Our organization manages various scholarship funds in order to help deserving students pursue higher education. We are sending this email to remind everyone that the deadline for the majority of our scholarships is March 1^st, and we do hope students are planning to apply. In addition, we have a few that are accepting applications until late April.

Each scholarship has its own specific purpose and eligibility criteria, and scholarships range from $500 to $5,000, and a few are renewable for up to four years of school. Some of our scholarships are open nation-wide, but many are restricted to students from the state of Georgia . Please visit our website at www.cfgreateratlanta.org for more information

 

The Junior Statesmen Summer School is an exciting and valuable opportunity for student leaders. JSA Summer School helps prepare students for future success in high school, at the college level, and beyond.

We are seeking serious, actively interested students who enjoy discussing and debating issues - the ones who hang around to pursue a question raised in class, always have an opinion and love to challenge the opinions of fellow students.

Please see your counselor for nomination and submit the form via fax at 650-347-7200. or online at jsa.org/nominate.

Located on the campuses of Georgetown , Princeton , and Stanford, this unique program includes three core components that provide engaging learning experiences while building leadership qualities:

•A Rigorous Curriculum: Students enroll in college-level courses taught by university professors. Classes include AP U.S. History, AP U.S. Government, U.S. Foreign Policy, Constitutional Law, AP Comparative Government, Campaigns and Elections, and The U.S. Presidency.

•Student Debates: Participants create and run a legislative body patterned after the U.S. Congress where they debate contemporary political issues.

•Exciting Speakers Programs: Students meet and question leaders in government and the media, bridging classroom studies with the real world of politics.

Click on the links below to watch short videos with JSA Summer School students and faculty.

• Academic Challenge
• Speakers Program
• Debates

Each year JSA awards more than $750,000 in scholarship funding. Awards are based on financial need, academic excellence, demonstrated leadership abilities, and evidence that an applicant is highly motivated to attend the program. We recognize the challenge of local fundraising and offer help to students who try to raise funds locally. Through a series of webinars, students and their parents can participate in the Junior Statesmen Fundraising Academy and put together a fundraising strategy to raise the portion of the tuition not covered by your family's funds and your scholarship award. Watch our scholarship and fundrasing video to learn more

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 800-334-5353, or e-mail jsa@jsa.org.

Phone: (800) 334-5353 or (650) 347-1600 Fax: (650) 347 7200

All College bound High School seniors are eligible to compete for these scholarships.

•   The Auxiliary will determine the amount of each scholarship.

·        Application must be approved by the School Guidance Counselor or
other school assigned representative.

·        All applications must be returned No Later Than Friday, March 26,  
2012.

•  Applications may be duplicated as required.

•  Completed applications should be mailed to:

American Legion Unit 201
Attn: Leila Young

201 Wills Road
Alpharetta, GA 30004

Or e-mail jlively@custard.com

•  All questions or concerns may be directed to:

Leila Young

Phone: 678-493-8084

There are 42 full Georgia Military Scholarships for high school seniors at North Georgia .  They're worth $70,000 each.   Deadline for applying is March 10th.  Information and instructions here:  www.northgeorgia.edu/gmssteps

Georgia Military will continue to consider applications for admission to the North Georgia Corps of Cadets for Fall 2012 through July 1st.  Please let your seniors who applied for service academies and didn't get selected, or your seniors who express an interest in commissioning as Army lieutenants after college, know that they can still apply for admission to North Georgia now.  

Please let your sophomores and juniors who may be interested in a service academy, senior military college, or Army ROTC program in college, know about "National Leadership Challenge Weekend" at North Georgia April 13-15.  This is a good way to experience the Corps of Cadets first hand.  Go to:  www.northgeorgia.edu/nlcweekend

Open house is March 24th.  It's free for high school students and parents, civilian or Cadet.  Go to www.northgeorgia.edu/openhouse

Keith P. Antonia

North Georgia College & State University
82 College Circle
Dahlonega , GA 30597
706 867-2712 (direct line)

PS:  We're not looking for young men or women who need discipline and structure to succeed in college.  We're looking for disciplined young men and women who want to be leaders after college.  We're seeking the same character as sought by West Point .  Our average freshman Cadet high school HOPE GPA this past year was 3.21.  The average SAT was 1097, combined math and critical reading.

The first annual VISINE^® STUDENTS WITH VISION™ Scholarship Program

is offering one-time $5,000 scholarships to students who have demonstrated a clear vision or goal for their future. High school seniors and current college students with a minimum GPA of 2.8 may submit an online application beginning February 15, 2012. The deadline to apply is April 16, 2012.

 

VISINE^® STUDENTS WITH VISION™ Scholarship Program recipients are selected based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, financial need and demonstrated vision or goal.

 

For additional program information and to apply for this scholarship, please visit aim.applyists.net/Vision.

The Sewanee Environmental Institute (SEI) Pre-college Field Studies Experience is now accepting applications for the Summer 2012 program.  Deadline for applying is April 10th.

SEI's Pre-College Field Studies Experience is

• designed for students who are passionate about the outdoors
• for those that want to advance their knowledge and skills in the study of the environment
• held on the campus of the University of the South in Sewanee , Tennessee from June 24th - July 7th
• for rising high school juniors and seniors with a history of academic success

Students will have the opportunity to explore Sewanee's ecologically diverse 13,000-acre campus under the guidance of faculty members who are passionate about environmental education. This program provides an interdisciplinary introduction to environmental studies.

For more information about the SEI program, highlights, cost and an application, please go to: http://sei.sewanee.edu/programs/precollege

We have possible financial aid available for an exceptional student with a keen interest in this type of study and financial hardship.  That student would need to be nominated by a teacher or counselor for consideration.

Please forward this information to students interested in environmental studies that might benefit from this field-based immersion experience and include us on summer opportunities listings you share with your students. 

A printable flyer describing the program can be found at :http://sei.sewanee.edu/assets/uploads/SEI_2012_flyer.pdf

For more information please contact us directly.

The Jack and Julie Allen Scholarship from Appalachian State University is for $2,500 per year for 4 years - nominee must:  have an application on file with the admissions office at Appalachian State; be an active participant in school and community activities; provide evidence of leadership potential, intelligence, exhibit purposeful ambition, and show compassion for others; and have a 3.0 high school GPA.  Interested students must see Ms. Blount in the Counseling Office by Friday, February 17^th!  

 

The Education Committee at the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is awarding two college scholarships to North Fulton high schools students.  The scholarship applications are attached, and the deadline for applying is March 5.  The winners will be announced at the Chamber's Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast on April 24, which begins at 7:30 am at the Country Club of the South in Johns Creek .  Please distribute this information to your graduating students. 

Bruce Wood Memorial Scholarship

·         Area of study must be in business

·         3 credit hours in Cooperative Business Education required by graduation

·         Minimum current core numeric average of 80 required

·         Must be attending a trade or technical school for enrollment the following academic year

·         $1,000 scholarship

 

George Wills Memorial Scholarship

·         Area of study must be in business

·         Minimum of 2.5 high school credits in business and/or is working a minimum of 15 hours per week 

·         Minimum current core numeric average of 80 required

·         Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

·         Must be involved in student activities such as athletics, clubs, student government, etc

·         $1,000 scholarship

 

If a student isn't sure whether they qualify, please have them apply anyway.  We want to uphold the spirit of the scholarships, but don't want to exclude someone based on a minor technicality.

 
With questions or for more information, please contact Debbie Ryals from the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce at dryals@gnfcc.com or 678-3997-0556.

 Please see the attached documents for information and application in regard to Bruce Wood and Georgia Wills Memorial Scholarship Application.

attachments_2012_02_13.zip

Deadline: Feb 17, 2012

Please click on the following link for detail information and application.

http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx

> Tuskegee University to host high schoolers 14-17 years or 9th-12th
> grades (See program details) this summer through two residential
> programs - AgriTREK/SciTREK and AgDiscovery.
>
> The program dates are June 9 - June 23,2012.
>
> These USDA and NSF supported program provide high schoolers interested
> in science, technology engineering, agriculture, and mathematics an
> opportunity to perform find out about careers in these fields as well
as
> participate in mini-research projects under the guidance of graduate
> student and faculty mentors in a variety of life and natural science
> fields, including biology, chemistry, animal science, plant science,
> soils sciences, engineering, and more!
>
> There is NO COST to attend either of these programs; however,
> parents/guardians are responsible for bringing scholars to the program
> and retrieving them on the designated day and time. Students may be
> eligible to receive up to $200 to help defray the cost of
transportation
> to the program. Scholars receive complimentary housing in a Tuskegee
> University dormitory as well as meals at the university cafeteria.
>
> Visit the program website (http://www.tuskegee.edu/agritrek.aspx) to
> find out more about the programs and to obtain the program brochures,
> applications, FAQs, etc. Please note that there are separate
application
> processes for each program. Individuals are encouraged to apply to
both
> programs to increase the probability of selection.
>
> The application deadline is Thursday, March 15, 2012.
>
> For additional information, please contact the Program Assistant, Ms.
> Marilyn Hooks at mhooks@mytu.tuskegee.edu or 334-727-8453 or visit the
> program website indicated above.
>

attachments_2012_02_08.zip

The Ryan Boslet Scholarship Fund

 

 

 

The Ryan Boslet Scholarship is being awarded to a class of 2012 Chattahoochee High School varsity letterman (male or female) who exemplifies outstanding character, high integrity and a strong sense of team spirit that were such positive attributes of Ryan Boslet.  The student athlete needs to excel academically in addition to demonstrating the "heart of a champion" characteristics in varsity athletic competition.

 

The Ryan Boslet Scholarship awarded for the 2012 winner will total $2000.

 

 

Criteria

 

1. Varsity letterman (male or female)

 

2. Cumulative numeric GPA of 80 or better

 

3. Demonstrate championship characteristics (high level of integrity, strong leadership skills, "team-first" orientation, commitment, dependability)

 

Ryan Boslet Scholarship Procedures

 

1. Complete the application form and return to Leigh Lynott in the Counseling Department by Friday, April, 20, 2012.

 

2. The Ryan Boslet Scholarship Review Committee will review all submitted applications.

 

3. Scholarship winner will be announced at Chattahoochee High School Commencement Ceremony.

 

4. Scholarship award of $2000 will be sent directly to the scholarship winner's college or university.

We are pleased to announce two terrific summer programs for high school students who are interested in learning more about business.

The Terry College of Business hosts these programs on the UGA campus, and through generous support provided this year by Deloitte we are able to offer them free of charge to all students who earn admission.  More than 150 rising juniors or seniors who apply by the March 30 deadline will be selected to participate.

 

Please visit our website at http://www.terry.uga.edu/diversity/ to download application form.

 

Lead sponsorship for the Terry Business Academy and the Terry Accounting Residency Program is provided by Deloitte, the largest professional services firm in the United States . We sincerely appreciate your help in promoting this wonderful learning experience to your students who are motivated and curious about future careers in business, accounting, and entrepreneurship. The deadline to submit a completed application is March 30, 2012.  

Any question, Please contact Mr. Randy Groomes at the Terry College of Business: 706-542-1379 or rgroomes@uga.edu .

 

dsw@swbatl.comattachments_2012_02_07.zip

This scholarship is a one year scholarship for $10,000, which will be paid in two installments over the course of the next academic year.  Students must have outstanding academic records as well as have a financial need for assistance.   We are accepting applicants now but these applications must be submitted by you or a representative of your school.  They cannot be received directly from the students.  You must submit the students name for consideration, along with your recommendation and the completed application and backup paperwork.  We hope to find the most deserving students in Metro Atlanta to interview for our finalist so if you know of a deserving student, please consider helping them complete this application.  We will interview the top 5 candidates based on their application, essay, need and your recommendation.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Dina S. Wolfe,

Telephone: (770) 438-8000, dsw@swbatl.com

Clayton State University 's Presidential Scholars are an elite group of students who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to higher education and their communities during their high school years. Application to be a Presidential Scholar is highly competitive, but those who succeed will participate in the university's Honors Program and serve as campus academic leaders.

Presidential Scholars receive:

• $3,000 annual university grants

• On-campus housing paid (in excess of $5,000 annually)

• $250 annual bookstore awards 

These awards are presented in addition to any HOPE funds for which they may be eligible. For non-Georgia residents, students also receive waivers to cover the out-of-state surcharge in tuition and fees.  They may maintain the scholarships for up to four years or under they complete their undergraduate degrees, whichever comes first.

To find out more about Presidential Scholars, including qualifications, how to complete an application, and the Honors Program, go to http://admissions.clayton.edu/presschol.

The deadline for all applications and materials is February 29, 2012.  Students who would like to test one more time to raise their test scores for this competition may take the institutionally administered ACT residual on February 28, 2012.  Go to  http://adminservices.clayton.edu/testingcenter/ACT.htm  for more information about the ACT residual.

For questions about Presidential Scholars, contact Betty Momayezi, Director, Office of Recruitment and Admissions at (678) 466-4115 or BettyMomayezi@clayton.edu.

 

the School of Social Sciences at Gainesville State College will award scholarships this spring to qualified students who are interested in pursuing a major in one of the
School's major fields of study.  The scholarship is to be utilized
during the 2012-2013 academic year, beginning with fall semester.

To apply, students must meet the following criteria:

  *  Will graduate from an accredited high school or the equivalent by
Fall 2012.
  *  Will enroll full-time (at least 12 hours) at Gainesville State
College in Fall 2012 and Spring 2013.
  *  Upon enrollment, will declare a major in one of the Social
Sciences fields of study (i.e., Anthropology, Criminal Justice, History,
Human Services Delivery & Administration, Philosophy, Political Science,
Psychology, Religion, Social Work, Sociology, and the Environmental
Studies track in Environmental Spatial Analysis).
  *  A minimum GPA of 3.3 is preferred.
If you know students who meet these criteria, please encourage them to
apply. I am attaching a copy of the application form.  Feel free to make
copies as needed, and please encourage students to include all of the
information and documentation requested in their application packets.

The application must be received by 3:00 pm on Friday, March 16, 2012.
Application form:Scholarship Application for AY 2012-2013 .doc

Should the student also receive the HOPE Scholarship or other
Gainesville State College Foundation Scholarships, then the School of
Social Sciences Scholarship is subject to adjustment.  Information
regarding a student's eligibility for a wide range of other financial
assistance may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office at
678-717-3642.
any questions about the School of Social Sciences scholarships, please contact call
678-717-3487 or email dgillespie@gsc.edu<mailto:dgillespie@gsc.edu>  or
visit the School of Social Sciences Financial Assistance website at:
http://www.gsc.edu/schools/ss/Pages/FinancialSupportOpportunities.aspx