Sol C. Johnson High School
Scholarship Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2015
3012 Sunset Blvd. ~ Savannah, GA 31404
Telephone: (912) 395-6408 ~ Fax: (912) 201-5737
UPCOMING EVENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / REMINDERS
HAVE YOU STARTED YOUR FAFSA? Be sure to go to www.pin.ed.gov to request a
PIN for parent and student (to be used as your electronic signatures). To complete
the FAFSA itself, go to www.fafsa.gov ,OR through your GAcollege411 account.
FAFSA awards are based on financial need (based on family’s 2014 income).
APPLY!!!!!
Feb. 4th: Progress Reports
Feb. 7th: ACT
Feb. 16th: Student Holiday (President’s Day)
Feb. 25th: GA. HIGH SCHOOL WRITING TEST (Re-testers)
Feb. 25th: 6 p.m. in the Media Center-FINANCIAL AID NIGHT-Representatives
will be available to assist parents and students in answering questions and
completing the FAFSA.
Feb. 28th: MEGAGENESIS College and Career Fair ~ Admissions reps from over 30
schools from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Be sure to bring copies of your transcripts because some
of the admissions reps will do “on the spot” admissions. FREE LUNCH will
provided to all participants.
FREE online TEST PREP VIDEOS: http://www.khanacademy.org/
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COUNSELOR ASSIGNMENTS
Ms. Miller ~ Counselor for students last names A – H and IB students
Email: [email protected]
Mrs. McGuire ~ Counselor for students last names I– Z
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Jones ~ 9th Grade Counselor
[email protected]
****USEFUL SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES****
www.fastweb.com
www.meritaid.com
www.scholarships.com
www.ecampustours.com
www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm
www.college.gov
www.needalift.org
www.collegeweeklive.com
www.armstrong.edu/images/finaid/scholarships.pdf www.highfivescholarships.com
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS - APPLY NOW !!!!
(Note: Hard copies of this newsletter are available in the Guidance Office.
Notify your counselor if you have any questions).
Section ONE:
NEWEST scholarships:
The Gallery Collection Create a Greeting Card Scholarship (NEW*)
Deadline: 2/18/2015 11:55 PM
Description: Submit a photo, artwork, or computer graphic to be used as the front of a greeting
card.
Application Link: http://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm
Amount: $10,000
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Academic and Community Service Scholarships (NEW*)
Deadline: 2/25/2015
Description: To qualify for the academic scholarship students must be: 1. Female college bound
member of the class of 2015, 2. Have a 89 or better GPA , 3. Have successfully passed the GHSWT at the
time of application submission, 4. Submit 1 letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher, 5.
Have a demonstrated financial need, 6. Have demonstrated leadership ability, 7. Be single, never married,
8. Not have any children. To qualify for the community service scholarship students must be: 1. Female
college bound member of the class of 2015, 2. Have a 80 or better GPA , 3. Have volunteered a minimum
of 100 hours in the community and be able to provide documentation from the appropriate agency, 4.
Have a demonstrated financial need, 5. Be single, never married, 6. Not have any children. 7. Have
demonstrated leadership ability. Please see Mrs. McGuire for more information and to obtain an
application. Johnson High School can only submit 7 applicants for each scholarship. Deadline to
submit application materials to the Guidance Office is February 18, 2015.
Amount: $2,000 for the Academic Scholarship; $1,000 for the Community Service Scholarship
Savannah Area Republican Women Scholarship (NEW*)
Deadline: 2/28/2015 5:00 PM
Description: The Savannah Area Republican Women scholarship is given each year to a high
school girl who will be pursuing a college education in the field of political science, history,
journalism, television, communications, economics or international relations. The applicant may
be attending any public or private high school in Savannah, Georgia and should be a registered
voter if eligible.
Amount: $1,000
Attachments: Applications can be found in the Counselor’s Office or by clicking on the link
below.
http://internet.savannah.chatham.k12.ga.us/district/AcademicAffairs/HighSchools/CareerTechnicalAgricu
lturalEducation/Counseling/Lists/Scholarship%20Opportunities/DispForm.aspx?ID=62
Grady Young Foundation Memorial Scholarships (NEW*)
Deadline: 3/1/2015
Description: Students may apply for the following scholarships: Lucy Mosley Young, Jessie
Young Johnson, Marion P. Lott. Each of the previously mentioned scholarships have individual
requirements but the general program requirements include: applicants must graduate with the
class of 2015, provide proof of acceptance to a college/university for Fall 2015, have at least a
2.0, and complete the FAFSA. Applications are available in the Counselor’s Office.
Application Link: http://www.gradyyoungfoundation.org/Index-12.html
Amount: Varies
Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship (NEW*)
Deadline: 3/10/2015
Description: High School seniors may compete in this essay contest by writing a 700-1,000
word text only essay on the topic: What are the pros and cons of requiring fire sprinklers to be
installed in all new single family housing constructed in the state of Georgia?
Application Link: http://www.georgiafiresprinkler.org/events/essay-contest/
Amount: $1,500
Dolphin Scholarship (Navy Submariners and Family Members) (NEW*)
Deadline: 3/18/2015 5:00 PM
Description: Students - High school senior or college student - Child or stepchild of member or
former member of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force - Unmarried on March 15 - Under age 24 on
March 15 - Scholar must attend a four year accredited college or university and intend to work
toward a BS or BA degree
Application Link: https://www.dolphinscholarship.org/?pageid=howtoapply
Amount: Unknown
Savannah Coastal Empire Section of the Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
(NEW*)
Deadline: 4/3/2015 5:00 PM
Description: Open to female students currently enrolled in their senior year, intending to pursue
a bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited university in engineering, computing or
engineering technology.
Application Link: http://www.sceswe.org
Amount: $1,000
A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award (NEW*)
Deadline: 4/1/2015
Description: Award recognizes students who have had to overcome great physical, emotional, or
social obstacles and are now eligible for high school graduation. Two written narratives required
(not to exceed 250 words each).
Application : Applications available in the Counselor’s Office.
Amount: $10,000 for National Winner
AIAA Aeronautical Scholarship (NEW*)
Deadline: 4/1/2015 5:00 PM
Description: For local students who will attend a local college to study in an aerospace
engineering field.
Application Link:
https://info.aiaa.org/Regions/SE/Savannah/Lists/HonorsAwards/AllItems.aspx
Amount: $1,000
Georgia PTA Student Scholarship (NEW*)
Deadline: 4/25/2015 *All applications must be postmarked by this date
Description: Applicants must be a graduating senior of a Georgia high school with a
PTA/PTSA; the PTA must be in good standing (i.e., dues paid, approved bylaws on file); the
student AND parent/guardian are current members AND must provide a copy of PTA/PTSA
membership card with application; will attend a college, university or post-secondary institution
during the upcoming school year; has exhibited good character; has a satisfactory scholastic
record. Grade point 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Application Link: http://www.georgiapta.org/for-pta-leaders/173-2/
Amount: TBD
Omar Temple No. 21 Scholarship (NEW*)
Deadline: 5/31/2015
Description: Must be a senior; 2.8 GPA minimum; must be accepted as a fulltime student in
college or university before deadline; handwritten statement, three letters of recommendation and
transcript required.
Application : Applications available in the Guidance Office, or request copy via email.
Amount: $1,000
Common Knowledge Scholarships (NEW*)
Start Time: 12/17/2014 12:00 PM
Deadline: 9/1/2015 11:55 PM
Description: Take quizzes to win scholarships.
Application Link: http://www.cksf.org
Amount: Various
Section TWO: Previously posted scholarships / Deadlines
haven’t passed
Sussle No Essay Scholarship
Deadline: 9/30/2015 5:00 PM
Description / Criteria: Who is Eligible? High school seniors, or current full-time undergraduate or
graduate students at an accredited college or university in the United States, US citizens or legal
permanent residents; Not a Sussle Scholarship or other Sussle contest winner in the previous 12 months,
or employees of Sussle or its affiliates
Application Link: http://sussle.org/scholarship
Amount: $500 Award each month
Youth of the Month/Year Program
Deadline: End of each Month (beginning in October 2014 – March 2015)
Description / Criteria: Candidates must be qualified for graduation, and submit an entry form. Youth of
the Month winners will later compete for Youth of the Year)
Application: Available in Counseling Office (see your counselor)
Amount: 6 monthly winners will receive plaque, leather-bound dictionary, a check, and the experience to
speak to a large group; Local Youth of Year winner will also receive two $500 scholarships and entered
to compete in District Exchange Club contest with a prize of $1,500.00 and entered into the National
Exchange Club Contest. National winner will be awarded a $10,000.00 scholarship.
Carl Gregory Scholar Athlete
Deadline: The last Friday in each month (Final deadline: 5/29/15 @ 5PM ET)
Description/Criteria: High school senior who is active in at least one varsity level sport and one
community service organization; minimum GPA of 3.0. You can nominate yourself.
Application Link: https://www.WSAV.com/scholarathlete
Amount: $250.00 (and a plaque, certificate, & invitation to reception for winner & up to 6 family
members).
SunTrust Off To College Scholarship
Deadline: 5/14/2015
Description / Criteria: Free to enter — eligibility is not based on GPA or financial need. Drawings start
on 10/31.
Application Link: https://www.suntrusteducation.com/ScholarshipSweepstakes/index.html
Amount: One $500 award every two weeks starting 10/31
Georgia Southwestern State University Scholarships
Deadline: Prior to Feb. 1, 2015
Description / Criteria: GA Southwestern offers numerous scholarships for freshmen. To apply for all
scholarships, freshmen must be accepted to GA Southwestern and complete the Freshmen Scholarship
Application. Check website for specific criteria for each scholarship.
Application Link: http://gsw.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/freshmenscholarships
Amount: Various
Marist College Technology Scholarships
Deadline: 2/1/15
Description / Criteria: Full four-year tuition, room and board scholarships as well as high-level
internships and mentors w/ leaders from IBM, Cisco, Goldman Sachs and others. Must interview w/
dean/faculty of Computer Science/Math; declare Computer Science as major; full time enrollment at
Marist starting Fall 2015 required.
Application Link: www.marist.edu/admission/freshman
Amount: Full tuition; room and board
USDA National Scholars Program
Deadline: 2/1/15
Description/Criteria: Full tuition, employment w/ USDA during the summer, pays fees, books and room
and board for each academic year. Must plan to major in any field of Agriculture (other related fields
include botany, computer science and botany) at schools on the approved list given on the website. Must
be US citizen, 3.0 GPA; 21 ACT or higher)
Application Link: http://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/index.html
Amount: Full scholarship
University of North GA Military Scholarships
Deadline: 2/1/2015 (But students are required to apply ASAP)!
Description/Criteria: Must be legal resident of GA; have a 3.0 GPA; minimum SAT scores of 440 math
& 480 critical reading (or ACT scores of 18 math & 20 English); be recommended by a GA State
Assemblyman. Requires students to commission as a second lieutenant in the GA Army National Guard
after finishing college.
Application Link: http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-andgrants/georgia-military-scholarship.php
Amount: $70,000 full-ride scholarship and it’s only available @ University of North GA. Pays 100% of
college costs, including room, meals, tuition, fees, uniforms and books. In addition, students who are
offered this scholarship will make about $40,000 in pay and benefits over their four years in college.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: 2/15/2015 (May begin submitting online apps Nov. 1st)
Description/Criteria: Graduating, minority high school senior; plan to attend accredited 4yr US
institution; show leadership potential; demonstrate dedication to community service; present evidence of
financial need; US citizen; 1,000 minimum combined SAT score or a composite ACT score of 22.
Application Link: www.jackierobinson.org
Amount: $24,000 over 4 years
WACE Coop Program Scholarship
Deadline: 2/15/2015
Description / Criteria: QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify for this scholarship, students must: Have a
cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale, Apply and be accepted for the 2015-2016
academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed. Complete the National Co-op Scholarship
Program Application including a typed one-page essay (200-words) describing why you have chosen to
pursue a college cooperative education program.
Application Link: http://www.waceinc.org/scholarship/index.html
Amount: Multiple awards of various amounts
GBAA Aviation Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1/2015 5:00 PM
Description / Criteria: Must be pursuing a career in aviation and have a 3.0+ GPA. Application includes
an essay, recommendation, and other information.
Application Link: http://www.gbaa.org/scholarship
Amount: Multiple awards up to $5,000
Wal-Mart Employee Dependent Scholarship
Deadline: 3/14/2015 5:00 PM
Description / Criteria: See website for details and eligibility quiz.
Application Link: http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/associate-scholarships
Amount: $3,250 per year
Marine Corps Tanker Scholarships
Deadline: 3/15/2015 5:00 PM
Description / Criteria: ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be a child, grandchild, or under guardianship of a
Marine Corps Tanker who was or is active, reserve, retired, or honorably discharged, who served in a
MARINE CORPS TANK UNIT. The applicant’s sponsor must be a member of the MCTA or, if the
application is accepted, the sponsor must join the MCTA. Applicant may also be a Marine or Navy
Corpsman currently serving in a Marine Corps Tank Unit.
Application Link: http://www.usmarinetankers.org/scholarship-program/
Amount: Multiple awards of at least $2,000
Julian & Jan Hester Scholarship
Deadline: 4/1/2015 5:00 PM
Description / Criteria: The Hester Scholarship is open to Georgia high school seniors who will be
entering a Georgia college, university or technical school (two year program or more) in the fall semester
of the following school year. Requirements: a) Complete Application b) Complete Activity Record c)
Complete Essay d) Complete Qualifications (1 Page Completed by a Teacher) e) Complete High School
Transcript (and SAT and/or ACT Scores if Available)
Application Link:
http://www.cbaofga.com/?page=Scholarship&utm_source=Scholarship+email+to+Guidance+Counselors
&utm_campaign=2015+Hester+Scholarship&utm_medium=email
Amount: Four awards of $1,000
Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship
Deadline: 4/1/2015
Description: Essay
Application Link:
http://www.mortgagebrokersburnaby.com/mortgagebrokers/193/burnaby_mortgage_brokerage_firm.php
Amount: $500
H&R Block Budget Challenge
Deadline: 4/16/2015 11:55 PM
Description / Criteria: Teacher must register for a class to participate. Take a budget quiz to enter. There
are 6 different time periods to enter. See website for each period's deadline. The final period ends April
16, 2015
Application Link: http://www.hrblockdollarsandsense.com/
Amount: Multiple awards from $20,000-$100,000
Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship
Deadline: 6/1/2015 11:55 PM
Description / Criteria: Must be an athlete and must write an essay.
Application Link: http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm
Amount: $1,000
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship
Deadline: 6/1/2015 11:55 PM
Description / Criteria: This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation
career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
Application Link: http://www.animationcareerreview.com/
Amount: $1,000
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
Deadline: 6/1/2015 11:55 PM
Description / Criteria: is a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in
pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
Application Link: http://www.fashion-schools.org/
Amount: $1,000
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
Deadline: 6/15/2015 5:00 PM
Description / Criteria: The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well
as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution.
Application Link: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Amount: $1,000
Military Dependent Scholarships
Deadline: 8/1/2015 3:00 PM
Description / Criteria: Various awards. See website to search.
Application Link: http://www.schoolquest.org
Amount: Various
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month! Be sure to
complete your FAFSA as soon as possible….the early bird gets
the MONEY! For more information please visit:
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Assistance will also be available at SCJ’s Financial Aid Night
on February 25th at 6 p.m. and the College Goal event at
Armstrong State University on March 24th from 5-8 p.m. Visit:
http://collegegoalga.com/