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RHS Scholarship Bullen March 2016 1 Redan High School College & Scholarship Information March 2016 “Breaking the spirit of average”
RHS Scholarship Bulletin March 2016 1
Redan High School
College & Scholarship
Information
March 2016
“Breaking the spirit of average”
RHS Scholarship Bulletin March 2016 2
CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship
Deadline: Feb. 28, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Must be a full-time undergraduate or current high school senior
preparing to become a full-time undergraduate.
For students pursuing majors related to health.
www.cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/316
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship
Deadline: March 3, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $2,500
Must be a graduating high school senior enrolling in engineering
or geosciences.
Upon successful completion of first year studies and other criteria
established by Shell, the recipient may be eligible to apply to
receive a four-year renewable award of $5,000 annually.
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10151/shell_oil_com
pany_technical_scholarship_scholarship.php
American Foreign Service Association Scholarship
Deadline: March 6, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Must be a high school senior graduating in 2016 with a 2.0 GPA
Must be a child of a Foreign Service employee
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8860/afsa_scholarshi
p_program_scholarship.php
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Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
Deadline: March 30, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $500
Must be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30, 2016
Submit answers to application essay questions
Have at least one year of post secondary studies remaining.
Must have GPA of 2.5 or greater
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9919/odenza_market
ing_group_scholarship_scholarship.php
Signet Classics Student Scholarship
Deadline: April 14, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Must be a student in the 11th or 12th grade in the United States
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8875/signet_classic_
student_scholarship_essay_contest_scholarship.php
Signet Classics Student Scholarship
Deadline: April 14, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Must be a student in the 11th or 12th grade in the United States
https://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8875/signet_classic_
student_scholarship_essay_contest_scholarship.php
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Student-View Scholarship Program
Deadline: April 22, 2016 Scholarships: $4000, $1000, $500
Login to www.student-view.com to complete a 15-20 minute
application survey about colleges in your area
Organization contact: (724) 903-0439 or [email protected]
Gerald A. Ferguson Student Scholarship
Deadline: March 23, 2016
Parents/legal guardians must be a current resident of the
Mainstreet Community for a minimum of 6 consecutive months
and must be current with their mandatory Mainstreet monthly
assessment for the last 6 consecutive months
Must be enrolled in a two or four-year college program for the
summer or fall semester of 2016.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Must complete 6 hours of community service or volunteer work in
the Mainstreet Community upon acceptance.
Each applicant must complete the essay and interview process
Let Us Make Man Scholarship
Deadline: March 4th Scholarship Amount: $1000
Open to seniors who are African-American males
Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and reside in Georgia
Complete application packet
Organizational Contact: [email protected]
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SP Scholarship
Deadline: June15, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $10,000
Must be enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the U.S.
A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13400/sp_scholarship
_scholarship.php
Nina Neely Scholarship Essay and Awards Contest
Deadline: March 12, 2016
Scholarships: 1st place ($1000), 2nd place ($600), 3rd place
($400)
Must be a graduating senior in 2016
Two page double spaced typed essay
Organizational contact: Andrew Marshall (229) 778-7929
Organization of Dekalb Educators Foundation
Deadline: March 31, 2016
Completed application with three essays
Official high school transcript
Minimum GPA of 2.0
Two letters of recommendation
Preference given to students intending to major in mass
communications, pre-law, arts/humanities or education
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Global Lift Equipment Scholarship
Deadline: June 15, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $500
Must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution by no
later than the Fall of 2016
Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the
application page
GPA of 2.5 or greater
http://www.usedforkliftsgeorgia.com/
Kids Who Care Award
Deadline: March 1, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $1,100
Demonstrated service to a local organization or cause
Submit 2 letters of recommendation
Complete nomination application
http://archive.11alive.com/assetpool/documents/160207113207_Kids
%20Who%20Care%20Nomination%20Form%2016.pdf
Bobby Chapman Junior Golf Foundation
Scholarship
Deadline: March 18, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Complete application and writing sample
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Demonstrate good character, leadership , positive contribution as
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a mature citizen and academic promise
Recommendation from counselor or principal
Organizational Contact: Ashley Whitt at (864) 582-0138 or
Savannah State University National Alumni
Association Scholarships
Scholarship Interviews: March 8, 2016
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Bring official transcripts to interview
Have received an acceptance letter from Savannah State
University or applied for admission
Attend interview and banquet to receive scholarship
High Aspirations Foundation and Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc.
Deadline: March 4, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $1000
Attend Metro Atlanta area high school
Complete application and essay
Demonstrate leadership activity, community service and moral
character
Students interested in healthcare careers are also eligible for an
additional $1000 Healthcare Scholarship
Organization contact: Josh Tittle (404) 422-4964
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Phi Beta Sigma Youth Foundation James Weldon
Johnson Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $1000
be presently enrolled as a high school senior in the state of
Georgia
have a minimum 3.0 GPA
be responsible, supportive, self-disciplined, positive, energetic
individual who is interested in the welfare of education and in
the community
complete application packet which includes application,
recommendations, essay and short answer
attend the scholarship banquet on May 21, 2016
Organizational Contact: Darius Wimby [email protected]
KAPsi Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 10, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $1000
Be a graduating senior from a southern Dekalb County High School
Plan to enroll in an accredited college or university in the fall
following graduation
Submit completed application packet
Organizational Contact: Mrs. Banks (678) 467-9448
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The Council for Community Enrichment & Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship
Deadline: March 17, 2016
Submit completed application packet and official transcript
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Two letters of recommendation
Complete 300 word essay
Organizational Contact: [email protected]
Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $1200
Scholarships will be categorized into 4 categories (academic,
community service, leadership, and educational programs)
Must be an African-American male or female high school senior
Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
Must submit a completed application packet
Organizational contact: Rhonda Holliday at [email protected]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship
Deadline: March 25, 2016
Complete application packet and official transcript
Submit 1000 word essay
Provide acceptance letter to an accredited college or university
Submit a senior picture
Organizational Contact: Sherry Pope at [email protected]
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Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Book Scholarship
Deadline: April 25, 2016 Scholarship Amount: $500
Submit a 3 to 5 page essay on one of two writing prompts
Organizational contact: [email protected]
Reformed Universal Masonic Brotherhood & Order
of the Eastern Star, Inc. Nina Neely Scholarship
Deadline: March 12, 2016 Scholarship Amounts: $1000, $600 & $400
Submit a 2 page essay on the provided essay topic
Organizational Contact: Edward Rushing (404) 388-3451
Upcoming SAT and ACT Test Dates
SAT: March 5th, May 7th and June 4th
SAT Subject Tests: May 7th and June 4th only
ACT: April 9th and June 11th
Requesting Transcripts and Homework Assignments
Please see Ms. Wells-Bowens for transcript requests and homework
assignments. Allow 24-48 hours for the request to be completed.
Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Be advised there are forms that need to be completed when requesting
letters of recommendation. See your counselor for a copy of the forms.
Allow two weeks for letters to be written, so please plan accordingly.
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Scholarship and Financial Aid Websites
www.fastweb.com
www.collegenet.com
www.wiredscholar.com
www.collegeparents.org
www.srnexpress.com
www.salliemae.com
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.scholarships.com
www.littleafrica.com/resources/s
cholarshps.htm
www.college-scholarships.com
www.lguaranteed-
scholarshps.com
www.get-recruited.com
wwwlgacollege411.org
www.coollegesavings.org
wwww.hsf.net
www.uncf.org
www.MeritAid.com
www.atlantascholarships.com
www.varsitytutors.com/college-
scholarship_5
home.myscholly.com
www.collegeboard.org
www.internationalscholarships.c
om
www.actstudent.org
www.petersons.com
www.ecampustours.com
www.unigo.com/scholarships
www.finaid.org/scholarships
https://studentaid.ed.gov
www.studentscholarshipsearch.c
om
https://scholarshippoints.com
www.cappex.com
www.studentscholarships.org
www.supercollege.com
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Redan School Counselors
Mr. Wright A-G [email protected]
Ms. Rhynes H-O [email protected]
Ms. Price P-Z [email protected]
Counseling Secretary
Ms. Wells-Bowens [email protected]
“Breaking the spirit of average”
