Mill Creek High School Scholarship Page (scholarships are added daily)
Think you don't have time to apply for scholarships? Check out these links - http://youtu.be/WjEZ3r2GvR4
What I Wish I'd Considered When Applying to College: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLv81QWApy8&feature=related
If you need the paper application - send me an email of your request donna_zimmer@gwinnett.k12.ga.us I will send your application(s) to you during the school day. If the scholarship has a website just follow the instructions on the website.
All students should open an account with www.studentscholarships.org . To search for more scholarships click on "Important Websites". You will need to register your information in various websites and search for scholarships. Make sure you enter the easy money drawings!!
Remember: Every college/university has their own scholarship deadline and FAFSA deadline - please check under their Financial Aid link for due dates. Don't miss out on great opportunities by not knowing when to have your material in.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS ONLY
*Lower level grades scholarship opportunities are listed after the senior listing.
ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS
Air Force ROTC SCHOLARSHIP INFO: http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/Army ROTC: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students.html
Marine ROTC: http://officer.marines.com/marine/making_marine_officers/cp1/nrotc?WT.mc_id=TODAYSMILITARYOFFROTC
National Guard: http://www.nationalguard.com/benefits/money-for-college/guard-scholarships
Navy ROTC: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/apply.aspx
North Georgia College Cadet Admissions INFO: www.northgeorgia.edu/cadetscholarships
The “No Essay Scholarship” – instead - “Take a Quiz Scholarship” sponsored by Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation. Register @ www.cksf.org and participate in various quizzes for scholarship money that range from $250 to $2,500. This is open to 9th – 12th grade students, as well as college students.
Georgia Tech offers Georgia Tech Promise Scholarship Program for students whose parents have less than $33,300 in income. Visit www.promise.gatech.edu for more information!
North Georgia College Military Scholarship offers 39 GMS scholarships to those students who have a 3.0+ GPA, minimum of 440 math and 480 critical reading. These are full scholarships that pay for room, meals, tuition, fees, books and uniforms for all 4 years at North Georgia College & State Univ. Military College. Apply for the scholarship @ www.northgeorgia.edu/gmssteps DEADLINE: APPLY EARLY!
Gwinnett County Public Schools, Founcation Scholarships - ONE APPLICATION - VARIOUS DEADLINES - OPEN THE CATALOG BOX TO RESEARCH THE SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION -
GCPS Foundation Scholarship - The Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Scholarship process begins in October. Please check the website to download the most current common scholarship application. Scholarships range in value from $500 to $6,000. GCPS will continue to add to the GCPS Foundation Catalogue online as scholarships become available. Scholarship checks will be mailed directly to colleges by July 2013. For more information about student scholarships, please visit: http://www.gcps-foundation.org/apply-for-a-scholarship
TURN COMPLETED APPLICATION IN TO MS. ZIMMER BY THE DEADLINE.
International School of Skin, Nail Care & Massage Therapy in Atlanta, is offering 2 full tuition scholarships and 4 partial tuition scholarships to students who express a desire to enter the Beauty and Wellness industry. These scholarships range from $500 to $13,150 (not including books and supplies). Request application from Ms. Zimmer @ donna_zimmer@gwinnett.k12.ga.us . The interviews will take place June 8 and/or June 9
Words of Comfort Ministries, Inc. (WOC) provides financial assistance to outstanding male and female African American students who plan to attend an accredited 4-year college/university of their choice. This is a $2,000 scholarship. Students must be leaders in the community who exemplify the values of volunteerism and service. You must also have a GPA 2.5+. Application, recommendations, transcript and essay are required. Application is online @ www.wocministries.com . DEADLINE: MAY 14
The S.M.I.L.E. Scholarship (Saluting Models in Leadership and Enthusiasm) awarded by Whitney & Robertson Family Orthodontics is available to students with a 3.0 GPA, involved in school activities and active in their community. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. To apply you must be a patient or a former patient from their office. See Ms. Zimmer for the application. DEADLINE: MAY 17
The Mary Ware Scholarship is available for students who are considered at-risk and do not qualify for other grant options and can demonstrate a strong financial need. Have a GPA between 2.0 - 2.9. The student must be a US citizen, a Georgia resident, prepared to attend a college/university or technical school full time in the State of Georgia, and show positive impact involvement through past work/volunteer experience. Application and requirements can be downloaded online @ www.fostercares.org – under Scholarships. DEADLINE: MAY 20
The Georgia Tech Beta Pi Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity has created a scholarship award program for incoming freshmen men. Three scholarships will be awarded for the Fall 2013. Application consists of clubs/organizations, community service, honors, awards and leadership. Request application from donna_zimmer@gwinnett.k12.ga.us DEADLINE: MAY 24
The creators of the “Student Award Search Aid” website are offering the “B. Davis Scholarship” this is a 1,000 word essay with $1,000 scholarship amount. Visit http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to apply. DEADLINE: MAY 27
The David Skinner/Georgia Development Authority 2013 Scholarship recognizes outstanding young people who are pursuing a college degree in agriculture or a related field. This is a $1,500 scholarship and is awarded annually. Email donna_zimmer@gwinnett.k12.ga.us for the application. DEADLINE: JUNE 1
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program is an essay scholarship worth $1,000 and can be found @ www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm DEADLINE: JUNE 14
Gwinnett Technical College is offering The Hudgens Award. If you are ineligible for the HOPE scholarship, exemplify leadership, and want to pursue an Associate Degree at Gwinnett Tech this scholarship is for you! An essay, transcript and recommendations are required. Email Ms. Zimmer for the application @ donna_zimmer@gwinnett.k12.ga.us or go online to www.gwinnetttech.edu DEADLINE: JUNE 30
The Georgia Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at Georgia Southern University is offering three (3) Balanced Man Scholarships in the amount of $1,500, $1,000, & $500 to outstanding freshmen males entering Georgia Southern University fall 2013 who embody the principles of the Balanced Man. You should excel in the areas of scholarship, leadership, athletics, and community service. Criteria includes: application, essay, transcript, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. There is no obligation to join Sigma Phi Epsilon to be eligible for the scholarships. Scholarship can be found @ www.sigepgsu.org under the “Scholarships” link. DEADLINE: JULY 1
AES Engineers is offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted. To be eligible for the $500 scholarship, the student needs to answer the essay question @ www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm (This is not an engineering scholarship, just an essay scholarship.) DEADLINE: OCT. 4
More Scholarship Opportunities:
50 SCHOLARSHIPS TO APPLY FOR:
1) Bell Labs Fellowships for Under Represented Minoritieshttp://www.bell-labs.com/scholarships
2) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiatehttp://www.invent.org/collegiate/
3) Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
http://www.coca/-colaschola/rs.org/programs.html
5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
7) Brand Essay Competition
http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
8) Gates Millennium Scholarships – Full Ride Opportunity http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12
9) Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp
10) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm
14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships
http://www.fina/id.org/
15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
16) Microsoft Scholarship Program
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship _search.jsp
18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/blackhtml
21) Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
22) BOEING scholarships
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships
23) Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
24) Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org/
25) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)
http://www.jackituckfield.org/
26) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
27) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
28) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/
29) College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
30) Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
31) Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundationorg/
32) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
33) CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
34) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm
35) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship
Gateways from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
36) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm
37) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
38) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
39) Aid &Resources for Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/
40) Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
41) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
42) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
43) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
44) INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org/
45) ACT-SO EUR Olympics of the Mind "A Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml
46) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
47) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
48) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES
49) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
50) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.com/
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Sun Trust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes - This is free to enter and eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Fifteen chances to win with one winner chosen every two weeks from October to May. Scholarship check will be payable to the winner’s school of attendance! Enter online @ https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html beginning September 14.
Wells Fargo College STEPS Sweepstakes - enter their $1,000 drawing - 5 high school students and 5 college students will win!! www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps Drawing dates vary.
NextStepU register to win FREE TUITION and enter various contests. Find scholarships and more in this website. www.nextstepu.com
Sports Champions of Greater Atlanta is looking for outstanding senior athletes who achieve outstanding athletic performance and have a high level of excellence in their scholastics as well as great character representing his/her team, sport and community on and off the field. Nominate your athlete @ www.sportschampionsatlanta.com
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund has various scholarship opportunities available for Hispanic students. To see if you are eligible for any of the scholarships visit their website @ www.hsf.net. They also have a “High School Student Support” (listed under Programs at top of site) that will answer a lot of your questions about college. Deadline varies on each scholarship.
UNCF offers scholarship opportunities, visit www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp. Also, www.blackexcel.org & www.blackstudents.org. www.studentaid.gov offers scholarships to those students who have overcame challenges such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers. Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) offers many scholarship opportunities @ www.maldef.org. Deadlines vary.
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