Either visit the "Local Scholarships" tab or visit this link.  

Use this checklist to help you in planning out your scholarships!

Reminder - The 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application is now open and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT. We encourage you to share this opportunity with students in your network.

• Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants

• HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training

• Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners

• HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit

• Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities

• Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students

Deadline: February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT

Click Here to Apply

Eligibility:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage

• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2024-2025 academic year

• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

About HSF:
HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.

Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $730 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Additional Important Information:

• It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2024 HSF Scholar Program Application

• No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I

• To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application

HSF Scholar Application Timeline:

• January – Phase I of the application opened January 1 and closes on February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM PT

• Late February – Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists

• March 1 – Finalists are announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents

• June – HSF Scholars are announced (includes both funded and Scholars waitlisted for funding)

• June to November – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents)

• December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete

Need extra cash for school?  Georgia's own Jump Start Scholarship can help!  

Georgia's Own is giving away a total of $20,000 to 20 deserving students who demonstrate good financial habits, a commitment to their community, and a commendable academic record.  

To enter, submit your transcript, a letter of recommendation, and a short essay telling them why your career goals - what you're doing now and what you plan to achieve in the future. 

Eligibility requirements:

• Graduating high school senior.

• Enrolled or anticipate enrollment at an accredited institution for the 2024-25 academic calendar.

• A Georgia's Own member or child of a Georgia's Own member.

• Resident of a Southwest Georgia county.

To submit your application:  

georgiasown.org/scholarship/jump-start-application

The Hagan Scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, allowing recipients to graduate debt-free!  Receipents, who graduate from college, can apply to extend their scholarship for up to four additional semesters to attend graduate school.  

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must graduate from a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school.

2. Must have achieved a 3.5 GPA.

3. Must enroll in an eligible college or university the first semester following graduation.

4. Must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule.

5. Must work 240 hours prior to commencement of the fall semester in college.

6. Applicants Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000.

The application deadline is March 1, 2024.

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Via Big Futures:

We're excited to share with you an incredible chance to help your students win a $40,000 scholarship, with no essays, minimum GPA, test scores, or citizenship requirements needed. Encourage them to join us on #RealTalkTuesday for a free virtual event:

How I Won a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship!

Tuesday, December 5, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT

Hear from BigFuture® Scholarship winners and their families about how they qualified for this award. Discover how your students can also qualify for monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships starting this week! 

Looking ahead, we also invite you to guide your students toward our next informative session:

Let’s Talk $$: Filling Out the FAFSA

Tuesday, December 12, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT

Join our trusted financial aid and scholarship experts as we demystify how to fill out the new FAFSA®, find scholarships, and minimize debt while getting a college degree. 

We invite you to share these unique learning experiences with Black students and their families in your community. Additionally, we've prepared a handy flyer (.pdf/510 KB) to help you spread the word about our money/paying-for-college events.

Sincerely,

The Real Talk Team

P.S. Recordings of our November career events, featuring Black professionals in the gaming and sports industries, are now available to watch on our site. 

Real Talk for Black Students

The 2024 Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) scholarship application is now open! Please download this flyer for more information.

JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $35,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF’s annual multi-day "Mentoring and Leadership Conference" in New York City and other regional events throughout the year.  

Every year, we award 42 Georgia high school seniors full scholarships to attend the University of North Georgia and participate in the Corps of Cadets—the Boar’s Head Brigade. On average, we only receive 70 to 80 qualified applicants each year!

We’re extremely interested in college-bound Georgia-resident students who might be considering military programs in college. The Georgia Military Service Scholarship (GMSS) pays for tuition, fees, room, meals, books, and uniforms for eight semesters; about $80,000 over four years. 

In addition to the $80,000 scholarship, recipients become Soldiers in the Georgia Army National Guard and earn pay and benefits that total at least $30,000 and up to $55,000 or more during their time in college, and many are paid even more for occupying leadership roles in the Corps of Cadets. This money can cover other expenses and eliminate the financial stress of college altogether: recipients can graduate with no college debt, get paid to go to college, and have money left in the bank.

We have a Guard unit on our Dahlonega campus for GMSS recipients and other Guard Soldiers who are cadets: so for the first two years, there is no need to commute to weekend drills. After two years, they enter the Simultaneous Membership Program and shadow Guard lieutenants in their Guard units.

GMSS recipients are not deployable while in college. After college, recipients incur an eight-year service obligation (same for all military officer commissions). The first four years of that commitment is to the Guard. After four years, they may request to transition to the regular Army, or serve their remaining two-year active commitment in the Guard. The Guard provides security for the citizens of Georgia, and provides a public good to the State of Georgia during disasters, pandemics, civil unrest, cyber attacks, and more. It is not necessary to enlist in the Guard to apply for the scholarship. However, recipients who accept scholarship offers will enlist before receiving benefits. 

The scholarship application is open now for seniors. Detailed information and application instructions are at ung.edu/cadet/scholarships. 

GMSS Application

UNG Admissions Application

UNG Cadet Scholarships

In addition to our automatic non-resident scholarships (found in this chart), admitted Fall 2024 students may now submit the GSA through their myState account. The GSA allows students to be considered for competitive scholarships.

Please encourage students who have not yet applied for admission to do so. Mississippi State has a rolling admissions policy. Once admitted, students may then submit the GSA.

Freshman priority date for submitting the GSA:

December 1, 2023 

We are thrilled to announce that the GROW Southwest Georgia Scholarship is now available for students who are pursuing their higher education. This scholarship is designed to support deserving students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, leadership skills, and community involvement. 

We believe that education is one of the most powerful tools for creating positive change in the world, and we are committed to helping students achieve their academic goals.

This scholarship is our way of giving back to the community and supporting the next generation of leaders.

The scholarship will provide financial assistance to help cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses. We encourage all eligible students to apply and take advantage of this opportunity.

To apply for the scholarship, please visit the link  GROW Scholarship Application, and complete the application packet attached. The deadline for submitting applications is Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

We wish all applicants the best of luck and look forward to supporting the successful candidates in their academic pursuits.

Visit the following website:

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

Help Families Steer Clear of College Cost Confusion  

— Let Us Simplify the Path! 

Share this invite and encourage your students and families to join ACT as we host financial experts from Collegewise for a free webinar on managing the cost of higher education. A college degree is a valuable investment — Collegewise will show how to protect it from information overload and managing college costs up front.    

Invest in Your Future: 

Expert Tips on Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Paying for College 

 Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 

 Time: 6:00 p.m. CT 

Register and Share

Key Takeaways: 

•  Be Proactive: The FAFSA opens this winter — don't miss out

•  Gain Financial Clarity: Get insights into budgeting and costs 

•  Maximize Aid: Understand financial aid offers for smarter choices 

•  Secure the Path: Transform college aspirations into reality 

College hopefuls will discover how to manage costs wisely and walk away empowered to make informed decisions about financial aid with confidence. 

Can’t make the live show? Registrations include a copy of the recording delivered straight to inboxes. 

10 Scholarships with Deadlines Approaching

Email Template for Seniors

2023-24 Scholarship Deadline Calendar

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Entry Deadline:  October 31, 2023

Download Form 

Below are the basic details of a few scholarships from our list. Feel free to visit our page to view more: https://bold.org/scholarships/by-state/georgia-scholarships/

Dark and Light Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any high school senior from Georgia who is BIPOC and will be a first-generation college student may apply for this scholarship.

• Amount: $500

• Winners: 1

• Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2023

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/dark-and-light-scholarship/

McGovern Legacy Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student in Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Florida who is in foster care or has aged out of foster care may apply for this scholarship.

• Amount: $1,000

• Winners: 1

• Application Deadline: Dec 6, 2023

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/mcgovern-legacy-scholarship/

Trees for Tuition Scholarship Fund

• Eligibility: Any high school senior or undergraduate student in Georgia may apply for this scholarship, but students in Atlanta are preferred.

• Amount: $2,000

• Winners: 1

• Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2024

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/trees-for-tuition-scholarship-fund/

McCusker Family Scholarship

• Eligibility: Any high school senior in Georgia who is interested in majoring in social work or social services may apply for this scholarship opportunity. 

• Amount: $500

• Winners: 1

• Application Deadline: Jun 17, 2024

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/mccusker-family-scholarship/

Maida Brkanovic Memorial Scholarship

• Eligibility: To be eligible, you must be a recent immigrant and/or a first-generation high school or undergraduate student in any field of study.

• Amount: $1,000

• Winners: 2 ($500 each)

• Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2023

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/maida-brkanovic-memorial-scholarship/

Joanne Pransky Celebration of Women in Robotics

• Eligibility: Any female-identifying high school or two or four-year undergraduate student who is interested in working in robotics may apply for this scholarship.

• Amount: $3,000

• Winners: 3 ($1,000 each)

• Application Deadline: Feb 29, 2024

• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/joanne-pransky-celebration-of-women-in-robotics/

Applications for the Elks National Foundation's "Most Valuable Student" Contest are available NOW.  The contest is open to all High School Seniors.  All completed applications must be submitted to the dashboard by November 13, 2023 to be eligible for judging.  Please make sure your counselor completes their part of the application and the information they include matches the information you provide.  For more information, please download a copy of the letter listed below.

Copy of Letter

Are you a member of the Peach State Health Plan?  If you are, you can apply for a $10,000 scholarship.  

Download Form

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php

or Download PDF version

The Coca-Cola Scholarship Application is open now for the 2023-24 school year.  The deadline to submit is by 5:00 PM EST on October 2, 2023. 

More Information

Apply here 

David Skinner Agriculture Scholarship:  Application 

Deadline:  May 6, 2024

Andrew College is offering competitive scholarships.  More information is on their website: https://www.andrewcollege.edu/competitive-scholarships/.  Deadlines vary from January to March.

https://cfsga.net/our-scholarships/

https://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/