HOBY Youth Leadership – exclusively designed for High School sophomores, demonstrating leadership skills.  www.hoby.org

Cost: $150.00

Selection process – a written essay 100 words or less, describing the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in you school and community. 

Deadline: Essay must be completed and turned into the Guidance office by November 27, 2008

Please see Ms. Bruce in Guidance
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Burger King
www.bk.com/scholars
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
Work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Actively involved in community
Demonstrate financial need
Plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school

Applications are online October 15- February 15, 2008
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Sun Trust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes – must apply online beginning 9/15 www.offtocollege.info

Amount: $1,000.00 plus $100 Sun Trust Visa card
not based on GPA or financial need
15 chances to win – one winner every 2 weeks
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Emory Scholars -Must be nominated by appropriate officials of their high school.
Amount: Two-thirds of tuition to full cost tuition, preference in upper class housing and course selection www.college.emory.edu/current/acheivement/scholars
Criteria: – Outstanding academic achievement
Highly selective
Extraordinary personal qualities.
Significant contributions to school & community
Scholarship selection is based entirely upon a student’s merit
Financial need is not considered
Deadline: Postmark by November 1 (application, recommendations, school records and transcript) to Emory Office of Admissions
*If interested in being nominated please see your Guidance Counselor.
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Toyota Community Scholars – 100 students nationwide, apply online
www.toyota.com
Amount: $10,000 - $20,000
Criteria:
Participating high schools may nominate one student who exemplifies outstanding academic excellence, leadership and most importantly - commitment to community service.
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AXA Achievement scholarship in association with US World News Report
www.axaachievement.com
Amount $650,000 in scholarships
State Winners
Fifty-two winners – one from each state, the District of Colombia and Puerto Rico – are selected by our nonprofit partner, Scholarship America, to receive one-time scholarship awards of $10,000 each.
National Winners
From the pool of 52 state winners, ten are selected as national winners and earn an additional one-time scholarship of $15,000. This brings the top AXA Achievers total scholarship awards to $25,000 each. These top ten also receive a laptop computer and the offer of an internship with AXA.
Criteria:
Ambition and drive
Determination to set and reach goals
Respect for self, family and community
Ability to succeed in college
Some of the remarkable accomplishments of our AXA Achievers include: setting up a food bank in their community; designing a curriculum to get kids interested in science; founding a nonprofit organization for young people that encourages community service and civic involvement.
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Best Buys Scholarship – Best Buy Children’s Foundation awards over 1,700 scholarships of $1,500 each, and 16 scholarships of $10,000 Apply online starting December 31, 2007 www.BestBuy.com/Scholarships.
Requirements: Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who will be attending a college, university or vocational school in the fall immediately following their high school graduation.
$1,500 scholarships will be awarded to two students living within 50 miles of each Best Buy store (stores must be open by February 15, 2007 deadline)
On-line shoppers and students living in remote areas outside of the 50 mile radius are also eligible to apply under a special category. One-hundred scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each will be awarded for students within this category.
Nationally: 16 students will receive a $10,000 scholarship to the institution of their choice. Winners will be selected based on strength of their application.
Employees and children or relatives of employees are eligible to apply.
Deadline: February 15th, 2008
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Ronald McDonald House – Scholarships for students from communities who face limited access to educational and career opportunities.  www.rmhc.org
Amount minimum $1,000
Requirements:
v       Enrolled in high school and eligible to attend a 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational/technical school with a complete course of study.

v       U. S. Resident

v       RMHC/Asia: applicant must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage

v       RMHC/Future Achievers: Applicant must have at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage

v       RHMC/Hacer: Applicant must have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage

v       RHMC/Scholars: All students are eligible to apply.

Deadline: February 15, 2008
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Wal-Mart COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP – several scholarships available; American Indian Scholarship Fund, Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship Fund, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and United Negro College Fund. Printable online instructions and the link to apply for this and other Wal-Mart Foundation programs are found at: www.walmartstores.com
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
Students must be a graduating high school senior
Students must not be a Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or Sam’s Club Associate, or the child of a Wal-Mart of Sam’s Club Associate
Deadline: TBA
Target All Around Scholarship – awards more than 2,100 All –Around Scholarships – www.target.com
Amount: up to $10,000
Criteria:
Number of community volunteer service hours
Volunteer leadership awards and honors
Appraisal form completed by volunteer supervisor or leader
Essay on volunteer service
Grade point average of 2.0 or higher (C average)
High school seniors, high school graduates and current undergraduate college students (age 24 and under) who are legal U.S. residents are eligible to apply.
Applicants must enroll in a full–time undergraduate course of study no later than the fall term of the 2007-2008 school year at an accredited two–or four–year college, university or vocational–technical school in the U.S.
Employees of Target Corporation and past recipients of Target All–Around Scholarships are not eligible to apply.
Deadline: TBA
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KFC Colonel's Scholars - enables high school students with entrepreneurial drive, strong perseverance and demonstrated financial need, to pursue up to four years of study at an accredited public institution in the state they reside. Apply online starting in January 2008 – www.kfcscholars.org
Amount: up to $20,000
Deadline: TBA
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Atlanta Braves High School Scholarship – presented by Publix Super Market
www.atlanta.braves.mlb.com

Amount: $2,000
Criteria:
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 \• be accepted to an accredited college university for the fall 2007 semester
Students must submit an essay describing how you give of your time to make your community a better place
Students must have one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or principal

Scholarship recipients are recognized during a special on-field ceremony prior to an Atlanta Braves home game at Turner Field.
In 2007, the six scholarship winners were highlighted in a pre game on-field ceremony where Braves infielder Chris Woodward and Brenda Reid, the Publix manager of media and community relations, presented the recipients with a plaque representing a $2,000 scholarship to the institution each student would be attending.
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Sammy 2008 – Body by Milk – The SAMMY award, sponsored by the National Milk Mustache got milk? Campaign and USA Today, is given each year to 25 high school senior student athletes in recognition of outstanding academic performance, athletic excellence, leadership skills and community service. Apply online www.bodybymilk.com
Amount: $7500
Sammy 2008 – Body by Milk www.atlantatallclub.org
Amount: $500
Criteria:
Minimum Height – females 5’10” – males 6’2”
High School senior under age 21
Outstanding academic record and achievement
Involvement in clubs and activities both in the school and outside of the school
Personal achievements
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Kimberly Andrews Memorial Scholarship – established in the memory of Kim Andrews.
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
Students who plan to attend an accredited college/university majoring in Education
500 word essay
Deadline:
See Mrs. Aubrecht in Guidance
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Timber Ridge Weidner-Bega Scholarship – named in honor of its founders, former Principal Mary K. Weidner, and former PTA President Beth Bega.
Amount: $500.00
Criteria:
Students must be a graduating Senior from Pope or Walton High School
Students must be a Timber Ridge alumnus
Students must have a 2.5 GPA

The scholarships are awarded to graduating seniors who best exemplify the Timber Ridge, motto of “Learning, Caring and Sharing”. There are three $500.00 scholarships; one for a graduating Pope senior, one for a graduating Walton senior and a third for a graduating senior from either school who has achieved an outstanding record and has been identified with a diagnosed learning disability.
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Margie Hatfield Scholarship – Every year the Eastern Cobb County council PTA offers graduating high school seniors the Margie Hatfield Scholarship in honor of Mrs. Hatfield’s years of service to the youth or our council PTA.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline:  Feb. 1, 2008

Six $1,000 scholarships will be awarded; one student from each of the ECCC PTA
High schools will be chosen.

If interested in this scholarship please see Mrs. Aubrecht in Guidance.
Deadline: TBA
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Cobb County Public Schools – 2 students per 16 high schools
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
Academic success
Involvement in extracurricular/community activities
Leadership traits
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Cobb EMC Washington Youth Tour – Pope Junior; 1st and 2nd place winners will win an all expense paid tour of Washington DC, visit with elected representatives, have opportunities to develop their leadership skills, and see the D.C. sights.
Winners will receive $1,000 George R. Ford scholarship upon high school graduation. The runner-up will receive $800.00 scholarship funded by the Cobb EMC Volunteer Task Force
Amount: $800 - $1,000
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Constitutional Officers’ Association of Georgia, Inc. Scholarship
www.coag.info
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
A letter of acceptance from a school of accredited higher education located within Georgia
A copy of their application to provide verification of degree field related government/law enforcement
Application and essay

Deadline: March 21, 2008
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Better Business Bureau
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
Visit the website for complete information, criteria and application. www.atlanta.bbb.org
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Teach One Academy College Freshman Scholarship – www.teachoneacademy.com
Amount:$1,000
Requirements: 
v      Must be resident of Georgia

v      Essay must be submitted on time 

v      University attended does not have to be in Georgia

v      Recommendation letters (3) high school teachers and (1) Guidance Counselor recommendation
Deadline:  Friday, April 4, 2008
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East Cobb Lions
Each year East Cobb Lions recognizes outstanding students at the 5 High Schools in East Cobb, Sprayberry, Pope, Wheeler, Walton, and Lassiter. This year we will give a $1000 scholarship to a student from each school. Our program is expanding to include Kell High School. Lion Gene McDuffie is the chairman for this program and can be reached at 770-971-1210.
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Cobb County Educational Foundation - 2 scholarships for each of the Cobb County high schools.
Complete information and application available online www.cobbk12.org
Amount $1,000
Criteria:
Complete the application in its entirety. You may submit in typed form.
Attach a letter of recommendation from a school staff member, community leader or
guidance counselor.
Attach a copy of high school transcripts.
Evidence of extracurricular or community activities.
Demonstration of leadership role/s in extracurricular or community activities.
Academic success in coursework for the technology career and/or college preparatory
curriculum
Deadline: February 29, 2008.
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Kiwanis Club various local scholarships, visit www.mariettakiwanis.org for complete information.
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Beta Theta Pi Fraternity at Georgia Tech – Joel B Derry Leadership Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
Involvement in extra curricular activities, including clubs, athletics, and civil and church involvement
For complete information go to: www.gtbeta.org
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Auburn University offers several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $11,000 per year. Go to www.auburn.edu/scholarship for full information. Deadline is December 1, 2007.
University of Alabama is offering several scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. For details go to: http://admissions.nyu.edu/financial_aid/scholarships/. Deadline is December 1, 2007.

Jacksonville State University offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 to full tuition. For details go to: http://www.jsu.edu/depart/finaid/scholarship/scholar.html

Clemson University offer a variety of merit based scholarships, awarded competitively on student’s high school record and standardized test scores. Generally students that rank in the top 10 % in their class and score a 1350+ (31+ ACT) are competitive for one or more of these awards. Student must be nominated. If interested please see Mrs. Aubrecht in Guidance.

Miami of Ohio – Harrison Scholarship – awarded on basis of academic merit. Harrison Scholarships completely cover tuition, room and board and are renewable for 4 years if you maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA. For details go to: www.honors.muohio.edu

Enrichment Opportunities
National Youth Leadership - Law, Medicine and National Security forums held in Washington DC.
Criteria:
Student must be nominated and currently have a GPA OF 3.7 on a 4. SCALE
If interested in being nominated please visit www.nylf.org for complete information on this opportunity.
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 AES Engineers
www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Amount:  $500.00
Criteria:
v     Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two question that are posted on the website
Deadline: September 15, 2008