Come back often! We’ll be updating this site all year! The most recent items will be at the bottom of the list. Refer to the deadlines that are listed!
Scholarships for 2017-2018
The NPHS Counseling Office will use this page to share scholarship information with the student body and their families. Please do not consider this an exhaustive list of available scholarships!
Use the scholarship search sites listed below to help you in your search for available scholarships. We will add specific scholarships to this site as we are made aware of new opportunities. Be aware that most of your financial aid will come from the school you attend. Make sure you establish contact early on with your post-secondary school’s Financial Aid office! |
Senior Profile Needed
Before your counselor can complete a letter of recommendation, counselor evaluation, etc., you must submit a completed Senior Profile at least ten (10) days prior to the deadline. Click to download and print a copy of the Senior Profile.
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Websites for Scholarship Searches
GAfuturesGAfutures is your one-stop shop for career/post-secondary planning! If you need assistance with paying for college, click on the Federal Aid & Scholarships tab on the website. You’ll find lots of great tips, including tips for finding scholarships!
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FastwebFastweb is a terrific, free resource where you’ll find thousands of scholarships at your fingertips. Not only does Fastweb offer a massive database of monetary awards, but it also features helpful career planning services and learning tools for its registered users.
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Peterson'sPeterson’s can help you identify potential schools by matching your needs with the institution that offers what’s important to you. The site also offers search features related to financial aid and scholarships!
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CheggChegg (formerly Zinch) is a college students one-stop-shop for scholarships that are creative, easy and fun to apply for and win. To apply for scholarships via Chegg, you’ll have to create a username and profile that will help the site find scholarships that are relevant to you!
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Scholarships.com |
Cappex |
bigfuture |
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Scholarships.com is a wonderful resource for college students who aspire to kill two birds with one stone—the site finds both scholarships and colleges that are perfect for you! It also allows you to pinpoint specific scholarships by your major, year in school and location, increasing your chances for receiving awards and saving you tons of time.
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Cappex let’s you set up an account to help narrow down your college search! Additionally, the site is still helpful during your undergrad years, offering ample scholarship opportunities and financial advice.
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bigfuture is the College Board's Scholarship Search! Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion. Enter as much information as possible to find the most matches. Scholarship info is based on the College Board's Annual Survey of Financial Aid Programs.
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The Paulding Education Foundation and its family partners are proud to offer several scholarships that are available to students within the Paulding County School District. Visit their site for more information on specific scholarships, qualifications, and deadlines
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Archived Scholarship Postings
Each year, the Counseling Department updates a list of scholarships of which we are made aware. At the end of each school year, those postings will be moved to an archived page. Please review these archived postings to get an idea of the scholarships that should be made available again during the current school year. As we are contacted regarding the opening of the scholarships for the current school year, the current information will be posted below under the "Specific Scholarships" section.
Specific Scholarships
Come back often! We’ll be updating this site all year! The most recent items will be at the bottom of the list. Refer to the deadlines that are listed!
www.meritaid.com – free source for $11 billion in merit aid scholarships from 1,000s of colleges
www.hsf.net – largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students
www.latinocollegedollars.org – scholarship information for Latino students
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net – provide scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
www.gmsp.org – The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose
www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html – the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
www.collegefund.org – provides Native students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities
www.dellscholars.org – Dell Scholars Program recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance
www.uncf.org – awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/ - JLV College Counseling Scholarships and Contests - "check back often as scholarships are added on a daily basis"
www.hsf.net – largest provider of college financial aid for Latino students
www.latinocollegedollars.org – scholarship information for Latino students
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net – provide scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
www.gmsp.org – The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose
www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html – the nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
www.collegefund.org – provides Native students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities
www.dellscholars.org – Dell Scholars Program recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance
www.uncf.org – awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/ - JLV College Counseling Scholarships and Contests - "check back often as scholarships are added on a daily basis"
Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships
Link: http://www.automotivescholarships.com/
Thinking about an automotive aftermarket career? This site is a clearinghouse for scholarships for students pursuing technical training or a 4-year degree leading to a career in the auto industry.
Link: http://www.automotivescholarships.com/
Thinking about an automotive aftermarket career? This site is a clearinghouse for scholarships for students pursuing technical training or a 4-year degree leading to a career in the auto industry.
Wendy’s Heisman Award
Deadline: October 2, 2017
Link: https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/
Get a chance to be honored at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York City. North Paulding High could win up to $10,000 in donations. First 25,000 applicants will receive a $10 Wendy’s gift card.
Deadline: October 2, 2017
Link: https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/
Get a chance to be honored at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York City. North Paulding High could win up to $10,000 in donations. First 25,000 applicants will receive a $10 Wendy’s gift card.
Jacksonville State University Scholarships
Application Window: 2018-2019 dates to be announced soon (check website)
Link: http://www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/
JSU scholarships are awarded to a variety of students who will be attending Jacksonville State. The application period is typically open from October until March (2017-2018 dates to be announced soon; check their website for updates). To apply, students must have applied and been admitted to JSU before completing the scholarship application online at www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships. For questions regarding scholarships, email [email protected].
Application Window: 2018-2019 dates to be announced soon (check website)
Link: http://www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/
JSU scholarships are awarded to a variety of students who will be attending Jacksonville State. The application period is typically open from October until March (2017-2018 dates to be announced soon; check their website for updates). To apply, students must have applied and been admitted to JSU before completing the scholarship application online at www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships. For questions regarding scholarships, email [email protected].
Georgia Military Scholarships at UNG
Application Window: July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Link: http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/georgia-military-scholarship.php
The University of North Georgia has 42 Georgia Military Scholarships (GMS) valued at $70,000 each available for college-bound seniors. The scholarship pays for four years of tuition, fees, room, meals, books, and uniforms at the University of North Georgia in the Corps of Cadets. In order to be considered for this scholarship, the student must be accepted by the University of North GA. Detailed information is on UNG’s Georgia Military Scholarship web page.
Application Window: July 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Link: http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/georgia-military-scholarship.php
The University of North Georgia has 42 Georgia Military Scholarships (GMS) valued at $70,000 each available for college-bound seniors. The scholarship pays for four years of tuition, fees, room, meals, books, and uniforms at the University of North Georgia in the Corps of Cadets. In order to be considered for this scholarship, the student must be accepted by the University of North GA. Detailed information is on UNG’s Georgia Military Scholarship web page.
GA State University Goizueta Latino Scholarship
Deadline – Application Window for 2018-2019 will be announced soon (check website)
Link: http://sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/goizueta-scholarship-opportunities/
GA State is currently recruiting and accepting applications for their Goizueta Scholarship. The benefits of the scholarship include:
Deadline – Application Window for 2018-2019 will be announced soon (check website)
Link: http://sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/goizueta-scholarship-opportunities/
GA State is currently recruiting and accepting applications for their Goizueta Scholarship. The benefits of the scholarship include:
- $10,000/per year per student for four years, applied to student account
- Eligibility to apply for leadership development stipends
- Eligibility to become a paid Supplemental Instruction leader (assisting college students in their classes)
- Eligibility to apply for internship opportunities during senior year
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Scholarships
Application Window: Varies (see website for more info)
Link: http://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/incoming-students
Through the office of admission, SCAD administers a number of scholarships for entering students. Scholarship recipients are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders at SCAD, excelling academically and representing SCAD well within the community. Scholarships are available to both United States citizens and non-U.S. citizens and are awarded to entering students prior to first-quarter attendance. Undergraduate students who wish to be considered for achievement scholarships must provide additional materials as part of their application for admission.
Application Window: Varies (see website for more info)
Link: http://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/incoming-students
Through the office of admission, SCAD administers a number of scholarships for entering students. Scholarship recipients are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders at SCAD, excelling academically and representing SCAD well within the community. Scholarships are available to both United States citizens and non-U.S. citizens and are awarded to entering students prior to first-quarter attendance. Undergraduate students who wish to be considered for achievement scholarships must provide additional materials as part of their application for admission.
Cobb EMC Scholarships
Deadline – See Cobb EMC Scholarship website for specific dates
Cobb EMC is excited to announce that they offer a variety of scholarships for Juniors and Seniors. The scholarships are worth more than $73,000. The 2017 Scholarships applications are available on the Cobb EMC Scholarship website page.
Website:
https://cobbemc.com
Deadline – See Cobb EMC Scholarship website for specific dates
Cobb EMC is excited to announce that they offer a variety of scholarships for Juniors and Seniors. The scholarships are worth more than $73,000. The 2017 Scholarships applications are available on the Cobb EMC Scholarship website page.
Website:
https://cobbemc.com
Senator David Shafer Essay Contest
Deadline: January 1, 2018
Link: http://www.davidshafer.com/scholarshipessayrules/
Sponsored by State Senator David Shafer, this essay scholarship contest encourages Georgia high school seniors to research and critically think about character traits. Students who enter the contest could receive a scholarship of up to $1,500, a congratulatory resolution from the Georgia Senate, and an opportunity to meet Senator Shafer at the State Capitol during the 2018 Legislative Session. Visit the link above for more information on the Essay Question and to submit your essay.
Deadline: January 1, 2018
Link: http://www.davidshafer.com/scholarshipessayrules/
Sponsored by State Senator David Shafer, this essay scholarship contest encourages Georgia high school seniors to research and critically think about character traits. Students who enter the contest could receive a scholarship of up to $1,500, a congratulatory resolution from the Georgia Senate, and an opportunity to meet Senator Shafer at the State Capitol during the 2018 Legislative Session. Visit the link above for more information on the Essay Question and to submit your essay.
Andrew College - Pitts Scholarship
Deadline: Before March 18, 2018
Link: andrewcollege.edu
Andrew College is offering two full room, board, and tuition scholarships to deserving students through their Pitts Scholarship Competition. The competition will be held on the Andrew College campus, Saturday, March 18, 2018. Everyone competing that day will receive a scholarship award from the college of at least $5,000. See the attached Link for more details. All application materials must be received before March 18, 2018.
Associated Files: Pitts Scholarship Link
Deadline: Before March 18, 2018
Link: andrewcollege.edu
Andrew College is offering two full room, board, and tuition scholarships to deserving students through their Pitts Scholarship Competition. The competition will be held on the Andrew College campus, Saturday, March 18, 2018. Everyone competing that day will receive a scholarship award from the college of at least $5,000. See the attached Link for more details. All application materials must be received before March 18, 2018.
Associated Files: Pitts Scholarship Link
University of Miami - George W. Jenkins Scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2017
Link: miami.edu/jenkins
The University of Miami will be awarding the George W. Jenkins Scholarship to three high school graduates who have overcome significant adversity to achieve academic success. The scholarship covers the full cost of attendance. It is valued at more than $62,000 for the 2017-2018 academic year and more than $250,000 over four years. If interested, please see your counselor. All required materials are available at the link provided.
Deadline: December 1, 2017
Link: miami.edu/jenkins
The University of Miami will be awarding the George W. Jenkins Scholarship to three high school graduates who have overcome significant adversity to achieve academic success. The scholarship covers the full cost of attendance. It is valued at more than $62,000 for the 2017-2018 academic year and more than $250,000 over four years. If interested, please see your counselor. All required materials are available at the link provided.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Application will be available in late September 2017
Link for More Information: http://www.jkcf.org/?ep_mid=11293867&ep_rid=232179164
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program (link to sign up for email alert when link opens) is the largest undergraduate scholarship in the nation, providing up to $40,000 per year for four years of study for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need.
Deadline: Application will be available in late September 2017
Link for More Information: http://www.jkcf.org/?ep_mid=11293867&ep_rid=232179164
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program (link to sign up for email alert when link opens) is the largest undergraduate scholarship in the nation, providing up to $40,000 per year for four years of study for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need.
Georgia Business Aviation Association (GBAA) Scholarships
Deadline - March 1, 2018
Link: www.gbaa.org
Students who will pursuing a career as a pilot or in an aviation-related field can apply for a GBAA scholarship. The GBAA has scholarships available for the following programs: Professional Flight, Aviation Maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Control, Airport Management and Satellite Information Technology. Their scholarship awards range from $2,000 up to $5,000. Read the associated links for more info and the application.
Associated Files: GBAA Scholarship Flyer and Requirements
Careers in Aviation
Deadline - March 1, 2018
Link: www.gbaa.org
Students who will pursuing a career as a pilot or in an aviation-related field can apply for a GBAA scholarship. The GBAA has scholarships available for the following programs: Professional Flight, Aviation Maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, Air Traffic Control, Airport Management and Satellite Information Technology. Their scholarship awards range from $2,000 up to $5,000. Read the associated links for more info and the application.
Associated Files: GBAA Scholarship Flyer and Requirements
Careers in Aviation
The Gates Scholarship
Deadline: September 15, 2017
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential. Deadline to apply is September 15. More information available on the Link below.
Link: www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Deadline: September 15, 2017
The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential. Deadline to apply is September 15. More information available on the Link below.
Link: www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
Mercer University School of Engineering Scholarship Challenge
Deadline: October 30, 2017
The Mercer University School of Engineering is inviting high school seniors to apply for their annual Scholarship Challenge at the Macon, Georgia campus held on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Valuable scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who are interested in Mercer’s engineering, industrial management and technical communications program. The Scholarship Challenge is a day that includes a tour of the campus, a visit of their labs and technology, and an opportunity to meet with the faculty and students. Students will be given a design problem or a test of math skills to help in making scholarship recommendations. You do not need to have applied to Mercer to attend this event. For more information about Mercer Engineering visit at engineering.mercer.edu. See link below for application to the scholarship event.
Student Application : engineering.mercer.edu/scholarship
Deadline: October 30, 2017
The Mercer University School of Engineering is inviting high school seniors to apply for their annual Scholarship Challenge at the Macon, Georgia campus held on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Valuable scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors who are interested in Mercer’s engineering, industrial management and technical communications program. The Scholarship Challenge is a day that includes a tour of the campus, a visit of their labs and technology, and an opportunity to meet with the faculty and students. Students will be given a design problem or a test of math skills to help in making scholarship recommendations. You do not need to have applied to Mercer to attend this event. For more information about Mercer Engineering visit at engineering.mercer.edu. See link below for application to the scholarship event.
Student Application : engineering.mercer.edu/scholarship
Georgia Southern Statesboro Campus Scholarships
Priority Deadline: November 1, 2017
Final Deadline: February 1, 2018
Georgia Southern offers three different tiers of scholarships, each with their own interview event. If interested, please see the link below for qualifications and the scholarships offered. All scholarship events are by invitation only.
Associated Files: Scholarship Link
Priority Deadline: November 1, 2017
Final Deadline: February 1, 2018
Georgia Southern offers three different tiers of scholarships, each with their own interview event. If interested, please see the link below for qualifications and the scholarships offered. All scholarship events are by invitation only.
Associated Files: Scholarship Link
Essay Scholarship Contest
Deadline: January 1, 2018
The Senator David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest was created to encourage research and critical thinking about the character traits that helped make America great. Please see the associated files for details about the scholarship.
Associated Files: Scholarship Flyer
Deadline: January 1, 2018
The Senator David Shafer Essay Scholarship Contest was created to encourage research and critical thinking about the character traits that helped make America great. Please see the associated files for details about the scholarship.
Associated Files: Scholarship Flyer
Better Business Bureau serving Atlanta, Athens, Northeast Ga. Scholarships
Deadline - January 3, 2018
Link: Online Scholarship Form
The Better Business Bureau's Center for Character Ethics Foundation is giving away seven scholarships which range from $1000-$3500, including 2 CTAE specific scholarships for those students who want to choose a technical path. Note that all entries must be completed online to be considered. For more information see the attached Scholarship Instructions.
Associated Files: Scholarship Instructions
Deadline - January 3, 2018
Link: Online Scholarship Form
The Better Business Bureau's Center for Character Ethics Foundation is giving away seven scholarships which range from $1000-$3500, including 2 CTAE specific scholarships for those students who want to choose a technical path. Note that all entries must be completed online to be considered. For more information see the attached Scholarship Instructions.
Associated Files: Scholarship Instructions
Family Savings Credit Union/C.V. Glassco Memorial Merit Scholarships
Deadline – Entries Must Be Postmarked By March 16, 2018
Link for More Information: https://www.familysavingscu.com/
The Family Savings Credit Union, AL is offering eight $1,000 C.V. Glassco Memorial Merit Scholarships to high school seniors who fit the eligibility criteria. Please refer to the website link above, which provides the criteria and application for the scholarships. On the website click on the About Us tab and go to the What's New page to view the application under Graduating Seniors.
Deadline – Entries Must Be Postmarked By March 16, 2018
Link for More Information: https://www.familysavingscu.com/
The Family Savings Credit Union, AL is offering eight $1,000 C.V. Glassco Memorial Merit Scholarships to high school seniors who fit the eligibility criteria. Please refer to the website link above, which provides the criteria and application for the scholarships. On the website click on the About Us tab and go to the What's New page to view the application under Graduating Seniors.
Community Bankers Association of Georgia announces the 2018 Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship
Deadline - April 6, 2018
Link for More Information and Application : www.cbaofga.com/hester-scholarship1.html
The goal of this scholarship is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote community banking. To compete, students must be sponsored by a local community bank, must complete an activity record expressing their leadership activity in school, write a short essay on community banking, provide teacher recommendations and an official high school transcript. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit. For more information and the application refer to the link above.
Deadline - April 6, 2018
Link for More Information and Application : www.cbaofga.com/hester-scholarship1.html
The goal of this scholarship is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote community banking. To compete, students must be sponsored by a local community bank, must complete an activity record expressing their leadership activity in school, write a short essay on community banking, provide teacher recommendations and an official high school transcript. Four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit. For more information and the application refer to the link above.
Georgia District Civitan Foundation Scholarships
Deadline - Postmarked by January 31, 2018
The Georgia District Civitan Foundation is awarding two scholarships: The Alice Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service and The Bobby Dodd Scholarship awarded to physically challenged students for Outstanding Community Service. The first place recipient for each scholarship will be awarded $1200 and the second place recipient for each scholarship will be awarded $800. While students' academics and financial need will be reviewed, the overriding criteria will be the applicant's community service involvement. For more information and scholarship applications, see the attached scholarship instructions.
Associated Files: Bobby Dodd Scholarship Instructions
Alice Dodd Scholarship Instructions
Deadline - Postmarked by January 31, 2018
The Georgia District Civitan Foundation is awarding two scholarships: The Alice Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service and The Bobby Dodd Scholarship awarded to physically challenged students for Outstanding Community Service. The first place recipient for each scholarship will be awarded $1200 and the second place recipient for each scholarship will be awarded $800. While students' academics and financial need will be reviewed, the overriding criteria will be the applicant's community service involvement. For more information and scholarship applications, see the attached scholarship instructions.
Associated Files: Bobby Dodd Scholarship Instructions
Alice Dodd Scholarship Instructions
Army ROTC Scholarships
Deadline - Varies
Interested in participating in a college ROTC program? See the attached brochure for qualifications and more information on National Army ROTC Scholarships.
Associated Files: Army ROTC Scholarships
Deadline - Varies
Interested in participating in a college ROTC program? See the attached brochure for qualifications and more information on National Army ROTC Scholarships.
Associated Files: Army ROTC Scholarships
ACT Champion Award
Deadline: December 31, 2017
The ACT student champion award recognizes one student in each state who is persistent, no matter the challenge, and has a goal in mind for after high school. ACT student champions receive a $500.00 scholarship, certificate, plaque and state-level recognition. Qualifications are: If you have taken the ACT and earned a composite score of a 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and can articulate education and career actions. Preference will be given to first generation college students. For more information and the applications see link below.
Associated Link: www.act.org/readinesschampions
Deadline: December 31, 2017
The ACT student champion award recognizes one student in each state who is persistent, no matter the challenge, and has a goal in mind for after high school. ACT student champions receive a $500.00 scholarship, certificate, plaque and state-level recognition. Qualifications are: If you have taken the ACT and earned a composite score of a 22 on a single test date or a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and can articulate education and career actions. Preference will be given to first generation college students. For more information and the applications see link below.
Associated Link: www.act.org/readinesschampions
David Skinner/Georgia Development Authority Scholarship
Deadline: May 7, 2018
The Georgia Development Authority is awarding a $1500 scholarship (awarded annually) to students who are planning to enroll in the study of Agriculture or an Agriculture related field. For more information and application, see link below.
Associated Files: Scholarship Information and Application
Deadline: May 7, 2018
The Georgia Development Authority is awarding a $1500 scholarship (awarded annually) to students who are planning to enroll in the study of Agriculture or an Agriculture related field. For more information and application, see link below.
Associated Files: Scholarship Information and Application
Acworth Business Association Scholarships
Deadline - Wednesday, March 21, 2018
The Acworth Business Association has six scholarships available to high school students who meet the eligibility criteria. They also have a $750 scholarship that will be awarded to one student from NPHS. Please refer to the attached documents for information about all of the scholarships, as well as the forms necessary to apply for each scholarship.
Associated File: ABA Scholarship Packet
Scholarship Flyer
Deadline - Wednesday, March 21, 2018
The Acworth Business Association has six scholarships available to high school students who meet the eligibility criteria. They also have a $750 scholarship that will be awarded to one student from NPHS. Please refer to the attached documents for information about all of the scholarships, as well as the forms necessary to apply for each scholarship.
Associated File: ABA Scholarship Packet
Scholarship Flyer
GFB Foundation for Agriculture
Deadline - March 2, 2018
The GFB Foundation will be awarding five scholarships of $3,000 each and seven scholarships of $1500 each for students who plan to pursue a career focusing on agriculture and who exhibit leadership skills for active involvement in the agriculture sector. Please refer to the link below for more informations and application.
Associated Files: GFB Scholarship Information and Application
Deadline - March 2, 2018
The GFB Foundation will be awarding five scholarships of $3,000 each and seven scholarships of $1500 each for students who plan to pursue a career focusing on agriculture and who exhibit leadership skills for active involvement in the agriculture sector. Please refer to the link below for more informations and application.
Associated Files: GFB Scholarship Information and Application
Paulding County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Scholarship
Deadline: 5 PM, Friday, March 23, 2018
Link: MG Scholarship Information Page
This is a local scholarship offered to students of the Paulding County High Schools. Please refer to the application for more specific information related to this scholarship, as well as additional contact information.
Associated File: Scholarship Information and Application
Deadline: 5 PM, Friday, March 23, 2018
Link: MG Scholarship Information Page
This is a local scholarship offered to students of the Paulding County High Schools. Please refer to the application for more specific information related to this scholarship, as well as additional contact information.
Associated File: Scholarship Information and Application
Becky Strickland Echols Memorial Scholarship
Deadline – April 1, 2018
This fund is a non-profit organization created in the year 2000 by the family of Becky Strickland Echols in order to honor her lifetime commitment to her community. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding high school seniors who aspire to better themselves through education. Please see the attached application for more information.
Associated File: Scholarship Information and Application
Deadline – April 1, 2018
This fund is a non-profit organization created in the year 2000 by the family of Becky Strickland Echols in order to honor her lifetime commitment to her community. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding high school seniors who aspire to better themselves through education. Please see the attached application for more information.
Associated File: Scholarship Information and Application
Carrollton-Douglasville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Deadline - April 5, 2018
The Carrollton-Douglasville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is seeking to award three college scholarships for the 2018-2019 Academic Year to three male students from the Carroll, Douglas or Paulding County School Systems. These are the Frederick N. Pinkston Achievement Scholarship in the amount of $1,000; the Freddie G. Jones Athletic-Achievement Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 and the CDAC Community Service Scholarship in the amount of $500. For more information and the applications see the below Associated Files.
Associated Files: Frederick N. Pinkston Achievement Scholarship
Freddie G. Jones Athletic-Achievement Scholarship
CDAC Community Service Scholarship
Deadline - April 5, 2018
The Carrollton-Douglasville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is seeking to award three college scholarships for the 2018-2019 Academic Year to three male students from the Carroll, Douglas or Paulding County School Systems. These are the Frederick N. Pinkston Achievement Scholarship in the amount of $1,000; the Freddie G. Jones Athletic-Achievement Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 and the CDAC Community Service Scholarship in the amount of $500. For more information and the applications see the below Associated Files.
Associated Files: Frederick N. Pinkston Achievement Scholarship
Freddie G. Jones Athletic-Achievement Scholarship
CDAC Community Service Scholarship
Paulding Education Foundation
Deadline - Varied by Scholarship
The Paulding Education Foundation and its family partners are proud to offer several scholarships to students within the Paulding County School District. New this year is a Fine Arts Scholarship. Visit their site (See link below) for more specific information, qualifications and applications for each scholarship.
Associated Files: Paulding Education Foundation
Deadline - Varied by Scholarship
The Paulding Education Foundation and its family partners are proud to offer several scholarships to students within the Paulding County School District. New this year is a Fine Arts Scholarship. Visit their site (See link below) for more specific information, qualifications and applications for each scholarship.
Associated Files: Paulding Education Foundation
Braly Healthcare Scholarship
Deadline - April 30, 2018
Braly Healthcare will award Braly Service Scholarships to students who will be pursuing a college degree in a healthcare related career. For more specific information, qualifications and application, see the below Associated File.
Associated File: Braly Healthcare Service Scholarship
Deadline - April 30, 2018
Braly Healthcare will award Braly Service Scholarships to students who will be pursuing a college degree in a healthcare related career. For more specific information, qualifications and application, see the below Associated File.
Associated File: Braly Healthcare Service Scholarship
Caleb Lucas Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 17, 2018
The Caleb Lucas Memorial Scholarship was established to honor a senior attending North Paulding High School who is interested in pursuing a Fine Arts Degree in memory of Caleb Lucas. The Caleb Lucas Memorial Scholarship will award scholarships to 6 students who plan to pursue a degree in Music, Drama, and/or the Arts. See the file below for scholarship details and application. You may also stop by the guidance office for a copy of the application. Return completed applications to Mrs. Keefe in the Guidance Office by April 17, 2018.
Associated File: Scholarship Details and Application
Deadline: April 17, 2018
The Caleb Lucas Memorial Scholarship was established to honor a senior attending North Paulding High School who is interested in pursuing a Fine Arts Degree in memory of Caleb Lucas. The Caleb Lucas Memorial Scholarship will award scholarships to 6 students who plan to pursue a degree in Music, Drama, and/or the Arts. See the file below for scholarship details and application. You may also stop by the guidance office for a copy of the application. Return completed applications to Mrs. Keefe in the Guidance Office by April 17, 2018.
Associated File: Scholarship Details and Application
Creekside Pines Senior Living Community Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2018
The senior living community of Creekside Pines is awarding a $500 scholarship to a senior from each of the Paulding County High Schools. Please refer to the file below for scholarship details and application.
Associated File: Creekside Pines Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2018
The senior living community of Creekside Pines is awarding a $500 scholarship to a senior from each of the Paulding County High Schools. Please refer to the file below for scholarship details and application.
Associated File: Creekside Pines Scholarship
Zachary Williamson Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 3, 2018
The Zachary Williamson Memorial Scholarship was established to honor a student athlete at North Paulding High School in memory of Zach Williamson. Each year, a student is chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship to help with their college expenses. The applications will need to be submitted to the counseling department no later than May 3, 2018. See the file below for scholarship details and application.
Associated File: Scholarship Details and Application
Deadline: May 3, 2018
The Zachary Williamson Memorial Scholarship was established to honor a student athlete at North Paulding High School in memory of Zach Williamson. Each year, a student is chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship to help with their college expenses. The applications will need to be submitted to the counseling department no later than May 3, 2018. See the file below for scholarship details and application.
Associated File: Scholarship Details and Application
Libby Argo Scholarship (Medical Field)
Deadline: April 20, 2018
The Libby Argo Scholarship will award a $1250.00 scholarship to a graduating Senior, at any of the Paulding County High Schools, who is pursing a degree in the medical field. Refer to the file below for scholarship details and application. Return applications to the counseling department no later than the morning of April 20, 2018.
Associated File: Libby Argo Scholarship
Deadline: April 20, 2018
The Libby Argo Scholarship will award a $1250.00 scholarship to a graduating Senior, at any of the Paulding County High Schools, who is pursing a degree in the medical field. Refer to the file below for scholarship details and application. Return applications to the counseling department no later than the morning of April 20, 2018.
Associated File: Libby Argo Scholarship