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Phoenix High School

Donna H. Scott, Principal

501 West Pike Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-513-6862 Main Office
770-513-6864 Fax

Scholarships

2011 - 2012 Hope Scholarship Update ~ read more . . . .

Georgia Hope Scholarship website: www.gacollege411.org

Robert L. Campbell Scholarship

Scholarship Information ~ click here

Click on the months in the table below for scholarship deadlines.

January

February

March

April

May

June

August

September

October

November

Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation Scholarship Information: Brochure Student Information and Teacher Information

Harvard University: Students from low-income families will pay no tuition! Families earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school will pay no tuition. Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.

Students who complete an application should schedule an appointment with their counselor ASAP.

GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS: www.gmsp.org
AMOUNT: TO BE DETERMINED
SPECIALITY: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA - SEE WEBSITE
NOTE: THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS ALSO LISTED ON OUR CAREER RESOURCE PAGE

Ronald McDonald House Charities® U.S. Scholarship Program
Click here for the Application
WEB SITE: www.MeEntanta.com

CPACS-CENTER FOR PAN ASIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
SERVING DEKALB/GWINNETT- 2010 ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS: www.apiasf.org/scholarships.html
AMOUNT: SEE WEBSITE

JACKSON EMC SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION: www.jacksonemc.com/scholarship
AMOUNT: $1000.00
There are several scholarships under Jackson EMC/ see website for more info.
NOTE: FOR ADDITIONAL INFO. CONTACT KAY PARKS AT kparks@jacksonemc.com

Student of Integrity Scholarship’s -Atlanta Better Business Bureau
APPLICATIONS: Atlanta.bbb.org/student_scholarship
QUESTION: Contact Dottie Callina at 404 762-4406/dcallina@atlanta.bbb.org AMOUNT: $1000.00
CRITERIA: SEE WEBSITE

Alice Dodd Scholarship/for Outstanding Community Service
APPLICATIONS: COUNSELING OFFICE
AMOUNTS: $1500.00 and $1000.00

Alice Dodd Scholarship/for Outstanding Community Service
(Awarded to a physically challenged student.)
APPLICATIONS: COUNSELING OFFICE
AMOUNTS: $1500.00 and $1000.00

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Students who complete an application should schedule an appointment with their counselor ASAP.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation Scholarship Information
WEB SITE: ESA Foundation Application

Black College Expo
Where: Cobb Galleria
Web Site: www.thecollegeexpo.org

Best Buy Scholarship
Amount: $1000.00
Applications: www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com
Note: Students in grades 9-12 can apply

Robbie Susan Moore Scholarship for Minority Youth
Amount: $1000.00
Click here for an application

Jackson EMC Scholarship
APPLICATIONS: www.jacksonemc.com
AMOUNT: $ 2000.00, $1000.00 grant to students' school/civic organization, and all expense paid trip to the nation's capital

SCAD SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS: nomination@scad.edu
AMOUNT: $18,000.00 (Per Year)
SPECIALITY: Eligibility Criteria - See website

Students who complete an application should schedule an appointment with their counselor ASAP.

Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship
APPLICATIONS: COUNSELING OFFICE or click here
AMOUNT: To Be Determine
NOTE: Education Majors

RKL Education Foundation Scholarship
APPLICATIONS: COUNSELING OFFICE or click here
AMOUNTS: 1). $1500.00, 2). $800.00, and 3). $700.00
SPECIALITY: AFRICAN AMERICAN MALES

Kids' Chance of Georgia, Inc. Scholarship
For Seniors intending to major in Education
AMOUNT: To Be Determined
Click here for the application

Kids Who Care Scholarships
Amount: $1100.00
Applications: www.11Alive.com or call 678 916-3100
Note: Must be nominated by High School Counselor, Administrator,/Volunteer angency. Students in grades 9-12 can apply

Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Educator Scholarship Program
For Seniors intending to major in Education
Click here for the application

ASMC (American Society of Military Comptrollers) SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS: COUNSELING OFFICE
AMOUNT: $1000.00
Note: Additionally, the local award winner will be nominated to compete at the national level for additional scholarships awards of up to $3000.00.

Gene Henson Scholarship
APPLICATIONS: COUNSELING OFFICE OR www.atlanta-ala.com
AMOUNT: $5000.00 (Paid over the course of two semesters/ summers not included)

Metro Atlanta Relocation Council (MARC) Scholarship
APPLICATIONS: http://www.marcatlanta.org/resources_community.cfm
AMOUNT: $1,500.00

Got Milk? / Sammy 2011 Scholarship
Amount: $7500.00
Applications: www.bodybymilk.com
Note: Must be nominated

KOHL’S SCHOLARSHIP (Kids Who Care Program)
APPLICATIONS: www.kohlskids.com
AMOUNT: TO BE DETERMINED
NOTE: Participated in community / volunteer activities and students have to be nominated.

Jackie Robinson Foundation's Scholarship Program
REQUIREMENTS: The foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice. It is a phenomenal four-year national scholarship for high school seniors of color who are planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university.
AMOUNT: $7,500.00
APPLICATIONS: www.jackierobinson.org

GAINESVILLE STATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
GPA CRITERIA: 3.3 REQUIRE AND MAJOR SPECIFIC
AMOUNT: TO BE DETERMINED
APPLICATIONS: SEE COUNSELING OFFICE

GCREA (Gwinnett County Retired Educators Association) Scholarship
Amount: $1500.00
Applications: Counseling Office
Criteria: Career in teaching, academic ability and financial need

Buick Achievers Scholarship
Amount: Up to $ 25,000.00 year
Applications: www.buickachievers.com

ATLANTA BRAVES/ PUBLIX SCHOLARSHIP
GPA CRITERIA: 3.0
APPLICATIONS: SEE COUNSELING OFFICE
AMOUNT: $2000.00
NOTE: EXTRACURRICULAR / COMMUNITY SERVICE INVOLVEMENT A PLUS

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Students who complete an application should schedule an appointment with their counselor ASAP.

GEORGIA ENGINEERING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
DEADLINE: SEE WEBSITE
APPLICATIONS: www.GEFinc.org
AMOUNT: $1000.00 - $5000.00
SPECIALITY: MAJOR IN ENGINEERING

GEORGIA TEEN MOTHERS SCHOLARSHIP
GPA CRITERIA: No minimum GPA / See the website for other criteria
APPLICATIONS: http://gateenmotherscholarship.org/
AMOUNT: $2000.00

Hamilton Award Scholarship
AMOUNT; $500.00
APPLICATIONS: www.hamiltonfriends.org
REQUIREMENT: A Scholarship for Juniors

HIBERNIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS: www.irishatlanta.com
AMOUNT: $1,000.00

JULIAN and JAN HESTER MEMORIAL FUND/CBA
(COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA)
GPA CRITERIA: No minimum GPA
APPLICATIONS: SEE COUNSELING OFFICE
AMOUNT: 4 $1000.00
NOTE: FOR 2 and 4 YEAR COLLEGES

Student-View Scholarship
Applications: www.student-view.com
Amount: varies $ 500.00- $4000.00
Speciality: No GPA/SAT/ACT Required

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Students who complete an application should schedule an appointment with their counselor ASAP.

GFB Scholarship (Gwinnett County Farm Bureau)
APPLICATIONS: www.gfb.org / Counseling Office
AMOUNT: $3000.00 ($3000.00 awarded to 3 students and $750.00 given to 7 students)
SPECIALITY: Eligibility Criteria - See website

SunTrust Scholarship
Amount: $1000.00
Applications: www.offtocollege.info

Great Clips Scholarship
Amount: $1000.00
Applications: Guidance Office
Note: Students interested in Cosmetology

NORDSTROM SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA: Juniors only; have participated in community or volunteer activities; GPA = 2.7 or better
APPLICATIONS: www.nordstrom.com/scholarship
AMOUNT: $10,000.00 (To be paid in annual installments of $2500.00 over 4 years)

Students who complete an application should schedule an appointment with their counselor ASAP.

SCHOLARSHIP (GEORGIA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY)
APPLICATION: SEE COUNSELING OFFICE
AMOUNT: $1,500.00
SPECIALITY: ELIGIBITY REQUIREMENTS ( SAT’S, GOOD GRADES,PURSUE AGRICULTURE/ RELATED FIELD) & FINANICAL NEED (PROVIDE STUDENT FINANICAL AID FORM) A MUST- SEE APPLICATION FOR MORE DETAILS

Summer Program
For High School Seniors only - Majoring in Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology
6 week program; Receive $300.00 Stipend each week
Web site: www.armstrong.edu/stepscholar or contact Traci.ness@armstrong.edu/ 1-912-344-3265

Students who complete an application should schedule an appointment with their counselor ASAP.

Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship
APPLICATION: SEE COUNSELING OFFICE
AMOUNT: $1000.00-$5000.00
APPLICATIONS: www.GEFinc.org
SPECIALITY: ABET Accredited College in Engineering or Engineering Technology/See web site for more info; Note: ABET accredited programs see www.abet.org

Students who complete an application should schedule an appointment with their counselor ASAP.

QuestBridge's National College Match
This program pairs outstanding low-income high school seniors with admission and full four-year scholarships to some of the nation's leading colleges.
Application (free): www.questbridge.org / contact # 1-888-275-2054 (toll free)

Students who complete an application should schedule an appointment with their counselor ASAP.

Coca-Colascholars
APPLICATION: Online
AMOUNT: $10,000.00-$20,000.00
APPLICATIONS: www.Coca-Colascholars.org
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school

Colored Rocks Prize Competition
Application: www.coloredrocks.org
Amount: $3500.00 (1st place) to $50.00(Honorable Mention)
Speciality: Eligibility Criteria - See Website

Scholarship Program for Homeless Students, October Deadline

The Give US Your Poor Organization is partnering with the Horatio Alger Association in offering college scholarships to homeless and at-risk students. The Horatio Alger Association provides approximately 1,000 scholarships each year to eligible students who have overcome adversity in their lives.

For the first time this year, in partnership with Give US Your Poor, the Association is reaching out directly to students who have experienced homelessness to invite them to apply for their scholarship programs. The Horatio Alger Association provides scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000. National scholarships are awarded at $20,000. Scholarships in each state are also awarded at various amounts.

Applications may be accessed online at https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships.

For further information, please contact John McGah, Director of Give US Your Poor, at john.mcgah@umb.edu.

Students who complete an application should schedule an appointment with their counselor ASAP.

First Freedom Student Competition
National Essay and Video Contest
Application: www.firstfreedom.org
Amount: $2500.00

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