Scholarship Information (Copies of these scholarship applications can be found in the counseling
office reception area grey file cabinet under “Scholarships”
if a website address is NOT listed.)
* The Georgia Electronic Life Safety & Systems Association (GELSSA)
offers scholarships to seniors whose parent is a full-time
paid member of the police, sheriff’s department or fire
department or a volunteer member of a fire department.
Student must have proof of acceptance to a college
or university. (deadline
is 3/30/07)
* The Robert Wharton Foundation awards two academic scholarships
to students who best embody the goals and ideals of inspiring
and encouraging excellence in others; who exemplify excellence
inside and outside the classroom.
Apply at www.rfwfoundation.com. (deadline is 4/7/07)
* The Gus Thornhill Scholarship Fund awards a $1,500 scholarship
to a South
Fulton County
senior with at least a 2.5 gpa, with demonstrated service
to the school and community and financial need.
A letter of acceptance to college, and reference
letters are required. (deadline is 4/1/07)
* Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants award a $1,000 scholarship.
Students must submit an essay on one of the two
topics that appear on the scholarship page of their web
site: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm. (deadline is 6/20/07)
* The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity-High Aspirations Foundation offers
ten scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,000 to students
who demonstrate leadership, community service and moral
character. A 500 word essay is required. (deadline is 4/14/07)
* The Atlanta Sky-Hi Club/Tall Clubs International offers scholarships
to females who are at least 5’10”/males who are at least
6’2” tall, who have outstanding academic records, are
involvement in clubs and activities in school and outside
school. An essay
is required. Apply
at www.atlantatallclub.org. Click on the “Contact” button and scroll to
“Scholarship Information”.
(deadline is 4/13/07)
* The Southwest Atlanta Real Estate Focus Group (SWAREFG) awards
three $1,000 scholarships to students from South
Fulton and Atlanta
City schools. Students must have at least an 80 gpa, community/volunteer
work, and an acceptance letter to a college or vocational
school. An essay
is required. (deadline is 4/11/07)
* The Nu Lambda Omega Foundation, Inc. Sorority offers four $1,000
scholarships to students who will attend any accredited
4-year college; three $2,000 scholarships to students
who will attend any Historically Black college or university.
Apply on-line at www.nulambdaomega.org. (Click on “announcements”). (deadline is 3/16/07)
* North Georgia
College & State
University offers a brand new ROTC Language Scholarship Program
for students interested in majoring in French or Spanish
at North Georgia who
want to commission as offers in the Regular Army. Interested students should contact either LTC
Chip Seatte at csweatte@ngcsu.edu
or CPT Jong Lee at julee@ngcsu.edu.
* The Concerned Black Clergy sponsors the Make A Way Scholarship Program for students
who are members of a CBS church/mosque/temple. (deadline is 4/2/07)
by S. Page, 3/8/07
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