McDonald’s Ray Kroc Youth Achievement Award The student selected to receive McDonald’s Ray Kroc Youth Achievement Award should be one who gives back by participating in some form of volunteer work through the school and/or within the community (i.e., a school service club, scouting, a church youth group, community outreach programs, etc.); and/or is hard-working, displays integrity, sets a good example for his/her peers; and is simply a thoughtful, caring, very nice person to know! Student is nominated by NFHS staff. Presented On 5/14/2015 Voice of Democracy The theme for 2014-2015: “Why Veterans are Important to our Nation's History and Future” Students will be selected for a local 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash prize. First place winners will advance to the VFW District 2 competition. Winners who advance to the National Competition have the opportunity to win a $30,000 scholarship. For complete application materials and instructions, please visit Deadline Past! AES Engineers Scholarship AES believes that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason they are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by the evaluated essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of AES website Deadline Past! MSG Foundation Scholarship The MSG Foundation offers a scholarship for students of Forsyth County to continue their education after high school. 5/15/2015 Buick Achievers Scholarship Program Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program for High school seniors who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2015 and are planning to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry, however, and many other programs available. Visit for program details and the online application. Deadline Past! Sawnee Youth Foundation To be eligible, the student must be a high school senior and his/her permanent residence must receive its electrical service Deadline
Boling Rice, LLC Scholarship The application process entails writing and submitting a 500+ word essay on the following topic: Distracted driving Find complete directions here: Details on the application process are as follows: Essays must be responsive to the question posed above Essays should be received by January 15, 2015 Applications should be emailed to: Applicants must include their name, address, and the name of the school they are attending or planning to attend After the application period is closed, we will review all submissions and decide on a winner by March 1st, 2015. We will notify the winner by email. Deadline Past! La Mujer Universal Scholarship The Delta Alpha Chapter de Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority at The University of Georgia will award one scholarship in the amount of $500 to a graduating female student that meets the following criteria: At least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage Matriculated at a US accredited college/university as a full time student for the 2014-15 school year (regardless of legal status) GPA – 3.0 or higher Attend a public high in the Atlanta Metropolitan area Demonstrates leadership abilities through participation in community service and other extracurricular activities Application: Deadline Past! Bryan Scholarship Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity is offering one scholarship of $1,000 to a qualified young man entering Georgia Tech in the fall of 2015. Application can be found here: Deadline Past! Balanced Man Scholarship The Georgia Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity of Georgia Southern University is offering three Balanced Man Scholarships in the amounts of $1500, $1000 and $500 to male students entering Georgia Southern University in the Fall of 2015 and who demonstrate excellence in leadership, athletics, and community service. An online application is available here: 7/1/15 Richard B. Neville, Jr. Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship that is awarded to one male and female graduating Senior. The scholarship recipient will be recognized at Law Day. Recipients must attend the luncheon ceremony to receive this award. Students applying for this scholarship must be able to demonstrate financial need, extracurricular activities, and good character. Application: Deadline Past!
duty after September 10, 2001. For more information contact: Veteran’s Affairs, Atlanta Regional Benefit Office U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Phone: 1-800-827-1000 Dependents’ Education Assistance (DEA) Program The Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Program offers education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of Veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or of Veterans who died while on active duty or as a result of a service-related condition. For more information contact: Veteran’s Affairs, Atlanta Regional Benefit Office U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Phone: 1-800-827-1000 On-Going Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association Essay Writing Contest The Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association awards scholarships annually in the amount of $1500, $1000, and $750 to high school seniors through an essay writing contest. See contest details and visit the website listed below. The link for complete information: The deadline for entries is March 10, 2015. Deadline Past! Underage Drinking Awareness Scholarship Millar & Mixon, LLC are proud to present the 1st Annual Underage Drinking Awareness Scholarship. The first prize is $2,000, the second prize is $1000, and there will be an honorary mention prize of $500. This scholarship is open to high school seniors in the state of Georgia that will be pursuing a college degree. The link to all the scholarship information and rules are on this page: Deadline Past! 7th Amendment Scholarship The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association is pleased to offer the 7th Amendment Scholarship to college-bound high school seniors across Georgia who take part in our 2nd Annual Essay Competition. In addition to the attached application, more information on the 7th Amendment Scholarship Essay Competition can be found at . Deadline Past! Kohl’s Cares Volunteer Scholarship Program This scholarship is open to any student between ages 6 – 18, who is not yet a high school graduate. Students must be an active volunteer and their volunteer efforts must have occurred within the last year. Students must be nominated for the Deadline Past!
National Technical Honor Society Scholarships The Jon H. Poteat Scholarship is named in honor and memory of our co-founder and is awarded annually. NTHS Members are encouraged to apply online for the JHP Scholarship. Visit the In addition, if you’re a member of HOSA, FCCLA, SkillsUSA, Business Professionals of America, DECA, or FBLA then check out the National Technical Honor Society website for more information on scholarship! Visit the to discover more! Deadline Past! Georgia Development Authority Scholarship Each year the Georgia Development Authority awards up to five (5) scholarships to qualified high school students who are pursuing college degrees in agricultural related fields. This application can be found on their website at under the scholarship tab. Here, it can be printed for completion and submission through the mail, or filled out and submitted online. Please be aware that the online option requires total completion once begun, as there is no way to “save” your work. 6/1/2015 B. Davis Scholarship 05/25/2015 Ducktown Masonic Lodge Scholarship The Ducktown Masonic Lodge Scholarship 2015 is sponsored by Ducktown Masonic Lodge #572. The $1,000 scholarship is given to two deserving seniors each year from the five Forsyth County High Schools. If you are interested in applying please see Mrs. LeFevre in counseling for an application. All applications are due to Mrs. LeFevre the Friday before Spring Break, April 3rd! Deadline Past! Don Golden Scholarship The Don Golden Leadership Scholarship is given each year to a NFHS senior who has exhibited both leadership and scholarship through their high school career. To apply you must have completed 5 AP or college-level courses, and complete an essay stating how you show leadership academically and/or in the community. The scholarship application is listed below, and must be turned into the NFHS counseling office by April 3, 2015. Deadline Past!
James Weldon Johnson High School Scholarship The brothers of the Kappa Alpha Sigma Alumni Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (Stone Mountain, GA) are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from high school seniors in the state of Georgia. The James Weldon Johnson High School Scholarship is worth $1,000, and it will go towards assisting one high school senior during the school year at their post-secondary institution. All high school applicants must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA at the time of the application deadline. Both male and female students can apply for this scholarship and it is open to all races and ethnicities. If any student needs a letter of recommendation from a member of Phi Beta Sigma, please contact Darius Wimby via emai at by Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Deadline Past! Good South Scholarship Fund At The Good South, a portion of their yearly proceeds are donated to the This year The Good South is excited to award four scholarships ranging from $250 to $500. They are looking for well-rounded applicants who excel both inside and outside the classroom. While scholastic achievement is very important, it is equally important for students to be leaders and have a passion for service. The Good South Scholarship Application can be found at . The application deadline is April 1, 2015. Deadline Past! The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation INC Scholarship The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation Inc. is offering scholarships to graduating football student-athletes in Metro-Atlanta and surrounding areas. The criteria for this scholarship are: - Attend high school as a graduating senior in Metro-Atlanta or surrounding areas - Attending a college/university in Fall 2015 with no more than a partial college football scholarship - At least a 2.5 grade point average Deadline Past! UNIGO Scholarship THE QUESTION: Racist. Sexist. Ageist. Don’t be an “ist”. Things like race, gender, sexual orientation, and age are important parts of your identity, but the stereotypes that accompany them are not what define you, despite the social forces that try to tell you otherwise. In 200 words or less, tell us how you defied a stereotype someone had of you, or defied a stereotype you had of others. HOW TO APPLY: Applying is simple! or to Unigo to get the scholarship application. In 200 words or less, tell us how you have defied stereotypes and you can be one of TWO winners of a $10,000 Deadline Past!