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Georgia Scholarship Programs
February 9, 2017
Programs and Regulations
As Georgia’s premier provider of student financial aid and educational services, we administer a variety of programs to help gain postsecondary training, certifications and degrees.
Scholarships: Money for college that does not have to be repaid. Awards may be based on past academic performance, special areas of study, academic excellence or other criteria. Example: Zell Miller Scholarship
Grants: Money available for college that does not have to be repaid. Awards may be based on financial need, past academic performance, service to the community or special areas of study. Example: HOPE Grant
Student Loans: Unlike a grant, a loan must be repaid. Loans should be used primarily to meet a gap in your educational cost (tuition, room and board, textbooks). Usually, students begin paying back their loans at the end of a grace period that begins once they have completed their education. Example: Student Access Loan (SAL)
Service-Cancelable Loans: Student loans that will not have to be repaid if certain conditions are met, such as working in a particular field or military service. Example: Scholarship for Engineering Education for Minorities (MSEE)
Military Programs: Money available for college that does not have to be repaid if certain conditions are met such as military service. Example: Georgia Military College State Service Scholarship
Crumbley Roberts Scholarship
February 9, 2017Chairman’s Scholarship
Open to College-Bound High School Students in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia & Alabama
For over 25 years, CR Legal Team has believed that continued learning is the key to success. To bring this concept to life, we began the CR Legal Team Scholarship Program, which to date has provided over $400,000 in scholarships and technology to help college-bound students throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama start on the road to success. We are proud to invest in students who demonstrate a commitment to learning and to their community with our ultimate aim of providing the encouragement and support needed to help students achieve their dreams.
CR Legal Team offers three types of scholarships for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama students: the Chairman’s Scholarship, the Next Step Scholarship and The Little Red Jumpsuit Tour Scholarship. The Chairman’s Scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to high school students who attended a high school in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia or Alabama and who will attend an accredited four-year college or university in the coming fall.
Click here to learn more: https://www.crlegalteam.com/the-roberts-center/leadership-advancement-and-scholarships/chairmans-scholarship/
Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship
February 9, 2017Description
Established in 1955 by a Trust endowed by the late Aubrey Lee Brooks, these scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of North Carolina. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority provides central administration for the Brooks Foundation.
Eligibility
- Be a graduating NC HS senior and permanent resident of Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain or Warren county
- Plan to enroll for the first time as a full-time degree-seeking student at N.C. State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNC-Greensboro
- Demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the application process; have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Index (SAI) that does not exceed $12,000
- Applicants must complete residency determination at the North Carolina Residency Determination Service Website
Application Requirements
- Complete and submit a full electronic Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship application
- Submit an electronic copy of academic transcript that has final grades for most recent Fall semester
- Submit an electronic copy of SAT and/or ACT score sheet(s)
- Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate school year
Other Information
Of the 17 scholarships, one is awarded to a student from the areas of Greensboro and High Point and to a senior at the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics who is from an eligible county. Additional criteria include merit, leadership, character, and the desire of the recipient to prepare for a career as a useful and informed citizen.
Brooks Scholars may receive additional funding for summer internships, research or travel abroad, and a one-time computer stipend of $2,500. The scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient has continued financial need, remains enrolled full-time at an eligible institution, maintains a 2.75 cumulative grade point average and good citizenship.
Visit website: https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/aubrey-lee-brooks-scholarship/
Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship
February 9, 2017
The Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment, Inc., was established in June 2006 to provide scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate degrees at historically black colleges and universities.
The Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment also provides free information, workshops and seminars for middle school and high school students and their parents on the college preparation and application process. Information is also provided on financial aid opportunities.
The endowment was created after the death of our infant son, Joshua David Gardner, as a tribute to his memory and as a way to share our love and hope with others. Through this endowment, we hope to touch the lives of other students by helping them achieve their academic pursuits.
El & Eugenia Gardner
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Open to United States citizens (ages 17-25) who are admitted or enrolled in an accredited four-year historically black college or university in the United States with a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.8/4.0.
- Official Academic transcripts from high school or an accredited four-year college or university; Student must be seeking a bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion from an accredited institution and be a full-time or part-time student.
- Must provide an acceptance letter from the higher learning institution you are planning to attend
- Students should have ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1200. Unofficial test score copies are acceptable
- Three letters of reference must be submitted, one from an academic reference, attesting to the applicant’s character, leadership ability, and academic ability.
- A 500-word essay on the topic of, “What is the importance of participating in political and social change processes?”
- A completed application form
- There are no major or field of study criteria or requirements
- Funds must be used for tuition, fees, and/or books
- Scholarship funds are not renewable
Number of Awards: At least two one-time $2,000 scholarships will be awarded annually.
Applications are accepted October 30 to April 30. Selected awardees will be notified in writing by May 31. Awards will be disbursed directly to the institution of higher education on or before August 1.
Applications must be received by April 30.
Ethnic and Minority Scholarship Directory
February 1, 2017
SunTrust Scholarship Sweepstakes
February 1, 2017
At SunTrust, we’re on a mission to stamp out financial stress. Are you in?
Take the first step and enter the 12th annual SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes, for a chance to win a $500 scholarship to help cover education expenses.*
Who can enter?
High school seniors or college undergraduates (no GPA or financial need requirement)
How often can entrants enter?
Starting September 12, 2016, students can enter online or by mail once during each two week drawing period
Who wins?
Two $500 scholarship winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks beginning October 28, 2016 until May 12, 2017. 30 total winners will be chosen at random during this time period.
Other Sweepstakes Details
- Entries are accepted starting on September 12, 2016; the first drawing is October 28, 2016; subsequent drawings are generally every two weeks thereafter until May 12, 2017
- Free to enter — eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need
- Entrants must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident, at least 13 years of age and have a permanent residence in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia (DC)
- Eligible colleges: U.S. Department of Education Title IV eligible, 2 and 4 year public and private college and university located in one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia (DC)
- Scholarship check will be payable to the winner’s college of attendance
- Read the Official Rules for the 2016-2017 Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes.
Law Firm Scholarship: Joye Law
February 1, 2017
2017 JOYE LAW FIRM SCHOLARSHIP
Joye Law Firm is offering you the opportunity to win a college scholarship to help further your education. Our firm will offer six $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning in the fall. Selection of the recipients is based on the creative entry, school activities, positions of leadership, special honors and awards, community involvement, academic performance, and professional pursuits.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are required to submit the following materials along with their online application form:
- A current high school transcript; and
- A creative entry that warns of the dangers of drunk driving and/or distracted driving.
Entries may include, but are not limited to, an essay, poem, painting, poster, video, audio recording, web page or other creative entry. The more creative, the better. Essays should be limited to 600 words. Video/audio recordings should be limited to two minutes. All creative entries must be uploaded along with the rest of your application. Entries will not be returned to the applicant.
Start of Submission of Application: January 31st, 2017
Deadline of Submission of Application: April 1st, 2017
HOW TO WIN
Our selection committee will review your packet with a particular focus on your creative entry along with your community involvement. We intend to “publish” the six winning creative entries and disseminate them to leaders throughout South Carolina. Each scholarship recipient will be notified at your respective school’s year-end awards ceremony. If your school does not have such a ceremony, we will notify the scholarship winners no later than June 30, 2017. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Nicole Cerullo
5861 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101
North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: 843.725.4252
Email: ncerullo@joyelawfirm.com
Web: www.joyelawfirm.com
We look forward to reviewing your application, and wish you success in all your future endeavors.
Simon Youth Foundation Scholarships
February 1, 2017
Simon Youth Academy Scholarship Program
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled and graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2017 from one of the Simon Youth Foundation Academies located in Simon Property Malls and/or other locations identified by SYF
OR
- Be a recent graduate of a Simon Youth Academy (Fall 2016 graduate)
AND
- Plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational/technical or trade school full-time in Fall 2017
- Attend the Academy graduation ceremony if selected as an Academy Scholarship recipient
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, letter of recommendation, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
- Scholarships will be awarded up to $10,000 annually and are renewable
Simon Youth Community Scholarship Program
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a high school senior attending school and living near a Simon® mall property or in the surrounding communities
- Be a legal U.S. resident
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in Fall 2017
- Demonstrate academic promise and financial need
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
- Scholarships in the amount of $1,500, one at each Simon® property, will be awarded annually and are not renewable
Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a dependent son or daughter of a full-time or part-time employee of Simon Property Group who has been employed for at least one year as of March 1, 2017
- Be 23 years old or younger
- Be a high school senior or current college student planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in Fall 2017
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, letter of recommendation, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
- Scholarships will be awarded up to $3,000 annually and recipients can re-apply on a yearly basis
South Carolina Landscape Association Scholarships
February 1, 2017
The SCLTA places a high value on education and is pleased to support students that are committed to obtaining a degree in the fields of horticulture and urban forestry. We currently offer two “Gold” scholarships to those at a 4 year institutions and two “Silver” scholarships forthose that attend a 2 year school. The Gold scholarship is in the form of a check to the selected individual for $2,000 and the Silver is for $1,000. Applications are received, reviewed and selected during the fall semester.
The chosen scholarship winners (along with any family members that would like to share in this moment) are invited to be our guests and attend our annual conference in January. At the conference their achievement is recognized by the SCLTA board and present membership and their scholarship check is presented to them at that time.
To be eligible for the SCLTA scholarships, an applicant must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a degree program majoring in Plant Sciences or a related field (urban forestry, landscape architecture, entomology, plant pathology, etc.) at a South Carolina educational institution. The applicant must have minimum GPA of 3.0. Application forms are available on the SCLTA website and they must accompany a short biography (that contains a statement of career goals) and their most recent transcripts. The SCLTA scholarship committee reviews each application and makes its recommendations to the board based on the type of scholarship, related extra-curricular activities and work history and career goals.
The four scholarships given out every year are line items in the SCLTA budget and are primarily funded by revenues received from our annual conference. We gladly accept donations toward any of our scholarships. Please earmark your checks with “Scholarships” or contact us for more information.
