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.)

 * Kettering University (Flint, Michigan) has more than $3 million in scholarship funds available for students interested in engineering, math & science, or technology-related business.  For more information go to www.admissions.kettering.edu.

 * Gainesville State College (Gainesville, Georgia) offers the Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund Award for Hispanic students applying to their College.  (deadline is 3/23/07)

 * The website www.anycollege.com  offers $2,000 randomly given scholarships to students who register on the “Win a Scholarship” link on their home page.

 * Great Clips offers ten $300 scholarships for students who plan to attend cosmetology or barbering school.  (deadline is 6/30/07)

 *  The Metro Atlanta chapter of the Florida A & M University National Alumni Association offers scholarships to students with a minimum 1000  SAT (in reading and math) or 20 ACT; who have at least a 2.5 gpa.  Apply on-line at www.famuatlantaalumni.org.  (deadline is 3/2/07)

 * The Nina Neeley Scholarship Essay & Awards Contest offers three prizes for winning essays.  The required topic is on the application.  (deadline is 3/15/07)

 * The Tiger Woods Foundation sponsors the Alfred “Tup” Holmes Memorial Scholarship for one Fulton County/Atlanta City senior who has displayed high moral character while demonstrating leadership potential and academic excellence.  A minimum 3.3 gpa is required.  (deadline is 4/2/07)

 * 11Alive and the Junior League of Atlanta partner for their annual Kids Who Care Awards which recognize outstanding teen volunteers.  Five students will receive $1100 scholarships.  Apply at www.11Alive.com/life/community.  (deadline is 3/14/07)

 * The Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators allows CHS to nominate TWO seniors for the Gene Henson Scholarship Program.  Winners will receive $5,000 scholarships.  Nominees must have financial need, community service, have overcome personal adversity and must have at least a 3.0 gpa.  If you wish to be considered as a nominee, submit the following to Mrs. Page by March 9:  list of extracurricular activities, enumeration of community work, and  essay (500 words or less) describing how you met personal adversity and overcame it.

 * The Scholarship House helps to provide housing assistance and additional resources to students in the foster care system or who have been outside of their parents’ guardianship for twelve months or more who have been adopted at age 16 or older.  Apply if you meet this criteria and plan to attend Gordon College, University of West Georgia or Valdosta State University next year.  (deadline is 3/30/07)

 * The Vantagepoint Public Memorial Scholarship Fund  sponsors scholarships to the children of deceased firefighters, police, and other public sector employees who died in the line of duty.  Apply at www.vantagescholar.org.  (deadline is 3/31/07)

 * Xcelling Youth Zone (XYZ) offers a $1,000 scholarship to a student from Creekside, Banneker, or Newnan High School.  An essay and three letters of recommendation are required.  (deadline is 3/14/07)

 * The UAW (United Auto Workers) sponsors a scholarship essay contest on “How Has Outsourcing Effected American Workers”.  First prize is $1,200.  (deadline is 4/1/07)

 * Brewton-Parker College offers scholarships to students who will attend and have a minimum 860 (reading and math) SAT or 18 ACT.  For more details, or to apply, go to www.bpc.edu.

 

 Reminders

 * Seniors – have you had your family complete a FAFSA form yet?  Financial aid to college is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.  The FAFSA form is the key form required for financial aid and the HOPE scholarship.  Forms are still available in the counseling office or your family can complete one on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

 

* Remember that a college application will not be reviewed by an admissions office until they receive a copy of your official transcript.  Gold Transcript Request forms are always available in the counseling office.  You will need the complete address of the college and $1.00 for each request.  Remember, too, that the college will need to have your SAT or ACT scores sent to them directly from the testing service.

  By S. Page, 2/21/07