amount: Varies – For further information, go to www.hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

January 31, 2014

Award Amount: Varies

See your guidance counselor for an application.

Southern Rivers Energy

Walter Harrison Scholarship

January 31, 2014

Award Amount: $1,000.00. Must apply online at:

www.southernriversenergy.com

United Negro College Fund

Varies

Various Scholarships listed at this site for minority students: https://scholarships.uncf.org

Deadline: varies by scholarship

When applying for scholarships, DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

(Emily Wilburn Scholarship)

February, 2014

Award Amount: $1,000.00

Applications will be available in mid- January. See your counselor

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

February, 2014

Award Amount: $500.00

Applications will be available in mid-January. See your counselor

Omega Psi Phi

February, 2014

Award Amount: Varies

Applications will be available in mid- January. See your counselor.

Georgia Farm Bureau

February 1, 2014

Award Amounts: $750 - $3,000. Applications available on line at: www.gfb.org

National FFA Scholarships

February 1, 2014

Award Amount: Varies – Must apply online at:

www.ffa.org

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

February 12, 2014

Award Amount: Between $10,000 - $50,000 – For more information and to apply on line, go to www.davidsongifted.org/fellows

USA Funds

February 15, 2014

Award Amount: Varies – Must apply online at: www.usafunds.org

National Co-Op Scholarship

February 15, 2014

Must be attending select colleges. For more information, go to: www.co-op.edu

Jackie Robinson Scholarship

February 15, 2014

Award Amount: Up to $7,500.00

Minority Students

www.jackierobinson.org

Georgia Tech Promise

February 15, 2014

Award Amount: TBD - Total Family Income must be less than $33,300. For more information, go to www.promise.gatech.edu

Georgia Mining Scholarship

February 28, 2014

Award Amounts: $500.00. Student must attend a college or university in Georgia. Applications are available online at: www.georgiamining.org

Buick Achievers

February 28, 2014

Award Amount: $25,000 annually

Apply online at www.buickachievers.com

INROADS Internship Program

March, 2014

The NROADS Internship Program provides a paid internship for students who have a career interest in business, computer science, engineering or related field. For more information and to apply online, go to http://www.inroads.org

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

March 1, 2014

Award Amount: Varies – Applications will be available in February. See your counselor

Joseph P. Crawford Memorial Scholarship

March 1, 2014

Award Amount: $2,000 – Family annual income must be at or below 3 times the federal poverty level. For more information and to apply on line, go to www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=432

Lewis Cenker Scholarship

March 1, 2014

Award Amount: TBD / Must pursue degree in an area directly related to the home building industry

See Counselor for application or visit www.hbag.org

Kohl’s Care Scholarship

March 14, 2014

Must be nominated by the deadline. For more information, go to www.kohlscorporation.com

M.E.S.T. (Most Excellent Senior Team Scholarship – Robins Federal Credit Union

March 21, 2014

Award Amount: $4,000 - Student and/or parent must be RFCU members. Apply online @ www.robinsfcu.org/promotions/scholarship.asp

Billy & Bobby Stevens Scholarship Fund

March 31, 2014

Award Amount: $2,000 - $4,000. For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org

Al Lucas Memorial Scholarship

March 31, 2014

Award Amount: $1,000 - Must be an athlete. For more information, go to:

http://www.cfcga.org/Page.aspx?pid=504

Miller-Lanier-Central Foundation Scholarship Fund

March 31, 2014

Award amount: $500.00 Must be a Central Charger (graduate of CHS) For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org

Sgt. Rodney M. Davis, USMC Memorial Scholarship Fund

March 31, 2014

Award Amount: $1,000 – must be or have been a JROTC Cadet in a Bibb County High School. For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org

GIGA Inc. Scholarship Fund

March 31, 2014

Award Amount: Varies - For employees of GIGA and their dependents. For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org

The Shield Club Scholarship Fund

March 31, 2014

Award Amount: $2,000 for 4 years - For current employees of Bibb County Law Enforcement Departments and the Macon-Bibb County Fire Departments (dependents). For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org

Lillian T. Cartledge Scholarship Fund

March 31, 2014

Award Amount: Varies - For Carlyle Place employees and their dependents pursuing a degree at a public college, university or tech school in Middle Georgia. For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org

The George William Grier, Jr. Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund

March 31, 2014

Award Amount: $1,000 - Must have earned rank as an Eagle Scout and is a member of a Boy Scout troop chartered in Bibb County. For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org

The Sarah & George William Grier, Jr. Scholarship Fund

March 31, 2014

Award Amount: $1,000 - Must be a Central Charger (graduate of CHS) pursuing a degree in Education. For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org

Chaplin Henley M.D. Scholarship Fund

March 31, 2014

Award Amount: $500 - For employees of Idle Hour Country Club and their dependents. For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org

Peer Pasula Study Habits Scholarship

April 1, 2014

Award Amount: $500 – To apply online, go to www.mortgagebrokersburnaby.com

Middle Georgia State College (Formerly Macon State College) Foundation Scholarship

April 1, 2014

(Round 1)

June 1, 2014

(Round 2)

Award Amount: Varies See Counselor for information or go to:

www.mga.edu/foundation/apply-for-a-scholarship.aspx (Over 50 scholarships are available.)

Peyton Anderson Scholarship

April 1, 2014

Award Amount: Varies - Must be attending one of the ten colleges identified. For more information and to apply online, go to: www.PeytonAndersonScholars.org

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Program

April 2, 2014

Award Amount: $2,000 (High School Senior Scholarship Contest) For more information and to apply online, go to: http://www.firesprinkler.org

Julian & Jan Hester Scholarship

April 4, 2014

Award Amount: $1,000.00 – For more information and to apply, go to: www.cbaofga.com

Tom Bentley Memorial Scholarship (Midsouth Federal Credit Union)

April 24, 2014

Award Amount: $4,000 – Student and/or parent must be MSFCU members. Apply online @ www.midsouthfcu.org/speciality/scholarship

Jacques Foundation

May 1, 2014

Award Amount: Varies – Need based – Call Bank of America Philanthropic Services for an application (401-278-6042 -Mr. Greg de Groot)

Maple Leaf Dentistry Scholarship

May 30, 2014

Award Amount: $500 – Student must have done at least 100 hours of volunteer work over the past 2 years. To apply online, go to www.peterboroughdentists.com

R.A. Bowen Trust

June 1, 2014

Award Amount: Varies – Must plan to attend college in Macon @ Wesleyan or Mercer University. For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=432

The Rotary Education Foundation of Macon

June 1, 2014

Award Amount: Varies – For more information and to apply online, go to www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=432

REMEMBER!!!! You may be eligible for institutional scholarships. Check with the college or university you wish to attend to see if you qualify. Deadlines are quickly approaching!!

Listed below are more sites to search for scholarships.

http://www.studetns.gov/STUGOVWebApp/Public

http://www.fedmoney.org

http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

http://studentaid.ed.gov/studetns/publications/student_guide/index.html

http://www.finaid.org

http://www.college-financial-aid-advice.com

http://www.collegefund.org

http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm

http:///www.finaid.org/scholarships/scams.phtml

http://www.fastweb.com

http://www.GAcollege411.org

www.gsfc.org

www.act.org

www.collegenet.com

www.ed.govv/offices/OPE

www.fafsa.ed.gov

www.GovernmentGrantsFunds.com

www.collegedata.com

www.governmentgrantsinformation.com

www.8bestsites.com

www.kaplan.com

www.CollegeAnswer.com/scholarships