2015-2016 Scholarship Information

Shout it Out Scholarship Applicants must: September 30, 2015  Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application

 Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States

 Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education

Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?" For info go to: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our- scholarships/shout-it-out-scholarship

Lyceum Scholars Students accepted into this program at Clemson Priority Deadline: Program at Clemson receive a $10,000 scholarship distributed over December 8, 2015 University their 4 years at Clemson. For more info on the program, go to: www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html

UNC - Charlotte - Levine The Levine Scholars Program is UNC Charlotte’s UNC Application due: Scholars Program most prestigious merit scholarship program that November 1, 2015 was established in 2009 by benefactors Sandra and Leon Levine. The inaugural class of Levine Scholars Scholarship Supplemental App entered in the fall semester of 2010 and a new due: cohort of approximately 15 students is selected to November 8, 2015 join the program each year. Levine Scholarships are awarded to extraordinary high school seniors based on scholarship, ethical leadership, and civic engagement. If you would like to be nominated for the Levine Scholars program at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte, please see Mrs. Weiberg in the counseling office by October 10, 2015 To apply: http://levinescholars.uncc.edu/

NC State University - The mission of the Park Scholarships program is to NC State Application due: PARK Scholarship bring exceptional students to NC State, based on October 15, 2015 outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The Scholarship Supplemental App program develops and supports Park Scholars in due: these areas, preparing them for lifelong November 1, 2015 contributions to the campus, state, nation, and world. West may endorse up to 2 seniors. You may also self-nominate. For more info: http://park.ncsu.edu/

Asian Women in Scholarship is open to women who are at October 1, 2015 Business Scholarship least 50% Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry who are enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year undergraduate institution. Up to $5,000. For more info: http://www.awib.org/index.cfm? fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=811&nodeID= 1

Jack Kent Cooke Young Award is open to classical instrumentalists, October 1, 2015 Artist Award vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2015-2016 academic year. Up to $10,000. For info go to: http://www.fromthetop.org/programs/scholarship s/jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award

Wendy’s High School This scholarship is for seniors who have at least a B October 2, 2015 Heisman (3.0) Average and participate in one of the 27 Submit by 6pm sports that are eligible. The ideal student will demonstrate leadership in the school and community. Applications and more information online www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com

Snap Scholars Digital Scholarship is open to current and potential October 5, 2015 Marketing Scholarship college students. Applicant must submit an article on a given topic related to digital marketing. Up to $1,000. For more info: http://www.snapagency.com/blog/scholarship- contest

AES Engineers You are not required to take engineering courses October 7, 2015 Scholarship to be eligible. Students submit an essay of between 500 -1000 words When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Amount of award: $500.00 Submit essay to: [email protected] There is no application packet for this award. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Georgia Tech Students applying to Georgia Tech and interested October 15, 2015 Presidential Scholarship in this program must apply to GT by October 15. There is no additional application to determine semifinalists.

Hispanic Heritage Youth Rising Latino high school seniors across America October 15, 2015 Awards can apply to the Youth Awards program presented for the 17th year by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). The 2015 Youth Awards application is available on our website at www.HispanicHeritage.org/programs/youth- awards/

To participate in the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards you must be: · A current high school rising senior, graduating in the Spring of 2016 · Planning to enroll in college in 2016-2017 · Of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent) · Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or 7.5 (on a 10.0 scale) · Willing to travel at own cost to the awards ceremony in your selected region (regional ceremony attendance is mandatory for students who are selected)

Branson Shows Inspired Scholarship is open to legal residents of the October 15, 2015 Scholarship United States between the ages of 16 and 19, who are current students at any accredited educational institution or program of higher learning. High school students and home schooled students who plan to enroll in college upon graduation are also encouraged to apply. Applicant must submit an essay on how a show inspired their dreams. For info go to: http://www.bransonshowtickets.com/compan y/scholarship.aspx

Hotels cheap Corporate Our company is interested in helping students who October 15, 2015 Scholarship demonstrate a strong aptitude for learning, and have a drive to improve themselves, and society in general. Winners will be determined by our executive team each spring and fall semester. To apply visit http://atlanta.hotelscheap.org/atl- scholarship

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship is open to high school seniors October 15, 2015 Scholarship Program who are at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens. Applicant must have financial need. Applicants selected for the program will complete work sessions during each summer break in Washington, D.C. If selected, student will be given an annual salary, benefits package and up to $18,000 per calendar year for tuition, mandatory fees, books and supplies. For info go to: https://www.cia.gov/careers/student- opportunities/undergraduate-scholarship- program.html

CJ Pony Parts Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who October 15, 2015 Scholarship Video are current students and will be enrolling in Contest post-secondary education in their next semester. Applicant must submit a video that is under three minutes on one of several given topics. For more info: http://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-pony-parts- scholarship-video-contest

Financial Growth for Scholarship is open to current college October 15, 2015 LGBTQ Scholarship students who identify as LGBTQ. Applicant must submit an essay on a given prompt related to LinkedIn. For info go to: http://www.johnson-moo.com/lgbtq- scholarship

Helicopter 2050 Scholarship is open to U.S. residents who October 15, 2015 Challenge are between the ages of nine and 16 years of age. Applicant must share their vision or design for the helicopter of 2050. For info go to: http://www.helicopter2050.com/? opt=contest-about

JEN Scholarships Scholarship is open to high school and October 15, 2015 university students with talent and potential in jazz performance and/or education or industry. Multiple scholarships available with different requirements. Applicants should see website for details. For info go to: http://www.jazzednet.org/node/1300

Young Arts Scholar Young Arts Winners represent a dynamic group of October 16, 2015 artists who go on to become leading professionals in their fields. By applying to the YoungArts program you are eligible for: Up to $10,000 in monetary awards- Exclusive U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts nomination- Master classes with world-renowned artists-Access to scholarships, career opportunities and professional contacts-Opportunity for works to be viewed by top artists in their fields To apply now, click the Apply Now button http://www.youngarts.org/apply

College JumpStart Scholarship is open to students in 10th October 17, 2015 Scholarship through 12th grades, college students, and non-traditional students. Applicant must submit a short essay. For info go to: http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net

*Local Scholarship* This contest is open to seniors and one October 23, 2015 Daughters of the senior from each school will be awarded American Revolution $100. Students must write an essay and Good Citizens Program provide letters of rec., transcripts, and a resume. Please see Mrs. Weiberg in the counseling office if interested. Atlas Shrugged Essay Scholarship is open to high school seniors, October 23, 2015 Contest college undergraduates, and graduate students. Applicant must submit an essay on a topic related to Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged. For info go to: https://www.aynrand.org/students/essay- contests#atlasshrugged-1

Williams-Mystic /Joseph Scholarship is open to high school seniors in October 23, 2015 Conrad Ocean Essay good academic standing at an accredited Contest college or university. Applicant must submit an essay (either fiction or nonfiction) on any topic as long as the ocean or a major body of water is the primary setting or aspect of concern. For info go to: http://mystic.williams.edu/conradcontest

Horatio Alger Scholarship is open to high school seniors October 25, 2015 Association Scholarship graduating in spring/summer 2016. Applicant must demonstrate critical financial need, display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and be involved in co- curricular and community service activities. For info go to: http://application.horatioalger.org Davidson College - John This scholarship can provide you comprehensive October 30, 2015 Montgomery Belk funding (tuition, fees, room and board) plus study Scholarship stipends, and allows you great flexibility in the on- and off-campus opportunities you choose to explore. For more info: http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and- financial-aid/john-belk-scholarship West may nominate up to 2 students for this program. If you wish to be nominated, please place your transcript, resume, and an explanation of why you should be nominated outside Mrs. Weiberg’s door in the counseling office by the date listed.

Scholarship is open to current high school Coca-Cola Scholars (or home-schooled) seniors attending school October 31, 2015 Program in the United States carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school. For info go to: http://www.coca- colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#prog rams MyProjectorLamps Scholarship is open to graduating high October 31, 2015 Scholarship school seniors who are at least 16 years of age. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the use of multimedia and data visualization in K-12 classrooms. For info go to: http://www.myprojectorlamps.com/scholarshi ps.html October 31, 2015 LendEDU Scholarship The LendEDU Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship award that can be used to cover any and all costs related to your education. The LendEDU Scholarship can be used to cover tuition, textbooks, room and board, and even living expenses. The LendEDU Scholarship will be awarded to 2 students each fall and spring. Please see the eligibility criteria below:

. Must be a current high school senior or a full-time college student

. Must be a U.S. Citizen

. Must be earning a minimum 2.5 GPA in high school or college For more infor: https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship- application/

Veterans United Scholarship is open to surviving child of a October 31, 2015 Foundation Scholarship fallen service member, or children of a service member or veteran. Applicant must plan to attend a college or university in the following academic year. For more info, go to: https://www.veteransunited.com/about/schol arships

Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship is open to students 13 years of October 31, 2015 Scholarship age or older who are legal residents of the 50 United States who are currently enrolled (or will enroll no later than the fall of 2021) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education. Applicant will need to submit a short response to a given prompt. For info go to: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our- scholarships/zombie-apocalypse-scholarship

Prudential Spirit of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards November 3, 2015 Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth Program recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. The program's goals are to applaud young people who already are making a positive difference in their towns and neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities. For more information: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc

Seniors applying to UGA are eligible for this November 2, 2015 Foundation Fellowship scholarship. Students should have a 3.8 GPA and a and Bernard Ramsey minimum score of a 2100 on SAT or 31 on ACT. Sholarship Students must demonstrate high degree of intellectual drive and curiosity and possess superior leadership. www.uga.edu/honors and www.admissions.uga.edu

George W Jenkins http://www.miami.edu/admission/index.php/geor See Mrs. Weiberg by Nov 10th if Scholarship Nomination ge_w_jenkins_scholarship/how_to_apply/ you would like to be considered University of Miami for nomination  You will need to bring Mrs. Weiberg a Deadline: written paper containing the following Dec 1 information: Discuss your academic promise Discuss your extracurricular and community service involvement Discuss any adversity you have overcome

Mercer University A chance to compete for Mercer scholarships by November 14, 2015 School of Engineering demonstrating your math and verbal skills. For Scholarship more info go to: http://engineering.mercer.edu/scholarship

Emory Scholar To be guaranteed consideration for the Emory November 15 University Scholars selection process (including Emory College, Oxford College, and the Goizueta Business School), students must submit all required application materials by the November 15 Emory University Scholars Programs deadline. Applicants will need to select one of Emory's three admission decision plans (Early Decision I, Early Decision II, or Regular Decision). Please note students applying Early Decision I (EDI) may apply for the Scholars Programs, but need to meet the EDI November1 deadline for all application materials. In addition to applying by November 15 and selecting an admission decision plan, students must nominate themselves for the Emory University Scholars Program by answering "yes" to the following question in the "Questions" section of the Emory University supplemental "My College" page on the Common Application

http://college.emory.edu/home/academic/scholar /prospective/index.html Education Matters Applicants must: November 30, 2015 Scholarship  Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application

Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?" For info go to: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our- scholarships/education-matters-scholarship

Unigo $10k Scholarship Applicants must: December 31, 2015  Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application

 Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia

Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "What’s the biggest challenge facing college students today and how can it be addressed?" For info go to: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our- scholarships/unigo-10k-scholarship

Top 10 List Scholarship Applicants must: December 31, 2015  Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application

Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the question: "Create a Top Ten List of the top ten reasons you should get this scholarship." For info go to: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our- scholarships/top-ten-list-scholarship

The American Legion http://www.legion.org/oratorical/about Check back for update High School Oratorical Scholarship Program BBB Student of Our scholarship program is funded by our Check back for update Integrity Scholarships Educational Foundation and each year we give six $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors 2015 Student of Integrity Scholarship: Topic & Instructions 1. Students must write an essay, not to exceed 500 words, based on the following topic: What BBB Programs and Services Strengthen Ethics/Integrity for your generation? Students may write the essay in any form they wish. Judging will be based on how well students captured the essence of the topic and their creativity in responding. Students must also submit the following: 2. A copy of the student’s transcript. 3. A one page letter that explains the student’s leadership skills and community activities or service. Please note, this cannot be a resume or a letter of recommendation. Auburn www.auburn.edu/scholarship Students must Complete the scholarship AUSOM complete the scholarship application application through Auburn University through the Auburn University Scholarship AUSOM by February 15 Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) to receive Manager consideration for all General Scholarships. To receive consideration for need-based Freshman and General scholarships, students should complete Scholarship the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)*, available online beginning January 1. The FAFSA should be received by Auburn University by March 1. For a complete listing of available General Scholarships, click here https://auburn.academicworks.com/. Unless otherwise noted, recipients are selected by the Office of University Scholarships.

BURGER KING Created in memory of co-founder James W. Check back for update Scholar McLamore, the BURGER KING Scholars program has awarded more than $20 million in scholarships to high school students https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingsc holars/

University of Alabama A first-time freshman student Out of State  Capstone Scholar has a 27 ACT or 1210– who meets the December 15 Scholarships 1240 SAT score (cr and math scores only) scholarship priority deadline and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $14,000 over four years ($3,500 per year).  Collegiate Scholar has a 28 ACT or 1250– 1280 SAT score (cr and math scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $16,000 over four years ($4,000 per year).  Foundation in Excellence Scholarship has a 29 ACT or 1290–1320 SAT score (cr and math scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a receive the value of one-half tuition or $49,900 over four years ($12,475 per year).  UA Scholar has a 30–31 ACT or 1330–1390 SAT score (cr and math scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive the value of two-thirds tuition or $66,864 over four years ($16,716 per year).  Presidential Scholar has a 32–36 ACT or 1400–1600 SAT score (cr and math scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive the value of tuition or $99,800 over four years ($24,950 per year).

The Center for Students may submit samples and compete to December 31, 2015 Collaborative become one CCJ’s Media Innovation Scholars. Journalism at Mercer These scholars will receive four-year scholarships University to Mercer, up to full-tuition.

For more information, see http://ccj.mercer.edu/scholarship/.