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Scholarships for the 2023-2024 School Year
Click on the name of the scholarship to be redirected to their website to access the application and more information. 

This page is updated frequently so please check back often.

 

Brooks Law Group Automobile Accident Scholarship
Click here for application information: https://brookslawgroup.com/about-us/community/scholarship/
 
Enlightened Women Scholarship Essay Contest
We are inviting female high school juniors and seniors and women enrolled in an undergraduate institution to reflect on important qualities of leadership and their own leadership experiences in a 600-750 word essay. The high school category winner will win a $500 scholarship and the chance to be published in a national publication. 
Start Date: Monday, June 5, 2023, at 10:00am ET  
 Deadline: Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 11:59pm ET  
 Prize: $500 for the first-place winners of the College and High School Category. The first-place essays will have the opportunity to be published.  
 Interested participants can find more information about the contest here: https://enlightenedwomen.org/programs/new-essay-contest/   
 
Woodstock High School PTSA will be awarding $1,000 to one graduating senior from the Class of 2023.
Criteria:
• You are a graduating senior of Woodstock High School
• Student and/or parent is a current member of WHS PTSA
• You will attend college, university or trade/vocational school during the upcoming school year
• You have exhibited good character
• You are in good academic standing
Answer one of these questions in at least 2 paragraphs: 1. How will this scholarship help you? 2. How have you contributed to your community? 3. Tells us about a time you failed and what your learned from it? 4. What are your academic and/or career goals? 5. What impact has sports had on your life?
Deadline for WHS PTSA scholarship is: Friday April 28 Turn in this completed form with attached essay to the WHS front office. *Mr. Ingham and our WHS counselors will be judging essays.
 
Deadline: April 20, 2023
Eligibility Requirements: 
  1. Must attend a public high school that is governed by a school district.
  2. Must have achieved a 3.5 GPA
  3. Must enroll in an eligible college or university the first semester following graduation.
  4. Must maintain a 4 year or less graduation schedule
  5. Must work 240 hours prior to commencement of the fall semester in college
  6. Applicant's gross household income reported for 2021 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $85,000
More info can be found at www.hsfmo.org
 
 
Rotary Club of Woodstock The Rotary Club of Woodstock is excited to offer a one-time scholarship of $1,000 to a graduating WHS student. Please submit a 500-word essay explaining what community means to you and how you can be an integral part of the community that you live in. The winner will be announced at Awards Night on May 10th. Due date for essay submission is April 21st. Essays can be submitted to christine.wernquist@cherokeek12.net
 
Deadline: April 12, 2023
Available to:  The Blake Nawrocki Leadership Scholarship will endow a Woodstock High School senior with a one-time donation, given on honor’s night, to be used towards college expenses. Aside from the academic requirements, the student chosen must exemplify Blake’s characteristics: integrity, affability, honesty, and leadership. Please visit the scholarship page to view the essay prompt and additional requirements. 
Award Amount: $TBD
 
Deadline: April 12, 2023
Available to: 
The Blake Nawrocki Memorial Scholarship will endow a one-time donation to an outstanding candidate who possesses qualities that reflect the life and memory of Blake Nawrocki. This scholarship is open to high school seniors from any school and also to students already enrolled in an accredited college or university. Please visit the scholarship page to view the essay prompt and additional requirements. 
Award Amount: $TBD

 

Chi Psi Scholarship If you are a graduating male student planning on attending the University of Georgia or Georgia Tech, then you need to apply for this scholarship! The award is $2,000. The application can be found here or you can pick up a copy in Student Services. 

Towne Lake Hills Academy, located in Woodstock, GA will award one $2,500 scholarship to a Class of 2023 graduating senior currently attending Etowah High School or Woodstock High School, and plans to attend college to receive a degree in Education, with the purpose of becoming a teacher. Students interested in pursuing this scholarship must complete this application and have their references submitted by the due date,  April 11, 2023. The attached PDF contains the links and a QR code which can be used to access the Scholarship Application and Reference Form.  (Note:  The application must be filled out using the student’s Office 365 account). CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

Doug Hopson Memorial Scholarship 
Deadline: March 31, 2023.
The Doug Hopson Memorial Scholarship Fund will award one $500 scholarship to a Class of 2023 graduating senior currently attending a Cherokee County School District High School. Applicants must be planning to attend a Technical/Vocational School or have been accepted into a technical/vocational apprenticeship program.    CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
 

North Georgia Community Foundation Scholarships Click HERE

Check out this fantastic 75-page resource, ​Colleges that Give the Best Scholarships, to help students learn about the top schools that award merit scholarships, including partial- and full-ride scholarships. Here is the link:https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-2023-Scholarship-Booklet.pdf

Check out the Georgia Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted student scholarships across the state, broken down by month. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/georgia-scholarships
 
Pearl Turner & Louis Lindley Jones Memorial Scholarship 
Deadline April 14, 2023
Renewable & valued at $1,000 per year. CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

 

Inspiracion Scholarship-Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Senioritas Latinas Unidas Sorority
SLU is an organization of diverse collegiate and professional women dedicated to uplifting traditionally marginalized groups, specifically Latinx people and women.
When you have a moment, please review the linked files to gain insight into the eligibility requirements and application details. If you would like additional information regarding the scholarship, please visit www.inspiracionscholarship.com. 

 

Arbor Place Eye Care Woodstock 

To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must: 
  • Be a current high school senior  

  • Be a resident of Douglasville, East Point, or Woodstock, GA 

  • Have a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale 

  • Write a personal statement (250 word minimum) 

  • Submit 1 letter of recommendation

  • Participate in extracurricular activities 

  • Participate in community service 

  • Application deadline: February 15, 2023 
DETAILS: 
  • The applicant must be enrolling full-time at an accredited college, university, or community college. 
  • This scholarship is non-renewable. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college of choice. Please upload the FULL APPLICATION ONLY below. A full application includes: a transcript, personal statement, and a letter of recommendation. 
  • Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. One to a resident in Douglasville, East Point, and Woodstock, GA.  
  • The recipients will also receive a free eye exam to ensure that they are visually ready for college! 
  • If you are having difficulties uploading your documentation, please feel free to email your complete application to 1270apec@gmail.com 
Metro Atlanta Relocation Council (MARC): Deadline March 3, 2023 Application can be found here.
The Pursuit of Excellence Scholarship awards one (1) high school senior in the metro Atlanta area a scholarship award of $2,500 to aid in funding their higher education goals. The scholarship application is officially open and can be found on the Balams Firm website at http://www.balamslaw.com, or by simply clicking here. Applications are accepted through February 3, 2023, and a winner will be announced on April 1, 2023.
For a list of Agriculture related scholarships, Visit www.gafoundationag.org/scholarships for a list of eligible majors/schools for all scholarships, applications, and instructions to apply. All applications must be submitted online by March 1, 2023. Transcripts and letters of recommendation must be submitted online with the application.
 

Cobb EMC Scholarships

Cobb EMC Community Foundation (14 $5,000 Scholarships) - Friday, February 24: Application Deadline
Walter Harrison ($1,000 Scholarship) - Tuesday, February 7: Application Deadline (Need Based)
(NEW) Line Worker (1 $5,000 Scholarship) – Friday, April, 21 Application Deadline
We invite our students to “Get Into Energy”!  GEICC is offering scholarships to students pursuing postsecondary education in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Math fields.   The 2023 scholarship application is now open! Scholarship criteria:
1.            A minimum of five (5) - $1000 scholarships are available to be awarded.
2.            A GPA of 2.5 or better is required to apply.
3.            Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, sex, creed, national origin or disability.
4.            Students must submit an application in its entirety no later than 5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 2, 2023
5.            If selected, the recipient grants GEICC the right to use their name and photo(s) publicly for various publicity campaigns.
6.           Please provide a PDF version of your latest transcript and photo to complete this application.

 

Big Future Scholarships - $40,000 - 24 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school.
B) Be attending college or university no later than Fall 2024.

 

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program - $220,000 – 40 Awards 
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high-achieving high school senior with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
B) Have financial need and plan to attend a four-year college.

 

Coca-Cola Scholars Program - $20,000 - 150 Awards (Deadline: October 2,  2023)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a current high school student who will graduate during the 2023-2024 year.
B) Be a U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education.

 

Dell Scholars Program - $20,000 - 300 Awards (Deadline: December 1, 2023)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12 and demonstrate financial need.
B) Be on track to graduate from an accredited high school in the current academic year.

 

Voice of Democracy Scholarship - $35,000 – 50 Awards (Deadline: October 31, 2023)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Currently be in high school between the grades 9-12.
B) Be enrolled in a public, private, or parochial high school or home study program in the United States.

 

CollegeXpress Scholarship - $10,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: October 31, 2023)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be 13 years of age or older and a legal resident of the United States.
B) Be currently attending high school, college, vocational, or any other accredited institution

 

Regeneron Science Talent Search - $250,000 - 300 Awards (Deadline: November 8, 2023)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be in their final year of high school.
B) Submit original research in a critically important scientific field of study

 

10 Words or Less Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: November 15, 2023)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2024.
B) Submit a response to the sponsor’s essay prompt.

 

National Space Club Scholarship - $15,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: November 15, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school.
B) Have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields.

 

Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship - $500 - 1 Award (Deadline: November 15, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be between the ages of 16 and 25.
B) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
 
Rho Epsilon Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated - $1,000 (Deadline: January, 31 2023)
Provides assistance to outstanding female African American high school students who reside in Cobb, Cherokee and North Fulton counties.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
1.       Be a graduating African American female high school senior
2.       Live or attend school in Cobb County, Cherokee County or North Fulton County
3.       Have at least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent numerical average
The link to the scholarship is here:  https://forms.gle/psuQkudgnxjGarbv6
 
Montford Point Marine Association, Inc. Atlanta Chapter 5 (Deadline March 13, 2023)

 

College Board recently announced a five-year, $25 million commitment to students through the College Board Opportunity Scholarships. This one of a kind program rewards student effort in completing the six essential steps in the college application process:
1) Build Your College List
2) Practice for the SAT
3) Improve your Score
4) Strengthen your College List
5) Complete the FAFSA
6) Apply to Colleges
Awards range from $500-$2000 and completing all six steps will put students in the running for a $40,000 scholarship. Students in the class of 2021 can join now by visiting cb.org/opportunity.

 

Deadline: January 31, 2024
Available to: Current high school juniors (graduating Spring 2023)! SWM is a local non-profit organization providing college scholarships to high school students who are without their mothers due to death or other unfortunate circumstances. Since its inception in 2004, Students Without Mothers has provided 92 students with four-year scholarships in the amount of $4,000 each. Scholarships are distributed in annual payments of $1,000. In addition to scholarship support, our program provides life coaching, grief counseling, and a laptop computer to each student. Our goal is to empower students to help themselves! 
The program now serves the 21-County Metro Atlanta Area (Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Spalding, Walton).
For qualifying criteria and applications, please visit our website or reply to this email. If you know a student who is without his/her mother and may qualify for a scholarship, please encourage them to apply. We can never replace someone's mother, but we CAN help!
Award Amount: $4,000
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Available to:  Senior girls with a 3.0 GPA or higher who have accepted full time enrollment at KSU, GA State for UGA for the Fall of 2023. 
Award Amount: $500
 
Deadline: January 31, 2023
Available to:  Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility requirements:
  • Full-time graduating high school seniors in good academic standing (minimum unweighted cumulative GPA 3.40 on 4-point scale), of any ethnic or cultural background, who plan to attend an accredited college or university (2-year and 4-year) in Fall 2023.
  • Citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
  • Residents of one of the following states where we currently have participating InspirASIAN chapters: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
  • Award Amount: $1,000-2,000
Deadline: February 1, 2023
Available to:  The CURO Honors Scholarship is only available to graduating high school seniors who intend to become first-year students at the University of Georgia. It is not available to current UGA undergraduates.
The highly competitive selection process considers academic achievement, motivation to make research central to the undergraduate career, and demonstrated work ethic. Previous research experience is not necessary but is desirable. CURO invites applicants from underrepresented groups, though all interested students should apply. 
Twenty CURO Promising Scholars will be chosen from the applicants and will be invited to participate in the CURO Promising Scholars event at the beginning of April. The CURO Honors Scholarship recipients will be selected from the Promising Scholars in attendance.
Interested applicants must have completed their UGA application before they can complete the CURO Honors Scholarship application.
Award Amount: $3,000 each year

 

Deadline: January 20, 2023
Available to:   The Sawnee Electric Membership Foundation Youth Scholarship is open to any graduating high school senior whose permanent residence is served by Sawnee EMC. Winners are selected by overall evaluation; awards are not based solely on grade point average.
Visit here for more details: https://www.sawnee.com/scholarships
Award Amount: $TBD

 

Deadline: February 12, 2023
Available to:  Sawnee EMC is looking to award two (2) scholarships to individuals who are interested in becoming lineworkers. Qualifications: Individuals must meet the following requirements in order to apply: • High School Graduate, GED equivalent or be a graduating senior in good standing • Drug Free • Safe Driving Record • Must be enrolled at North Georgia Technical College Funding: • Scholarship award check will be written directly to North Georgia Technical College • Funds should be used for tuition, textbooks, and other related fees 
Visit here for more details: https://www.sawnee.com/scholarships
Award Amount: $TBD

 

Deadline: February 28, 2023
Available to:  Be a graduating high school senior in spring 2022, plan to attend an accredited college, community college, or technical school, complete an application, video, and recommendation video.
Award Amount: $2,000

 

Deadline: March 1, 2023
Available to:  1. Be a Georgia high school graduate, or have a GED equivalent from an accredited Georgia school.
2. Be enrolled as a full-time student or be accepted as a full-time student into an accredited / FAA approved college program pursuing an aviation-related certificate or undergraduate or graduate degree in the fields of flight technology, aviation maintenance technology, aviation operations, aviation management, or aeronautical engineering (applicants in other aviation disciplines will be considered).
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better (college / high school, as applicable).
Award Amount: $1000

 

Deadline: March 1, 2023
Available to:  Seven scholarships of $3,000 & seven scholarships of $1,500 are available.
Applicants must:
• Be a Georgia resident 
• Be a graduating high school senior
• During the 2023-24 academic year, enroll in a unit of The University System of Georgia, Berry College, Emmanuel College or any accredited college/university in Georgia with an ag program.
• Pursue an undergraduate degree in agricultural & environmental sciences, family & consumer sciences or a related ag field.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Be engaged in high school leadership activities
Award Amount: $3,000

 

Deadline: March 1, 2023
Available to:  Five $1,500 scholarships are available.
Applicants must:
• Be a Georgia resident
• Be enrolled in a Georgia accredited technical college during the 2023-24
academic year
• Major in an area of study related to agriculture
Examples of eligible majors at www.gfb.ag/techschoolmajors
• Have a minimum 2.8 GPA
Award Amount: $1,500

 

Deadline: March 1, 2023
Available to: 10 scholarships of $2,000 are available.
Applicants must:
• Be a Georgia resident majoring in agricultural & environmental sciences, family & consumer sciences or a related ag field
• Be a sophomore or junior with at least two semesters remaining to receive undergraduate degree at a unit of The University System of Georgia, Berry College, Emmanuel College or any accredited college/university in Georgia with an ag program
• Be engaged in college leadership activities
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Award Amount: $2,000

 

Deadline: March 1, 2023
Available to: Three $2,000 scholarships are available.
Applicants must:
• Be a Georgia resident
• Be a current University of Georgia veterinary medicine student specializing in large animal/food animal practice
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Award Amount: $2,000

 

Deadline: March 1, 2023
Available to:  • Currently a senior in good standing in an Atlanta area high school. • Has relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to their family's relocation between grades 9 and 12 • Currently have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent if different scale)  
Award Amount: $1,000

 

Deadline: March 15, 2023
Available to:  Recipient must be a high school senior from Etowah HS, River Ridge HS or Woodstock HS; Or Is homeschooled in Woodstock, Georgia or lives in Woodstock, Georgia but attends a private school; AND Is graduating at the end of this school year and attending college/technical college in the Summer or Fall following graduation. Demonstrates a commitment to leadership. Demonstrates community/extracurricular involvement. Two letters of reference (Teachers, Supervisors, Other Leaders) sent to: Woodstock Lions Club Foundation, Inc., Attn: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 711, Woodstock, GA 30188 or emailed to: WoodstockLionsClub@gmail.com, Attn: Scholarship Committee. *Preference will be given to an individual who has started or is an active member of a Leo Club affiliated with the Woodstock Lions Club.
Award Amount: $500
 
Deadline: March 15, 2023
Available to:  The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a Georgia High School Senior Junior Civitan member who has an outstanding record of community service in pursuing his/her education objectives.  Academics and financial need are important and will be reviewed, but the overriding criteria will be the applicant’s community-service involvement. 
Award Amount: $1,500

 

Deadline: March 15, 2023
Available to:  
The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a Georgia high school senior who has an outstanding record of community service in pursuing his/her educational objectives.  Academics and financial need are important and will be reviewed, but the over-riding criteria will be the applicant’s community-service involvement.
  • Two winners will be awarded a $1500.00 scholarship each
  • Students who plan to attend an accredited college or university are eligible for the scholarship. Award Amount: $1,500

 

Deadline: March 31, 2023 by 4pm
Available to:  A graduating senior currently attending a CCSD High School. Must be planning to attend a Tech/Vocational School or have been accepted into a Technical/vocational apprenticeship program. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
Award Amount: $500
 
Deadline: March 31, 2023
Available to:  the applicant must be an LGE member by the time of entry and submit an application along with an essay or a video answering all three of the question prompts below (250 words or 60 seconds per question). Videos must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo and set to public to be considered for entry. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 31, 2023. 
Award Amount: $2500

 

Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2023
Available to: Delta Kappa Gamma is an international organization of female educators. Its purpose is to "promote professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education." Gamma Eta, the Cherokee County chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, recognizes and supports future female educators by providing a yearly $1500 scholarship to a female Cherokee County graduate who plans to attend college to receive a degree in Education, with the purpose of becoming a teacher. Female 2023 seniors who are interested in pursuing this scholarship must complete this online application. Additionally, each applicant must have two references complete the online Confidential Reference Form. At least one reference must be from a teacher. References may not be family members. Completed applications must be RECEIVED online by the Cherokee County School District Office of Communications by the close of business on April 1, 2023.
Award Amount: $1500

 

Service League of Cherokee County Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2023
Available to:  A limited number of need-based, qualifying graduating seniors currently attending a Cherokee County School District high school. In addition to each application, each applicant must submit:
  • College Acceptance Letter (copy)
  • High School Transcript (copy)
  • Individual senior photo/headshot-to be used for promotional purposes associated with this scholarship competition
  • SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
  • Two Reference Letters: These letters may be from current or previous teachers who are familiar with the applicant’s dedication and determination as a student and/or from one teacher and one adult with ongoing and current knowledge of the applicant’s qualifications. References should be completed using this link: https://serviceleague.net/service-league-scholarships/service-league-scholarship-recommendation/
    • Reference letters must be received before a student's application will be considered.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email at serviceleaguescholarships@gmail.com.
Award Amount: $TBD

 

Deadline: April 2, 2023
Available to:  1. A minimum of five $1000 scholarships are available to be awarded.
2. A GPA of 2.5 is required to apply.
3. Scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, sex, creed, national origin or disability.
4. Students must submit a complete application no later than 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 14, 2023.
5. If selected, the recipient grants GEICC the right to use their name and photo(s) in publicity.
6. You will need a PDF version of your latest transcript in order to complete this application.
Award Amount: $500

 

Allen Temple AME Church MLK Unity Scholarship
Deadline: April 9th, 2023
Available to:  Allen Temple AME Church awards scholarships each year to seniors graduating from Cherokee County High Schools.  
Award Amount: $8500

 

The Percilla Ann Marie April-Hodge Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: TBA
Available to:  Student must be a 2024 graduating senior from a Cherokee County H.S. and must be active in community service (must provide a log of hours worked in 2023-2024 school year). Must provide completed application, electronic transcript, and two letters of recommendation. 
Award Amount: $500-$2,000
 
Jason T Dickerson Family Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: March 10, 2023
Available to:  The Jason T. Dickerson Family Foundation will award ONE $25,000 scholarship to a Class of 2023 graduating senior currently attending one of Cherokee County School District's six traditional high schools. * Applicants must be planning to attend a two- or four-year accredited college, university, trade school, or technical college located in the Continental US. * Eligible applicants must be pursuing a degree in a field of study limited to Veterinary Medicine. * Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.0. *Applicants must complete a minimum of (50) hours of documented community service at a Humane Society, Animal Rescue, etc...(for questions on eligibility of community service location, contact Ashton Banks at 678-793-0205). Students interested in pursuing this scholarship must complete the application by March 10, 2023. Additionally, each applicant must have three references complete the attached Confidential Reference Form. References may only include one teacher, the others must be work or extra-curricular activity-related. 
Award Amount: $25,000

 

Dreams to Kings and Queens Scholarship
Deadline: April 29, 2023
Available to:  Class of 2023 High School Seniors. 
  • Students can submit a video or 1-page essay answering one of the following questions:
    •  What makes you genuinely happy in life? 
    • How do you plan on accomplishing your goals?
    • What are you grateful for? 
    • Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30th, 2023
Available to:  High School seniors who plan to attend a 4-year college, 2-year college, or career school. 
Award Amount: $500-5,000

 

Deadline: March 1st, 2023
Available to:  U.S. citizen and resident of one of the following counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale Counties. Young woman in her senior year of H.S., a minimum GPA of 2.0 and has a mother with stage 4 cancer, or has died from cancer.
Award Amount: $2,000
 
Deadline: May 15th, 2023
Available to:  Applicant must be pursuing (or planning on pursuing) a degree or certificate in the healthcare profession. Must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited educational institution in the State of Georgia. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The applicant must be a Cherokee County resident. Must be available for an interview in June 2023.
Award Amount: $TBD

 

ABM Scholarship
Deadline: May 27, 2023
Available to:  A class of 2023 graduating senior from each of the CCSD 6 high schools. Students must have two references (one teacher and one extracurricular activity related). The winning student will be recognized at the School Board meeting on June 16th, 2023.
Award Amount: $1,000

 

Scholarships for students who have experienced homelessness

Schoolhouse Connection

 National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY)

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR JUNIOR STUDENTS

1. HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP STATE SCHOLARSHIP

2. HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIPS, VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

3. Distinguished Young Women

 

HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarship Application Procedures

To check your HOPE calculated GPA, you must log-in to your GAFutures account. If you qualify to receive the HOPE Scholarship or Zell Miller Scholarship after graduation, follow the instructions below to apply:

For both the HOPE and Zell: Fill out either the FAFSA or GSFAPPS or both. www.fafsa.gov or www.gafutures.org(must login to student account).

  1. To be eligible for the Zell Miller scholarship, the HOPE calculated GPA must be at least a 3.7 and the student must have an ACT score of at least 26 or an SAT score of at least 1200 (math and reading).
    1. Request to have your SAT score sent directly to the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) using code “0472” (from your SAT account www.sat.org)
    2. Request to have your ACT score sent to your home and then forward the unopened report to GSFC at 2082 East Exchange Place Tucker, GA 30084
    3. You only need to send one test score to GSFC – the highest one achieved in one sitting
  2. If your student has a 3.0 – 3.69 HOPE calculated GPA, they do not have to send a test score, because they do not qualify for Zell Miller. The percentage of tuition paid each year by the HOPE scholarship varies from year to year based on GA Lottery revenue. 
  3. Students can check their current HOPE calculated GPA on their account at www.gafutures.org
  4. After spring semester grades are posted, Woodstock will upload all transcripts to the GSFC. Your student’s college will communicate directly with GSFC to determine how much tuition to charge you.

 

Scholarship Search Engines

CollegeBoard Scholarship Finder

Fastweb  A FREE scholarship search engine

Scholarship Guidance scholarships

GAFUTURES A Free website for college planning, career planning, and scholarship searches

Golden Door Scholars- Scholarship program that helps Undocumented students.

 

SCHOLARSHIP TIPS FROM FASTWEB.COM  

Beware of False Claims!!!  “For a small fee, we’ll give you a list of scholarships.” Never spend money on a fee-based matching service!!!! The biggest and best award databases are free online.

“We’ll help you complete complicated forms.” Information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and other forms is available for free from your  counselor, your library and the U.S. Department of Education. You still have to fill out the same basic information for a fee-based service that you would directly for the FAFSA.

“You are guaranteed a minimum of $1000 in awards.” • A service can’t guarantee any scholarships because they have no control over the scholarship judges’ decisions.

“We’ll need a bank account and pin or credit card number to verify your information.” • A legitimate scholarship provider won’t ask for bank account, credit card or Social Security information.

“We will do all the work for you.” • To win a legitimate scholarship, you must submit your own applications, write your own essays and solicit your own letters of recommendation.