Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship: (Local Scholarship!!!)
- The deadline has been extended! Please let Ms. Justice know if you are applying so she can inform the scholarship committee
- Minimum GPA- 3.0
- Essay
- 2 letters of recommendation: one from a school official (administrator, counselor, teacher) and one from a community representative
- Counselor verification form
- Due February 20th
- Apply here
Future Mentors Scholarship: ($1,500)
- Students must submit an essay on a given topic of mentorship
- Must have an acceptance letter
- Due February 15th
- Apply here
Minimum Wage Essay Contest: ($1,500)
- Write an essay arguing for or against raising minimum wage laws and the proposal to raise minimum wage
- Due February 15th
- Apply here
SunTrust Sweepstakes: ($500)
- Enter for a chance to win the sweepstakes!
- Due February 15th
- Apply here
Teen Scholarship Essay Contest: ($5,000)
- Submit an essay on how Alzheimer's disease has impacted or changed your life
- Due February 15th
- Apply here
Civil War Essay Contest: ($1,000)
- Submit an essay on a given prompt related to the Civil War
- Due February 25th
- Apply here
Minimum Wage Video Contest: ($1,500)
- Create a 1-3 minute video arguing for or against raising minimum wage laws and the proposal to raise minimum wage
- Due February 25th
- Apply here
$2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship: ($2,000)
- Log-in or create an account on Niche
- Due February 28th
- Apply here
DoSomething About Gun Violence: Share Your Thoughts: ($2,500)
- Share your thoughts in the DoSomething portal and they will send it to your state's elected officials
- You'll be helping elected officials understand how young people feel about this issue and you'll automatically be entered to win the scholarship
- Due February 28th
- Apply here
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship: ($5,000)
- In honor of Black History Month, write an essay about a particular African-American that inspires you
- Minimum GPA- 2.0
- Due February 28th
- Apply here
Dr. Arnita Young Boswell Scholarship: ($1,000)
- Open to female African-American seniors
- Minimum GPA- 2.75
- Must be involved in school and community activities
- Must have completed at least 200 hours of documented community service
- Due February 28th
- Apply here
Farm Kids for College Scholarship: ($1,000)
- Open to seniors who will major in an agricultural field
- Due February 28th
- Apply here
Georgia United High School Scholarship Competition: ($10,000)
- Open to Georgia seniors who are members of Georgia United Credit Union in good standing
- Submit a video sharing how they are going to use their education to help their community
- Due February 28th
- Apply here
Grab the Mic: Make a Phone Call: ($2,500)
- Every phone call to your representative gives you an entry to win the scholarship
- Unlimited entries!
- Due February 28th
- Apply here
HACEMOS Scholarship Program: ($2,500)
- Open to high school students and graduates who plan to enroll or current students
- Must be of Hispanic heritage OR a dependent of an active HACEMOS member
- Due February 28th
- Apply here
Hadden Scholarships: ($4,000)
- The scholarship committee will consider character, financial need, scholastic achievement (at least a 3.5 GPA), objectives, volunteerism, potential for leadership and citizenship
- Due February 28th
- Apply here
I Heart My School Scholarship: ($1,000)
- Submit an essay about what makes your school awesome!
- Due February 28th
- Apply here
