Please use the following link to access the 

“DeKalb County School District  

Region 5/6 College and Career Newsletter”

https://sway.office.com/TdRFzAcImvF3TDy3?ref=Link

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is pleased to announce its annual International High School Essay Contest. The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application through a Chapter of the Fraternity.

The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. The essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length. The type-written, double-spaced essay may be submitted via postal service or email in Microsoft Word.

https://oppf.org/international-high-school-essay-contest/

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• Eligibility: Any high school or undergraduate student who is striving to make a difference may apply for this scholarship. To apply, offer your thoughts and/or ideas about the 'Ode To Millennials-Gen Z text' found on our scholarship page. 
• Amount: $48,000
• Winners: 16 ($3,000 each)
• Application Deadline: Nov 15, 2023
• Scholarship link: https://bold.org/scholarships/windward-spirit-scholarship/

The Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators (AALA) is a not-for-profit association founded in 1977. Our members are legal managers actively employed by law firms, legal departments of corporations and private institutions, and the legal divisions of government agencies as officers, directors and managers.  Our mission is to provide ongoing training and continuing education for our members, and to support education in our community.

The Atlanta Association of Legal Administrators Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, sponsors a $10,000 Scholarship to be awarded to an outstanding senior enrolled in one of our local high schools who is interested in attending one of Georgia's accredited higher learning institutions. Seniors attending public or not for profit high schools are eligible to participate. 

*Please see the attached document that provides additional information.

   

Project LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) is a nonprofit that will provide scholarships and internship opportunities to a select number of graduating seniors at your schools. Attached is the application for your review and they are willing to discuss the program and application with any interested seniors—to the extent allowed. The application is due May 2, 2022.

Omari Crawford

(404) 405 2078

1. What makes you genuinely happy in life?
2. How do you plan on accomplishing your goals?
3. What are you grateful for?

Hello Seniors,

The Georgia District Civitan Foundation offers scholarships annually to Georgia high school seniors as follows:

• Two 2022 Georgia District Civitan Scholarships in the amount of

$ 1500.00 each.

• One 2022 Robert Wyand Junior Civitan Scholarship in the amount of $ 1500.
  • Applicant must be an active member of a Junior Civitan Club.

• Two 2022 Alice Dodd Memorial Scholarships for Outstanding Community Service in the amount of $2500 for first and $ 1500 for second.

• Two 2022 Bobby Dodd Memorial Scholarships for Outstanding Community Service shall be awarded to a Physically Challenged Student in the amount of $ 2500 for first and $ 1500.00 for second.

Application deadline is March 15, 2022 (see the attached document). GA District Civitan Scholarship Application.docx

All applications must be submitted on the Foundations scholarship

application form which may be found on the Georgia District web page www.georgiacivitan.org, click FOUNDATION.  We encourage you to give this information to any Georgia high school senior who may be interested in applying.  For more information contact Michelle Drugacz 678-468-2629 OR Louise Crapps 770-401-6928.

The Office of Financial Aid is delighted to invite students (11^th and 12^th graders)  to be a part of our FAFSA Day! The purpose of this event is to collectively create a quality environment to assist the public with the FAFSA application process.

The event is free and in-person (on-campus in the University Center), registration is optional. Financial aid is happy and ready to assist:

·         High-schools

·         Undecided

·         Eligible Non-Citizens (to include eligible U.S. citizen dependents of undocumented parents)

·         Professional Judgement (Special Circumstances)

·         Non-Traditional

The event will take place, Saturday, February 26, 2022, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, in the University Center, in the University Common area, and two overflow rooms, Rm. 265 and Rm. 267 just in case.

Note: For COVID-19 information, please visit https://www.clayton.edu/coronavirus/. For Eventbrite registration (optional): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clayton-state-university-fafsa-day-tickets-244640665817.

Better Business Bureau Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens & NE Georgia is offering scholarships – valued between $1,000 and $5,000, to high school seniors who plan to obtain further education through its Students of Integrity annual scholarship program.

BBB will award scholarships to the winning high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding character, leadership, and ethical values. The scholarships will be awarded directly to the winners to assist their post-high school education. There is no essay or GPA requirement.

To earn a scholarship, students must submit:

1. An entry form

2. Their own video submission

3. A video recommendation from a principal, counselor, teacher, or mentor

All videos and entry forms will be accepted online until 11:55 p.m. Monday, February 28, 2022.

Students are asked to record a short video describing how they build character in themselves and in others and how they will build character in the future. The video is critical and must emphasize overcoming obstacles and demonstrating ethical leadership at a young age. Community involvement, volunteer activities, awards, and honors, are all considered by a panel of judges.

For more information on the BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship Program, visit BBB.org/ATLSOI.

Class of 2022!

Please see the upcoming virtual college visits and applications for King students provided below:

***THE FAFSA WINDOW IS OPEN! APPLY NOW!!***

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

 FAFSA Walkthrough Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThiYSOHK_2c

Scholarship Opportunity

To register for the visits you will need to go to the "What's New" section in your Naviance Student account.

How to access Naviance:

Chromebook Naviance Student Login

1. Log into Launchpad  
2. Log into your Active Directory Clever account
3. Scroll down & click the Naviance App
   

These are the main points about our scholarship:

• High school students can participate in a design-thinking community building project:

• Design & work on a community improvement project.
• Submit final design thinking project application by May 28, 2022.

• There will be up to 5 awardees, each receiving a $10,000 scholarship to the college, university, or trade school of their choice. We will also fund the top project up to $5,000

'Justice for All' is offering scholarships to Georgia students again this year. 

More details on due dates and application requirements can be found by clicking the link below.

https://www.mg4law.com/scholarship/

Gifted by RD is a philanthropic organization committed to giving back to the community, with a primary focus on black female students. This year they will award the inaugural Gifted by RD scholarship to one African American female student of UGA’s incoming class of 2025. Applications close June 1, 2021.  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QUW1oxHyrFu5NuaTPnwu6sM7G17eqEOf/view?usp=sharing 

Attached, please find the application for the CHUMS Inc, 2021 Scholarship.  Our local award is $1,000.  The graduating senior who receives our award will represent our chapter in a national competition application which awards even more college funding. The application is fillable and can be sent back to me by all applicants.  Completed applications can be emailed to me at [email protected]. We have had challenges with official transcripts, therefore I am accepting unofficial transcripts. I will work with our National Scholarship Director to reconcile anything we will need to make our candidate acceptable to the National Scholarship Committee.

Our local deadline for submission is June 1, 2021. Our committee will meet  in time for me to transmit the application by June 15^th for the June 30, 2021 national deadline. Please call me with any questions you may have.

Please feel free to give this to:

·       students who can speak to the African American experience

·       graduating seniors (class of 2021) who by June 15 will be  accepted into the 4 year college of their choice

·       students who reside in the Atlanta Metro Area

All 3 qualifications must be met. Applicants CANNOT be related to a member of the CHUMS, Inc organization, locally or nationally by blood, marriage or adoption.

Best Wishes,

CHUM Paulette Jones Smith, 770-885-6329

• The scholarship must be submitted, in full, by July 8, 2021. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Applications for scholarship can be submitted by any high school senior or current attendee of an institute of higher education inside the state of Georgia (including tech schools).
• A student aid report (if available) showing income status of your household must be attached for application to be considered.
• Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.
• A transcript must be attached with counselor or school representative signature for application to be considered.
• This scholarship is a one-time scholarship worth $1,000. It will be awarded August 1, 2021
• Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application.
• Claims made on the application will be verified before scholarship is awarded.
• All applicants must be submitted electronically using the form below:

 

Scholarship Information for High Schools.docx

The Minority Affairs Committee of the Georgia Local Section of the American Chemical Society is pleased to announce two scholarships for under-represented students seeking to major in STEM:  2021 Percy Julian Award and 2021 St. Elmo Brady Award. 

The Percy Julian award will be given to two High School Seniors (one male and one female) in recognition of scholastic achievement and leadership ability. Each recipient will receive a $550 book scholarship and a one-year (student) membership in ACS. 

Qualifications for the Percy Julian award are as follows: 

1. The Percy Julian award is open to African Americans, Hispanics, Native

Americans, and other racial and ethnic minorities who are traditionally underrepresented and marginalized in science.

2. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5. 

3. Applicants must plan to major in a STEM (traditional science, technology, engineering, or math) discipline. 

4. Applicants must plan to attend a college or university in the Fall 2020 semester. 

5. Applicants must show evidence of leadership skills which promote racial, ethnic, and cultural understanding. 

The St. Elmo Brady award will be given to a High School Senior in recognition of the goal of becoming a first-generation college student, their scholastic journey, personal integrity and perseverance. The recipient will receive a $600 book scholarship and a one-year (student) membership in ACS.

Qualifications for the St. Elmo Brady award are as follows:

1. The St. Elmo Brady award is open to African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and other racial and ethnic minorities who are traditionally underrepresented and marginalized in science.

2. Applicants must be a first-generation college student (i.e, grand-parents, parents,

or siblings have not earned a bachelor’s degree or higher). 

3. Applicants must have an overall unweighted STEM GPA of between 2.8

and 3.4. For 2021, SAT/ACT score submission is encouraged but not required.

4. Applicants must plan to major in a STEM (traditional science, technology,

engineering, or math) discipline.

5. Applicants must plan to attend a college or university in the Fall 2021 semester.

6. Applicants must show evidence of personal integrity and perseverance as

demonstrated through leadership skills, academics, religious or other community-

based extracurricular activities, or work-related activities.

The deadline for both applications is April 14, 2021. Recipients of the award will be notified by May 1, 2021. Awards will be presented at the American Chemical Society Georgia Local Section virtual meeting which will be held on May 11, 2021. All applicants are encouraged to attend the meeting. 

Applications are attached and Instructions are below:

All application materials should be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm, April 14, 2021 to:

[email protected].

Bryan Scholarship

In memory of our beloved Brother Oscar Virgil Bryan, Jr., I? ’67, a scholarship of one thousand dollars is offered annually to qualified incoming freshmen men at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The recipients will be those applicants who best exemplify the ideals of the fraternity intellectually, morally, and socially. Semifinalists will be required to attend an interview at a time and place to be announced. Winners will be announced from the remaining finalists at an awards banquet in August on the Georgia Tech campus.

Note that SAT and/or ACT scores are required for the submission of this form. You must submit your scores for at least one of the tests.

This scholarship is offered to incoming freshmen men at the Georgia Institute of Technology without regard to race, creed, color, religion, or national origin. Membership in the fraternity is NOT required. The scholarship will be payable in amounts of $500.00 per semester, for the Fall and Spring semesters of the first year the students schooling, upon proof of full-time enrollment each semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Please use the following link to complete submit your information:

Bryan Scholarship – Chi Psi | Alpha Iota Delta at Georgia Tech (gtchipsi.org)

You must then email a copy of your official high school transcript to [email protected] by May 22, 2020. In the subject line, write "Bryan Scholarship [Your Full Name]". You may also instead mail an official hard copy of your transcript to:

Chi Psi Bryan Scholarship

6555 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 307-113

Duluth, GA 30097

Apply for the 2021 GEICC Scholarship

Minimum of five $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors involved in STEM
Application deadline March 14, 2021
Visit GetIntoEnergyGA.com for more information on careers in energy!

For questions or concerns, email Mary Long at [email protected].

                            Dekalb NCNW 2020-2021 Scholarship

College Visits:

February 5, 2021 @ 2PM - Kennesaw State University

February 16, 2021 @ 2PM - Andrew College

February 16, 2021 @ 3PM - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

February 23, 2021 @ 2PM - Middle Georgia State University

***Use link below and follow me to register and stay updated on latest Region 5/6 virtual Rep visits and events.***

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ms-granville-31256630485

ACT/SAT Prep Events:

• Join Applerouth for a free Winter Testing Weekend February 20th and 21st

         Click here for more information

         This event is for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

College Fairs and Events:

• Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Rho Kappa Lambda Chapter of Gwinnett County, Georgia: 3rd Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair

         February 5, 2021 3PM - 6PM & February 6, 2021 10AM - 1PM

         Registration: HBCUCF.org

• SACAC Virtual College Fair

         February 11, 2021 5PM - 7:45PM (EST)

         Registration: https://www.strivescan.com/SACAC/

• United College Action Network - Black Colleges & Universities Fair

         February 18, 2021 3PM - 6PM (PST)

         February 19, 2021 3PM - 6PM (PST)

         February 20, 2021 10AM - 1PM (PST)

          Register Here

Scholarship Opportunities:

• State Farm Scholarship and Perimeter Academy Programs Information Sessions

         Wednesday February 10, 2021 @ 1PM - Registration: http://bit.ly/InfoSessionFeb10

• Tennessee State University - The Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute and Scholarship Fund (medicine/dentistry) 

         Use this link to apply: https://www.tnstate.edu/watkins/scholarship.aspx

• Georgia United is awarding $30,000 in Scholarships

           There are six opportunities to be awarded.

         To apply you will need to upload a 1- minute video answering the question: "How are you going to use your education            to help your community?"

          Entries will be accepted until February 28, 2021 at 11:59PM (EST)

         Use this link for more info and to submit video: https://gucufoundation.org/programs/scholarships  

• Georgia State University’s Latinx Student Services and Outreach (LASSO) will be awarding one “full-ride” scholarship to a high-achieving Latinx student beginning Fall 2021. 

          Deadline to apply: March 14, 2021 at 11:59 PM EST

          Apply using this link: https://success.students.gsu.edu/the-goizueta-foundation-scholarship/

• Ascent Education Foundation Scholarship
  

   

  Eligibility Requirements:

  A minimum 2.75 GPA or higher is required.

  Graduate from DeKalb County school.

   

  Application must be postmarked by: March 26, 2021

   

  Use this link to apply: https://ascentedf.org/scholarship/

***Use link below and follow me to register and stay updated on latest Region 5/6 virtual Rep visits and events.***

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ms-granville-31256630485

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Student Leaders® Program is accepting applications for the 2021 Student Leaders® program. The application deadline is January 29, 2021.

As a student leader, you will:

• Work as a paid intern at a local nonprofit for eight weeks
• Attend the week long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C..
• Develop leadership and career skills
• Connect with like-minded students from your own community and across the country

Apply here: https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/quiz.display_question?x_gm_id=1499&x_quiz_id=5082

Scholarship Opportunities:

• Tennessee State University - The Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute and Scholarship Fund (medicine/dentistry) 

         Deadline to apply: February 15, 2021

         Use this link to apply: https://www.tnstate.edu/watkins/scholarship.aspx

• InspirASIAN-Atlanta

           There are two categories of scholarships available, resulting in 38 scholarship opportunities for Georgia             students:

           (27) - $2,000 “National” chapter awards

           (11) - $1,000 “Local” chapter awards

          Deadline to apply: January 31, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST

            Apply using this link: https://inspirasian.us/programs/scholarship-program/

• OCA - Georgia Scholarship - Recognizes Asian American high school seniors in the state of Georgia

         Deadline to apply: February 5, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST

         Use the attached documents to apply. (Scholarship application and cover letter)

 2021 OCAGA Scholarship App 2.pdf         Scholarship Cover Letter 2021 1.pdf

***THE FAFSA WINDOW IS OPEN! APPLY NOW!!***

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

FAFSA Help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Y8nfk5ApcQ4&app=desktop

https://billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest

Annually, Iota Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. awards scholarships to deserving Dekalb County graduating seniors.  The mission of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals who will be enrolled as undergraduate students in a college or university beginning in the Fall of 2021.  Iota Eta Zeta principally targets graduating female students attending high school in the DeKalb area.  Last year they awarded $2,500 in scholarships to local students. 

Please see the attached application packet. All instructions and requirements are included in the application packet.  2020-2021 IHZ Scholarship Application.pdf

Seniors!!!!!!

Are you a college bound student?

Are you interested in attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)?

Are you interested in earning a Full-Tuition scholarship?

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, then you should attend the DeKalb County School District HBCU College Fair, on Wednesday October 28, 2020 from 2p-5p. 

Click this link to register. https://tinyurl.com/HBCUs-College-Fair 

After you register, you will receive an email with additional details prior to the event. 

**ABOUT 5 STRONG SCHOLARSHIP: Applicants must be a promising student leader that's a graduating high school senior, have a minimum 2.8 GPA and a minimum ACT: 19/ SAT: 990 (verbal and math only). Applicants must reside in the Metro Atlanta Area (9 Counties surrounding Atlanta) and must commit to attend all of the 5 Strong College Prep sessions (bi-monthly). Applicants must also be very interested in attending a Historically Black College or University. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website: 5strongscholars.org

USG waives test score requirement for Spring, Summer, Fall ’21

Please feel free to review the information provided on the following link for the Cohort 2021 -Seniors:

https://www.usg.edu/coronavirus/#usg_waives_test_score_requirement_for_spring_summer_fall_21

Test Optional Schools

Please use this link to view other schools that do not require the ACT or SAT tests for admissions

http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional

• Berry College – Mount Berry, GA 
• Savannah State University – Savannah, GA (HBCU)
• Agnes Scott College – Decatur, GA
• Piedmont College – Demorest, GA
• Savannah College of Art and Design – Savannah/Atlanta
• Young Harris College – Young Harris, GA
• Lagrange College – Lagrange, GA
• Truett McConnell University – Cleveland, GA
• Point University – West Point, GA
• Breneau University – Gainesville, GA
• Wesleyan College – Macon, GA (Women’s College)

Georgia Gwinnett College is waiving the $30 application fee September 9 -16, 2020! Please encourage your students to apply for free during this period.

Click here to apply for free!

Admissions Deadlines

Spring 2021: November 2
Summer 2021: April 1
Fall 2021: May 1

Freshman Admission Requirement

2.0 GPA from a regionally accredited high school based on the 17 units of Required High School Curriculum

GGC is test optional for Freshmen and Dual Enrollment students graduating from a regionally accredited high school.

Other applicants, please view admissions requirements here.

Why Choose GGC?

• #1 for Ethnic Diversity (U.S. News & World Report Southern Public Regional College, 2015 - 2020)
• Top 10 Public School in the Southern Region (U.S. News & World Report, 2019)
• 18 majors with 45+ areas of concentration 
• Average class size of 20 students
• 6 Intercollegiate Sports Teams

Experience GGC
Sign up for one of our virtual experience options at https://bit.ly/3i4zFxM  

If you have any questions, please contact our admissions office at [email protected].

 
Go Grizzlies!

Georgia Gwinnett College
Office of Admissions
www.ggc.edu

Join Meredith Lombardi, Associate Director of Outreach and Education as she discusses all things Common App on August 27^th from 4:00 – 4:30 PM on Microsoft Teams.

The Common App is accepted by more than 900 colleges worldwide, including 19 in Georgia. Join this session to learn how to approach your college applications and discover tools and resources to help you along the way. Come with your questions! 

If you are interested in participating, follow the steps below to join the Common Application presentation:   

1. Register:  
   • You Must Register at: https://tinyurl.com/ComApp2021  by August 26th
2. After you've Registered:
   • You will receive an email with a Microsoft Teams Invitation 
   • Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the event   

 Helpful FAQs: 

1. Will this session cover how to match my Common App account within Naviance?    Yes 
2. Can I register with a QR code? Yes (see the flyer) 
3. Can I join if I do not register?  No, you have to register by August 26th to receive a Microsoft Teams invitation 
4. What Georgia Colleges accept the Common Application? https://tinyurl.com/ListOfCASchools 
5. Can my parents join in the discussion? Yes, everyone is encouraged to attend  
6. Can I ask questions after the presentation?  Yes, a Q&A will follow immediately after the presentation