Vernon E. Carne Scholarship Competition

Scholarship				Category			Eligibility			Deadline			Amount
Vernon E. Carne Scholarship Competition	Member Affiliation							Must be a member of Georgia United Credit Union		March 1st					$500- $3,000 (11)
For more information please visit: https://georgiaunitedcu.org/interior/about/whatsnew.asp#whatsnew2
The Homer Fund - Orange Scholars	Employee Affiliation (The Home Depot)							Parent/legal guardian must be a Home Depot associate for at least one year as of January 1 Open to high school and college students		March 1st					Up to $2,500 (up to 1,000)
For more information please visit: http://www.thdhomerfund.org/orangescholars.html
Lewis Cenker Scholarships	Field of Study (Home Building)							Interested in a career in home building 2.0 GPA or higher		March 1st					Varies (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.hbag.org/page.asp?pg=Lewis%20Cenker%20Award
Yates Scholarship Program	Employee Affiliation (Employee of GSGA)							Employees and children of employees at GSGA Member Clubs		March 1st					Varies (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.gsgf.org/layout9.asp?id=593&page=33243
George W. and Pearl D. Strickland Scholarship	Specific College							AUC College Financial Need 2.0 GPA or higher		March 1st					$1,000 -$2,000 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/George-and-Pearl-Strickland-Scholarship-.aspx
Dreams 2 Scholarship Fund	Financial Need							2.0 – 3.0 GPA Demonstrated financial need		March 1st					$2,000 (6)
For more information please visit: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/Dreams2-Scholarship-Fund-.aspx
Pattillo Scholarship Fund	Employee Affiliation							Preference for Pattillo Employees/Dependents but not required 2.0 GPA or higher		March 1st					$3,500 (15-25)
For more information please visit: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/Pattillo-Scholarship-Fund.aspx
Steve Dearduff Scholarship	Field of Study (Medicine or social work ) Civic/Community Service							Interested in studying medicine or social work 2.0 GPA or higher Community/civic service		March 1st					$2,500 (3)
For more information please visit: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/Steve-Dearduff-Scholarship-Fund-.aspx
Tech High/W.O. Cheney Scholarship	Field of Study (Math/Eng./Science) Academic Merit							Pursuing degrees in mathematics, engineering or one of the physical sciences 3.7 GPA or higher		March 1st					$5,000 (4)
For more information please visit: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/Tech-High-School-Alumni-AssocWO-Cheney-Merit.aspx
ACS Scholars Program	Specific School (Chemistry) Race/Ethnicity (American, Hispanic, and American Indian)							Interested in the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields African American, Hispanic, or American Indian		March 1st					Up to $5,000 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.acs.org/scholars
Hispanic College Fund Scholarships	Race/Ethnicity (Hispanic)							Various Majors 3.0 GPA or higher		March 1st					Varies (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.hispanicfund.org
Marine Corps Scholarship	Employee Affiliation (Marine Corps)							Dependent of active/reserve US Marine Corp 2.0 GPA or higher		March 1st					Varies (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.marine-scholars.org/
Alexander Graham Bell Foundation College Scholarship Award	Other Affiliation (Deaf/Hard of Hearing)							Listening and Spoken Language primary mode of communication 3.25 GPA or higher		March 1st					$1,000 - $10,000 (18)
For more information please visit: http://nc.agbell.org//Page.aspx?pid=493
Women's Chamber of Commerce Scholarship	Academic Merit							3.0 GPA or higher Metro Atlanta student		March 1st					Up to $1,000 (2)
For more information please visit: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/Womens-Chamber-Of-Commerce-Scholarship-.aspx
James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund	Field of Study Financial Need							Interested in arts and sciences, human services, music or ministry 3.0 GPA or higher		March 1st					$2,000 (12-15)
For more information please visit: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/The-James-M-Virginia-M-Smyth-Scholarship-Fund.aspx
Marriott Scholars Program 2012	Field of Study (Culinary, Hotel Management)							Interested in Culinary, Hotel Management, Restaurants GPA 3.0 or higher		March 1st					Up to $9,000 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=709
The Vincent J. Dooley Awards and Scholarships	Athletics							Student Athlete Must be nominated		March 2nd					$4,000 (2)
For more information please visit: http://www.abw.org/dooleyscholarship/index.asp
NABJ Scholarships			Field of Study (Journalism)		Interested in a career in journalism				March 2nd			Varies (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.nabj.org/?page=SEEDScholarships
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY)	Athletics							Student Athlete Must be nominated		March 9th					$7,500 (25)
For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/BodyByMilk?sk=app_137616136346477
AALA Gene Henson Scholarship	Community Service							Community Service		March 9th					Up to $5,000 (1)
For more information please visit: http://www.atlanta-ala.com/en/cms/1688/
Georgia PTA Scholarship	Other Affiliation							Graduating high school senior School PTA must be affiliated with Georgia PTA		March 9th					$1,000 - $1,500 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.georgiapta.org/leadership-grants-scholarships.html
Jack & Jill of America Foundation Scholarship	Civic/Community Service							Civic/Community Service 3.0 GPA or higher		March 14th					$1,500 - $2,500 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=712
Walmart Dependent Scholarship	Employee Affiliation (Walmart)							Dependent of a Walmart employee 2.0 GPA or higher		March 15th					$13,000 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: https://www.act.org/walmart/depend/
Nancy Penn Lyons Scholarship Fund	Academic Merit Financial Need							3.0 GPA or higher Preference will be given to students attending a private/out of state college		March 15th					$5,000 (5)
For more information please visit: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/Nancy-Penn-Lyons-Scholarship-Fund-.aspx
AHEPA Scholarships	Academic Merit Financial Need							Academic Merit Financial Need		March 15th					$500 - $2,000 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.ahepadistrict1.org
Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program			Field of Interest (Health)		Pursuing a degree in the health field Interest to work in underserved communities 3.0 GPA or higher				March 15th			Up to $8,000 (10)
For more information please visit: http://cbcfinc.org/louis-stokes-health-scholars-program.html
CBCF Environmental Studies Scholarship			Other Affiliation (Server Underserved Community) Race/Ethnicity (Minority)			Desires to work in an underserved community			March 15th					$10,000 (2)
For more information please visit: http://cbcfinc.org/cbcf-environmental-studies-scholarship.html
Annual Kaplun Essay Contest		Essay						Essay			March 21st					$750 - $1,800 (6)
For more information please visit: http://www.kaplunfoundation.org/upload/essay.html
Atlanta Tuskegee Alumni Club	Specific College (Tuskegee University)							Attending Tuskegee University		March 26th					Varies (1)
For more information please visit: http://www.atltac.org/scholarships.htm
Delta Community Credit Union Scholarship DCC"U" Scholarship Program	Member Affiliation (Credit Union Member)							Member of Delta Community Credit Union 3.0 GPA or higher		March 30th					$5,000 (3)
For more information please visit: https://www.deltacommunitycu.com/community/involvement/scholarships.asp
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award	Race/Ethnicity (Minority)							Graduating, minority high school senior Leadership		March 30th					Up to $7,500 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/application.php
Federal Employee Educational & Assistance Scholarship	Employee Affiliation (Civilian Federal and Postal)							Current civilian federal and postal employees and dependents		March 30th					$250 - $5,000 (400)
For more information please visit: http://www.feea.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=46
GSCA Legacy Scholarship	Member Affiliation (GSCA)							Parent a member of GSCA		March 31st					$1,000 (2)
For more information please visit: http://www.gaschoolcounselors.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=338
Atlanta CPCU College Scholarship	Field of Study (Insurance/Risk Management)							Field of study – Risk Management		March 31st					$1,500 (4)
For more information please visit: http://atlanta.cpcusociety.org/page/71579/index.v3page;jsessionid=acxqj6pics4q
U.S. Bank Scholarship Program	Other Affiliation (Banking Relationship)							Banking Relationship with US Bank		March 31st					$1,000 (40)
For more information please visit: http://www.usbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.html
LULAC National Scholarship Fund	Academic Merit							3.25 GPA or higher		March 31st					Varies (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.lnesc.org
COAG Scholarship			Field of Study (Various)		Interest in the following fields related to government/law enforcement, political science, accounting/finance or business, pre-law				April 1st			Varies (2)
For more information please visit: http://www.coag.info/2011-2012-scholarships
Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund			Academic Merit Specific College (GA based college)		Graduating Senior Attending a GA college				April 6th			$1,000 (4)
For more information please visit: http://www.cbaofga.com/?page=Scholarship
Dave Cady Memorial Scholarship Fund			Other Affiliation (Musician)		All String and Symphony Orchestra musicians Must audition				April 8th			Varies (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.mysoatlanta.com/PDF/ScholarshipGuidelines.pdf
AFCEA Merit Scholarship			Field of Study (STEM or IT)		Interest in career in science, engineering, mathematics, international affairs, public policy, or information technology				April 9th			$3,000 (1)
For more information please visit: http://afcea-atlanta.org/scholarships
Atlanta Figure Skating Club Scholarship			Athletics (Figure Skating)		Current U.S. Figure Skating/Atlanta Figure Skating Club member 3.0 GPA or higher				April 13th			$500-$1,000 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.atlantafigureskating.com/financial-scholarship-assistance.html
The Wayne Reynolds Scholarship Foundation			Athletics (Golf)		Participant in organized junior golf program 2.5 GPA or higher				April 13th			$3,000 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.reynoldsscholarship.org
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund			Other Affiliation (Children of parents lost in war)		Children with parents lost in war				April 15th			Varies (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy
Charlotte Lemons Annual Student Scholarship (C.L.A.S.S.)			Financial Need		Financial Need 2.5 GPA or higher				April 16th			$1,000 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.madf.org/scholarship/apply
NSORO Foundation Scholarship			Other Affiliation (Foster Care)		Foster Care 2.0 GPA or higher				April 16th			Varies (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://thenf.org/scholarships.html
KIDS' Chance Scholarship			Other Affiliation (Child of parent catastrophically or fatally injured in a work-related accident)		Child of parent that was catastrophically or fatally injured in a work-related accident				April 16th			Varies (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://kidschancega.org/index.php/scholarships
CHCI Scholarship			Civic/Community Service Financial Need		Financial Need Community/Civic No GPA minimum				April 16th			$1,000 - $2,500 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://cbcfinc.org/cbcs-pa
Holocaust Remembrance Project			Essay		Essay Contest				April 19th			$500 - $5,000 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2012/index.asp
William Lucas Foundation Scholarship			Civic/Community Service		Graduating Senior 2.5 GPA or higher				April 20th			$1,250 (1)
For more information please visit: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/William-Lucas-Memorial-Scholarship.aspx
Atlanta Braves High School Scholarship Program			Academic Merit		Graduating Senior 3.2 GPA or higher				April 21st			$2,000 (6)
For more information please visit: http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/community/scholarship.jsp
The Ayn Rand Institute 11th & 12th Grade Essay Contest			Essay		Essay content				April 26th			$50-$10,000 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/TheFountainhead.aspx?theme=blue
LEAGUE Foundation Scholarship			Other Affiliation (Self-identified Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender)		Self-identified Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or Transgender Graduating Senior 3.0 GPA				April 30th			Varies (7)
For more information please visit: http://www.leaguefoundation.org/scholarships/index.cfm
Dr. Gulshan S. Harjee Scholarship			Field of Study (Healthcare)		Interest in allied health Graduating Senior				April 30th			$1,500 (Multiple)
For more information please visit: http://www.drhs.net/Foundation/Scholarships.aspx

* For more detailed information on any of the above mentioned scholarships, contact your School Counselor or Project GRAD College Access Coordinator.