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Otis M. Jackson Scholarship Fund
Eligibility:
- Open to Oglethorpe University students ONLY!
- Rising Junior
- Show integrity of character, ability to lead, success in
athletics
Award: $5,000 in junior year, and $5,000 in senior year
Deadline: March 25th every year
Addt’l Info: 2005-2006
Otis M Jackson Information
Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Resident of Georgia or South Carolina
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Demonstrated financial need
Award: More than 350 $3,000-$5,000 scholarships awarded every
year
Deadline: April 15 (See website for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website or Financial Aid Office for info and
application
Oglethorpe Christian Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must be an incoming freshman or transfer student
to Oglethorpe University
- Must be a legal resident of Georgia
- Freshman: Must be a graduate of a Georgia secondary school, rank in
the top 25% of the class and have at least 1180 SAT or 24 ACT
- Transfer: Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Active involvement in the church and Christian character
Award: Up to $1,500, possibility of renewal
Deadline: March 15 annually
Addt’l Info: Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office
and Admissions Office
Fourth Tuesday Pat Hoban Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Individual who is active in enhancing the welfare
of the lesbian community whole pursuing further education
- Resident of Georgia enrolled at least half-time
- GPA of at least 3.0
Award: Three $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: March 1 (see website for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association,
Atlanta Chapter Merit Scholarship
Eligibility:
- U.S. Citizen
- Working toward a degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace
Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, International Affairs &
Public Policy, Electronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering,
Physics, Mathematics, or Information Technology
- GPA of at least 2.8
- Enrolled full-time in a metro-Atlanta college or university
Award: At least $1,500
Deadline: Early February (see website for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application
PFLAG Atlanta Scholarship Awards Program
Eligibility:
- Identify openly as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or
transgender
- History of GLBT or other community service or activism
- Be a Georgia resident or attend a Georgia school
- B- or higher GPA for the last four semesters
Award: Not stated
Deadline: March 31
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website to download application
Georgia Power Minority Education Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
- Must be selected/nominated by student’s
institution
- Minority sophomore student who plans to teach
- GPA of at least 2.5
- Demonstrated financial need
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Not listed
Website
Addt’l Info: More info available in Financial Aid Office
Ty Cobb Scholarship Program
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate students who are residents of
Georgia
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have completed at least 30 semester hours with at least “B” average
Award: Not listed (see website for more info)
Deadline: June 15; see website
Website
Addt’l Info: More info in Financial Aid Office, visit website for
application
Durwood McAlister Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Majoring in print journalism at a Georgia college
or university
Award: See website for more information
Deadline: See website for more information
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website for application
American Association of University Women, Atlanta
Scholarship
Eligibility:
- At least 30 years of age, legal resident of
Georgia
- Returning to school at an Atlanta area college to complete an
undergrad degree
- A college junior/senior in coming fall (full-time or part-time)
Award: Not listed
Deadline: May 3, 2004 (Visit website for other deadlines)
Website
Addt’l Info: Application available in Financial Aid Office
Soroptimist International of Atlanta North Women’s
Opportunity Award
Eligibility:
- Female head of household
- Attending an undergraduate degree program
- Demonstrated financial need
Award: Awards of $600, $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000
Deadline: Mid-December (see website for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website or Financial Aid Office for more info and
application
Network for Professional and Executive Women Scholarship
Program
Eligibility:
- Female
- Permanent resident of Columbus or the Chattahoochee Valley area
- Junior or senior year of undergrad or graduate program
- Express professional goals and need to continue education
- 2.75 GPA and at least 6 hours per semester
Award: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website for application
Rich Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Junior year of study
- GPA of at least 2.8
- Demonstrated financial need
Award: $5,000
Deadline: Late November (call for next deadline)
Addt’l Info: Call The Georgia Foundation for Independent Colleges
for more information and application at (404)233-5433
Georgia Executive Women’s Network Leader of Tomorrow
Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Female, non-traditional undergraduate student (at
least 24 years old)
- Attending a metropolitan Atlanta institution
- Targeted at females entering college for the first time
Award: Up to three $1,500 scholarships
Deadline: Mid March (see website for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website for more info and application
The Scandinavian Festival, Inc. Jeffrey Scott Linden
Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Citizen of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or
Sweden
- Full-time undergrad or graduate student at a Georgia school
- GPA of at least B-
- Active in student activities and community affairs
Award: $2,500
Deadline: March 31 (see website for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website or call 770-978-9702 for more info and
application
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Atlanta
Chapter
Eligibility:
- Junior or senior at an accredited Georgia college
- Demonstrate a serious interest in pursuing a career in television
Award: Two $5,000 awards
Deadline: April 1 (See website for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website or Financial Aid Office for application
J. Steven Walraven Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Bank employee who works for a member institution
of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia
- Intends to attend a Georgia college full-time while working
full-time
Award: $500
Deadline: Call for deadline
Website
Addt’t Info: Call CBA Scholarship Coordinator at (770)541-4490 or
(800)648-8215
The National Television Academy Southeast Chapter
Eligibility:
- Junior or senior at a Georgia college or
university
- Must have sample of television-related work
Award: Two $5,000 awards
Deadline: April (See website for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website or Financial Aid Office for application
Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Graduating high school senior interested in the
finance and banking industry who intends to enroll at a Georgia
college
- Based on merit, not financial need
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Early April (call for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Call CBA Scholarship Coordinator at (770)542-4490 or
(800)648-8215 or visit Financial Aid Office for application
The Georgia Trust Scholarships
Eligibility:
- Resident of Georgia
- Majoring in historic preservation, archaeology, architecture,
history, or planning
- Enrolled full-time at a Georgia school
Award: Two $1,000 scholarships
Deadline: Early February (see website for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website or call (404)881-9980 for more info and
application
American Association of University Women Educational
Foundation
Eligibility:
- Preference is given to women at least 30 years of
age who are U.S. citizens and legal residents of Georgia,
undergraduate students who will be juniors or seniors
Award: Not listed (to be used for books, child care,
transportation, etc.)
Deadline: Early May (see website for next deadline)
Website
Addt’l Info: Visit website or Financial Aid Office for more info and
application
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