Scholarships! Class of 2019

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Questbridge What is it? A full ride scholarship for minorities whose families make $60,000 or less. Key Requirements- Basics Good SAT/A Score Good GPA Stellar recommendation letters Essays Link https://www.questbridge.org

Posse What is it? Highly Selective Merit Based Scholarship that covers full tuition at a partner school Key Requirements- Basics Be nominated by their high school or a community-based organization Be in the first term of their senior year in high school Demonstrate leadership within their high school, community or family Demonstrate academic potential Apply on time; depending on the Posse city, nominations are accepted between the spring and early August before each new school year begins https://www.possefoundation.org

Military Scholarships Army- https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html Air Force- https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships Navy- http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.html Marines- https://www.mcsf.org Coast Guard- https://www.gocoastguard.com/active-duty-careers/officer- opportunities/programs/college-student-pre-commissioning-initiative

Bryan Cameron Education Foundation What is it? Highly Selective Merit Based Scholarship that covers full tuition for any college Key Requirements- Basics Minimum cumulative unweighted 3.7 grade point average Be a citizen of the United States of America enroll in a full-time course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the full academic year following high school graduation; Excel in a broad variety of extracurricular activities Demonstrate active participation in community service and in civic-minded arenas 10-15 high-school seniors 2 deadline: May and October https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/cameron-impact-scholarship

Gates What is it? The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Given to 300 students. Key Requirements- Basics A high school senior From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American Pell-eligible A US citizen, national, or permanent resident In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3. Link https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

Peer Lift What is it? A website full of scholarship and internship opportunities. An easy and accessible website that leads you directly to the scholarship website. Basics You can become an ambassador and spread awareness of the program Create an account on the website Each program has its own requirements Link https://peerlift.org

Coca-Cola Scholars The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. What do you need? A high school transcript Contact info A list of school and non-school related clubs and organizations A list of honors and awards A list of volunteer organizations A list of employment https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/#TheCocaColaScholarsProgramScholarship

Hope & Zell Miller What is it? Provides money to assist students with the educational costs of attending a HOPE eligible postsecondary institution located in Georgia ( up to a maximum of 15 hours) Key Requirements- Basics Meet HOPE's U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen requirements; Be a legal resident of Georgia; Meet enrollment requirements; Be in compliance with Selective Service registration requirements; Meet academic achievement standards; Be in good standing on all student loans or other financial aid programs; Be in compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990; minimum 3.7 grade point average , 28 ACT or 1200 SAT for Zell Miller Minimum 3.0 grade point average for HOPE https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/hope-zell-miller-scholarships/hope- scholarship/eligibility/

FAFSA What is it? Federal Aid from the government. FREE MONEY Key Requirements: Fill out the online application Family demographics and income. 100% based on NEED Applications open around October of your graduation year.

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