Scholarships
This page will be used to share scholarship information. Please do not consider this an exhaustive list of available scholarships as there are so many out there! Specific scholarships will be added as we are made aware of new opportunities. Don't forget to always check with the post-secondary institution that you choose to see if they have scholarships available particular for their school. Make early contact with your school's financial aid office. Some scholarships will require you to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The direct link to the FAFSA can be found here.
Georgia's HOPE Program
The HOPE Scholarship pays for a portion of tuition for schools in Georgia. Eligible students must have a 3.0 HOPE GA and have taken at least 4 rigorous courses. The Zell Miller Scholarship pays 100% of tuition for public schools in Georgia. Eligible students must have a 3.7 HOPE GA, meet the Zell Miller test requirement (1200 SAT or 26 ACT), and have taken at least 4 rigorous courses. To check your eligibility, please visit GAfutures.org. Create an account if you haven't already done so to view your HOPE GPA. More information about Georgia's HOPE Programs can be found at https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/
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Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) is offering virtual meetings for State Aid and FAFSA, the main application used to apply for federal or state-supported financial aid to pay for a college education, with one on one appointments for families who need assistance.
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Below is a list of scholarships that you can apply for if you are interested. This list is updated as we are notified of scholarships, so check back frequently! Be sure to pay attention to deadlines!
StudentScholarships.org - Monthly Newsletter
Alpha Phi Alpha Jack Jenkins Scholarship - Deadline April 1, 2024
Paulding County Master Gardener Local Scholarship - Deadline March 15, 2024
AT&T Georgia Pioneers Scholarship - Deadline April 1, 2024
Women's Energy Network Scholarship - Deadline April 12, 2024
Dr. Jack Kent Cook Scholarship - Deadline April 1, 2024
Rotary of Paulding County Scholarship - Deadline March 31, 2024
Dave Beasley Scholarship (can be submitted via email to kelthill123@gmail.com)
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Use the sites below to help aid you in your scholarship search.
Paulding Ed Foundation
The Paulding Education Foundation and its family partners are proud to offer several scholarships that are available to students within the Paulding County School District. Visit their site for more information on specific scholarships, qualifications, and deadlines
GAfutures
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GAfutures is your one-stop shop for career/post-secondary planning! If you need assistance with paying for college, click on the Federal Aid & Scholarships tab on the website. You’ll find lots of great tips, including tips for finding scholarships!
BigFuture
BigFuture is the College Board's Scholarship Search! Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion. Enter as much information as possible to find the most matches. Scholarship info is based on the College Board's Annual Survey of Financial Aid Programs.
Scholarships.com
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Scholarships.com is a wonderful resource for college students who aspire to kill two birds with one stone—the site finds both scholarships and colleges that are perfect for you! It also allows you to pinpoint specific scholarships by your major, year in school and location, increasing your chances for receiving awards and saving you tons of time.
Fastweb
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Fastweb is a terrific, free resource where you’ll find thousands of scholarships at your fingertips. Not only does Fastweb offer a massive database of monetary awards, but it also features helpful career planning services and learning tools for its registered users.