Scholarship Opportunities

The AXA Achievement^sm Scholarship offers college scholarships of $2,500, $10,000 and $25,000 to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their activities in school, the community or the workplace. Scholarship winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities: ambition and drive; determination to set and reach goals; respect for self, family and community; ability to succeed in college. The scholarship is sponsored by the AXA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of AXA US.. Visit the website for more information. https://www.scholarsapply.org/axa-achievement/

The Jimmy Baker Scholarship

Students who attended Hamilton Crossing Elementary School qualify for this scholarship.

Phyllis D. Benham Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Ms. Benham, who was a Bartow County educator. Students applying must attend either Columbus State University or Albany State University. The application is available in the Career Center.

Burger King Foundation Scholarship

The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $32 million in scholarships to more than 30,000 students. Last year alone, $3.5 million in scholarships were awarded to more than 3,200 deserving students.

Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship and education were the values that defined BURGER KING^® brand co-founder James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING McLAMORE℠ Foundation, which will continue to build on his legacy and his commitment to education.

Visit https://www.scholarsapply.org/burgerkingscholars/ for more information.

Sam and Mae Byrd Scholarship

Student must be a student in Floyd, Polk, Bartow, or Chattooga counties and must be accepted to an undergraduate institution. There is a 500 word essay requirement on the topic "What It Means to Be an American." The student must have an active duty or an honorably discharged Marine as a sponsor. Applications are available in the Career Center. The deadline is

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program recognizes students for their community service, academic performance and leadership skills. This year, scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to over 800 students nationwide.

For more information visit: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/leadersandachievers/?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Comcast2019

B. Davis Scholarship

This $1,000 scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors.

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the following topic; Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com.

Visit for more information: http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm

Michael T. Dean Scholarship

This is a service based scholarship. The application can be found in the Career Center.

Dell Scholars Program

Dell Scholars Program recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance. Visit www.dellscholars.org for more information.

Ray Dellinger Scholarship Fund

This local scholarship is awarded to a senior who will be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the 2019-2020 year. Applications can be found in the Career Center. The deadline is .

2020 Dreams to Kings and Queens Scholarship Giveaway

One male and one female student will be chosen as scholarship recipients to receive $1,000. Students must be seniors who are college-bound in the state of Georgia. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required, as well as a 2-page essay. Students must submit a high school transcript and college acceptance letter with the essay. For more information visit: https://www.dreamstokingsandqueens.com/scholarship-giveaway

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

The 2018 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications for the 2019 contest will be available online starting August 15, 2019. The 2019 MVS

The 20 top finalists will participate in an all-expense paid Leadership Weekend in Chicago during which they’ll interview with the national judges. These 20 finalists will be vying for two first-place awards of $50,000; two second-place awards of $40,000; and two third-place awards of $30,000. The remaining 14 finalists will receive awards of $20,000. The 480 runners-up will receive fifth-place scholarships of $4,000.

Visit their website enf.elks.org/mvs for more information.

Etowah Education Foundation

The Etowah Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships to traditional, non-traditional and home-schooled students on an annual basis. Scholarship applications are available in January of each year.

Scholarships are made possible by our donors who are local businesses, individuals and organizations who care about the students in Bartow County. For more information or to apply visit www.etowah.org.

Family Savings Credit Union Scholarship

Family Savings Credit Union is offering the C.V. Glassco Memorial Scholarship to a graduating high school senior. This scholarship is based heavily on volunteering and participation in community service, not having the highest GPA. There are applications in the Career Center Scholarship File and online at www.familysavingscu.com.

Georgia Mining Scholarship

The Georgia Mining Foundation membership is again offering our scholarship program in Georgia High Schools. High school seniors may be eligible for one of our $500 scholarships. The mining industry in Georgia is a $1.6 billion industry which is dedicated to the support of better education. The Scholarship Program is just one way the industry shows its community support.

This year they will award over 35 scholarships of $500 each to be distributed in various counties throughout Georgia. Applications are available in the Career Center Scholarship File.

Georgia Mining Technical Scholarship

The Georgia Mining Foundation membership would like to announce that they are again offering our technical college scholarship program to Georgia Technical Colleges. Students may be eligible for one of our $350 scholarships. The mining industry in Georgia is a $1.6 billion industry which is dedicated to the support of better education. The Scholarship Program is just one way the industry shows its community support.

This year they will award over twenty scholarships of $350 each to be distributed in technical colleges throughout Georgia. The application can be found in the Career Center Scholarship File. Apply for this scholarship before the deadline.

Georgia State University Goizueta Latino Scholarship

GA State is currently recruiting and accepting applications for their Goizueta Scholarship. The benefits of the scholarship include:

• $10,000/per year per student for four years, applied to student account

• Eligibility to apply for leadership development stipends

• Eligibility to become a paid Supplemental Instruction leader (assisting college students in their classes)

• Eligibility to apply for internship opportunities during senior year

The deadline to apply is rapidly approaching and we’d like to encourage Latino students who are seniors and have been accepted into Georgia State to apply for the scholarship. To apply, simply go to gsu.edu and enter in ‘Goizueta’ in the search box and follow the links for ‘how to apply.’ If you have any questions, email GA State’s Office of Latino Student Services and Outreach at lasso@gsu.edu.

Crystal Green Memorial Scholarship

Blood Assurance is offering 10 $1,500 scholarships. Scholarship applicants will be judged on a written application, high school transcript, school and community service, letters of recommendation and a marketing plan for a blood drive. Students must attend a “Project Lifesaver” high school in one of the five states served by Blood Assurance, which include Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and Virginia. Visit the website for more information:

www.bloodassurance.org/crystal-green-memorial-scholarship/?rq=scholarship

Greenhouse Scholars

As a catalyst for change, Greenhouse Scholars is looking for students who demonstrate leadership within their communities. More than just a scholarship, their vision is to cultivate a community of leaders who will evolve the communities of the world. Relentless and capable of anything, Greenhouse Scholars take action to impact the next generation, and together, make a difference in their families, their communities, and across the world.

Visit: https://greenhousescholars.org/our-scholars/become-a-scholar/

H&R Block Scholarship

H & R Block partners with key national nonprofits and economic education organizations to provide scholarships and support.

The H&R Block Budget Challenge

The H&R Block Budget Challenge is a free online game that simulates real life as an adult: paying bills, managing expenses, saving money, investing in retirement, paying taxes and more. Participants play classroom against classroom and students against students in this learning-by-doing simulation to win college scholarships.

See one of our Economics teachers for information.

Learn more about here:

http://www.hrblockdollarsandsense.com/what-were-doing/budget-challenge

Steven James Memorial Scholarship

Steven was a 2017 WHS Graduate who completed the Welding Pathway at the BCCCA, and was working at Gerdau Ameristeel as a welder. Sadly, Steven lost his life in a car accident in November.

This scholarship is for seniors planning to pursue a degree/certificate in welding and metal working.

Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship

The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) is pleased to announce the 2018 Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship. The goal of this scholarship is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote community banking. To compete, students must be sponsored by a local community bank, must complete an activity record expressing their leadership activity in school, write a short essay on community banking, provide teacher recommendations and an official high school transcript. Our local bank is Century Bank of Georgia.

The Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship is open to Georgia high school seniors who will be entering a Georgia college, university or technical college(two-year program or more) in the fall semester of 2018. Awards are based on academic merit and not financial need.

The applications must be submitted to the Community Bankers Association of Georgia through a CBA member bank. You must then contact the bank and ask for sponsorship.

Joy L. Hill-Watson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is in memory of Joy L. Hill-Watson. The scholarship is based on need, merit, and involvement in school/community arts program and/or community service. The application is available in the Career Center.

MLK Committee of Bartow County

MLK, Jr. Celebration Committee of Bartow County is sponsoring a scholarship. You’ll need an essay about your educational goals, financial need, and a recommendation. The application is available in the Career Center.

JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest

The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools; U.S. students under the age of twenty enrolled in a high school correspondence/GED program in any of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, or the U.S. territories; and U.S. citizens attending schools overseas.

In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.

The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews.

Visit: www.jfklibrary.org/essaycontest for more information.

Les Savants Club Scholarship

The Les Savants Club will be awarding scholarships to graduation high school seniors in Bartow County. The scholarship will be awarded based on the quality of the student's overall high school performance. Selection of recipients will focus on academic performance, statement of goals, extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and community involvement. A completed application of personal and financial information is requested. An official transcript and counselor verification from the school must accompany the application.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship

The RMHC Scholarship Program seeks to invest in students who are exemplary role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals. There are four different scholarships.

Visit https://armhc.org/scholarships/ for more information or apply today at https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC.

Ronald Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program and receive ongoing leadership-development support.

Visit for more information: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

New Frontier of Bartow County Scholarship

This is a merit and need based scholarship. A short essay about your educational goals and need for financial assistance is required.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship

JRF Scholars receive up to $30,000 over four years to complement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, JRF covers expenses for Scholars to attend the annual four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference” in New York City and other regional events. Use the link to apply

http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

David Skinner/GDA Scholarship

It is a scholarships in the amount of $1,500.00 will be awarded annually to students enrolled in the study of Agriculture or an Agriculture related field.

The applicant must be a high school senior, must have successfully passed their high school academic requirements, and have college entrance exam scores qualifying their admission to an accredited Georgia College.

Applicant must be a Georgia resident and live in a rural county and pursuing a degree directly related to agriculture. Visit the following link for more information:

http://www.gdaonline.com/Content/Default/3/3/0/scholarships/scholarships.html

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) offers education and training benefits to the spouses and children of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition, veterans who died while on active duty, or who died as a result of a service-related condition. Benefits may be used for degree and certificate programs, apprenticeships, and/or on-the-job training.

Sometimes it can seem as though the VA is a giant government organization that only processes claims. However, the majority of our employees here are either veterans or the family member of a veteran. In fact, many of us use or have used these benefits ourselves. We assure you that each day we’re working hard to provide the best care and benefit programs and upholding the VA motto, “to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan.” For more information visit: https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/survivor_dependent_assistance.asp

Asan & Pacific Islander American Fund

Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund is the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Big Future

This is a scholarship and college search tool is powered by College Board.

Discover Scholarship Search

Discover (the credit card company) has a scholarship finder. The great thing about this site is that you don't need to give your email address to access the directory.

Fastweb.com

Fastweb is a terrific, free resource where you’ll find thousands of scholarships at your fingertips. Not only does Fastweb offer a massive database of monetary awards, but it also features helpful career planning services and learning tools for its registered users

Federal Student Aid

Federal Student Aid site. This is where you can find the FAFSA and learn more about the types of financial aid available.

Georgia Futures

GA Futures is your one-stop shop for career/post-secondary planning! If you need assistance with paying for college, click on the Financial Aid Planning tab on the website. You’ll find lots of great tips, including a link for finding scholarships!

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is the largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students.

Scholarships

Scholarships.com is a wonderful resource for college students who aspire to kill two birds with one stone—the site finds both scholarships and colleges that are perfect for you! he site allows you to pinpoint specific scholarships by your major, year in school and location, increasing your chances for receiving awards and saving you tons of time.

Student Scholarship

This site has scholarships that are available to students in Georgia.

Thurgood Marshall Fund

The Thurgood Marshall Fund provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

UNCF

The UNCF awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.