CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2007

Scholarship Information (Copies of these scholarship applications can be found in the counseling office reception area file cabinet under “Scholarships” if a website address is NOT listed.)

* The Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity announces the Bethel Scholarships to the Georgia Institute of Technology. Three $1,000 scholarships are offered to qualified young men entering Georgia Tech in the fall of 2007. (deadline is 4/15/07)

* The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund Scholarship at University of West Georgia is for students of Hispanic/Latino descent who are accepted into the school prior to the scholarship deadline who can demonstrate financial need. The application is at www.westga.edu/~admiss. (deadline is 1/27/07)

* The Best Buy Scholarship program rewards students with good grades who give back to their communities. To learn more, visit www.BestBuy.com/scholarships. (deadline is 2/15/07)

* The SAMMY 2007 Award Program recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 with $7,500 scholarships. Judging of nominees is based on academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership, community service and milk experience. Applications are on-line at www.bodybymilk.com. (deadline is 3/9/07)

* The Georgia District Civitan Foundation invites seniors to apply for the Alice Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service and the Bobby Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service (awarded to a physically challenged student). (deadline is 1/31/07)

* The McKelvey Foundation provides scholarships to young entrepreneurial-minded students who have started their own business and would like to attend college. To qualify you must own your own business, have at least one paid employee, and plan to go to a 4-year college next fall. Apply on-line at www.mckelveyfoundation.org and click on the Entrepreneurial Scholarship section. (deadline is 1/31/07)

*Mississippi State University announces the availability of “access grants” for non-resident students. If you have at least a 24 on the ACT and 3.0 core gpa you can be awarded a 50% non-resident scholarship for 4 years as long as you maintain a 3.0 gpa. For more information, visit www.admissions.msstate.edu.

* The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program assists students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence. A minimum 2.75 gpa is required to apply. Applications are available on-line at www.kfcscholars.org. (deadline is 2/16/07)

* The Monsanto Company, in association with the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, offers the Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program to seniors who plan to pursue a career in an agriculture-related field. Apply at www.monsanto.com. (deadline is 2/15/07)

* The University of Michigan – Ann Arbor offers scholarships to six first-year students admitted to the College of Engineering. Applications are on-line at www.engin.umich.edu/students/scholarships/New_Students.html. (deadline is 3/1/07)

* The National Commission for Cooperative Education publishes a brochure about millions of dollars of merit college-level co-op scholarship opportunities. A copy is filed in the scholarship drawer in the counseling office. You can also find more information at www.co-op.edu.

Other News and Reminders

*Seniors, make sure your families complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as soon as possible. Paper copies of the form are available in the counseling office. It’s even easier to file on-line at www.FAFSA.ed.gov. You will need to create a PIN number to complete the on-line version. You should also check with colleges/universities to check on their financial aid deadlines.

* The official benefits website of the U.S. Government is www.GovBenefits.gov. This website provides access and information to more than 1,000 benefit and assistance programs including numerous education-related programs.

* If you are hoping to receive an athletic scholarship to a Division I or Division II college or university you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse on-line at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. You also need to have your SAT or ACT scores sent directly to the Clearinghouse from the testing service.

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1/10/07 HAPPY 2007!