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Community supporters ensure that these scholarships have a future. Donations are accepted year-around.

Whether a one-time gift or on-going monthly support, there is no better way to recognize and reward excellence.

Donations can be made online at www.gcps-foundation.org, by check to the foundation office,

as a payroll donation using the employee portal, or as part of a lasting legacy through estate planning.

GCPS Foundation Scholarship Catalogue – 2016

Apply for a Scholarship / GCPS Foundation Common Scholarship Application

Application Deadline 02-06-2016

The Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation 2016 Scholarship Catalogue will be available

through February 2016. Please check the website to download the most current (2016) common

scholarship application.

Review the scholarship catalogue for detailed information on requirements for each program.

We will continue to add to the GCPS Foundation Catalogue online as scholarships become available.

Ensure timely delivery of funds by alerting the foundation office of the correct address

for financial aid and your student ID# assigned upon official acceptance to a college or university.

Pictured above – some of the happy 2015 recipients.

Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation

437 Old Peachtree Road, NW • Suwanee, GA 30024-2978

Phone: (678) 301-7287 • Fax: (678) 301-7326 • www.gcps-foundation.org Non-profit 501(c) (3) • Charitable Registration #16-1764597

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1. Alton C. Crews Educator Scholarships (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $1,500 sponsored by the GCPS Foundation will be presented to a graduating

senior from Gwinnett County Public Schools. One or more recipients may be named.

Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on 4 pt scale, exhibit good character and

leadership skills, provide a letter of reference from a school administrator, and submit a two page essay

describing a desire to enter the teaching profession. Click here for scholarship application.

2. Automotive Group Rick Case Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide).

Established in 2015 and sponsored by Automotive Group Rick Case, this scholarship is a

one-time award of $2,000 to be presented to a Gwinnett County Public Schools high school graduating

senior advancing to post-secondary study in one of the fifteen Automotive Service Technology and

Automotive Technology certificate or diploma programs offered through Gwinnett Technical College.

One or more recipients may be named pending qualified candidates.

Requirements: Applicant submit copy of transcript with GPA; must submit a 300 word essay on

interest and/or experience in the automotive technology field; provide a letter of recommendation from

a school administrator and/or community member; and have plans to enroll in a program accredited

by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, Inc./Automotive Service Excellence

(ASE-NATEF). Click here for scholarship application.

3. Dr. Barbara Reed Science Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $1,000 will be presented to a graduating senior from Gwinnett County

Public Schools with an interest in a post-secondary science field with an emphasis placed on

applicants interested in science education.

Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 2.7 GPA on 4 pt scale, provide letter of

reference from faculty member, and submit a one page essay describing interest in a STEM

related career and/or science education. Click here for scholarship application.

4. United Ebony Society of Gwinnett Robbie Susan Moore Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide) A one-time award for college-bound Gwinnett County Public School seniors who are planning to

attend a 2-4 year college or university. One or more winners will receive $1000 each. Selection is based

on participation in a leadership role in community service activities or volunteer work and a

commitment to making a difference in the community. Click here for the application.

To be eligible: GPA minimum 2.7. Plan to enroll in the in the fall directly following graduation as full-

time at accredited 2-4 year institution Submission of 300 word essay on a designated topic

Provide letter of recommendation from volunteer experience & school/faculty member

5. Beth Rihm Global Language Scholarship (Open to Brookwood HS applicants only).

A one-time award of $1,000 awarded to a GCPS senior who has demonstrated a proficiency in a

spoken foreign language and expressed a desire to deepen fluency through cultural immersion and

study.

Established in 2015 by Rachel B. Mehravari, a Brookwood HS alumna and a former Beth Rihm

memorial scholarship recipient. Ms. Mehravari credits a Rihm scholarship with helping her achieve her

goal of becoming a member of the Foreign Service in the Diplomatic Service of the United States of

America.

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Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on 4 pt scale, a recommendation letter by a

foreign language administrator at Brookwood HS, and provide a one-page essay describing interest in

foreign languages. Click here for scholarship application.

6. Beth Rihm Global Language Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $1,000 awarded to a GCPS senior who has demonstrated a proficiency in a

spoken foreign language and expressed a desire to deepen fluency through cultural immersion or

extracurricular study.

Established in 2015 by Rachel B. Mehravari, a Brookwood HS alumna and a former Beth Rihm

memorial scholarship recipient. Ms. Mehravari credits a Rihm scholarship with helping her achieve her

goal of becoming a member of the Foreign Service in the Diplomatic Service of the United States of

America.

Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on 4 pt scale, a recommendation letter by a

foreign language administrator, and provide a one-page essay describing interest in foreign languages.

Click here for scholarship application.

7. Dr. Linda Williams Educational Scholarship (Open to Grayson, Maxwell and Meadowcreek)

A one-time award in the amount of $500.

Contact the Grayson High School counseling office for details.

8. GCPS Foundation Excellence in Academics Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award in the amount of $500 to the valedictorian from each high school in Gwinnett

County Public Schools. No application necessary.

9. GCPS Foundation Multicultural Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide)

Established in 2015 and sponsored by the Gwinnett Multicultural Advisory Committee, this scholarship

is a one-time award of $1,000 presented to a college bound GCPS senior of Hispanic, African

American, Asian/Pacific Islander or other minority origin. One or more recipients may be named.

Emphasis will be placed on participation in leadership roles, community service, or volunteer work

demonstrating a commitment to making a difference in the community.

Requirements: Applicant must have a with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA out of 4 points; submit a

300 word essay on community involvement; provide a letter of recommendation from a school

administrator, and have plans to enroll in an accredited college or university for fall 2016. Click here for scholarship application.

10. GCPS Foundation STEM Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $1,500 will be presented to a Gwinnett County Public Schools high school

graduating senior with plans to enroll full-time in an under graduate course of study in science,

technology, engineering, or math. One or more recipients may be named.

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Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 2.7 GPA on 4 pt scale, provide a letter of reference

from faculty member, and submit a one page essay describing interest in a STEM related career.

Click here for scholarship application.

11. GCPS Foundation Mathematics Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $1,500 will be presented to a Gwinnett County Public Schools high school

graduating senior with plans to enroll full-time in an under graduate course of study in science,

technology, engineering, or math. One or more recipients may be named.

Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 2.7 GPA on 4 pt scale, provide a letter of reference

from faculty member, and submit a one page essay describing interest in a STEM related career.

Click here for scholarship application.

12. Georgia United Credit Union Women On Board Scholarship

*A student may apply or be nominated. (Open to female applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $2,000 will be presented to a graduating female who has distinguished herself as

a change agent and leader in the community. One or more recipients may be named.

Requirements: Applicant should have a minimum 3.0 GPA on 4 pt scale, letter of reference from

school administrator or community leader, and either applicant or nominating entity submit a short

essay describing leadership activities. The scholarship is sponsored by the Executive Women’s Day

Forum of the Greater Gwinnett Championship, Georgia United Credit Union and the Gwinnett County

Public Schools Foundation. Click here for scholarship application.

13. GSMST Outstanding Senior STEM Scholarship (Open to GSMST HS applicants only)

This scholarship is one-time award of $1,500 to one or more GSMST graduating seniors.

Contact the GSMST counseling office for details.

14. Gwinnett Gladiators Aim High Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $1,000 will be presented to a Gwinnett County Public Schools high school

graduating senior with a desire to pursue a profession in the sports medicine, sports management,

entertainment, event planning, or similarly related career and with plans to enroll in an accredited

college or university for fall 2016.

Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 2.7 GPA on 4 pt scale, provide a letter of reference

from a faculty member, and submit a one page essay describing interest.

Click here for scholarship application.

15. Hope McKenzie Scholarship (Open to Grayson HS applicants only)

A one-time award of $1,000 will be presented to a student excelling in the arts at Grayson High

School. The award is presented by the McKenzie family in memory of Hope McKenzie.

Contact the Grayson High School counseling office of for details.

16. J. Alvin Wilbanks Educator Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $2,500 sponsored by Peach State Federal Credit Union and the GCPS Foundation

will be presented to two graduating seniors from Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on 4 pt scale, exhibit good character and

leadership skills, provide a letter of reference from a school administrator, and submit a two page essay

describing a desire to enter the teaching profession. Click here for scholarship application.

17. J. Floyd and Eunice Brannan Scholarships (Open to applicants district-wide)

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A $1,000 award payable for 4 consecutive years (subject to satisfactory performance and progress) will

be presented to a graduation senior from Gwinnett County Public Schools. A minimum four recipients

will be named. One award is specifically for a recipient of Central Gwinnett High School per donors

wishes. Additional recipients will be selected from applicants district-wide.

Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on 4 pt scale, have a concern for others as

demonstrated by significant community service activities, have plans to attend a four-year college or

university, indicate financial need, provide a letter of reference from a school administrator, and agree

to submit transcript verifying minimum 3.0 GPA maintained each college year to receive future

disbursements. The next granting period will be the school year 2016-2017.

Click here for scholarship application.

18. Jim Maran STEM Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $1,000 will be presented to a Gwinnett County Public Schools high school

graduating senior in honor of James J. Maran, Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce past president.

One or more recipients may be named.

Requirements: Applicant must have a minimum 2.7 GPA on 4 pt scale, plans to enroll full-time in an

undergraduate course of study in science, technology, engineering, or math, provide a letter of

reference from a faculty member, and submit a one page essay describing interest in a STEM related

career. Click here for scholarship application.

19. JJ Campbell Memorial Scholarship (Open to Lanier HS applicants)

A one-time award of $500 will be awarded to a student excelling at Lanier High School. The award is

presented by the Campbell family in memory of JJ Campbell.

Contact the Lanier High School counseling office for details.

20. John A. Raghu Music Scholarship (Open to GSMST applicants only)

Established in 2012 by the Raghu family in recognition of the outstanding education received by their

son, John A. Raghu, while a student in Gwinnett County Public Schools.

This scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to an orchestra member, with preference to bassist, who

participates in community service and has a weighted GPA of 3.0 or better. The award recipient will be

selected by the music program administration of GSMST high school.

21. Judy Patterson Legacy Memorial Scholarship Open to Archer HS applicants only)

A one-time award of $1000 to a senior who exhibits good character and meets the requirements of

graduation. The award can be applied to any form of post-secondary study that leads to employment.

Contact the Archer High School counseling office for details.

22. Kurt Simpson Memorial Scholarship (Open to Lanier HS applicants only)

A one-time award of $2,000 will be awarded to a student excelling at Lanier High School. The award

is presented by the Simpson family in memory of Kurt Simpson.

Contact the Lanier High counseling office for details.

23. Louise Radloff Scholarship (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $2,500 sponsored by Peach State Federal Credit Union and the GCPS Foundation

will be presented to two graduating seniors from Gwinnett County Public Schools. This award has no

minimum GPA and can be applied to any form of post-secondary training or study that leads to

employment.

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Requirements: Applicant should exhibit good character and tenacity, demonstrate involvement in

community or school activities, provide a letter of reference from a school administrator, and submit a

two page essay detailing a significant challenge that was met and overcome in order to meet the

requirements of graduation. Click here for scholarship application.

24. Reid Mullins Scholarship (Open to South Gwinnett applicants only)

This is a one-time award of $1000. This scholarship will be awarded to a deserving graduating senior

in honor of Reid Mullins for his many years of service to Snellville Middle School and Gwinnett’s first

middle school principal. Contact the counseling office of South Gwinnett High School for details.

25. Robert L. Campbell Memorial Scholarship (Open to Phoenix HS applicants only)

This is a one-time award of $1,000 in honor of Robert L. Campbell. The winner will be selected by the

faculty of Phoenix High School. One or more recipients may be named.

Contact the Phoenix High School counseling office for details.

26. SCANA Energy Community Service Scholarships (Open to applicants district-wide)

SCANA Energy’s commitment to its customers includes being a good neighbor and making a

difference in the lives of the customers served.

SCANA Energy Homework Centers in Gwinnett provide secure, supervised environments where

children in grades two through five can spend time after school working on homework assignments and

developing study skills. https://www.scanaenergy.com/why-scana-energy/community-

support/homework-centers

Established in 2015 and sponsored by SCANA Energy, this scholarship is a one-time award of $2,500

presented to a college bound GCPS senior with financial need. Two or more recipients will be named.

Emphasis will be placed on participation in community service and volunteer work as well as

leadership roles which demonstrate a commitment to making a difference in the community.

Requirements: Applicant must have a with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA out of 4 points; submit a

300 word essay on community involvement; provide a letter of recommendation from a school

administrator and/or community leader regarding community service/volunteer activity and supporting

financial need. Recipients must have plans to enroll in an accredited college or university for fall 2016.

Click here for scholarship application.

27. Susan D. Headley Scholarship (Open to Archer HS applicants only)

A one-time award of $1,000 to a student who exhibits good character, a love of learning, a desire to

further his or her education, and is eligible for post-secondary education.

Contact the Archer High School counseling office for details.

28. United Ebony Society of Gwinnett Robbie Susan Moore (Open to applicants district-wide)

A one-time award of $1,000 for one or more college-bound Gwinnett County Public School seniors

who are planning to attend a 2-4 year college or university. Selection is based on participation in a

leadership role in community service activities or volunteer work and a commitment to making a

difference in the community. Click here for the application.

Requirements: To be eligible: GPA minimum 2.7 and with plan to enroll in the in the fall directly

following graduation as full-time at accredited 2-4 year institution. Submission of 300 word essay on a

designated topic. Provide letter of recommendation from volunteer experience & school/faculty

member

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GCPS Professional Development Employee Opportunities

Beth Rihm Global Language Educator Scholarship A one-time award of $1,500 to a GCPS foreign language educator seeking to deepen fluency through

cultural immersion or extracurricular study.

Established in 2015 by Rachel B. Mehravari, a Brookwood HS alumna and a former Beth Rihm memorial

scholarship recipient. Ms. Mehravari credits a Rihm scholarship with helping her achieve her goal of

becoming a member of the Foreign Service in the Diplomatic Service of the United States of America.

Requirements: Applicant must be a full-time employee of Gwinnett County Public Schools, with a

minimum of one year of experience, in good standing per evaluation process, with letter of endorsement

from a supervisor or district administrator, and express willingness to continue employment with GCPS in

a full or part time capacity. Applicants may apply or be nominated by a supervisor. Submit letter of interest

and endorsement to Director Dr. Jon Valentine, Division of Curriculum and Support, Foreign Language

Department - Deadline February 6, 2016.

Dr. Janice L. Calkins SLP Scholarship A one-time stipend of $1,000 to a Gwinnett County Public School employee holding a bachelors degree in

speech language pathology and seeking a Master of Science degree in speech language pathology from a

college or university accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech

Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Previous winners are

eligible to reapply.

Requirements: Applicant must be a GCPS full-time employee with a minimum of one year of experience,

in good standing per evaluation process, with letter of endorsement from a supervising speech

language pathologist or district administrator, and a willingness to continue employment with GCPS in a

full or part time capacity once masters is complete. Applicants may apply or be nominated by a supervisor.

Submit letter of interest and endorsement to GCPS Foundation office for review by a committee chaired by

Dr. Jan Calkins (retired) - Deadline February 6, 2016

Dr. Janice L. Calkins SLP Innovative Practices Grant A one-time stipend of $500 to a Gwinnett County Public School employee will be presented in the fall and

will provide a one-time award to a fully certified Gwinnett County Public School speech language

pathologist who has demonstrating exceptional creativity, initiative and effectiveness leading to an increase

in student achievement.

Requirements: applicant must be a full-time employee of Gwinnett County Public Schools, with a

minimum of two years of experience, in good standing per evaluation process, with letter of endorsement

from a supervising speech language pathologist or district administrator. Note: Recipient may apply or be

nominated by a supervisor.

Submit letter of interest and endorsement to GCPS Foundation office for review by a

committee chaired by Dr. Jan Calkins (retired) - Deadline February 6, 2016

Dr. Robert (Bob) Clarke Memorial Scholarship

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Established in 1985, this scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Bob Clarke, a school psychologist in

Gwinnett County Public Schools from 1979-1984.

A one-time stipend of $1,000 will be awarded to a Gwinnett County Public School educator seeking to

increase their knowledge and skills in human behavior. One or more recipients may be named per year.

Requirements: Applicant must be a GCPS full-time employee with a minimum of one year of experience,

in good standing per evaluation process, with letter of endorsement from a supervisor or district

administrator, and a willingness to continue employment in the district in a special education capacity.

Applicants may apply or be nominated by a supervisor. Submit letter of interest and endorsement to

Mr. Tom Owen, Division of Curriculum and Support, Psychological Services Department for review

by the selection committee - Deadline February 6, 2016.

GCPS Foundation Innovative Learning Grants

Established in 2012, Innovative Learning Grants have funded hundreds of academic enrichment projects to

local schools for the benefit of K-12. Grants have benefitted every cluster in the district as well as projects

that blanket district-wide.

The 2016 application will be available online beginning August 1, 2016 at www.gcps-foudantion.org

The deadline is October 31, 2016.

Recipients will be announced in November and recognized at the annual GCPS Foundation Holiday

Gathering hosted by business partner and 2015 Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce public service award

winner, Primerica of Duluth.

Additional scholarship opportunities not managed by the GCPS Foundation:

Peach State Federal Credit Union Student Scholarships Recognizing the importance of education as a lifelong experience, the Board of Directors of Peach State

Federal Credit Union is proud to announce that Peach State Federal will award 15 $2,000 Career

Advancement Scholarships in May. The scholarships honor the founders of Peach State Federal and will be

awarded to eligible members of our credit union. Applications will be available on our Web site

(www.peachstatefcu.org) and at all 13 convenient branch locations in January. If you choose to access an

application on our Web site, please print it and send to: Scholarship Committee, Peach State Federal Credit

Union, 175 North Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. www.peachstatefcu.org

CPACS – Center for Pan Asian Community Services, Inc. Serving DeKalb/Gwinnett Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarships

The application form will be available online in October 1, 2013.

Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. Census

Be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the U.S. Citizens of the Freely Associated States

may apply

Be enrolling in a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking student in the

upcoming academic year

Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale (non-weighted) or have earned a GED

APIASF awards range from $2,500 - $10,000

www.apiasf.org (also see Gates Millennium Scholars program)

AT&T Foundation Scholarship

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The AT&T Foundation has announced the continuation of their scholarship program with UNCF to provide

scholarships for African-American children or step-children of current regular full-time employees of

AT&T, Inc. and its U.S. Subsidiaries. Applicants must be a high school senior (planning to enroll in) or an

undergraduate student attending any accredited two or four-year college or university. The candidates must

have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. The applicants must be 25 years old or

younger. The awards of $2,500 will be granted to recipients attending a four-year college or university

while the recipients of a two-year college will receive $1,500.

Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarship

All applicants must be citizens of the United States and must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or

university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required; however, a chapter or state

chairman may work with the applicant to put the information together to send to the DAR Scholarship

Committee. Click here for more information. To apply, go to www.dar.org.

Dell Scholars Program

Application process opens in November. http://www.dellscholars.org/HowToApply.aspx

Dr. Seuss Scholarship - Oh the Places You’ll Go

Award Amount $10,000

This is one of the fun but weird unknown scholarships for college, and one of the best scholarships for high

school seniors. https://apps.facebook.com/otpscholarship/rules

National Merit $2500 Scholarships One-time, nonrenewable awards of $2,500 made to high school seniors who qualify as Finalists in the annual

National Merit Scholarship Program. For more information, please contact National Merit Scholarship

Corporation at (847) 866-5100.

State Farm Companies Foundation Scholarship One hundred scholarships, ranging from $3,000 to $8,000 per year up to four years of college undergraduate

study, are awarded to academically talented legal dependents of eligible State Farm associates, agents and

retirees every year. The amount of the award takes into account the college educational costs, family financial

circumstances, and other scholarship aid the winner receives.

Target Scholarships

Scholarship Requirements: The primary requirement for all Target scholarships is based on the applicants’

involvement and service within their community in addition to their academic achievement.

Applicable Majors: All fields of study in accredited colleges and universities

Eligibility:

Citizenship: Legal citizens or permanent residents of the United States

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Phone Number: 1-800-316-6142

The Gates Millennium Scholars

In order to be eligible to be considered for the GMS scholarship, all three forms must be submitted online.

http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx

United Negro College Fund http://www.uncf.org/

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

http://www.hsf.net/

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The Coca-Cola Scholars Program

The application is currently open.

Initial Applications are accepted through Oct 31 of the senior year in high school.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply

each year for one of 250 four-year, achievement-based scholarships.

Approximately 2,200 applicants will be selected as Semifinalists and notified by mail and email.

Semifinalists must then complete a secondary application, including essays, official transcripts, and two

letters of recommendation. Semifinalist applications are due by mid-January. Our Program Review

Committee will select 250 Finalists to advance to the final interview phase. Notifications are sent mid-

February.

In April, the 250 Finalists are invited to Atlanta for personal interviews. The Finalists are interviewed

by a National Selection Committee representing outstanding leaders in business, government, education

and the arts. 50 students are then designated as National Scholars and receive awards of $20,000 for

college; 200 students are designated as Regional Scholars and receive awards of $10,000 for college.

https://www.coca-colascholars.org/sslpage.aspx

Best Buy Scholarship Best Buy Scholarship, sponsored by the Best Buy Children's Foundation, is open to students currently in

grades 9-12 living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, who are planning to attend an accredited U.S. or Puerto Rico

college or vocational school after high school graduation. Scholarships are awarded to students who

demonstrate commitment to and involvement in community volunteer service or work experience. The

application must be completed electronically online; no paper applications will be accepted. Application

information will be available at www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com

ICMA-RC Vantagepoint Public Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund The ICMA-RC Vantagepoint Public Employee Memorial Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to the

surviving children and spouses of US city, county, and state public employees* who have died in service to

their communities. Applicants must enroll in and attend an accredited college, university, or vocational-

technical school on a full-time basis. High school seniors, undergraduates and graduate students are eligible to

apply. *Students must provide a letter from the deceased employee’s place of work verifying his or her

employment at time of death.

MathMovesU Grants for Teachers and Schools: Math Hero Award Program Nominees for the MathMovesU Grants for Teachers and Schools: Math Hero Award Program, sponsored by

Raytheon Company, must be full-time teachers who are currently employed and teaching a mathematics

curriculum at a middle school or high school in the United States OR volunteers working with an approved

math-related nonprofit organization (i.e. MATHCOUNTS®). Nominations can be made by students, parents,

colleagues, principals, or volunteers. Up to 32 awards of $2,500 each will be granted. In addition, the

recipient’s school will receive a matching $2,500 grant to be used for enhancing the school’s math program.

More information is available at www.mathmovesu.com.

MathMovesU Middle School Scholarship and Grant Program MathMovesU Middle School Scholarship and Grant Program, sponsored by Raytheon Company is open to

6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Students will create a paper or multimedia submission that answers: “How

does Math put the Action in Your Passion?” Students must demonstrate an enthusiasm for math and the

ability to illustrate the importance of math in the hobby/sport/subject/activity the student cares about the most.

Up to 150 awards of $1,000 each will be granted to student recipients to be used for a campership or

scholarship. In addition, the recipient’s school will receive a matching $1,000 grant to be used for enhancing

the school’s math program. More information is available at www.mathmovesu.com.

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Military Commanders' Scholarship Fund The New York Chapter of the American Logistics Association sponsors up to ten $5,000 scholarships for

dependent children of active duty, reserve, National Guard or retired members of the United States military

who hold valid Exchange & Commissary shopping privileges at the time of application. Applicants must be

high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll for the first time in a full-time undergraduate course of

study at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in fall. Applicants must have a minimum

cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. Scholarship recipients are selected on

the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities,

honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an

outside appraisal. Financial need will also be considered. More information is available at

sms.scholarshipamerica.org/militarycommanders.

The National Hydropower Association Past Presidents' Legacy Scholarship Program The National Hydropower Association Past Presidents' Legacy Scholarship Program, sponsored by the

National Hydropower Association, is open to current college sophomores or juniors; or graduate students;

with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), who are enrolled in a full-time

undergraduate or graduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university. It is also open to

students with an equivalent GPA at an accredited vocational-technical school or program. Applicants must be

United States citizens or legal residents. Applicants must be pursuing a program of study, approved by the

National Hydropower Association that is related to the hydropower industry. More information can be found

at Hydro.org.

Rent-A-Center Make a Difference Scholarship Current customers; customers within the past two years who are in good standing; their immediate family

members (spouse or dependent children living in the customer's household); and dependents (age 25 or

younger) of current employees of Rent-A-Center, Get It Now!, Home Choice, La Tiendita, RAC Acceptance,

RAC Limited, RAC National Product Service or RAC Field Support Center who have been continuously

employed for at least one year -- and who live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico -- are eligible to apply. Applicants

must plan to enroll or are already enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year

college, university or vocational technical school in the United States or Puerto Rico. For more information:

https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/makeadifference.

State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship Program was established to provide financial assistance to high

school seniors who plan to attend college, technical, or vocational school, but may not be able to meet the

expenses of a higher education without such aid and often do not qualify for other scholarships. Applicants

must be high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to 3.2 on a 4.0. Applicants must also be U.S.

citizens, be planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study for the academic year immediately following

graduation and demonstrate financial need. Only the first 360 applications received will receive consideration.

Review the program guidelines and apply online at

www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship

AXA Achievement Scholarship

AXA Achievement Scholarship, sponsored by the AXA Foundation in association with U.S. News & World

Report, is open to high school seniors who plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an

accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicants must be United States citizens or legal residents

and must have demonstrated ambition and self-drive as evidenced by an outstanding achievement in a school,

community, or workplace activity. More information is available at the AXA Foundation website.

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

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College Bound. Community Minded.

If those words describe you, we can help. The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the GM

Foundation, is designed to help students who are leaders in both the classroom and their communities, but

who may not have the financial means to attend college. The scholarship program will award 100 renewable

scholarships for up to $25,000 per year and 1,000 non-renewable scholarships for $2,000 per year.

The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors or college undergraduates who plan

to major in one of the following: Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance,

Marketing or Design, and have an interest in a career in the automotive or related industries.

Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need, participation and leadership in community and school

activities, work experience, educational and career goals, academic achievement and unusual circumstances.

Special consideration is given to: being a first-generation college student, female, minority, military veteran or

a dependent of military personnel. If you have the passion to succeed—especially in fields of study important

to the automotive and related industries—the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program is looking for you.

buickachievers.com

Dr. Pepper Million Dollar Tuition Giveaway Promotion and Contest Dr Pepper sponsored a nationwide promotion in which they gave away $1,000,000 in tuition assistance.

The promotion is open to anyone over the age of 18. Entrants submit a one-minute video explaining how they

would make an impact in their life, their community, or the world if they won free tuition from Dr Pepper.

Throughout the football season over 60 students will be awarded $2,500 in tuition assistance from Dr Pepper.

Dr Pepper will also select an additional 25 grand prize winners who will be invited to attend with one guest

one of five end-of-season football games to compete in a contest at halftime. Selection of these grand prize

winners will be limited to students under the age of 25. The students will be given a chance to throw for

$100,000 in tuition during the halftime of the game. The winner will walk-away with $100,000 in tuition and

the runner-up will receive $23,000. Information and submissions from the winners can be found at

www.drpepper.com.

James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program James Beard is fondly remembered by friends and colleagues as a man who offered unstinting help and

encouragement to people embarking on a culinary career. Upholding Beard's legacy of culinary education and

support through our scholarship program is an essential component of the James Beard Foundation's mission.

The Friends of James Beard Foundation Scholarships and the James Beard Foundation School Scholarships

have been established to assist aspiring culinary professionals who plan to further their education at a licensed

or accredited culinary school. Professional grants are also available for independent work, study and travel.

Find out more at sms.scholarshipamerica.org/jamesbeard.

William C. and Corrine J. Dietrich Scholarship Program The William C. and Corrine J. Dietrich Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Minnesota Community

Foundation, is open to high school seniors at any public high school in Minnesota who demonstrate financial

need. The awards are offered for full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two-year or four-year college

or university. More information is available at sms.scholarshipamerica.org/dietrich.

Discus Awards College Scholarships

Eligibility: Scholarships for high school seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen

Amount: Up to $2,500

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The Discus Awards, which rewards all-around high school students for their achievements in three of ten key

attributes, offers multiple scholarship opportunities, including a $2,000 National All-Around Student

Scholarship to a Discus Award winner each month of the school year. Students must be named Discus Award

winners to be eligible for the $2,000 National All-Around Student Scholarships. The National All-Around

Student Scholarships total $20,000 each year. http://www.discusawards.com/list-of-scholarships

Back-to-School Haiku Scholarship Contest

Eligibility: Scholarships for college students. Amount: $500

http://www.directtextbook.com/haiku

Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarship for high school seniors, undergraduate college students, and graduate students.

Amount: Up to $10,000. http://essaycontest.aynrandnovels.com/AtlasShrugged.aspx?theme=blue

ScholarshipPoints.com Scholarships

Eligibility: Scholarships for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, undergraduate, graduate,

and continuing education students. Amount: Up to $10,000 www.scholarshippoints.com

FastWeb Refer a Friend Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarships for high school students, undergraduate students, and graduate students. Amount:

$500 http://www.fastweb.com/login

$2,000 "No Essay" College Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarship for current students and those planning to enroll within 12 months.

Amount: $2,000 https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx?source=discus

Hit the Books Fall Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarships for college students between the ages of 18 and 25 years old.

Amount: Up to $500 http://www.coffeeforless.com/scholarship

GotChosen Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarship sweepstakes for students over 18 years old.

Amount: $40,000 http://www.gotchosen.com/Scholarship.aspx

CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarship for high school students and junior college students

Amount: $2,000. http://www.captainu.com/scholarship

AES Engineering Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarship for high school seniors and undergraduate college students.

Amount: $500 http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarship for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Amount: $500 http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/

Imagine America Scholarship

Eligibility: Scholarship for high school seniors or recent graduates who attend a participating career college.

Amount: $1,000 http://www.imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships/applicationprocess

U.S. Bank Scholarship Program

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In order to be eligible for the U.S. Bank Scholarship Program, a student must be: A high

school senior planning to enroll or a current college freshmen, sophomore or junior at an

eligible four-year college or university participating in the U.S. Bank Student Loan

Program. A United States citizen or permanent resident alien. Award: $1000 (40 college

scholarships offered) www.usbank.com/student-lending/scholarship.html

More scholarships worth Googling:

FedEx Scholarship

Hilton Hotels Scholarship

Honda Scholarship

MetLife Foundation Scholarship

Sara Lee Foundation Scholarship

United Health Foundation Scholarship

USA Funds Scholarship

Walmart Foundation Scholarship