Author: Mychal Wynn

CEO/Founder of the Foundation for Ensuring Access and Equity. Creator of the College Planning Cohort Program and developer of the College Planning Cohort Curriculum.

Aricka Amos Burrell Memorial Scholarship, Deadline March 7, 2014

The Aricka Amos Burrell Scholarship is available to female and male students. Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements and deadlines to qualify. A panel interview is required. Scholarship awards must be applied toward tuition, educational equipment, fees and books.

Eligibility for the scholarship requires that the applicant:  Is a female/male resident of North Fulton County, Georgia Is a high school senior with a B average or above Demonstrates leadership, community involvement and service.  For additional requirements and to access the application, please visit the link:

https://celectcdn.s3.amazonaws.com/files/0034/6532/2014_ArickaAmosBurrellScholarshipApplication.pdf

 

 

Buick Achievers Scholarship

The Buick Achievers Scholarship is open for high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students. The Scholarship program is proudly funded by the GM Foundation. The General Motors college scholarships program rewards students who have succeeded both inside and outside of the classroom and who may not be able to attend college without financial assistance. It’s a reward for what you’ve made of yourself and the difference you are making for others. The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is awarding 50 Buick Achievers Scholarships of up to $25,000 to the winning candidates.

The funds for the scholarship come from the GM Foundation, not the General Motors Company. The GM Foundation is a 501c (3) organization that is separate from GM.

Eligibility for General Motors College Scholarships:

Applicants to the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program must:

  • Be high school seniors, high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students.
  • Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the entire academic year. Proprietary and online schools are not eligible.
  • Plan to major in a course of study that focuses on Engineering/Technology or select Design related programs of study. You can check list of eligible majors through the given link: https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/majors.php
  • Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries using these areas of study.
  • Be U.S. citizens and have permanent residence in the United States or Puerto Rico.

How to Apply:

  • To apply to The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, you must first register as an applicant on the web site. The link is: https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/register.php
  • Activate your account by accessing your email. You may then complete the application by providing information about yourself and your academic achievements.

Supporting Documents:

You may gather the following information that will be necessary for the application:

  • A list of your work experience and involvement in school and community activities
  • Your transcript of grades (online transcripts must display student name, school name, grade and credit hours earned for each course, and term in which each course was taken)
  • Your parents/guardians’ financial information from their most recently filed tax return or your own financial information if an independent student

Award Amount:

  • The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program will award 50 Buick Achievers Scholarships of up to $25,000 renewable for up to four years, and one additional year for those entering a qualified five year engineering program.
  • The scholarships can be used towards the total cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, required equipment, room and board and other allowable expenses.

Application Deadline:

The application opens on January 4, 2023 and closes at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, February 27, 2023.

Link for More Information:

https://buickachievers.scholarshipamerica.org/

Contact Information:

If you have questions, you may email: buickachievers-at-scholarshipamerica.org or call 1-800-537-4180.

Cobb County Farm Bureau Scholarship, Deadline March 21, 2014

Seniors interested in pursuing a two to four year degree in an area related to Agriculture, Foresty, or Family/Consumer Sciences are encouraged to apply for the Cobb County Farm Bureau Scholarship.   $10,000 in scholarships will be given out.  Students must plan to attend college in the state of Georgia to be considered.   A link to the application can be found below:

http://southcobbhs.typepad.com/files/2014-cobb-county-farm-bureau-scholarship-application.pdf

2014 MARC Scholarship Opportunity, Deadline March 14, 2014

The Metro Atlanta Relocation Council (MARC) is proud to announce the fourth annual MARC Scholarship Program for current high school seniors who have relocated into the Atlanta area over the course of their high school career.

The student must have relocated more than 50 miles sometime between grades 9 (after completion of 8th grade) and 12 and changed schools due to their family’s relocation. Residence eligibility is defined as a senior attending a private or public school in any city or county district within Cobb, Fulton, DeKalb, or Gwinnett Counties as well as any county immediately bordering these counties. They must also have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent achievement on a different scale).  For more information, and a link to the application, follow the link:  http://www.marcatlanta.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=515&pk_association_webpage=662

 

NAACP ACT-SO 2014 for High School Students, Deadline April 12, 2014

Students are invited to participate in the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). ACT-SO promotes a climate of academic and artistic development.   Students of African-American descent enrolled in grades 9-12 and are amateurs in the categories of competition are eligible to participate.  For more information contact Deane Bonner at 770-425-5757.  Additional information can also be found at this link:  http://www.cobbnaacp.org/ACTSO%20Presentation2.pdf

Regions Riding Forward Scholarship

Regions Riding Forward® Scholarship Contest

Their Story. Your Voice.

Your voice is your own. But it’s also been impacted by others. Who, we wonder, has inspired you? Let us know by entering the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest. 

 

You could win an $8,000 college scholarship

For the opportunity to win an $8,000 scholarship, submit a video or written essay about an individual you know personally (who lives in your community) who has inspired you and helped you build the confidence you need to achieve your goals.

 

The details

The 2025 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest consists of four (4) separate Quarterly Contests – one for each calendar quarter of 2025. Regions is awarding four $8,000 scholarships through each Quarterly Contest.

Visit website: https://www.regions.com/about-regions/diversity-equity-inclusion/supporting-communities/essay-contest-scholarship

Nu Psi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., 2014 Scholarship for Young Men, Deadline 3/24/14

Scholarship Criteria:

  • Must be a male senior at a Georgia high school
  • Must provide a letter of intent (not to exceed two pages in length) including the following: personal introduction, professional aspirations, and a detailed description of how this scholarship will impact your future endeavors
  • Include an electronic 5×7 photograph
  • Provide two (2) teacher recommendation letters (must be emailed directly by the teachers to chrisperry1914@gmail.com)
  • Must be enrolled in a traditional four-year college/university by the fall of 2014
Submission Guidelines:
  • Attach application, letter of intent, photographs, and recommendation letters separately to one (1) email.
  • All application documents should be submitted no later than Monday March 24, 2014.

A copy of the application is attached:

nu-psi-sigma-scholarship

 

 

 

 

Scholarship for Alumni of McClure Middle School (Kennesaw, GA), Deadline March 14, 2014

This year, the Susan Wing Schlolarship,  in the amount of $1,000.00, will be awarded to a graduating senior who attended McClure Middle School at least one (1) year.  To be eligible to receive this scholarship you must attend an accredited college, university or trade school in the 2014 fall semester.

The link to the scholarship application can be found below:

http://mcclure.ptsamail.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/McClures-Susan-Wing-Scholarship-Application1.pdf