Graduation Resources for Hispanic Students & Families


A college education can be one of the biggest purchases made in your lifetime, so plan accordingly. Take the time to determine what you can afford, how to pay for it and how those decisions will affect you long term. It can be overwhelming. Take advantage of opportunities provided by the GSCS school system to take some of the uncertainty out of the process.


11th-12th-grade-checklist Spanish.pdf

11th & 12th Grade Checklists

Spanish resources

DE Spanish.pdf

Dual Enrollment

Spanish Resources

HOPE Spanish.pdf

HOPE Program

Spanish Resources

Paying for College Spanish.pdf

Paying for College

Spanish Resources

Local Scholarships

Find links to local scholarships available for GSCS students here as the opportunities become available. Check frequently for new posts. Keep up with qualifications and due dates. Don't wait until the last minute to begin planning.

Local Scholarships Available to GSCS Students:

Kelsey School Property Trust, Inc. Scholarship Opportunity . Every GSCS high school principal may nominate up to 3 graduating seniors to be considered for the Kelsey School Property Trust, Inc. Scholarship. DUE March 15

Marie Fort Scholarship is a scholarship for residents of Spalding County, graduating from GHS or SHS. Students must demonstrate a financial need and attend the University of Georgia.

Georgia United Foundation is a scholarship for high school seniors. Applicants, parents, or grandparents of the student must be a member(s) of Georgia United for at least 6 months from date of entry and be in good standing. Membership will be verified upon receipt of entry. Applicants must be a GHS or SHS high school senior and enrolling as a full-student in an accredited college, university or technical school.

Alice Mathis Scholarship is a $500 scholarship for GHS or SHS students who are majoring in education. DUE March 15


The Imes Scholarship is a $1000 scholarship for GHS ROTC graduating seniors. DUE March 15


Laura Glover Martin Memorial Scholarship is a $1000 scholarship for one graduating GHS senior and one graduating SHS senior. DUE March 15


NACOM Scholarship is a $1000 scholarship for one graduating GHS senior and one graduating SHS senior. DUE March 15


R.P. Mask Scholarship is a $1000 scholarship for one graduating GHS senior and one graduating SHS senior. DUE March 15


Alice Dodd Memorial Scholarship is a $2500 scholarship for first place and a $1500 scholarship to first runner up to assist a Georgia high school senior who has an outstanding record of community service in pursuing his/her educational objectives. DUE by MARCH 15


Bobby Dodd Memorial Scholarship is $2500 scholarship for first place and a $1500 scholarship a scholarship to assist a physically challenged high school senior who has an outstanding record of community service in pursuing his/her educational objectives. DUE by MARCH 15


Hacer Tour McDonald's Scholarships for Hispanic Students


http://www.nextstepeducation.org/ Scholarship Saturday speaker Brannon Jones has promised one of his Next Step Scholarships will be awarded to a GSCS student this school year. Follow his link to find more information about this scholarship.


The John and Virginia Newton Scholarship $5000 annually for a SHS or GHS student. Due April 30, 2022.



Some of Ebony Payno's favorite scholarship sites. Stay organized and apply, apply, apply!!!

http://www.commonapp.org/

https://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/superpower-scholarship/2015120/

http://www.cappex.com/

http://www.fastweb.com/

http://www.gafutures.org/

scholarships.com

scholarshipsbee.com

Stay organized with this Scholarship Organization Template.


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RESUME TEMPLATE

Many scholarships and applications require a resume. Follow this simple template to create your own.

TheScholarshipBluePrint_2020.pdf

The Scholarship Blueprint

Dawn Mann, Ed.D.

How do I complete FAFSA?


Your school counselor can also help you complete FAFSA. GSCS sponsors FAFSA nights to assist with this. Contact your school counselor for more information.