March Deadlines
Positive Athletes Georgia Scholarships
February 23, 2017
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Positive Athlete Georgia Announces $22,000 in College Scholarships
For the fourth consecutive year, Positive Athlete Georgia, an organization started by former UGA Football star and Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward, will be awarding $22,000 in college scholarships to Georgia high school student-athletes based more on their character than their athletic performance. Nominating an athlete is a very simple process done online at Positive Athlete Georgia’s Website (link), and athletes can be nominated by parents, coaches, teachers, administrators or fans of high school student- athletes grades 9-12. We are looking for athletes who have overcome difficult circumstances, given back to their schools and communities, or just have an infectious positive attitude.
Click here to nominate a student…
2016-17 Positive Athlete Georgia Scholarships
Delta Air Lines Scholarships – ($5,000) – Two, $2,500 College Scholarships available to student-athletes state-wide in Georgia who helped make their school or community they live in a better place.
SunTrust Bank “onUp Award” – ($1,000) – Given to an athlete in the state of Georgia who took steps to focus on what matters to their high school and community.
Northside Hospital “Leadership Awards” ($4,000) – Four, $1,000 college scholarships given to student-athletes who have shown exceptional leadership skills at their school and in their community. (Note: Available for the following regions: Cobb County, Northwest Atlanta, North Atlanta, and Atlanta/DeKalb).
LGE Community Credit Union – “Extra Credit Awards” ( $2,000) – Two, $1,000 college scholarships given to the high school student-athlete who goes above and beyond for their team, school and community to make the world a better place. (Note: Available in the following regions: Cobb County and Northwest Atlanta).
WellStar Health System – “Positive Athlete School Wellness Counselors Award” ( $6,000) – Six $1,000 college scholarships given to the WellStar Wellness Counselors who truly symbolize the importance of exercising, healthy life-styles, and being a Positive Athlete. (Note: Available in Cobb County, Northwest Atlanta, North Atlanta, Atlanta DeKalb, South Atlanta and West Georgia).
Cobb EMC “Positive Energy Award” ($1,000) – Given to a Cobb County student-athlete who brought positive energy to every practice and competition.
Gwinnett Medical Center ($2,000) – Comeback Player of the Year Awards” – Two, $1,000 college scholarships given to a Gwinnett County male and female student-athlete who overcame and returned from a game-changing injury or illness that affected their athletic participation, while demonstrating competitive achievement, sportsmanship, ethical behavior and strong academics.
Forsyth County Slugfest Scholarship ($1,000) – Given to a Forsyth County student-athlete who has made a positive difference in the Forsyth County community.
SPECIAL AWARD FOR SUNTRUST BANK “MOST POSITIVE BOOSTER CLUB” ($4,000)
A $4,000 donation will be made to the Georgia High School Booster Club who best supports the Positive Athlete Georgia movement. (Ask your high school Athletic Director for more information).
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships
February 22, 2017
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in response to federal cuts in spending for education programs and scholarships. This is the foundation’s first educational program. The CBC Spouses Education scholarship is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue full-time undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degrees. The Educational Scholarship Fund was established in 1988 and has experienced substantial growth. Recipients for this program are selected through volunteers in the district offices of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). CBC Members work through local scholarship committees to award money to academically talented and highly motivated students.
Deadline: April
CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship
This scholarship program focusing on health was established in 1998 as the CBC partnered with the naming sponsor, General Mills, to increase the number of minority students pursuing degrees in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition and other health-related professions. Since the inception of the program, General Mills has invested more than $1,000,000 to underwrite this initiative. The General Mills Health Scholarship has served hundreds of students over the years, and has helped to create leaders in the medical and health related fields.
Deadline: February
CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship
Established in the year 2000, the CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts scholarship program was developed in honor of the late Curtis Mayfield to ensure that students pursuing a career in the performing arts receive the financial assistance to achieve their goals.
Deadline: May
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
The CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship was established in 2006 for students who are pursuing a career in the visual arts.
Deadline: May
CBCF Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program
The Louis Stokes Health Scholars program, sponsored by the United Health Foundation, seeks to increase the number of qualified, yet underrepresented, college students entering the health workforce. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest to work in underserved communities. Students currently attending two-year institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: May
CBCF Environmental Studies Scholarship
The Environmental Studies Scholarship seeks to provide financial awards to minority and women college students pursuing a degree in environmental science or other related fields of study. Applicants should have a junior class standing in college with a declared major in environmental science or a related field, and understanding and acceptance of ServiceMaster’s core values. This scholarship offers $5,000 per semester to two students.
Deadline: July
Louis Stokes CBCF Scholarship at Case Western University
Every year, Case Western Reserve University awards the Louis Stokes CBCF Scholarship at Case Western Reserve University to two outstanding nominees who are nominated by CBC members. Intended to help economically and educationally disadvantaged students attain an education at Case Western Reserve University, the scholarship offers a full-tuition award, renewable for up to five years; a grant of up to $2,500 to cover the purchase of a computer and books; and assistance securing a paid summer internship. This program is open to all first-year students and transfer students from community colleges. In addition to completing an application for admission into Case Western, applicants must complete an additional 250-500 word essay. For additional information, visit the Case Western Reserve Scholarship page
**Immediate relatives (defined as: one’s parents, step-parents, siblings, spouse, children, step-children, foster children, in-laws, sibling in-laws, grandparents, great grandparents, step-great grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews) are not eligible for CBCF scholarship programs**
VIP Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) Program
February 20, 2017
The VIP Women in Technology Scholarship (WITS) program is sponsored by Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP), a leading provider of technology solutions that drive enterprise performance. The WITS program is made available annually to women across the United States.
Eligibility: At the time of award, students must be enrolled at, or accepted into, either a two or four-year college or university within the United States for the 2017 school year. These individuals must be planning a career in computer science, information technology, management information systems, computer engineering, or another related field.*
Awards: The 2017 WITS program will grant multiple scholarship awards that value up to $2,500 per recipient.
Evaluation Criteria: The scholarship is based on three important criteria:
A cumulative 3.0 grade point average or higher Thoughtful answer to the essay question Level of participation in community service and/or extracurricular activities
Application Instructions: After reviewing the application on page 2 of this document, provide the information requested on a separate sheet of paper. If submitting via email, please use PDF or Word formats only. Failure to submit all requested information will result in disqualification.
Please include the following items:
Personal information (page 2 of this document) Unofficial transcripts Response to essay question Applicant summary Community service/extracurricular activities
Deadline: All applications must be emailed to WITS@trustvip.com or postmarked by March 1, 2017. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted. If mailing your application, please use the following address:
Attn: WITS Program Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) 80 Iron Point Circle #100 Folsom, CA 95630
Email WITS@trustvip.com with questions.
National Association of Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship
February 16, 2017
- AFRICAN AMERICAN GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR
- CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) OF 3.0 OR ABOVE ON A 4.0 SCALE BY FEBRUARY 1ST IN THE YEAR OF GRADUATION
- UNITED STATES CITIZEN
- COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM ONLINE
- SUBMIT A TYPED ESSAY OF NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS ON THE TOPIC: “EXPLAIN THE BENEFITS YOU HAVE GAINED THROUGH THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF TWO (2) TRAILBLAZERS OF AFRICAN DECENT (PAST AND OR CONTEMPORARY)AND HOW IT HAS BENEFITED YOU AS PERSON.”
- FILING PERIOD: JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST APPLICATION
- DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE
- COLLEGE SOPHOMORE OR JUNIOR ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
- MAJORS IN JOURNALISM, ECONOMICS OR RELATED FIELD (PUBLIC POLICY, CREATIVE WRITING, ETC.)
- CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) OF 3.0 OR ABOVE ON A 4.0 SCALE
- UNITED STATES CITIZEN
- COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ONLINE
- SUBMIT A 1000 WORD ESSAY ON THE TOPIC: YOUR CAREER PLANS AND THEIR RELEVANCE TO THE DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX PROGRAM THEME: “BLACK WOMEN’S HANDS CAN ROCK THE WORLD”
FILING PERIOD: JANUARY1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST APPLICATION
THE DR. BLANCA MOORE-VELEZ WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE – AGE 35+
- UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ENROLLED IN AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY
- CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) 3.0 OR ABOVE ON A 4.0 SCALE BY FEBRUARY 1ST
- UNITED STATES CITIZEN
- COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ONLINE
- SUBMIT A 500 WORD ESSAY – TOPIC: “CHALLENGES TO THE MATURE STUDENT AND HOW I OVERCAME THEM”
- FILING PERIOD: JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST APPLICATION
THE PEOLA SMITH-SMITH EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- PLAN TO MAJOR IN EDUCATION “B” AVERAGE OR ABOVE
- MUST HAVE SHOWN LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
- MEMBER OF NANBPWC INC.
- GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR OR COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
- COMPLETE THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM ONLINE
- SUBMIT A TYPED ESSAY OF NO LESS THAN 300 WORDS ON THE TOPIC: “WHY EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT TO ME”
- FILING PERIOD: JANUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 1ST IN THE YEAR OF GRADUATION
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
Simon Youth Foundation Scholarships
February 1, 2017
Simon Youth Academy Scholarship Program
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled and graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2017 from one of the Simon Youth Foundation Academies located in Simon Property Malls and/or other locations identified by SYF
OR
- Be a recent graduate of a Simon Youth Academy (Fall 2016 graduate)
AND
- Plan to enroll in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational/technical or trade school full-time in Fall 2017
- Attend the Academy graduation ceremony if selected as an Academy Scholarship recipient
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, letter of recommendation, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
- Scholarships will be awarded up to $10,000 annually and are renewable
Simon Youth Community Scholarship Program
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a high school senior attending school and living near a Simon® mall property or in the surrounding communities
- Be a legal U.S. resident
- Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in Fall 2017
- Demonstrate academic promise and financial need
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
- Scholarships in the amount of $1,500, one at each Simon® property, will be awarded annually and are not renewable
Simon Youth Greg Saunders Legacy Scholarship Program
- To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a dependent son or daughter of a full-time or part-time employee of Simon Property Group who has been employed for at least one year as of March 1, 2017
- Be 23 years old or younger
- Be a high school senior or current college student planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school in Fall 2017
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic promise, financial need, letter of recommendation, essay response, work experience and community/extracurricular involvement
- Scholarships will be awarded up to $3,000 annually and recipients can re-apply on a yearly basis
The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Scholarship Opportunities
January 31, 2017
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
The John R. Kernodle, Jr. Memorial Scholarship applications are due on February 17, 2017. Renewableaward (up to $10,000 per year) is for future teachers.
The Jason Christopher James Memorial Scholarshipapplications are due onFebruary 8, 2017. Award is for $1000 and is given to a student interested in politics, international relations and traveling, studying and/or living abroad.
The Thomas and Bettie O’Briant Scholarship applications are due on May 1, 2017. $1500 award is renewable for up to four years. Award is based on need and academic achievement.
The Tyler David Williams Memorial Scholarship applications are due on March 3, 2017. Renewable award is for $2,500.
The John Carlton Myatt WritingScholarship applications are due on April 15, 2017. Award is $3,000. Application information is available through each high school’s English department.
The William Bryant Evans and Lucy Teague Evans Memorial Scholarship applications are due March 3, 2017. $1,000 award is for residents of the McCleansville area and for students wishing to pursue a degree in science or the humanities. Renewable award is based on need and academic achievement.
Online application process can be found on our website: www.cfgg.org.
Scholarships January – June 2016
January 25, 2016Feb 1, 2016 AXA Achievement Community Award: Seniors who “demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities” can apply apply for this scholarship. Apply at https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/community-scholarships.html.
Feb 3, 2016 UNCF STEM Scholars Program: African-American seniors with at least a 3.0 GPA who wish to pursue a STEM major may be interested in applying for this. For more info, go to their website https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/3c41df47-d142-4e21-8d79-e10bd880a347
Feb 2, 2016Ziegler Firm Scholarship: Seniors- have an interest in the law? Write an essay on the designated topic and you could win this $1000 scholarship. http://brianzeiger.com/scholarship/
Feb 5, 2016 Walter Harrison Scholarship: Seniors who have been accepted into a post-secondary institution and will answer the autobiographical essay application may qualify for this, apply at: scholarshiphttps://cobbemc.com/walter-harrison-scholarship
Feb 11, 2016 Courageous Persuaders Scholarship: Students in 9th-12th grades can enter this competition by making a commercial warning their peers about underage drinking. For contest details, visit the site http://www.courageouspersuaders.com/contest.htm
Feb 15, 2016 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: Seniors who demonstrate leadership, dedication to community service, and have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21, apply for this scholarship opportunity http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
Feb 23, 2016 Lewis Elementary School Scholarship: Seniors who attended Lewis Elementary School for at least 3 years may apply for this scholarship by completing the application https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0kdeBr01sjWOHRjVVF2aDd6TEE/view
Feb 25, 2016 Cobb EMC’s Washington Youth Tour: Juniors can enter to win this scholarship/ amazing Washington summer internship https://cobbemc.com/youthtour
Feb 29, 2016 Buick Achievers Scholarship Program: Seniors planning to enroll full time in a 4 year college or university next year and want to study engineering, technology, or design related to cars may qualify for this scholarship: http://buickachievers.com/?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BA2016
March 1, 2016 Georgia Business Aviation Association and Foundation Scholarhips: Seniors with at least a 3.0 who are going to pursue a college education as a professional pilot or in aviation may qualify for the scholarship. Application is http://gbaa.org/
March 2, 2016 State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship: Seniors with between a 2.5 and 3.2 GPA and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year school full time in the fall may apply for this scholarship https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
March 11, 2016 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Alpharetta-Smyrna Alumni Chapter Scholarship: African-American male seniors who have at least a 2.5 GPA and a minimum 1100 SAT or 20 ACT score may qualify for this scholarship. Copies of the application are here:http://krimsoncommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-Scholarship-Application.pdf
March 18, 2016 Andrew College Pitts Scholarship: Students applying to Andrew College can fill our an addition application for this scholarship: https://www.andrewcollege.edu/pitts
May 23, 2016B. Davis Scholarship: Juniors and Seniors can apply for this $1000 scholarship by going to the site and writing an essay on the specified topic. Please apply: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
June 1, 2016 Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship: Seniors aspiring to attend a post-secondary institution for an animation related degree may submit an essay on a designated topic, apply at: http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program
June 30, 2016Aspiring Nurse Scholarship: Seniors wishing to pursue a career in nursing can apply for this scholarship opportunity http://www.nursingschoolsalmanac.com/articles/2016-aspiring-nurse-scholarship
Questbridge College Prep Scholarship for High School Juniors
December 29, 2015
The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship gives outstanding low-income high school juniors an early advantage in college admissions.
College Prep Scholars are uniquely prepared to gain admission and full scholarships to top-tier colleges through QuestBridge. The majority of College Prep Scholars are selected as Finalists for the QuestBridge National College Match program.
With a proven track record of helping outstanding low-income students attain their college dreams, the QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship will provide you with everything you need to know about getting into a leading college—for free.
The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship helps position qualified high school juniors to be successful applicants to the nation’s top colleges, and provides resources to help them get there. Being selected as a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that celebrates your achievements and gives you an early edge in applying to college. Read about some past College Prep Scholars who applied to college successfully through QuestBridge!
All College Prep Scholars will receive:
- Free test prep to help you get the test scores you need to become a more competitive applicant
- Priority consideration to receive all-expense-paid campus visits and fly-in programs to the nation’s best colleges
- Early access to the National College Match application in order to get a head start
- Priority assistance from QuestBridge to strengthen your National College Match application
College Prep Scholars are also eligible to receive:
- Full scholarships to college summer programs at Stanford, Yale, Emory, Penn, and other top colleges to immerse yourself in a real college experience
- An invitation to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference, where you’ll learn how to be a successful applicant to top colleges and engage with admissions officers from some of the nation’s best schools
- Personalized college essay coaching by QuestBridge to help make your essay shine
- One-on-one college admissions telementoring from Amherst College students, to provide customized guidance on how to navigate college applications
- Quest for Excellence awards, such as laptops and college visits, awarded on the basis of geography, special interests, or other individual criteria.
Cobb EMC Community Foundation Scholarships
January 18, 2015
Cobb EMC Community Foundation $5,000 scholarships
Cobb EMC Community Foundation offers fourteen $5,000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors. Two types of scholarships are available:
- College/University
- Vocational/Technical College
Click here to learn more about eligibility requirements.
Important dates to remember:
Friday, March 20, 2015 (application deadline – application must be delivered to the Cobb EMC office by 5 p.m.)
- Cobb EMC Community Foundation College/University Application
- Cobb EMC Community Foundation Vocational/Technical College Application
April 2015 (Selection Committee review to be completed by the end of April)
$500 scholarship available, nominate a positive athlete
The positive energy award is given to Cobb County high school students who bring positive energy to every practice and competition. Parents, coaches, family or teammates can nominate an athlete.
“The Cobb EMC Positive Energy Award is a great example of what Positive Athlete Georgia wants to showcase with our scholarship program,“ said former UGA and Pittsburgh Steelers football star Hines Ward. “Positive energy is so needed in our schools, and Cobb EMC is helping us emphasize that message.”
Simply fill out the form before the March 31 deadline and explain why the nominee is a positive athlete.
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarships
April 21, 2014
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program offers:
- Scholarship support
- Paid research training at the NIH during the summer
- Paid employment and training at the NIH after graduation
SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year, and can be renewed up to 4 years.
RESEARCH TRAINING AT THE NIH
For each full or partial scholarship year, you are committed to two NIH service obligations. The obligations are actually benefits of the UGSP, providing you with invaluable research training and experience at the NIH.
- 10-week Summer Laboratory Experience. After each year of scholarship support, you will train for 10 weeks as a paid summer research employee in an NIH research laboratory. This employment occurs after the receipt of the scholarship award. Each scholar will be assigned to an NIH researcher and an NIH postdoctoral fellow, who will serve as mentors. You will also attend formal seminars and participate in a variety of programs.
- Employment at the NIH after Graduation. After graduation, you will continue your training as a full-time employee in an NIH research laboratory. You must serve 1 year of full-time employment for each year of scholarship.