November 8, 2009

Foundation Scholarships at College of Coastal College

Application deadline to CCGA is November 30. For scholarship information go to www.ccga.edu, click on Prospecive Students, click on Admissions, then on Scholarships to get to the Foundation Scholarship information and applicatrion.

Georgia Farm Bureau Scholarship

Ten scholarships awarded to students planning to pursue a major in Family and Consumer Science, Environmental Science, Agriculture or a related field. Students applying must have a parent or guardian who is a member of the Georgia Farm Bureau. Scholarships may be donwloaded at www.gfb.org; select GFB Programs and then Ag in the Classroom. For questions, you may contact the Glynn County Farm Bureau at 265-9175. The application deadline is: February 26, 2010.

ESA Foundation Endowments - Scholarships

Students may apply to a variety of scholarships. Information and applications are available in the Counseling Office. The application can also be downloaded at www.esaintl.com/esaf. Application deadline: February 1, 2010/early bird deadline:December 15, 2009

ACT High School Poster Contest

Come to the Counseling Office for an Official Entry Form or go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest. All entries must be postmarked by January 30, 2010.

September 23, 2009

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Conference

College scholarships to high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Selected students are invited to a conference in Washington, D.C in March where they meet prominent media professionals and receive their awards. To apply go to: www.freedomforum.org/freespirit. Application deadline: October 15.

Elks National Foundation

Come by the Counseling Office to pick up an application for the Elks Club 2010 Most Valuable Student Scholarship You may also download the application at: www.elks.org/enf/scholars. Five hundred scholarships will be awarded. Due to Ms. Votsis by October 26.

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

If you've made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. next May. The awards are sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Visit: http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential, click on the "How to Apply" link and follow the onscreen instructions. When asked for the access code, type the word spirit. Print the completed application and turn it in to the Counseling Office. Schools may submit one student per school. Ten state honorees are awarded an additional $5000 and are named America's Top Ten Youth Volunteers of the Year. Applications are due in the Counseling Office by: November 1.

Quest Bridge National College Match

Quest Bridge pairs outstanding low-income students with early admission and full four-year scholarships to top-ranked colleges. Scholarships cover tuition, room, and board, worth up to $200,000. The Quest Bridge application is free of charge and is available at: www.questbridge.org. Application deadline: September 30.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Program

Essay contest open to students in grades 9-12. This year's theme is: Does America Still Have Heroes. Essays must be recorded and students are judged on originality, content and delivery. Pick up a brochure with instructions in the Counseling Office or from Ms. Cason. Please return entries to Ms. Votsis in the Counseling Office by October 26.

Wendy's High School Heisman Program

Honors male and female high school seniors who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Visit: www.wendysheisman.com to apply or come by the Counseling Office for a card with instructions. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on October 1.

United States Service Academy Nominations

Please see Ms. Votsis ASAP if you are considering applying to one of the Service Academys. The dealine for submitting applications to Congressman, Jack Kingston's Office is November 1. Brooke Ann Floyd is the District Representative for nominations and you may contact her if you need further information by email at: brooke.floyd@mail.house.gov or by phone at 912-367-7403.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Please see Ms. Votsis if you are interested in attending any of the following schools:

Boston University - Trustee Scholarship; Application deadline: December 1

Davidson College - John Montgomery Belk Scholarship; Application deadline: November 15.

Emory University - Goizueta Scholars and Emory Scholars Programs; Application deadline: November 1.

North Georgia College & State University - Military and Army ROTC Scholarships; Deadline: January 1, 2010.

University of Missouri - Robert J. Truslaske and Sam Walton Scholarships; Deadline: February 1, 2010.

University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholars; Application deadline: November 2.

September 14, 2009

September 9, 2009

Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce 2009-2010 Youth Leadership Glynn

Leadership Glynn, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce is a program designed to educate students on community issues and introduce them to businesses and leaders in Glynn County. Students attend seven sessions beginning in October and ending in May. Most sessions begin around 2:00 p.m. and end around 5:00 p.m. Absences from school are excused.

Applications are available in the Counseling Office for an opportunity to participate in the Leadership Glynn Program. Only seven applicants will be slected. Completed applications must be returned to the Counseling Office by Monday, September 14.

August 30, 2009

Georgia Fire Sprinklers Association Essay Writing Contest

$750, $1,000 and $1500 awards for high school seniors

Deadline: Sept. 22, 2009

For details go to: http://georgiafiresprinkler.org/contest.php

Superintendent's Student Advisory Council

Students in grades 9 - 12 are eligible to apply to serve on the State Superintendent of Schools Advisory Council. Meeting dates are: Nov. 9, 2009, Jan. 25, 2010 and March 8, 2010. Applications are due on Sept. 30. If interested, pick up an application in the Counseling Dept.