There will be fewer and fewer scholarships as summer approaches.  Take advantage of these scholarships now!  In the next month or so we’ll start getting out lots of scholarships you can start applying to for the fall time.  

Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Deadline- 7/31/2009

Scholarship Amount- $1,000- $5,000

Ideal for Who?- Georgia high school seniors and new college freshmen who are preparing for a career in engineering or engineering technology.

Requirements- Completed online application, two letters of recommendation, official high school or college transcript, SAT scores, photograph

Website- http://gefinc.org/

Application Link- https://www.signup4.net/Public/ap.aspx?EID=ACEC301E

Mailing Address-

Scholarship Committee
Georgia Engineering Foundation
Harris Tower, Suite 700
233 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA  30303

Abbott and Fenner Business Scholarship 

Scholarship Deadline- 6/20/2009

Scholarship Amount- $1,000

Ideal for Who?- High school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.

Requirements- Essay submitted to the provided email address

Essay Details- Write an essay on one of the following: (1) If you could have lunch with any famous person, either living or dead, whom would you choose and why? Describe your conversation at lunch.  (2) When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful

Website- http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Email Address for all scholarship submissions-

scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

Looking for money to pay for college.  Act fast and take advantage of scholarships to pay for college!

The Clifton/Whitehead Scholarship Fund

 Scholarship Deadline- 6/1/2009

Scholarship Amount- twelve $1000 scholarships

Ideal for Who?- Candidates must be graduates of an accredited high school in, work, or be a resident of Bibb, Houston, Crawford, Twiggs, Jones, Peach, or Monroe Counties pursuing an undergraduate degree.

Requirements- Completed application, essay, letter of recommendation, official high school or college transcript, SAT or ACT scores (if you are a recent high school graduate)

Essay Details- (1-2 pages) listing all honors and awards you have received in high school and college, a description of your career goals, and any special personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance

Website- http://www.cfcga.org/grants-scholarships/applications/clift-white_guide.doc

Application Link- http://www.cfcga.org/grants-scholarships/applications/clift-white_app.doc

Mailing Address-

The Clifton/Whitehead Scholarship Selection Committee

Community Foundation of Central Georgia

277 MLK, Jr. Blvd. Suite 303

Macon, GA  31201

Lillian T. Cartledge Scholarship

Scholarship Deadline- 6/30//2009

Scholarship Amount- $500

Ideal for Who?- employees of Carlyle Place and their dependents, enrolled at and pursuing an undergraduate degree at a public College, University or Technical School in Middle Georgia

Requirements- Completed application form, student Aid Report of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including a list of other scholarship, financial aid and loan programs you have applied for; official college or high school transcript, typed essay, 2 letters of recommendation

Essay Details- (1-2 pages, double spaced) describing your life goals and aspirations.

Website- http://www.cfcga.org/grants-scholarships/applications/LillianT-guide.doc

Application Website- http://www.cfcga.org/grants-scholarships/applications/LillianT-app.doc

Mailing Address-

Lillian T. Cartledge Scholarship Selection Committee                                                              Community Foundation of Central Georgia

277 MLK Jr. Blvd., Suite 303

Macon, GA  31201

The GIGA Inc. Scholarship Fund

 Scholarship Deadline- 6/5/2009

Scholarship Amount- Number and amount of awards vary

Ideal for Who?- Applicants must be employees of GIGA, dependants of employees of GIGA, or a graduating senior from Wilkinson County High School pursuing an undergraduate degree

Requirements- Completed application, official transcript, one-page resume listing school and community activities, awards, offices held and other relevant experiences, essay

Essay Details- (1-2 pages), describing educational plans and commitment to community service

Website- http://www.cfcga.org/grants-scholarships/applications/giga_guide.doc

Application Website- http://www.cfcga.org/grants-scholarships/applications/giga_app.doc

Mailing Address-

GIGA Inc. Scholarship Selection Committee

Community Foundation of Central Georgia

277 MLK Jr. Blvd., Suite 303

Macon, GA  31201

Here are a few scholarships with deadlines approaching soon.  Don’t miss out!

The James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program

 Scholarship Deadline- 5/15/2009

Scholarship Amount- Cash scholarships and tuition equivalents totaling $265,900 last year

Ideal for Who?- High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or who are already enrolled at least part-time in a course of study leading to an associate or baccalaureate degree at a licensed or accredited culinary school

Requirements- Students are evaluated on grade point average, extracurricular activities including work experience, letters of recommendation, and financial need

Essay Details- Only two of the several offered scholarships require an essay.  Less than 250 words on: (1) What do you find most inspiring, impressive or notable about James Beard’s life and work in American cuisine? (2) Explain your interest in Turkish/Eastern Mediterranean cuisine.

Website- http://www.jamesbeard.org/index.php?q=james_beard_scholarships

Application Link- http://www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/jamesbeard/application.html

Mailing Address-

James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarship Management Services

One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297

Saint Peter, MN 56082 U.S.A. 

Georgia Health Information Management Association Scholarship 

Scholarship Deadline- 6/1//2009

Scholarship Amount- $500

Ideal for Who?- Students enrolled in an accredited associate, baccalaureate, or masters degree program in health information management

Requirements- GPA of 3.0 or higher and involvement in the following activities:

a. Attendance at HIM association meetings
b. Service on HIM association committee(s)
c. Employment in an HIM department
d. Participation in school activities
e. Organization of a major class endeavor
f.  Community work

Application Details- Online application, resume, 2 recommendation letters form HIM professionals

Short Essay Questions- (1) Reason for considering GHIMA scholarship (2) Reason for choosing HIM as a career (3) Contributions you plan to make to profession (4) Goals as a HIM professional

Website- http://www.ghima.org/scholarshipapplication.asp

Mailing Address to Request Application-

Barbara Jett, RHIA
GHIMA Central Office Coordinator
4249 Meadow Way
Marietta, GA 30066 

Nordstrom College Scholarships 

Scholarship Deadline- 6/1/2009

Scholarship Amount- 40 students are awarded a $10,000 scholarship, which is paid over four years to the college of his or her choice

Ideal for Who?- Metropolitan Atlanta high school juniors who maintain a strong G.P.A., have made a substantial contribution to their community, are involved in school activities, and who demonstrate a financial need

Website- http://investor.nordstrom.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=211996&p=respscholarship

To Request Application- Applications are available starting February 2, 2009 in the Customer Service department of select Nordstrom stores and in participating high school guidance counselor offices

Contact Information- Ellen Greene, Corporate Scholarship Coordinator, 206.373.4550

Looking for some additional money to pay for school.  Check these scholarships out.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CHANCES Scholarship

Scholarship Deadline- 5/1/2009

Scholarship Amount- Tuition equivalent assistance up to $16,000 per academic year, for up to two years

Ideal for Who?- Applicants must be accepted into a nursing program and interested in pursuing a career in pediatric nursing

Requirements- Applicant must agree to work for Children’s for 18 months per each academic year rewarded.  Online application, two recommendation letters, 500-word essay

Essay Details- One of the following: What inspired you to become a pediatric nurse? Describe what it means to you to be a professional pediatric nurse?

Website- http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=307

Application Link- http://choa.taleo.net/careersection/college+app+11sept2008/jobdetail.ftl

Mailing Address-

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Human Resources
1600 Tullie Circle NE
Atlanta, GA

The Reverend A. Clayton and Mrs. Emma Gilmer Scholarship

Scholarship Deadline- 5/1//2009

Scholarship Amount- $1,000

Ideal for Who?- Persons preparing for ministry as ordained elders in the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church

Requirements- Applicant are required to be engaged in the candidacy process of the North Georgia Annual Conference

Website- http://www.candler.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS/OutsideAgencies/ConSch/ngaconsch.cfm

Mailing Address to Request Application-

Georgia United Methodist Commission on Higher Education and Campus Ministry Office
Attention: Executive Director
150 East Memorial Drive
Dallas, GA 30132

 The Peed Scholarship

Scholarship Deadline- 5/1/2009

Scholarship Amount- $3,900

Ideal for Who?- Full-time, United Methodist students in the South Georgia Annual Conference. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, be preparing for ministry, and who are residents of or working within the bounds of the South Georgia Conference.  

Requirements- Recipients who change careers or conferences are obligated to repay the grant.

Website- http://www.candler.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS/OutsideAgencies/ConSch/sgaconsch.cfm

Mailing Address and to Request Application-

South Georgia Scholarship Committee
Attention: Dr. Buddy Cooper
St. Paul United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 5116
2101 Wildwood Avenue
Columbus, GA 31906-0116

Over the years the question we heard most often was “Where do we find scholarships?”. We found that many students were applying for national scholarships although they had little or no luck in receiving any awards. So why is this? When applying for national scholarships you may be one of the tens of thousands that are applying for the scholarship. We found that the majority of students were not applying for scholarships that are available right where they live.  By applying for scholarships that are only available for a certain region, specific school, county, state, interest, or organization you can significantly increase your odds of getting money for college. This blog focuses on scholarships and other financial incentives available in the state of Georgia and the southeast region.  Here is a list of scholarships closing soon so you will want to get your application out as soon as possible

GeorgiaAssociation of Broadcasters E. Lanier Finch Scholarship:

Scholarship Deadline- 4/30/2009

Scholarship Amount- $1,500 each, 4 awarded

Ideal for Who?- Applicants must be registered as a full time student at a fully accredited college or university, a rising junior or senior studying for a degree in some aspect of the broadcasting

industry and a resident of Georgia

Region- Statewide

Requirements- Online application with additional sheet of typed answers to questions and an official transcript 

Question Details- School and Community involvement with offices held, description of internship (if completed one),  specific area of broadcasting interested in, and what broadcaster’s primary responsibility is (in your opinion)

Website- http://www.gab.org/content/category/2/174/241/

Application Link- http://www.gab.org/content/view/148/241/

Mailing Address-

Georgia Association of Broadcasters

Attention: Scholarship Committee

8010 Roswell Road, Suite 150

Atlanta, GA 30350

Lester W. Butts Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Deadline- 5/1//2009

Scholarship Amount- $5,000

Ideal for Who?- Graduating senior from Frederick Douglass High School who is accepted or enrolled at an accredited college, university or technical school, who demonstrates financial need, and who has a history of community service

Requirements- Online application, 1-page essay describing education plans and career goals, official transcript, FAFSA, two recommendation letters, list of other scholarships received

Website- http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/Lester-W-Butts-Scholarship-Fund.aspx

Application Link-http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Repository/Files/2009-10LesterButtsApplication.doc

Mailing Address-

L.W. Butts Scholarship Fund

440 Hope Ct

Atlanta, GA 30311

Telephone: 404-308-0055

Email Questions to: glanville@bellsouth.net

Casualty Actuaries of the Southeast (CASE) Scholarship Program

Scholarship Deadline- 5/1/2009

Scholarship Amount- $1,500

Ideal for Who?- College student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, has sat for actuarial exams, has passed an actuarial exam (include VEE credits). Exams trump the study curriculum and/or major, has taken and excelled in actuarial science courses, has completed an actuarial internship

Requirements-Online application with attached essay, two nomination forms (preferably professors or advisors), official transcript

Description of Essay(s)- one-page essay discussing why you are interested in becoming a casualty actuary

Website- http://www.casact.org/affiliates/case/index.cfm?fa=scholarmemo

Application Link- http://www.casact.org/affiliates/case/Scholarship_app.pdf

Mailing Address-

Tom Daley, ACAS, MAAA

NCCI, Inc.

901 Peninsula Corporate Circle

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Phone: 561.893.3134

Fax: 561.893.5178