March Deadlines
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships
April 21, 2014Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) is a company-sponsored employee network dedicated to supporting the continued growth and development of black employees at Microsoft Corporation. This year, BAM will award two US$5,000 scholarships to outstanding high-school seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in technology. The scholarships are renewable, so winners who continue to meet the criteria can receive an annual $5,000 award for up to four years.
Requirements
To be considered for a BAM Scholarship, you must:
Be a high-school senior of African descent (for example, African American, African, or Ethiopian).
- Plan to attend a four-year college or university in the fall of the year following high-school graduation.
- Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or select business programs (such as finance, business administration, or marketing).
- Demonstrate a passion for technology.
- Demonstrate leadership at school or in the community.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Require financial assistance to attend college.
Deadline: March
High Aspirations Foundation Scholarship for Males
February 26, 2014HAFI is seeking HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who are GRADUATING MALE SENIORS for its annual scholarships. A total of $16,000.00 in scholarships will be awarded for the 2014 -2015 academic year.
Scholarship Application Deadline: March 10, 2014
The scholarships will be awarded in the following amounts:
- (2) $2000.00
- (12) $1000.00
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be male high school seniors who meet the following criteria:
- Attend a Metro Atlanta area High School
- Will be attending college for the upcoming 2014-2015 Academic Year
- Demonstrate leadership activity, community service, and moral character
Additional Requirements:
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or community leader
- Official Academic Transcript
- Write a 500 word essay (typed or double spaced) on the following topic:
Explain the importance of having an education? How will you use that knowledge to grow as a person today, and better society for the future?
For those interested in a career in the healthcare field, an additional $1,000 Healthcare Scholarship is available.
- Write a 500 word essay (typed and double spaced) on the following topic:
Why are you interested in the health care field? Describe a significant interest or experience that has had a major impact on your health care career goals.
Return the completed application and requisite materials to:
High Aspirations Foundation, INC.
PO Box 7369
Atlanta, Georgia 30357-0369
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For more information, please contact:
Scholarship Chairman: Bro. Jaiwan Harris at 404-441-5748
Phi Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Betty Lewis Maye Scholarship, Deadline 3/7/14
February 21, 2014The Phi Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is committed to the development of America’s youth. In addition to engaging in mentoring, education, health & wellness and economic development programs, we feel it is important to aid in developing talented young Americans in pursuit of higher education. Through gifts provided by our community donors and the contributions from members of Phi Phi Omega, we are pleased to announce the availability of the Bettye Lewis Maye Scholarship. Applications must be typed or printed legibly.
For a link to the application criteria and application, please use this link: https://celectcdn.s3.amazonaws.com/files/0034/6531/2014_BettyeLewisMayeScholarshipApplication2014.pdf
Aricka Amos Burrell Memorial Scholarship, Deadline March 7, 2014
February 21, 2014The 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
Marietta Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships, Deadline March 30, 2014
February 21, 2014There are a total of nine Marietta Kiwanis Foundation Scholarships for which students can apply. Information on each scholarship and application forms are available on the club’s website www.mariettakiwanis.org/ where there is a link to the page with complete description including eligibility requirements and selection criteria.
Cobb County Farm Bureau Scholarship, Deadline March 21, 2014
February 21, 2014Seniors 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
February 21, 2014The 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
South Cobb Council of PTA’s Aspire Scholarship for HS Senior PTA Members, Deadline 3/28/14
February 21, 2014Seniors who are members of the PTA at Hillgrove, McEachern, South Cobb, and Pebblebrook with a minimum GPA of 3.0 can apply.
A link to the application can be found here: http://www.mceachernhigh.org/PTSA/SCC%20SCHOLARSHIP.pdf
Nu Psi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., 2014 Scholarship for Young Men, Deadline 3/24/14
February 21, 2014Scholarship 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
- Attach application, letter of intent, photographs, and recommendation letters separately to one (1) email.
- Submit all application materials to Christopher Perry at chrisperry1914@gmail.com
- All application documents should be submitted no later than Monday March 24, 2014.
A copy of the application is attached:
Scholarship for Alumni of McClure Middle School (Kennesaw, GA), Deadline March 14, 2014
February 21, 2014This 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