Scholarships

Coca-Cola Scholars

www.coca-colascholars.org

Applicants for this scholarship compete through several stages for $10,000 or $20,000. Seniors should apply between August 1 - October 31, 2009

Alice Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service

Seniors compete for $1,500 or $1,000. Apply before January 15, 2010. More information is available in the Counselor's Office.

Bobby Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service

Physically challenged seniors should apply for this scholarship before January 15, 2010. $1,500 or $1,000 is awarded. More information is available in the Counselor's Office.

USSYP Scholarship

Junior and Senior students who participate in student government can apply for this $5,000 scholarship. Check website for deadlines. The award also includes an all expense paid week in Washington, DC.

Howard Parrish Memorial Scholarship

www.wintervillecivitan.com

Senior, Undergraduate or Graduate students with a tie to Winterville should apply for this scholarship before January 31, 2010. The award is $2000.

United Daughters of The Confederacy

www.hqudc.org

Seniors, Undergraduate, or Graduate students who can prove their lineage from a confederate solider should apply for this scholarsihp for the UDC. Several scholarships are available with deadlines and amounts varying by chapter.

Dr. Seuss' Oh The Places You'll Go!!

www.ohtheplaces.org

2010 College Scholarship Program Seniors should apply for this $5000 scholarship by February 15, 2010.

GFSA Scholarship

georgiafiresprinkler.org

All seniors are invited to submit an essay to win this scholarship. Application period varies each year, so please check the website. Awards range from $750 - $1500.

Levine Scholars Program

levinescholars.uncc.edu

Seniors who plan to attend UNC Charlotte should apply for this scholarship which covers tuition, room, board, and a grant for four years. The four step process must be completed by December 1, 2009. You must be nominated by the school counselor.

Burger King Scholars

www.haveityourwayfoundation.org

All seniors may apply for this $1,000 scholarship. Applications are accepted September 14, 2009 - February 1, 2010.

Best Buy

www.bestbuy.com

Students in grades 9 - 12 should apply by February 15, 2010 for the $1,000 scholarship.

Jimmy Rane Scholarship

jimmyranefoundation.org

Students in grades 9 - 12 should apply by February 15, 2010 for the $1,000 scholarship.

SAMMY Award

bodybymilk.com

All seniors should apply for this $7500 scholarship by March 5, 2010.

Elks Scholarship

www.elks.org

3 scholarships are available from the Elks for graduating seniors. Deadlines vary according to the scholarship. Scholarships range from $1,000 - $15,000.

Exchange Club Scholarship

www.exchangeclubfoundation.org

Local exchange clubs honor students each month as Outstanding Youth of the Month. Students proceed from there to state and national levels. National winner receives a $10,000 scholarship.

Pilot Club Scholarship

www.pilotinternational.org

All seniors planning to pursue a career helping those with brain injuries may apply for this scholarship. You must be sponsored by the local Pilot Club.

Tylenol Scholarship

www.tylenolscholarship.com

Website has not been updated for 2010. Check regularly for updates.

Atlanta Braves Scholarship

atlanta.braves.mlb.com

All Seniors should see Ms. Laniak in January 2010 for the application for this $2,000 scholarship.

Sam Walton Community Scholarship

walmartstores.com

All Seniors should apply by January 29, 2010 for this $3,000 scholarship

Athletes for a Better World

www.abw.org

One male and one female senior athelete can be nominated by the Athletic Director for this award. Nominations should be received by January 31, 2010. All nominees will honored at a banquet at a Braves baseball game, and will considered for a $1,000 scholarship for each of four years.

Jackson EMC Scholarship

www.jacksonemc.com

A senior child of a Jackson EMC customer may apply by January 29, 2010 for several scholarships that are offered by the EMC.

American Legion Scholarship

www.legion.org

(local oratorical contest only had 2 entrants in 2009) Several scholarships are available, with deadlines and eligibility varying. See website for full details.

KFC Colonel's Scholars

www.kfcscholars.org

All seniors should apply between December 1, 2009 and February 10, 2010 for scholarships up to $20,000

VFW Scholarships

www.vfw.org

Students in grades 9 - 12 can apply for 3 scholarships that are available from the VFW, with deadlines of either November 1 or March 1.

Community Bankers Assoc Scholarships Hester Scholarship

www.cbaofga.com

All seniors can apply for one of four $1,000 scholarships. Please check website for 2010 deadline.

Wayne Reynolds Scholarship

www.reynoldsscholarship.org

Seniors who participate in organized Junior Golf can apply for a $3,000 renewable scholarship. Deadline is the 2nd Friday in April each year

Constitutional Officers of GA Scholarship

www.coag.info

Senior or college undergraduate can apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships. Deadline is April 1, 2010.

Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Scholarships

Several scholarships are available. Deadlines and eligibility vary. See website for details.

Kroger Earning Plus Learning Scholarship

www.krogerearningpluslearning.com

Seniors may apply for this one time $1,000 scholarship by submitting a creative essay on the current theme. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2010.

Ronald McDonald House Charities

rmhc.org

U.S. Scholarship Program All seniors should apply by February 16, 2010 for one of these scholarships. Minimum $1000 award.

Fireside Essay Scholarship

www.firesidecatholic.com

Five $1,000 scholarships are available to seniors who are putting their "faith into action". One student per school may participate. Deadline to apply is December 18, 2009.

Optimist International Essay Contest

www.uga.edu

All students may compete for a $6000 scholarship application is available in the counselor's office that is awarded to the winner at the international level. Essays must be received by January 11, 2010.

Ayn Rand Essay Contest

www.aynrand.org

Scholarships are available for students from 8th through 12th grade. Deadlines range from March 20, 2010 to Sept 17, 2010. Prizes range from $30 to $10,000.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

spirit.prudential.com

Middle and High School students should submit a completed application to principal by November 2, 2009. State honorees receive a $1,000 award, and national honorees receive an additional $5,000 award

AEMP Foundation Legacy Scholarship

www.aemp.org

Seniors who are interested in a career as a heavy equipment technician should apply for this scholarship by May 1, 2010. The award is $500 per semester for up to 4 semesters.

AXA Achievement Scholarship

www.axa-equitable.com

Seniors should apply for this scholarship by December 15, 2009. You may qualify for a $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

jfklibrary.org

Scholarships from $500 to $10,000 are available for an original essay on the political courage of a U.S. elected official. Register online and submit essay by January 9, 2010.

Walton Electric Membership Corporation

www.waltonemc.com

Operation Round Up Scholarship. $2500 Applicants must demonstrate a dedication to community, a commitment to academics, a strong work ethic and extracurricular involvement. Due on February 19th. Contact: Sarah Malcom (770) 266-2391

Immaculata University Scholarship

immaculata.edu

Kathy Burke Memorial Scholarship for Georgia Residents up to $5000 per academic year admiss@immaculata.edu.