Scholarships

This following website will help you with understanding Financial Aid Options and how they apply to paying for college. 

scholarships360.org

www.fastweb.com

www.gafutures.org

www.collegecovered.com

www.studentscholarships.com

bold.org

goingmerry.com

Deadline: August 15, 2023

TO ACHIEVE AWARD ELIGIBILITY FOR THE 2023 HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED BY ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE, STUDENTS MUST BE SENIORS DURING THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR, GRADUATING WITH THE CLASS OF 2024. APPLICANTS MUST

1) Have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average (GPA) of a B (3.0) or better.

2) Be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassman.

3) Participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one of the sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Association:

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Judo, Karate, Skateboarding, Soccer, Softball, Spirit/Cheerleading, Taekwondo, Tennis, Track & Field, Wrestling

Deadline: September 30, 2023

Has your family faced adversity? 

Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be in good academic standing at their current school.

Applicants must submit a 750-word response to the prompt: Discuss a time in your life when you and your family had to work through a tough scenario and how the event made an impact on your life going forward. What were you able to learn, and how are you now able to help others going through similar situations?

Detailed information and submission information on the website link.

Deadline: September 30, 2022

Complete the application form  including a 140-character message about texting while driving. The top 10 applications will be selected as finalists. The finalists will be asked to write a full length 500- to 1,000-word essay about texting while driving.

Deadline: October 2, 2023

Application opens August 1, 2023

All eligibility requirements are on the website at the attached scholarship link.

Deadline: October 11, 2023

To be eligible, a student must:

1) Be a legal resident of the 50 United States.

2) Be between the ages of 18-24. 

Deadline: October 31, 2023

To be eligible a student must:

*Currently be in high school 

*Be enrolled in a public or private high school in the U.S.

DEADLINE: November 13, 2023

To be eligible:

1) Be a high school senior who is a citizen of the US.

2) Deomonstrate strength in academics, leadership, and service. 

DEADLINE: November 15, 2023

To be eligible:

High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school and should have taken at least one photography or related art class.

DEADLINE: December 1, 2023

One applicant will be chosen who best brings awareness to motorcycle safety. The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis for the Spring semester. 

Current college student or anyone planning on attending college (or another form of higher education) in the upcoming school year.

Student must have a valid driver’s license.

Deadline: December 15, 2023

All high school seniors and all BURGER KING® restaurant, corporate and field employees, their spouses and children in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico are eligible to apply.

Deadline: December 15, 2023

To be eligible:

Applicants for the Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

Citizen of the United States or in possession of an Alien Registration Card

High school senior or enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university

Achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, etc. 

Deadline is December 15, 2024

To be eligible, a student must:

1) Be a U.S Citizen.

2) Be enrolled (or enrolling) as a full-time student of an accredited college/university within the U.S. for completion of an undergraduate degree in Logistics or equivalent field.

Deadline: December 31, 2023

This scholarship is offered to any student currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. This includes incoming first-year college students who are high school graduates or possess a GED. 

The scholarship candidate must possess an interest in public service, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences. 

All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

Deadline: December 31st

We encourage all students looking to apply for scholarships to career and technical colleges to take a few minutes to take the steps laid out.

Deadline: January 1st, March 31st, June 30th, September 30th

Our scholarship is called The Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women and each quarter we award two $500 scholarships + a care package filled with healthy organic goodies to high school women who are striving to maintain their health and wellness as they pursue their higher education goals. 

Deadline: January 8, 2024                 

Eligibility:

1) Be a high school senior.

2) Live in a 60 mile radius of the Jesup and Fernandina Beach facilities. 

3) Must have plans to enroll in a relevant Engineering program at one of the universities listed:

 -Florida: University of Florida, Florida A&M University, Florida State University, University of South Florida, or University of Central Florida

 -GEORGIA: Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern University, or University of Georgia.

Contact Person: Amber Cardwell - 904-357-9147 or amber.cardwell@rayonieram.com

Deadline: January 18, 2024

12th grade Senior Beta members, registered with the national headquarters as of November 1, 2023, are eligible to apply for a National Beta Scholarship.

Selection of National Beta Scholarship winners is based on a number of factors, with an emphasis on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, commendable character, school and community service, as well as participation in National Beta Club activities.

Deadline: Monday, January 29, 2024 by 5:00pm 

Completed applications can be submitted in 3 ways:

1) Deliver in person to the OREMC office in Nahunta.

2) Submit it online.

3) Print off application and email completed application to:

youthprograms@oremc.com

Deadline: January 29, 2024

To be eligible for the No Essay Smart Owl Scholarship:

• You must be a resident of any of the United States.
• You must be 16 years of age or older.
• You must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled in a qualified high school within the United States.

Deadline: January 31, 2024

Nitro cares about providing you the resources needed to successfully navigate financing college. That’s why we’re offering you the opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship. We know that college is a big step forward in achieving your goals and we want to help you get there using all the tools Nitro has to offer.

Deadline for Next Essay Contest:  February 1st-15th, 2024

Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest on the website provided. 

Deadline is February 1st 

Once you are on the www.ccga.edu website....click "Offices" then click on "Financial Aid". Look at the Menu on the TOP LEFT and click on "College of Coastal Georgia Scholarships", then select the application that best applies to you. 

Deadline: February 1, 2024

To be eligible you must:

1) Be a senior and plan on enrolling in college by Fall 2024.

2) Have a GPA of at least 2.5

Deadline: February 26 2024     

$1,500 The Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship is available to high school seniors. To be considered, you must submit an essay detailing your volunteer efforts to help animals in need, and how that involvement has changed your life or shaped your perceptions on the importance of animal welfare.

Deadline: March 1, 2024

Eligibility Requirements:

1) Must be a US citizen.

2) Must attend a public high school.

3) Must be a seniors.

4) Must have achieved a 3.50 GPA or higher.

5) Must score 23 or higher on the ACT (Composite Score) OR 1150 or higher on the SAT (Total Score).

6) Must enroll at an eligible four year college or university for Fall semester following high school graduation.

7) Must work 240 hours in the 12 months prior to the start of each academic year of college.

8) MUST complete the FAFSA in 2024/2025 - EFC(Expected Family Contribution) must be less that $6,500.

9) Must apply for eligible Federal and State grants.

10) Must not have been convicted of a felony. 

If you have questions regarding this scholarship, please email: scholarships@hsfmo.org 

Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024

Marshland Credit Union will award a $2,500.00 Memorial Scholarships to five (5) 2023-

2024 school year graduates. At least one of the five scholarships will be awarded to a

graduating student who plans to attend the College of Coastal Georgia in the fall.

Applicants for the awards must be a senior student of a Appling, Brantley, Bryan,

Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long McIntosh, Pierce, Wayne

or Ware County school who plans to pursue post-secondary studies. Applicants must

either be a member, or the son or daughter of a member in good standing of Marshland

Credit Union. Applicants will be selected based on academic achievement, school

citizenship, and community and school involvement.

The application package must include the following:

1. A completed application form.

2. Two (2) letters of recommendation.

3. High school transcripts (include SAT scores or ACT scores if available)

4. Proof of acceptance for post secondary studies.

The application package must be completed and submitted to Marshland Credit Union no

later than Friday, March 1, 2024.

Deadline: March 1st

Click the link to see all Scholarships offered through Georgia Farm Bureau and the eligibility criteria for each one. 

Scholarships are for students planning to pursue a career in agriculture or related field.

*Applications and supporting materials are to be submitted ONLINE only. Hard copy applications and supporting material will not be accepted*

ATTENTION SENIORS PLANNING TO ATTEND ABAC in Fall 2024 - Here is a specific scholarship just for ABAC:

B Frank Strickland Scholarship – The scholarship will be paid at the beginning of the fall semester by the ABAC Foundation.  Scholarship link listed on the website. 

Deadline: March 1st 

The Share Health Southeast Georgia Scholarship Fund was created to provide annual

scholarships to graduating seniors from high schools and homeschools in the 16-county

region of the Southeast Health District who show an interest in pursuing a career in

healthcare. The following criteria will apply:

1. Plan to study public health/healthcare in their university or college work.

2. Maintain good grades.

3. Be involved in extracurricular activities, especially those activities involved in health,

within the school and/or within the community.

4. Attend a college or university.

5. Complete an application form and include a one-page essay reflecting the role

healthcare plays in his/her life, how the major they are pursuing relates and where

in Georgia they want to be employed after they graduate.

6. Submit two signed letters of reference.

7. Demonstrate financial need. FAFSA is available to complete now. The SAR report is

required and can be received within 48 hours of completing the FAFSA.

To register as a New User and create a profile, Go to: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfsga

Click the “Create New Account” button to complete the registration process and create login credentials.  This will allow students to save their work and come back and work on applications over time. 

Taking the Eligibility Quiz:

Once the registration process is complete, click the “Start Eligibility Quiz” button to begin taking the Eligibility Quiz.  Students should read and answer these questions carefully as their answers will determine which scholarships they are eligible to apply for.  Once a student has taken the Eligibility Quiz, they cannot retake it, so we encourage them to review the scholarships listed on Our Scholarships page prior to taking the quiz so that they understand the criteria for each scholarship they plan to apply for.

After submitting their Eligibility Quiz answers, click “Continue” to return to the Apply page.  The Apply page will then list the scholarship opportunities that they are eligible for.  Students can then begin submitting applications for each scholarship listed by clicking the “Apply” button next to each opportunity. 

Deadline: March 8, 2024 by 5:00pm

The Okefenokee Swamp Park Inc., in an effort to support a graduating senior who is planning to pursue a postsecondary degree in one of the Biological/Physical Sciences or Science Education, will award a $1,000 scholarship in the spring of 2024 to the selected student from each of the Okefenokee RESA area school districts (Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Pierce, and Ware). Additionally, the OSP Scholar will also receive a “Lifetime Pass” for entrance into the Okefenokee Swamp Park.

This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who has shown a passion for science and is also dedicated to influencing growth in science. The recipient will be an individual who has a strong desire to communicate with others the importance of science, research, science education, and/or science advocacy. Preference will be given to those applicants who can show evidence of a profound bond to the ecosystems in the Okefenokee RESA area school districts, including but not limited to the Okefenokee Swamp. 

A complete application includes:

1). Application

2). High School Transcript(s)

3). Two letters of recommendation from School Staff

4). Essay (included on the application)

Complete applications will be reviewed by the OSP Scholarship Committee and three finalists from each school district will be selected for interviews with the committee. After interviews, the Okefenokee Swamp Park Science Scholarship will be awarded to one well-qualified applicant from each district. 

Available December-March 15th

Any senior who intends to pursue postsecondary education at a community college or technical college in Fall 2024. Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perserverance in overcoming personal adversity. Scholarship criteria:

Pell Eligibilty

U S Citizen

Deadline: March 15, 2024 

Satilla Foundation will award four (4)-$1000.00 scholarships to each area high school within our service area, and five (5)-$1,000 scholarships from a pool of private/home school applicants. 

Application is attached. 

If you use the website link, once you are on the website...click the Community Tab in the top right corner....then click Satilla REMC Foundation to find the Scholarship Application.

https://www.satillaemc.com/satilla-remc-foundation

Deadline: March 15, 2024

The COAG Scholarship is open to any Georgia high school senior who is a United States and Georgia citizen graduating by the spring of 2024. You must be seeking an undergraduate degree, not a diploma, or certification.

The criteria for the award includes:

- presenting a letter of acceptance or letter of enrollment from a school of accredited higher education located within Georgia (four-year college, junior college or technical

college);

- providing proof of residency in the State of Georgia (GA Driver’s License or GA ID Card);

- submitting a 1,000-word essay; and presenting a COAG scholarship application (paper application may be

downloaded from the website link listed below or use the website link listed here):

www.coagonline.org/coag-scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2024

Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months.

To apply, students must write a 500+ word essay or record a 2-minute video explaining who you are and what makes you excited about the heavy equipment space. Please submit your application by 12:00PM central time on March 31st of each calendar year. Winners will be chosen by April 15th. The winning scholarship will be paid directly to the school as a tuition payment. 

Deadline: March 31th, 2024.

Corner Market Antiques has created the Make your Mark Scholarship to assist graduates in pursuing their dreams. This scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to one senior enrolled at Ware, Pierce, or Brantley County High School. Applications can be obtained from and returned to the guidance department of these schools. 

Deadline: April 1st 

Must have completed application to Mrs. McNease by March 25th. 

The scholarship can be used by ANY GRADUATING SENIOR who is furthuring their education.  

Deadline: April 1st

Must have to Mrs. McNease by March 25th.

Is  your grandfather or great-grandfather a Vietnam Veteran? Or was your grandfather or great-grandfather on active duty during the Vietnam War? If you can answer YES to one of these questions, you will qualify to apply for this scholarship. 

Deadline: April 1st 

Brantley County Art Association $500 Scholarship 

For Seniors planning to pursue a degree in Fine Arts.

*Fine Arts includes students studying architecture, sculpture, painting, literature, music, performing arts, photography and film.

Deadline: April 1st

The Dillan and Presley Lee Humanities Scholarship in the amount of $500 awards an outstanding student who intends to earn a Bachelor's Degree in any humanities-based field in any major 4-year university in the state of Georgia. 

Please read the applicable fields and appropriate school options on the attached application.

Deadline: April 1, 2024

Each year the Brantley County School System will award the Ava Rose Strickland Lightsey Scholarship to at least one eligible graduate of Brantley County High School who is enrolled in and will attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school.

At least one scholarship will be awarded to a Brantley County graduate who meets eligibility and agrees to the terms of the scholarship.

The recipient will receive $1,000 per semester, for two semesters per year, for a maximum of 4 years or 8 semesters.

Applicant must able to exhibit financial need.

Deadline: April 12, 2024

Must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree from a Georgia College, University, or Technical College. The degree must be in Agriculture, Forestry, or Family Consumer Sciences.

Essay Topic:

"What career do you plan to pursue and why did you choose this career?"

Deadline: April 15,2024

To be eligible:

-Be a high school senior planning to enter a 4-year college or university with the intent to major in Dairy/Animal Science.

Deadline: April 15, 2024

When you come to the website....click Education link at the top

Student Eligibility:

*Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in U.S. by Fall 2024.

*Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page.

*Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Deadline: April 28th 

Applicants must have a public library card at least 6 months prior to applying for this scholarship. You must turn in the Completed Application Packet to the Public Library in Nahunta. 

Deadline: Extended to April 30th

Legacy Tattoo LLC in Nahunta is pleased to be able to offer a $500 Scholarship to a 2023-2024 graduating senior from Brantley County High School. 

*Submission of any form of Visual Arts is a requirement with the completed application. Art submissions will not be returned *

Deadline: April 30, 2024

1) Must be between 16 and 21 years old.

2) Must be attending school in the fall of 2024.

3) Must write an essay on this year's topic

4) Must have a 3.0 GPA or above

5) Be a legal resident of the United States or Canada

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

1) Have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher.

2) Plan to go to college and further your education.

3) Be an active member or leader in FCA/OASIS.

4) Be active in some form of ministry in your local church.

5) Show qualities of good Christian character and leadership.

*Scholarship Applications can be found in the Guidance Office or from Mr. Tim Thompson.

Deadline: May 1st

*Turn in to the Guidance Office before May 1st*

$500.00 Foundation Scholarship

Must have already applied and planning to attend Coastal Pines Technical College after graduation. One winner will be chosen from each high school in our area.

Deadline: May 3, 2024

This scholarship award is given with the realization that excellence and genius is demonstrated in a variety of forms. The Create Your Way award seeks to foster characteristics such as creativity and strategic planning, which can transform communities.

Applications should be postmarked or submitted to the Brantley County Chamber of

Commerce (Drawer B, Nahunta, Georgia 31553) by Friday, May 3, 2024. The award will be

presented at the Brantley County High School Honors Night.

Deadline: May 6, 2024

Eligibility:  

The applicant must be a high school senior or not beyond the freshman year in college.

The applicant must have successfully passed their high school academic requirements and have college entrance exam scores qualifying their admission to an accredited Georgia College.

Applicant must be a Georgia resident and live in a rural county.

Applicant must be pursuing a degree directly related to agriculture.

Click the "Scholarships" Tab at the top of the website. There are 2 ways to complete the application: Online or Printable Version.

Deadline: May 9th 

Completed Applications Returned to the Guidance Office.

Eligibility:

1) Must be a Senior (Male or Female)

2) Must play a Varsity Sport for Brantley Co High.

Deadline: May 21, 2024

Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships.  We are trying to improve the students’ chances for success.  The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.

Application Procedure

To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below:

Your submissions must be sent to us by email at awards@studentawardsearch.com 

"Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most.  Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual."

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com

Deadline: May 29, 2024

To be eligible:

1) Be a high school senior starting college in Fall 2024.

2) Have a current overall GPA of at least 3.0.

3) 1,000 word essay answering the question: 

"How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers?"

Deadline: June 10, 2024 

Application Process: 

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site:  http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Full details are available on the website.

Deadline: June 19, 2024

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.

Deadline: June 30, 2023

The Community Foundation of South Georgia is excited to announce that all of there scholarship applications are now available through their Online Scholarship Portal.