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 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

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.

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