CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Harvard University –is offering free tuition programs for students with family incomes less than $60,000 per year.  Additional information is available on line at www.fao.fas.harvard.edu.Postmark deadline for financial aid (need-based) scholarships – April 21, 2008.  

South Cobb Council of PTA Scholarship – This is a $1000.00 need-based scholarship that WILL be awarded to one student at McEachern!  Eligibility requirements: you must be a PTSA member (it is not too late! Contact Ms. Beckham Sawyer, our PTSA president, and join today!); 2.5 or higher GPA; letter of acceptance from chosen college/university; SAT 1350 or higher (out of 2400).  Deadline: Applications must be returned to Ms. Beck in the BT Office by April 3, 2008.  NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!

The Georgia Society of CPAs 2008 High School Residency Program – This program is designed to provide an introduction and overview of the many opportunities in the world of accounting.  It introduces students to accounting and what to expect in college.  There are 2 programs available: June 8-11 at Georgia Southern University; July 13-16 at The University of Georgia.  The program is FREE to all participants – students will be selected to attend the program; you need only send a $25.00 refundable deposit with the final paperwork if selected.  Applications available in the BT Office.  Deadline April 7, 2008.

CSCA Service Scholarship – A non-renewable $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving graduating senior.  You must have served as a peer helper, peer mediator, peer tutor, or done some other type of service work; minimum GPA 2.5.  Applications in BT.  POSTMARK Deadline April 9, 2008.

CSCA Counselor Son/Daughter Scholarship – A non-renewable $500 scholarship will be given to the son or daughter of a CSCA member (Cobb School Counselor Association).  Parent must have been a member of CSCA for a minimum of 3 years.  Applications in BT.  POSTMARK Deadline April 9, 2008.

Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund – Given by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA).  Open to GA high school seniors entering a GA college (2 or 4 year school) in the fall 2008.  CBA will award at least four (4) $1000 scholarships to this year’s candidates.  Completed applications must be submitted to the Association through a CBA member community bank.  Applications available in BT Office.                    Deadline to turn in application to a CBA member bank: April 11, 2008

Powder Springs Woman’s Club Scholarship – Once again, the Powder Springs Woman’s Club is offering two (2) scholarships to two high school seniors, one graduating with a Career Tech diploma and one graduating with a College Prep diploma.  Recipients can use the scholarship money for any school-related expenses.  Recipients must be U.S. citizens, submit a complete application, a senior picture, two (2) teacher recommendations, two (2) peer recommendations, and an essay.  Applications available in the BT Scholarship Cabinet.  Deadline April 13, 2008

The Smyrna Golden K Kiwanis Club – A scholarship program is available for Cobb County seniors that are in need of financial assistance for college expenses.  The award recipient will get $4,000 over 4 years of college.  Applications available in the BT Office.  Deadline April 15, 2008.

Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity – Bethel Scholarships (GA Tech) – A scholarship opportunity for incoming Georgia Tech students!!  Two (2) scholarships of $1,000 each are being offered to qualified young men entering GA Tech in the Fall 2008.  They are available to any senior male students who will be graduating from high school in 2008 and will be attending GA Tech.  Award recipients must best exemplify the ideals of the fraternity.  Applications available in the BT Office.  POSTMARK Deadline April 15, 2008.

The Atlanta Braves High School Scholarship Program – Presented by Publix Super Markets to graduating seniors in Georgia.  Six (6) $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated strong community service involvement as well as solid academic performance during their high school careers.  Scholarship recipients will be honored during a special on-field presentation prior to the Atlanta Braves home game on May 18, 2008.  Applications in BT Office, or at www.braves.com/community.  Deadline to be received by the Atlanta Braves (not a postmark deadline!!) is April 15, 2008.

Summer Science Institute – Now accepting applications from high potential students with an interest in the sciences.  Qualifying candidates are students that are interested in science, would value an opportunity to work on a research paper with a graduate student, works well in groups, and imagine a career in science.  Ideal candidates for SSI have shown an interest in science, but have only been performing at the average level academically.  SSI provides science enrichment and academic skills development.  For additional information, visit their website: http://www.wisc.edu/cbe/SSI/index.html SSI is June 22 – August 8, 2008.  Applications available in the BT Office.  Deadline April 18, 2008.

Andrew J. Oswald Memorial Scholarship Program – Andrew Oswald played lacrosse for Pope High School and currently still holds Pope’s record for the most single season goals.  Lacrosse was his passion.  Sadly, Andrew died in July 2005 due to injuries sustained in a car accident.  This program seeks to honor Andrew’s memory by promoting the growth of lacrosse in Georgia, and by supporting the academic endeavors of those who love the game and plan to play lacrosse in college.  The scholarship is $1,000 per year for 4 years in college.  To be eligible, you must have made contributions to the sport or to your team; also, have made contributions to your school and community.  Applications available in the BT Office.  Deadline April 21, 2008.

Latin American English Language Study Scholarship (GA State University) - Ayn Rand Institute - is pleased to announce its annual Essay Contest for high school students.  This competition is open to all 11^th and 12^th grade students.  First prize is a $2,000 scholarship.  Visit www.aynrand.org/contests for an application and additional information.  Deadline April 25, 2008

Georgia Perimeter College – Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PSLSAMP) Summer Bridge Program – This 5 week program, funded by a National Science Foundation grant, is a great opportunity for students who plan to attend one of the Alliance institutions as a science, computer science, engineering, or math major.  Your will receive hands-on experience in many area of science, math, computer science, and engineering, and explore many career opportunities.  Students completing the program receive a $750 stipend.  Go to www.gpc.edu/~gpclsamp/alliance.html for criteria and more information.  Brochures available in the BT Office.  Deadline April 25, 2008

Cobb County Farm Bureau – will award a total of $7,500 in scholarships to two (2) high school seniors who plan to pursue a college degree in agriculture and environmental sciences, family and consumer sciences, or a related agricultural field.  The top student will receive a $5,000 scholarship, and the runner-up will receive a $2,500 scholarship.  Eligibility: must have parent, legal guardian, or a grandparent that is a member of the Cobb Co. Farm Bureau as of April 25, 2008.  Also, you must plan to enter a unit of the University System of Georgia or Berry College during the 2008-2009 academic year and plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in agricultural and environmental sciences, family and consumer sciences, or a related agricultural field.  Applications available in the BT Office.  Deadline April 25, 2008 by 3:30pm.

The Georgia Caribbean American Heritage Coalition Mentoring Program – The purpose of this program is to assist in the area of youth leadership development, focusing on GA high school seniors.  The program provides selected students with opportunities for internships with reputable Caribbean-owned businesses and other GA businesses as well.  If you are interested in completing a one-month internship before graduation, see Ms. Beck in the BT Office for referral information.  Deadline to apply: May 1, 2008

The Latin American Association - has several scholarships/resources available for students of Latin American descent who plan to attend a four year college or university after high school.  Interested students should visit www.latinamericanassoc.org for additional information.

US Navy - is pleased to offer its annual NAVY ROTC scholarship for 11th and 12^th grade students who plan to pursue a post-secondary degree after high school.  Interested students should visit www.nrotc.navy.mil or call Marvin Polk, Navy Recruiter, at 770-434-9931 for an application and additional information. 

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs – New program offerings for 2008-2009 are available to a variety of destinations.  Scholarships are available for students demonstrating academic excellence and financial need.  For more information, visit www.asse.com

DECA – Through a collaborative effort with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has implemented a project designed to connect high school students to college entrepreneurship programs and to increase the number of students pursuing entrepreneurship education beyond high school.  If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur, explore the website and learn more about exciting post-secondary opportunities.  www.entrepreneurU.org

Labs are Vital Scholarship Contest – “Labs Are Vital” is a global program sponsored by Abbott Laboratories to highlight the important role clinical laboratory professionals play in healthcare.  They have developed a scholarship contest on Facebook, the popular social networking site.  Students will be challenged to find an innovative way to illustrate to their peers why clinical lab science is a cutting-edge and rewarding profession to pursue.  The contest is open to students who have completed the 10^th grade.  A total of three $2,500 scholarships, six $1,000 scholarships, and nine iPhones will be awarded to contest winners and runners-up.  For details about the “Labs Are Vital” Contest and more information, visit www.LabScienceCareers.com.

Opportunities for current 9^th – 11^th graders and Summer Job Information 

QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship – QuestBridge is pleased to announce this year’s College Prep Scholarship, which helps outstanding low-income high school juniors compete for admission to top-ranked colleges.  The College Prep Scholarship includes full scholarships to college summer school programs at Harvard, Stanford, the University of Notre Dame, and Yale; college admissions counseling provided by QuestBridge; invitations to QuestBridge college admissions conferences at Stanford and Yale; all-expense-paid visits to top-ranked colleges.  For more information and an application, please visit www.questbridge.org.  Deadline March 31, 2008.

Cobb Youth Leadership – The Cobb Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications.  The Cobb Youth Leadership Program focuses on developing leadership skills through interactive participation.  This program is for RISING JUNIORS that live in Cobb County.  Applications available in BT Office.  Deadline April 28, 2008

African American Male Leadership Conference at GA Tech – Will take place on GA Tech’s campus on April 3, 2008.  Go to www.coalition4schools.com to register.

UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Open House – Free and open to the public.  Will take place on UGA’s campus on April 4, 2008 from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  For general information, contact Dr. Lari Cowgill (706) 542-7785 between 8:00am and 3:00pm.

DeVry University 11^th Annual Passport2College – A wonderful opportunity this summer for rising juniors and seniors.  A way to get a jump start on your college education – earn college credits!  These are tuition-free courses that encourage outstanding young people to build on their foundation of technical knowledge and encourage academic growth.  Applications and brochures available in BT Office, or visit www.atl.devry.edu/passport2college.com.  Deadline June 2, 2008.

Nordstrom Scholarship Program – This program is offered to high school juniors and will be available beginning in February 2008.  To be eligible, students must be a high school junior with an un-weighted cumulative GPA between 2.7 and 4.0, have made a substantial contribution to the community, be involved in school activities, and demonstrate financial need.  Applications will be available on February 1, 2008.  Nordstrom will award five scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each to be paid in annual installments of $2,500 over a four-year period.  See BT scholarship cabinet for applications in February.

Washington University at St. Louis - is pleased to announce its annual High School Summer Scholars Program.  This program is open to all 11^th grade students who plan to attend a four-year college or university after high school.  Participants will have an opportunity to take classes with college-bound seniors from around the world.  The program will take place June 8^th 0 June 12^th or July 3^rd – August 15^th.  Applications and additional information are available on line at summerscholars.wustl.edu.  Participants are selected on first come first serve basis.  Deadline Open

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority – The Eta Sigma Chapter is currently in the recruitment phase for their 58^th Annual Debutante Ball.    This process involves the selection of young ladies who exhibit the characteristics of high scholastic achievement and high moral character.  Rising 11^th and 12^th grade young ladies who meet these qualifications are encouraged to apply.  If you are interested in participating, invitations are available in the BT Office Scholarship cabinet. 

9^th Annual Summer Leadership Academy at University of West GA – The Honors Leadership Academy for Young Women is hosting a leadership academy on the campus of UWG called LEARN to LIVE Together.  This program is open to young women in the 7^th grade and above who participated in Duke University’s TIP program.  This summer’s program is scheduled for July 6-11, 2008.  They encourage bright young women to take advantage of the lower Early Application Fees and be in the running for the few partial scholarships that they have for attendees.  More information is available at www.learn-to-live.com. 

Cobb Youth Leadership Program for Rising Juniors in Cobb County - Applications are due April 28th. To learn more about the program, visit the Chamber Website and to view a short video about the program, click on the video link.

Georgia Tech Bio-tech Program - BIO@TECH, an intensive three-week investigative biology experience for high school students with strong interests in the biological sciences.

Georgia Tech High School Programs & Summer Sports Camps

University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism Summer Academy - 2008 UGA - Georgia Journalism Academy

Kennesaw State University Summer Courses
Students engage in activities from photography to Lego robotics in Kennesaw's summer short courses.  The courses last either four or five days.  Learn more.

SCAD Summer Programs - Looking for a way to express your creativity this summer? SCAD Summer Seminars are residential or nonresidential summer workshops designed for high school students who have completed their freshman, sophomore or junior years. SCAD Summer Seminars . Rising Star - Pre-College Program

PAVE: Vanderbilt University's pre-college program Additional information: https://pave.vanderbilt.edu
Who's eligible:  Current 11th graders (class of 2009)
2008 program dates:  June 23 - August 1, 2008
Application deadline:  April 20, 2008 (rolling admission)

**Please note that not all scholarships have been researched and that it is the student's responsibility to investigate the information.**

INFORMATION ON MOST SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE FOUND IN SCHOLARSHIP CABINET, LOCATED IN THE BT MAIN OFFICE.  PAPER COPIES OF MANY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS TO TAKE AS WELL. 

The Hope Scholarship Eligibility - 2007

	Current Method	2007 Method
High School Reports to GSFC	Student GPA's only	A complete transcript with course history
HOPE Grade Eligibility Determined by:	Local High School	Georgia Student Finance Commission
Nominal Standard for Eligibility:                         College Preparatory:             Other Diploma Types:	3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 80 on a numerical scale                       3.2 on a 4.0 scale or 85 on a numerical scale	3.0 on a true 4.0 scale - no numerical standard                    3.2 on a true 4.0 scale - no numerical standard
Core Credits counted in Calculation:  English-                                    Mathematics-                             Science-                                    Social Studies-                           Foreign Language (college prep only)	4 Highest Graded Credits            4 Highest Graded Credits            3 Highest Graded Credits             3 Highest Graded Credits            2 Highest Graded Credits	All credits Attempted                    All credits Attempted                   All credits Attempted                    All credits Attempted                    All credits Attempted
Courses Weighted in GPA Calculation	Any May be Weighed (Local Discretion)	Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate only
Weighting done by	local high school system	Georgia Student Finance Commission
Value of Weights	Locally Determined	Uniform Across the State

 *All GPA's are not weighted.