2020 Scholarship List

Scholarship Information for Seniors

Southwest High School Guidance Department

See Scholarships Below! If a letter of recommendation and/or transcript is needed from your counselor, please request this at least 3 weeks prior to the scholarship deadline. When requesting a letter of recommendation, always share an updated resume’. Please show the same courtesy to teachers, other school personnel, or individuals of which you are requesting a recommendation.

Note: Scholarship agencies reserve the right to change website, deadline, award amounts, and any other scholarship-related information or requirements. Research scholarships early as changes may occur.

*SCHOLARSHIP*	*APPLICATION DEADLINE*	*AWARD AMOUNT*
Horatio Alger Scholarship	October 25, 2020	Award Amount: $6,000 - $12,000 www.horatioalger.org
Coca Cola Scholarship	October 31, 2020	Award Amount: Varies www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org
Rhythm Nation Janet Jackson Scholarship	October, 2020 (see website for specifics)	Amount: Up to $5,000 https://scholarships.uncf.org
American Association of Colleges of Nursing	TBD – see website for the more info	http://www.aacn.nche.edu/students/scholarships/bednash-scholarship
Voice of Democracy	October 31, 2020	Award Amount: Varies www.vfw.org/community/programs
Elks National Foundation	November 15, 2020	Award Amount: $4,000 - $50,000 www.elks.org/enf/scholars
UNCF/Michael Jackson and Rhythm Nation Scholarships	TBD-See website for more info	https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/3ad39cc5-8774-467b-91b9-567d4aaa7e6f
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards	December 1, 2020	http://www.artandwriting.org/Affiliate/GA001W
AXA Achievement Scholarship	December 15, 2020	Award Amount: $10,000 https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest	TBD- typically, December deadline	Award Amount: $1,000 www.nradefensefund.org/contests-scholarships
Colored Rocks Scholarship	TBD – typically, December deadline	Award Amount: Varies www.coloredrocks.org
US Navy & Marines Scholarship Program	TBD – typically, December deadline	Award Amount: Varies http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces/rotc-scholarships-navy.html
Kentucky Fried Chicken (For KFC Employees Only)	TBD -See website	Award Amount: Varies https://www.kfc.com/foundation
Ron Brown Scholarships	January 9, 2021	Award Amount: Varies www.ronbrown.org
United States Airforce Scholarship	January 14, 2021	Award Amount: Varies https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships
Dell Corporate Scholarship	January 15, 2021	Award Amount: $4,500 https://scholarships.uncf.org
Ronald McDonald House Scholarship	January 18, 2021	Award Amount: Varies www.rmhc.org
Daughters of the American Revolution	January 31, 2021	Award Amount: Varies www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
United Federation of Teachers	TBD- typically, January deadline	http://www.uft.org/parents/scholarship-fund
Jackie Robinson Scholarship	February 1, 2021	Award Amount: Varies http://www.jackierobinson.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund	February 15, 2021	Award Amount: Varies www.hsf.net
Microsoft Scholarships	March 8, 2021	Award Amount: Up to $5,000 www.microsoft.com/about/diversity/en/us/programs/blacks-scholarships.aspx
Peyton Anderson Scholarship	TBD – typically, March deadline	Award Amount: Varies (Renewable) www.peytonanderson.org
United States Marines	TBD – typically, March deadline	Award Amount: Varies www.mcsf.org
American Fire Sprinkler Association	April 1, 2021	Award Amount: Varies https://www.afsascholarship.org
Signet Essay Contest	TBD- typically, April deadline	Award Amount: Varies http://www.penguin.com/services-academic/essayhome
Dr. Pepper Tuition Program	May 1, 2021	Award Amount: $5,000 – 100,000
Tom Bentley Memorial Scholarship – MidSouth Community Federal Credit	TBD- typically, May deadline	Award Amount: Varies https://www.midsouthfcu.org/other-services
Steps For Change Scholarship	May 25, 2021	Amount: $2,000 (scholarships.com)
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants	June 12, 2021	Award Amount: $1,000 http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
College Steps – Wells Fargo	TBD- typically a June deadline	Award Amount: Varies www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps

These scholarships will be available in October or later.
Google in Education			*Typically Available in the Fall	Amount: Varies https://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/the-generation-google-scholarship/
Edison Scholars Program	*Typically Available in the Fall	Award Amount: $10,000 Renewable https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/edisonscholars
Military Commanders’ Scholarship Fund	*Typically Available in the Fall	Award Amount: Varies http://sms.scholarsapply.org/militarycommanders/
Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program	*Typically Available in the Fall	Award Amount: Up to $10,000 www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship	*Deadline November 20, 2020	Award Amount: Up to $30,000 per year www.jkcf.org/scholarship s
Young Patriots Essay Contest	*Check site	Award Amount: Up to $5,000 www.debate-central.ncpa.org/yp14
The Dream Scholarship (Specific to certain colleges)	*Typically available In November	Scholarship Amount: Up to $25,000 http://www.thedream.us/opportunityscholarship
Herbert Lehman Education Fund Scholarship	*Typically Available in the Fall	http://www.naacpldf.org/herbert-lehman-education-fund-scholarship
Robins Federal Credit Union	*Typically available in January	Amount: $2,000 https://www.robinsfcu.org
General Mills Scholarship	*Typically available in January	http://sms.scholarsapply.org/cbcfgeneralmillshealth
Rent-A-Center Make A Difference Scholarship	*Typically available in February	Amount: Varies http://www6.rentacenter.com/racommunity/make-a-difference-scholarship
State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship	*Typically available in the Fall	Award Amount: Varies https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/
	When applying for scholarships….. DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!
The following scholarships are offered through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. These scholarships are typically available online through their website from mid-December - mid March. See website for specifics and any changes.
Al Lucas Memorial Scholarship			Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: $1,000 www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504
Joyce Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund	Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: $500 (Renewable) www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504
Miller-Lanier-Central Foundation Scholarship Fund	Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: $750 (Renewable) www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504
P. Allen Golson Scholarship Fund	Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: $500 (Renewable) www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504
Sgt. Rodney M. Davis, USMC (MOH) Memorial Scholarship	Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: $1,000 (Renewable) www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504
The Billy & Bobby Stevens Scholarship Fund	Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: $2,000 - $4,000 www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504
The Sarah & George William Grier, Jr. Scholarship Fund	Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: $1,000 www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504
Charles H. Williamson Memorial Scholarship Fund	Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: $3,000 (Renewable) www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504
Clifton Whitehead Scholarship Fund	Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: $1,000 (Renewable) www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504
GIGA Inc. Scholarship Fund	Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: Varies www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504
The Shield Club Scholarship Fund	Typically, the deadline is March 15	Award Amount: $2,000 (Renewable) www.cfcga.org/page.aspx?pid=504

Helpful Essay Links:

http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholarship-coach/2013/01/31/4-ways-to-make-your

scholarship-essay-stand-out

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-application

Other sites to search for scholarships:

http://www.fedmoney.org

http://www.finaid.org

http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm

http://www.fastweb.com

www.GAfutures.org

www.gsfc.org

www.brokescholar.com

http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch.ss/welcome.jsp

www.fafsa.ed.gov

www.collegedata.com

www.CollegeAnswer.com/scholarships

www.ed.gov

www.scholarships.com

www.bls.gov/oco

www.gcic.peachnet.edu

www.myfuture.com

https://www.goingmerry.com

Search Engines and Scholarship Programs

Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
Peerlift - Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 Coca-Cola Scholars!) Learn more about the creation of Peerlift.
Fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.
Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Gates Millennium Scholars – Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
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.
Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.
Reagan Foundation Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.
Goizueta Legacy Scholarship - Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees.
American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS - The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states.
National Society of High School Scholars - NSHSS and its partners offer more than $2,000,000 in scholarships annually. All students are eligible to apply for high school and college scholarships in the areas of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, leadership, literature, medicine, music, STEM, sustainability, visual arts, and more.

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