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Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship
February 13, 2017
The Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship was created to assist a Lake City High School senior with the cost of post-secondary school. The committee is looking for a student that embodies the core values of Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. and meets the criteria established below. The scholarship will be awarded to the best candidate based on materials provided in the application packet.
The Dare 2 Be D.E.A.F. Scholarship will be awarded annually to one Lake City High School senior. The scholarship will go towards tuition fees. Candidates for this scholarship must meet all requirements and submit all requested materials to the Lake City High School Guidance Office by the appointed deadline.
Late applicants will not be considered. The recipient will be judged on merit and not race, creed, religion, or disability. The scholarship is effective for the fall 2017 semester only. Award Amount: $500
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a graduating senior at Lake City High School
- Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Applicant must be accepted as a full time student at a trade school, 2 year, or 4 year college for the 2017 fall semester
- Applicant must submit a list of extracurricular activities, including community service
- All materials must be submitted at one time to the Lake City High School Guidance Office by Friday, April 7th, 2017
Tennessee Scholarships
February 9, 2017
TN Education Lottery Programs
Grant Programs
Loan Forgiveness Programs
State of Tennessee Programs
– See more at: http://tn.gov/collegepays/section/money-for-college#sthash.NYGfjPrP.dpuf
Texas Scholarships
February 9, 2017
Program Purpose
The 80th Texas Legislature created the Top 10% Scholarship to encourage students who graduate in the top 10% of their high school class to attend a Texas public institution of higher education. Typically, if funding is available, qualifying students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) by the state priority deadline of **March 15th, have financial need, and enroll fulltime in a Texas public college or university in the fall semester may be eligible to receive an award. Students who submit their FAFSA after this deadline will not be awarded in the 2015-2016 academic year due to limited funding.
Eligibility Requirements
Funding for Initial Awards is not available for academic years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
Renewal Award Eligibility Requirements:
- Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in time to generate the CPS results in a non-rejected status by **March 15th, or submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to the financial aid office by **March 15th if ineligible to complete a FAFSA;
- Complete 30 semester credit hours (SCH) in the previous year;
- Maintain cumulative 3.25 GPA; and
- Complete at least 75% of hours attempted.
Funding for Workforce Bonus Awards is not available for academic year 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.
Eligible Institutions
Texas public 2-year and 4-year Colleges or Universities.
Application Process
Students must meet all eligibility and ranking criteria and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in time to generate the CPS results in a non-rejected status by **March 15th, or submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) to the financial aid office by **March 15th (if ineligible to complete a FAFSA).
Students will be notified of their financial aid award received from the college to which they apply.
Additional Information
- Eligibility for this program is determined by the financial aid office at the institution. Contact your institution’s financial aid office for additional information on eligibility or availability of funds.
To read more about this program:
Coordinating Board Rules Chapter 22, Subchapter K
**FAFSA or TASFA must be processed and cannot be in a REJECTED status prior to March 15th. To meet the Priority 1 deadline, a Student Aid Report (SAR) for the student must be on file at the college or university.
Florida Scholarships
February 9, 2017
STATE SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMS |
| The Florida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA), administers a variety of state-funded grants and scholarships to assist Florida residents with the cost of their postsecondary education. Below is a list of grant and scholarship programs administered by OSFA. Students must submit a completed Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) to OSFA for programs denoted by an asterisk (*). |
| State Scholarship and Grant Calendar | |
| Brochure: Money for College |
South Carolina Scholarships
February 9, 2017
Scholarships & Grants for SC Residents
- Palmetto Fellows Scholarship – Additional Information
- Math/Science Scholarship Enhancements
- Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Regulations
- Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Legislation
- Year-Round Policy Guidelines (Summer Scholarship Award)
LIFE Scholarship
- LIFE Scholarship – Additional Information
- Math/Science Scholarship Enhancements
- LIFE Scholarship Regulations
- LIFE Scholarship Legislation
- Year-Round Policy Guidelines (Summer Scholarship Award)
South Carolina HOPE Scholarship
Georgia Scholarship Programs
February 9, 2017
Programs and Regulations
As Georgia’s premier provider of student financial aid and educational services, we administer a variety of programs to help gain postsecondary training, certifications and degrees.
Scholarships: Money for college that does not have to be repaid. Awards may be based on past academic performance, special areas of study, academic excellence or other criteria. Example: Zell Miller Scholarship
Grants: Money available for college that does not have to be repaid. Awards may be based on financial need, past academic performance, service to the community or special areas of study. Example: HOPE Grant
Student Loans: Unlike a grant, a loan must be repaid. Loans should be used primarily to meet a gap in your educational cost (tuition, room and board, textbooks). Usually, students begin paying back their loans at the end of a grace period that begins once they have completed their education. Example: Student Access Loan (SAL)
Service-Cancelable Loans: Student loans that will not have to be repaid if certain conditions are met, such as working in a particular field or military service. Example: Scholarship for Engineering Education for Minorities (MSEE)
Military Programs: Money available for college that does not have to be repaid if certain conditions are met such as military service. Example: Georgia Military College State Service Scholarship
Crumbley Roberts Scholarship
February 9, 2017Chairman’s Scholarship
Open to College-Bound High School Students in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia & Alabama
For over 25 years, CR Legal Team has believed that continued learning is the key to success. To bring this concept to life, we began the CR Legal Team Scholarship Program, which to date has provided over $400,000 in scholarships and technology to help college-bound students throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama start on the road to success. We are proud to invest in students who demonstrate a commitment to learning and to their community with our ultimate aim of providing the encouragement and support needed to help students achieve their dreams.
CR Legal Team offers three types of scholarships for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama students: the Chairman’s Scholarship, the Next Step Scholarship and The Little Red Jumpsuit Tour Scholarship. The Chairman’s Scholarship of $2,500 is awarded to high school students who attended a high school in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia or Alabama and who will attend an accredited four-year college or university in the coming fall.
Click here to learn more: https://www.crlegalteam.com/the-roberts-center/leadership-advancement-and-scholarships/chairmans-scholarship/
Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship
February 9, 2017Description
Established in 1955 by a Trust endowed by the late Aubrey Lee Brooks, these scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors from a 14-county area of North Carolina. The North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority provides central administration for the Brooks Foundation.
Eligibility
- Be a graduating NC HS senior and permanent resident of Alamance, Bertie, Caswell, Durham, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Orange, Person, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Swain or Warren county
- Plan to enroll for the first time as a full-time degree-seeking student at N.C. State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, or UNC-Greensboro
- Demonstrate financial aid need as determined by the application process; have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Index (SAI) that does not exceed $12,000
- Applicants must complete residency determination at the North Carolina Residency Determination Service Website
Application Requirements
- Complete and submit a full electronic Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship application
- Submit an electronic copy of academic transcript that has final grades for most recent Fall semester
- Submit an electronic copy of SAT and/or ACT score sheet(s)
- Complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the appropriate school year
Other Information
Of the 17 scholarships, one is awarded to a student from the areas of Greensboro and High Point and to a senior at the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics who is from an eligible county. Additional criteria include merit, leadership, character, and the desire of the recipient to prepare for a career as a useful and informed citizen.
Brooks Scholars may receive additional funding for summer internships, research or travel abroad, and a one-time computer stipend of $2,500. The scholarship is renewable, provided the recipient has continued financial need, remains enrolled full-time at an eligible institution, maintains a 2.75 cumulative grade point average and good citizenship.
Visit website: https://www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/apply-for-financial-aid/aubrey-lee-brooks-scholarship/
Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship
February 9, 2017
The Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment, Inc., was established in June 2006 to provide scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate degrees at historically black colleges and universities.
The Joshua David Gardner Memorial Scholarship Endowment also provides free information, workshops and seminars for middle school and high school students and their parents on the college preparation and application process. Information is also provided on financial aid opportunities.
The endowment was created after the death of our infant son, Joshua David Gardner, as a tribute to his memory and as a way to share our love and hope with others. Through this endowment, we hope to touch the lives of other students by helping them achieve their academic pursuits.
El & Eugenia Gardner
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Open to United States citizens (ages 17-25) who are admitted or enrolled in an accredited four-year historically black college or university in the United States with a minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 2.8/4.0.
- Official Academic transcripts from high school or an accredited four-year college or university; Student must be seeking a bachelor’s degree or certificate of completion from an accredited institution and be a full-time or part-time student.
- Must provide an acceptance letter from the higher learning institution you are planning to attend
- Students should have ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1200. Unofficial test score copies are acceptable
- Three letters of reference must be submitted, one from an academic reference, attesting to the applicant’s character, leadership ability, and academic ability.
- A 500-word essay on the topic of, “What is the importance of participating in political and social change processes?”
- A completed application form
- There are no major or field of study criteria or requirements
- Funds must be used for tuition, fees, and/or books
- Scholarship funds are not renewable
Number of Awards: At least two one-time $2,000 scholarships will be awarded annually.
Applications are accepted October 30 to April 30. Selected awardees will be notified in writing by May 31. Awards will be disbursed directly to the institution of higher education on or before August 1.
Applications must be received by April 30.
