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Financial Aid Scholarships Received in Counseling Office

2010-2011

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As we receive information for the2010-2011 school year, a deadline will be added. Check scholarship listings from previous years below the red banner to plan for the 2010-2011 school year.

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Name	Organization	Amount	Description	Deadline
QuestBridge	QuestBridge	Varies	QuestBridges assists high-achieving, low-income students in gaining admission and full four-year scholarships to leading colleges such as Amherst College, MIT, Princeton University, Stanford University, Yale University. Low income is defined as annual household income less than $60,000 a year. Complete eligibility requrements can be found here:	September 30, 2010 Application
Kroger Earning Plus Learning for HIgh School Seniors	Kroger	50 $1000 scholarships in the (Kroger) division that includes Georgia.	Criteria: Have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Be a U/S. Citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S. Be pursuing continued education from an accredited two- or four-year college, university, technical, or trade school Provide a sealed tgranscript submitted with application. Submit a creative entry showing how you’ve been practicing environmental awareness in keeping with this year’s theme “Going Green! School. Home. Neighborhood.” .	October 31, 2010 Application
Coca-Cola Scholars	Coca-Cola Inc.	- Fifty $20,000 Scholarships - 200 $10,000 Scholarships	Must apply on line. Must know CEEB Number: JCCHS: 110425 EJCHS:110846	October 31, 2010 Information
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards	Natrional Association of Secondary School Principals and Prudential Financial	- One $1000 cash award in Georgia	Visit www.principals.org/prudential,, click on the application link, and follow the on-screen instructions. When asked for the access key, type the word spirit. Once you ahve completed your online application, print it out, sign it, and have a parent sign it. Submit your printed application to the counseling office.	November 1, 2010 Application
The Principal's Leadership Award Posted 9/7/2010	Natrional Association of Secondary School Principals and Herff Jones	Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $12,000 will be awarded to 100 outstanding seniors from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.	Applicants must complete the nomination form by November 1, 2010. The December 3 deadline is for the school. If a student submits their form after November 1, he/she will not be considered for the award. For this award, you should enter Dr. Wyrick as your counselor.	November 1, 2010 Application
Gates Millennium Scholars	Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation	1000 rewnewable full-ride scholarships (Five undergraduate years maximum. Can continue into graduate school for specified majors.)	Eligibility: Must be African American, American Indian/Alaaska Native/Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American.Must be a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United States. Must have attained an cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Will be enrolling for the first time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking first year student in the fall of 2009. Must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. (Eligibility for Federal Pell Grant can only be determined through submission of the FAFSA in the beginning of 2009.) Have all three required forms (Nominee Personal Information Form, Nominator Form, and Recommender Form) completed and submitted by the deadline. Online submission of the application is preferred. Submit here. Limited paper applications are in the counseling office.	January 10, 2011 Information
SAE Engineering Scholarships	SAE International	More than 60 corporate- and university-sponsored scholarhships	Apply here.	Varies
TuitionFundingSources.com	Pepsi-Cola	Varies	The website offers a scholarship database along with college and career information. Here's the procedure to follow: Go to www.TuitionFundingSources.com. Click on Login and then the "First Time User?" link. Select the state where you live and the school you attend. Enter your email address as your username and then create a password. If you want ot use the automatic letter writing feature, enter your name and address. This information is not shared with anyone.	Varies
Scholarships below this line were available for 2009-2010, but the deadline has passed.
Gainesville College Natural Sciences, Engineering, & Technology Scholarship	Gainesville State College	Eight Scholarships - Amount not announced	Eligibility: Must plan to major in some aspect of Science	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Application (PDF)
Univision 34's "Liga De Campeons" Scholarship	Univision Channel 34	One student a month receives a $1000 scholarship	Criteria: Reside in the metro Atlanta Area and surrounding counties (Including Jackson) Enrolled as a 12rth grade studentw who will graduate at the end of Spring, 2010 Are bilingual (Spanish/English) Have a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Are of Hispanic descent (defined a persons descended from Central America (excluding Belize) Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South America (excluding Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana) or other Spanish cultures.) See additional rules	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Application in English Application in Spanish Rules
Mended Hearts Scholarships	Mended Hearts Inc.	Two $500 Scholraships	Selection Criteria: Jackson County or Banks County Resident Plans to study a medical related field Be accepted or already enrolled in a college or technical school. Submit a one or two page essay describing career aspirations Must be able to attend Mended Hearts May 17 meeting Provide a reference from a teacher, principal, or employer, or any source other than a relative.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Application and Information (PDF)
CHCI Scholarships	Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute	Several. Amounts vary.	Criteria: Be of Latino descent. .Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities. Demonstrated financial need. Strong writing skills. Full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested. U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Information
William Wesley Roberts Scholarship (PDF)	Family and friends of Wesley Roberts	Two $1500 Scholarship	Criteria: Graduating senior of JCCHS Planning to attend a college, university, or technical college for fall semester Must have a 2.0 gpa or higher	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Application (PDF) Must submit application to the counseling office.
Commerce Cardiology(PDF)	Commerce Cardiology Clinic	One $1500 Scholarship	Criteria: Must be interested in a career in healt care services. Resident of Jackson or Banks County Must be at least a high school graduate or a graduating senior Received acceptance from a college, university, or technical college Must have taken the SAT exam during high school and submit score with application	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Application (PDF)
Atlanta Braves/Publix Scholarship(PDF)	Atlanta Braves and Publix	Six $2000 Scholarships	Selection Criteria: Current School Transcript Enrollment in an accredited college or university during the Fall 2010 semester. One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or principal An essay describing how the applicant has made an impact in their community. A list of all high school extracurricular activities and community service involvment Completed applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2010	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Application (PDF)
Cooksey Scholarship	Commerce Lions Club	Award Amount varies	Selection Criteria: Be a senior in good standing and on track to graduate from a high school in Jackson or Banks County Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 Have an acceptance letter fromthe postsecondary institution you plan to attend Demonstrate financial need Supply two letters of recommendation using the form included with this application (one from an educator/one from a community member).	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Application (PDF)
Mar-Jac Poultry Scholarship	Mar-Jac Poultry	A $1000 Scholarship	Selection Criteria: Demonstrate neee have a weighted, cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all courses. Have assumed an active role in extracurricular activites sponsored by the schooland community. Be registered to vote if he or she is 18 and must be a citizen of the United States Preference will go to children of Mar-Jac employees.If none apply, all other students will be considered	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Application (PDF) Must submit application to the counseling office.
Clark Waters Memorial Scholarship (JCCHS Only) (PDF)	Jefferson Fire Department	Two $1000 Scholarships	Criteria: Graduating from Jackson County Comrprehensive High School in May, 2010 Must be pursuing a career in fire sciences or any related academic program, health occupations, criminal justice technology, early childhood care and education, agriculture, poultry science, computer science, engineering or engineering technology. Must be attending an accredited technical trade school in Georgia and pursuing a 2-year or 4-year institution Schlolarship will be based on financial need. Provide letters of recommendation by a high school respresentative and a communty member (no relatives.). Write a 250 word essay about why he/she feels qualified to receive the scholarship. Selections will be made by the high school's scholarship committee.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Must submit application to the counseling office. Application (PDF)
TD Automotive Compressor Georgia Scholarship	TD Automotive Comprssor Georgia	$2000 scholarship (Rrenewable for three years when criteria is met.)	Selection Criteria: Jackson County Georgia Resident Graduating Senior pursuing a full time degree at a U.S. accredited college in Fall, 2009 Minimum 2.5GPA	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Application (PDF)
Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund	Community Bankers Association of Georgia	At least four $1000 scholarships	Eligibility: Complete Application Prepare essay on community banking Reference from one teacher. Awards based on merit, not financial need	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Application and Rules
Gainesville State College	School of Social Sciences	Number and amount not provided.	Criteria: Plan to major in some aspect of social science. These areas include Anthropology, Criminal Justice, History,Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Social Work, Sociology, and the environmental studies track in Environmental Spatial Analysis.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Application (PDF)
Gwinnett Federal C.U. Student Scholarship (PDF)	Gwinnett Federal Credit Union	Nine $2250 scholarships for all areas served by Gwinnett Federal	Selection Criteria: Awarded to seniors who plan to have a career in education. A two page double-spaced essay expressing your desire to be a teacher and why. (See application for more details.) Two letters of reference, one from a teacher and one from an administrator in your current school who can attest to your potential las a prospective education majoor.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Application (PDF)
Jackson County Community Outreach Scholarship	Jackson County Community Outreach	Two $1000 Scholarships	Selection Criteria: Jackson County resident Defined need for financial support A letter of recommendation from school Acceptance letter from student's postsencondary school (college or technical college) Someone who has overcome obsticles to attain their education Leadership demonstrated through school or community	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Applications are in the counseling office.
Braselton Woman's Club Scholarship	Braselton Woman's Club	A $1000 Scholarship	Criteria: Graduating from Jackson County Comrprehensive High School. Complete Application The scholarship is not based on academics only.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Information Application
Farm Bureau 2010 Scholarship for Agriculture	Georgia Farm Bureau	Three $3000 scholarships. Seven $750 scholarlships	Selection Criteria: Available to students whose parents or legarl guardians are members of a county Farm Bureau in Georgia as of September 1, 2009. The applicaitons must first be paproved and signed by the county Farm Bureau president where membership is held. Students submitting application must be a high school senior for the current academic year nd plan to be enroled in a unit of the University System of Georgia or Berry College during the 2010-2011 school year pursuing an undergraduate degree in egricultural and environmental sicences, family and consumer sciences, or a related agricultureal field. A formal high school photo should be attached to each applicaiton.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed Application
Jackson EMC Youth Citizenship Award and Scholarship	Jackson EMC	$2000 Scholarship $1000 grant to distribute to a school/civic organization All-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the Washington Youth Tour	Selection Criteria: Applicants should be involved in community or school volunteer organizations where improving the ocmmunity is the chief objective Leadership positions or perfect GPA's are considered, but are not a necessity for the ward. Students should show why they volunteer and how much time they devoite to their activities.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Application
Jackson EMC Scholarships	Jackson EMC	Walter Harrison Scholarship: Several $1000 scholarships A.T. Sharpton Scholarship: $1000 A.T. Sharpton Unrestricted Scholarship: $1000	Eligibility: Each recipient of all scholarships must be a customer of Jackson EMC or the son or daughter of a customer and be a resident of the home served by Jackson EMC. . Walter Harrison Scholarships: Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and academic ability. A.T. Sharpton Gainesville College Scholarship: This scholarship award is available exclusively for students planning to attend Gainesville College. Financial need is a primary consideration, and judges also consider academic average, class rank, standardized test scores and/or faculty recommendations. A.T. Sharpton Unrestricted Scholarship: This scholarship award is available to students attending any two- or four-year college or university in the nation. Judges will consider financial need; however, academic average, class rank, standardized test scores and/or faculty recommendations are of equal importance. This scholarship is available for both undergraduate and graduate students.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Information and Applications
Student of Integrity Scholarship	Better Business Bureau	$1000 scholarships to six students in Northeast Georgia	Selection Criteria: Leadership 10% Community service 10% Academic 10%, Essay 70%.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Information and Application
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program	McDonalds	Multiple Scholarships for varying amounts	Selection Criteria: Asia Scholarship: Seniors wh have at lease one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage. African American Future Achievers Scholarship: Seniors who have at least one parent of African American or Black Carribbean heritage. HACER Scholarships: Seniors who have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. RMHC Scholars: Any seniors	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Information
Student of Integrity Scholarship	Better Business Bureau	$1000 scholarships to six students in Northeast Georgia	Selection Criteria: Leadership 10% Community service 10% Academic 10%, Essay 70%.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Information and Application
Allice Dodd and Bobby Dodd Scholarships for Outstanding Community Service	Georgia District Civitan Foundation	For each scholarhip: First Place: $1500 Second Place: $1000	Selection Criteria: Alice Dodd: Overiding criteria is applicant's community service involvement. Academic and financial aid critera is also considered. Boddy Dodd: Same as Alice dodd but is awarded to a physically challenged student.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Allice Dodd Application Bobby Dodd Application
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships	Horatio Alger Association	$12 million dollars in scholarships and grants ranging from $2500 to $20,000	Candidates demonstrate financial need and have demonstrated integrity and perseverence in overcoming personal adversity. Must include high school graduation in spring/summer 2009, commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree and United States citizenship. Apply online here.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Application
AXA Achievement Scholarship	AXA Foundation	52 $10,000 Scholarships 10 $15,000 Scholarships	Winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are students who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive, determination, and ability to succeed in college and who have respect for self, family, and community. Apply here.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Information (Application link is on right side of information page.)
2010 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest	John F. Kennedy Library Foundation	First Plance: $5000 Scholarship Seonc place: $1000 Scholarship Five finalists: $500 Scholarships	Find details and submit entry here.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Information
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship	U.S. Department of Education	$1500 Scholarship - Rewable for up to three additional years to a student in each congressional district. One student from each high school is nominated. (Dependent on federal funding.)	Eligibility: Be a legal resident of Georgia Be a citizen of the United States, a national, or a permanent residen who meets the residency requirment listed above, and provides documentation from the Immigration Naturalization Service. Have applied or been accepted for enrollment in a qualified insititution of higher education. This includes postssecondary vocational institutions. Shows promise of continued academic achievement. Nominee is selected by SATor ACT score, GPA, and an Essay.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Submit Essay (Required)
Georgia Development Authority Scholarship	Georgia Development Authbority	$1500 Scholarships (Number of scholarships not indicated.)	Eligibility: The applicant must be a high school senior or not beyond the freshman year in college. He/She must have successfully passed their high school academic requirements. [Ignore the requirement on the application regarding SAT scores.] Each applicant must supply a copy of his/her high school transcripts and a copy of their completed Federal Student Aid Form.[Ignore the requirement for SAT scores.] It will be the applicants responsibility to see that the application is fully completed and that all information submitted is totally truthful. Each application must be accompanied by three letters of recommendaiton: One from the applicant's County Extension Agent or Vocational Education teacher; one from a high school/college techer; and one from a community leader other than a family member. A formal high school photo should be attached to the application.	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Application
Albbot & Fenner Scholaships	Abbot & Fenner Financial	Several $1000 scholarships nationally.	Eligibility: Must be a high school junior or senior or enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution Must be age 16 - 30	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Information
Albbot & Fenner Scholaships	Abbot & Fenner Financial	Several $1000 scholarships nationally.	Eligibility: Must be a high school junior or senior or enrolled in an accredited postsecondary institution Must be age 16 - 30	Deadline for 2009-2010 has passed. Information

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