Achieve Atlanta Scholarship | $20,000 | Apply Here

• Be sure to save your Student Aid Report from your FAFSA before applying.

Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship | Min GPA: 3.25 | $20,000
Due: February 10 | Apply Here

• In 1000 words: Describe your career goals and objectives.

• Submit at least two letters of recommendation

• Create a one page resume

Dreams2 Scholarship | Min GPA: 2.0 | Max GPA: 3.0 | $2,000
Due: February 15 | Apply Here
*This is a local scholarship! That means you should apply because there are less competitors!*

• In no more than 500 words: Pick one activity (community service or otherwise) that you are particularly proud of and tell us what you did and why this was important to you.

• In no more than 500 words: Describe any family or personal circumstances, including, but not limited to, financial need, that have affected your achievement in school, work experience, or your participation in school or community activities. 

• In no more than 500 words: How will your major/area of study contribute to your immediate or long-range career plans? 

The James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship | Min GPA: 3.0 | $2,000
Due: February 15 | Apply Here
*This is a local scholarship! That means you should apply because there are less competitors!*

• In no more than 500 words: Pick one activity (community service or otherwise) that you are particularly proud of and tell us what you did and why this was important to you.

• In no more than 500 words: Describe any family or personal circumstances, including, but not limited to, financial need, that have affected your achievement in school, work experience, or your participation in school or community activities. 

• In no more than 500 words: How will your major/area of study contribute to your immediate or long-range career plans? 

Women’s Chamber Of Commerce Scholarship Fund | Min GPA: 3.0 | Min ACT: 22 | $1,000
Due: February 15 | Apply Here
*This is a local scholarship! That means you should apply because there are less competitors!*

• In no more than 500 words: Pick one activity (community service or otherwise) that you are particularly proud of and tell us what you did and why this was important to you.

• In no more than 500 words: Describe any family or personal circumstances, including, but not limited to, financial need, that have affected your achievement in school, work experience, or your participation in school or community activities. 

• In no more than 500 words: How will your major/area of study contribute to your immediate or long-range career plans? 

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | Min ACT: 21 | $28,000
Due: February 15 | Apply Here

• In 2500 characters or less: Jackie Robinson is best known for the courageous role he played in the integration of Major League Baseball in 1947. In fact, Jackie Robinson exhibited courage and humanitarianism on many fronts overcoming unforeseen barriers and challenges which impacted our entire social fabric. What kinds of obstacles have you overcome? What can young people learn and take away from a study of the life of Jackie Robinson?

• In 2500 characters or less: What do you consider to be the most pressing global issue today and why?

• In 2500 characters or less: Jackie Robinson embodied his statement "A life is not important except in its impact on other lives." Describe a situation where you took a leadership role, including why you led the project and how you were effective. How have you personally given back to others?

• In 2500 characters or less: Write an essay which conveys to the reader a sense of who you are. Possible topics MAY include experiences that have shaped your life, the circumstances of your upbringing, the way you see the world or any personal theme which appeals to your imagination.

Church's Chicken Community Scholarship | Min GPA: 2.7 | $1,000
Due: February 15 | Apply Here

• In 1000 characters or less: Tell us about your educational and career goals and objectives

• In 1000 characters or less: Please describe how and when any unusual family or personal circumstances have affected your achievement in school, work experience, or your participation in school and community activities.

Professional Athletes Foundation Student Scholarship | Min GPA: 2.0 | $2,500
Due: February 15 | See Ms. Sims for Application
*For students who have participated in varsity sports, but plan to attend a school that does not provide athletic scholarships*

• In no more than 500 words: Indicate why participation in high school athletics has been important to you and how this scholarship will help you achieve your career goals.

Make Sense Foundation Scholarship | $1,000
Due: February 15 | Apply Here
*For female students only*

• In two double-spaced pages, answer all of the following: What life experiences have shaped who you are today and what challenges have you overcome in achieving your education (i.e. financial, personal, medical, etc.)? Explain why you need financial assistance. Describe your academic and career goals and your plans to achieve them and discuss any of your extracurricular or volunteer activities (both on and off campus) that you may perform. Describe an event in which you took a leadership role and what you learned about yourself.

WallStreetMojo Scholarship | $750
Due: February 15 | Apply Here

• In 1000-1500 words: Why “Money Management” is important for personal and professional growth.

• In 1000-1500 words: Why should you receive this scholarship and how it will help you?

BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship | $3,500
Due: February 15 | Apply Here

• In two double-spaced pages: Describe the most important ethical challenges faced by today’s marketplace and the strategies you believe should be implemented to overcome them.

• A one-page letter, written by the student, that explains their leadership skills and community activities.

UNCF STEM Scholars | Min GPA: 3.0 | $15,000
Due: February 23 | Apply Here
*For students who plan to major in a STEM subject and demonstrate financial need*

• In no more than 250 words: What were the most difficult or challenging math or science courses you faced in high school and what strategies did you employ to succeed?

• In no more than 200 words: Whenever you are faced with academic challenges in learning either a new concept or subject matter, what strategies do you use to learn the new material?

• In no more than 500 words: If you could imagine yourself 25 years into the future: What would you be doing and how is that connected or related to what you are learning now. How will that benefit your community, society and the world? Please answer all above questions

• In no more than 250 words: Outside of the classroom, what of your extracurricular or co-curricular experiences led you to be passionate about science and technology?

• In no more than 250 words: If the STEM Scholars Program staff were to meet you, what key characteristics or attributes about you would you share in that meeting. Tell us something you think we should know about you that has not been included in the application.

• Submit two letters of recommendation:

  1. High school STEM Teacher

  2. A STEM Program Sponsor/Mentor (an individual who has engaged the student in a STEM program during the school year and/or summer, and who can provide insight into the student’s academic performance and potential for success in pursuing a STEM degree)       

27th Annual Poster Contest | $1,000
Due: February 27 | Apply Here

• Create a poster interpreting the theme: One Person Can Make a Difference

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Regions Riding Forward Scholarship | Min GPA: 2.0 | $5,000
Due: February 28 | Apply Here

• In 500 words or less: Is there a particular African-American who inspires you because of the significant achievements in our society that he or she has been responsible for? In your essay, you should address how this African-American has been an inspiration in your life and discuss the contributions of the African-American individual who has served to inspire and motivate you.

Active Life Scholarship to Tackle Your Weakness | $1,000
Due: February 28 | Apply Here

• In 3-5 sentences, please answer ONE of the following: What do you consider one of your greatest weaknesses? -OR-
  Why is it important to try to improve a weakness? 

Cyberbullying Prevention for Teens Scholarship | $1,000
Due: February 28 | Apply Here

• In 600-1000 words, address the following: 1) Why is it important to stop cyberbullying? 2) How has cyberbullying personally affected teens?

I Heart My School Scholarship | $500
Due: February 28 | Apply Here

• In 500-1000 words: Write about what makes your school, the campus and the surrounding neighborhoods so awesome. Include a few pictures for bonus points.

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Youth Foundation Scholarship | Min GPA: 3.5 | $16,000
Due: February 28 | Apply Here

• In 750 words or less, answer one of the following:

  • What is one thing that you would like to change in your community?  How would you make a meaningful contribution to society to solve this problem?  What is a meaningful contribution to society?  How would a Youth Foundation scholarship help you gain the skills to solve this problem better?

  • What is the most important goal that you have set for yourself? How do you plan to accomplish this goal?  What is your major area of college interest, and how will that education give you the skills needed to work toward the goal?

• Submit two letters of recommendation

• Include a copy of your family's tax forms and W2s

My Soccer HQ Scholarship | Min GPA: 2.5 | $1,000
Due: February 28 | Apply Here

• In 800-1500 words: Write about anything related to soccer or sport in general. 

Vivid Seats Scholarship | Min GPA: 2.5 | $3,000
Due: February 28 | Apply Here
*For students who plan to major in art, theatre, or sports management/exercise*

Sweet and Simple Scholarship | $1,500
Due: February 28 | Apply Here

• In 250 words or less: Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it's the sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you.