DHS Scholarship Newsletter
Last Updated December 4, 2023 for Dacula High School
The best time to apply for scholarships is now!
Below you will find a variety of scholarship opportunities that are available for our students. I update this Newsletter at least twice a month. Many scholarships are specific to seniors and juniors, but underclassmen may apply for some of them. I recommend checking out the scholarship websites for more scholarships available to underclassmen. If you'd like to talk with me about potential scholarships or other questions relating to your college and career journey, please schedule an appointment from your eCLASS page.
Seniors: The FAFSA is open!
If you'd like to talk with me about your FAFSA, please schedule an appointment from your eCLASS page. If you are not eligible for the FAFSA, please reach out to me for other scholarship opportunities that may be available for you.
HOPE and Zell Miller
If you meet the Basic Eligibility and Academic Eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship, your next step is to apply for it. There are two ways to apply for the HOPE Scholarship, and I recommend completing both. The first way to apply for HOPE is to complete your FAFSA. The second way to apply for HOPE is to complete the GSFAPP. You only have to complete the GSFAPP once (it lasts 10 years), and you'll complete the FAFSA each year you are in college.
To be eligible for the Zell Miller scholarship, you must have a 3.7+ HOPE GPA and a 1200+ SAT or 26+ ACT. Students must upload a copy of their ACT or SAT scores to qualify for Zell Miller.
Top Scholarship Search Websites
Make profiles for each of these websites. They'll connect you to a lot more scholarships than the ones listed in the newsletter. Start applying as soon as you start thinking about going to college.
GCPS Foundation Scholarships
There are still GCPS Foundation scholarships that Dacula High School students can apply for. Some of the scholarships use separate applications, and the deadlines may also be different.
- Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan Scholarship for the Arts - 6/1
- Fletcher Fund Scholarship
April Scholarships
Make sure you complete profiles on the scholarship websites above to stay up-to-date with all of the scholarship deadlines in April. A lot of great scholarships open their applications in April, too!
DOM WINS Scholarships
Awards: $2,500
Requirements:
- Female high school student who intends to go to college for either a 4-year degree or a technical degree/certification
- Pursuing a major in business or technology
- 3.0+ GPA
- Demonstrated community involvement, athletics, and/or mentorship
Apply here by the Monday, April 22 deadline.
Dr. W. Ron Sailor Sr. Scholarship
Award:
Requirements:
Must be a Gwinnett County resident
Must be a Gwinnett County high school or home school graduate in the year of the application
Must have a cumulative overall grade point avera ge (G.P.A.) of 2.50 or above based on a 4.00 grading scale
Must upload a current official high school transcript from an accredited institution
Must submit a copy of your letter of acceptance from an accredited college, university, vocational, technical, or seminary school (if not available at the time of application deadline, must be submitted if scholarship is awarded)
Must answer all essay questions and adhere to the word maximum for each
Must use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar (Please double return to begin a new paragraph on the essay questions)
Apply here by the Sunday, April 28, 2024 deadline.
Dacula Diversity Day Scholarship
Ongoing / Monthly Scholarships
Kid's Chance of Georgia Scholarship
Award: $2,000/semester
Requirements:
- Applicants must have a parent or guardian who has been seriously, catastrophically, or fatally injured in a work-related accident
- Meet the criteria of the Georgia Workers’ Compensation Act and resulting in financial need
- Between 16-25 years old
- Enrolled as a full-time student in a post-secondary school (university, technical school, etc.)
- Funding will not exceed five academic years or 10 semesters
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0
Apply here by December 31, 2023.
Big Futures
Awards: monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships
Requirements:
- No essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizen requirements
- Annual family income below $60,000
- Complete the steps/tasks indicated on the website before each deadline
- Most tasks are due at the end of February in your senior year
- Build your college list by June 30 in your junior year
- Strengthen your college list by October 31 during your senior year
Scholarship Points Program
Awards: $1000--$20,000
Requirements:
- At least 13 years old
- Will enroll at a college or university
RaiseME Micro Scholarships
Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award through College Covered
Requirements:
- Sign up for helpful College tips and resources, and enter to win a scholarship
Monthly drawings once you sign up.
“No Essay” College Scholarship
Award: $2,000 monthly drawing
Requirements:
All high school students
Register for a free account
Register for your account and participate in each month's drawing.
Varsity Tutors Scholarship
Award: $200 monthly
Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Write an essay of more than 200 words but not to exceed 900 words in response to a monthly prompt
Submit your essay by the 15th of each month.
SP Scholarship (Monthly)
Award- $2,500, 1 per month
- At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
- A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Apply here by the end of each month.
Scholarships You Must Be Nominated For
Heisman High School Scholarship
Application opens August 14, 2023
The Heisman High School Scholarship program honors hundreds of the nation's most accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes each year. This year, the college scholarship amounts have been doubled, increasing support for each student-athlete's education. The program will recognize a winner from each high school that has student participation. The top male and female applicants from each state will be awarded $1,000. State winners will move on for the chance to become a national finalist and win at least $2,000. Of the national finalists, a male and a female will be selected as the winner of the $10,000 National Heisman High School Scholarship. Deadline is Oct 17th at 6:00pm.
To Apply: https://heismanscholarship.com/NFL Professional Athletes Foundation Student Scholarship
The NFLPA is awarding $13,000 in scholarship funds to (3) boys and (3) girls in the state of Georgia (only). If you know high school seniors involved in athletic sports or extracurricular activities, they might qualify for the NFLPA Annual Scholarship. Students must be nominated by their coaches, and coaches are required to complete a short form with a letter of nomination for the student's application.
The scholarship packet must be completed and emailed in PDF format by Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 11:59 pm.
Awards: Scholarship award payouts are one-time (only) allotments of the following: 1st Place - $3,000; 2nd Place - $2000; 3rd Place - $1,500
Ask Mr. Cash for the scholarship packet.
Major Financial Aid Deadlines at USG Colleges
Presidential and Related Scholarships at USG Schools
- Augusta University - AU Presidential Scholarship, 2/1
- Columbus State University - Presidential Scholarship, 10/1
- Fort Valley State University - Presidential Excellence Scholarship, 4/1
- Georgia College & State University - President's Scholarship Competition, 10/15
- Georgia Institute of Technology - Stamps President's Scholars Program, 10/16
- Georgia State University - Stamps and Presidential Scholarships, 11/15
- Georgia Southern University - 1906 Honors College Scholarship, 2/1
- Kennesaw State University - various through Honors College, 4/1
- Middle Georgia State University - CHJ Family Foundation Presidential, 12/1
- Savannah State University - Presidential Scholarship, 2/12
- University of Georgia - Foundation Fellowship on 11/1, Presidential Leadership on 1/1
- University of North Georgia - 3 Honors College Presidentials, 1/15 and 3/1
- University of West Georgia - several, 1/15
Priority Financial Aid Deadlines for USG Colleges and Universities
While some of these may not be final deadlines, it is highly recommended that you complete your financial aid paperwork by these dates.
- ABAC (Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College) - 4/15/2024
- Albany State University - 2/15/2024
- Atlanta Metropolitan State College - 5/1/2024
- Augusta University - 2/1/2024
- Clayton State University - 7/15/2024
- College of Coastal Georgia - 2/1/2024
- Columbus State University - 3/15/2024
- Dalton State College - 5/1/2024
- East Georgia State College - 6/1/2024
- Fort Valley State University - 3/30/2024
- Georgia College & State University - 1/1/2024
- Georgia Gwinnett College - 6/1/2024
- Georgia Highlands College - 7/1/2024
- Georgia Institute of Technology - 1/31/2024
- Georgia Southern University - 2/1/2024
- Georgia Southwestern State University - 2/1/2024
- Georgia State University - 4/1/2024
- Gordon State College - 5/1/2024
- Kennesaw State University - 3/1/2024
- Middle Georgia State University - 4/15/2024
- Savannah State University- 2/12/2024
- South Georgia State College - 5/15/2024
- University of Georgia - 12/15/2023
- University of North Georgia - 2/14/2024
- University of West Georgia - 7/1/2024
- Valdosta State University - 3/1/2024
The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund
Award: Different scholarship available at every college it's offered at. Some scholarships cover full tuition, fees, and housing.
Requirements:
- Must be of Hispanic/Latinx heritage
- Georgia Colleges: 1) ABAC, 2) Agnes Scott, 3) Albany State, 4) Andrew, 5) Berry, 6) Brewton-Parker, 7) Clark Atlanta, 8) Columbus State, 9) Dalton State, 10) GCSU, 11) GT, 12) Georgia Southern, 13) GSWU, 14) Georgia State, 15) Goizueta Business School at Emory University, 16) KSU, 17) LaGrange, 18) Mercer, 19) Morehouse, 20) Morris Brown, 21) Oglethorpe, 22) Reinhardt, 23) SCAD, 24) Shorter, 25) Spelman, 26) Thomas Univ, 27) UGA, 28) UNG, 29) UWG, 30) Wesleyan, 31) Young Harris
Apply by the deadline at your college.
ROTC Scholarship Information
Air Force ROTC: http://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/high-school/overview/
Army ROTC: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/high-school-students.html
Marine/Navy ROTC: www.nrotc.navy.mil
National Guard: https://www.nationalguard.com/tools/guard-scholarships
University of North Georgia Cadet Admissions: http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aidInspiring Teachers
GAE Foundation, Inc. Grants and Scholarships: https://gae.org/for-you/professional-teaching-and-learning/gae-foundation-inc-grants-scholarships/
Black/African American Scholarships
United Negro College Fund https://www.uncf.org/
NAACP NAACP https://naacp.org/
Asian American/Pacific Islander Scholarships
APIASF Scholarship Fund https://apiascholars.org/
USPAACC Scholarshps https://uspaacc.com/
InspirAsianScholarships https://inspirasian.us/scholarshipfaq/#:~:text=For%20the%202022%20InspirASIAN%20Scholarship,for%20state%20scholarships%20where%20offered.
Arab American/Middle Eastern Scholarships
Hispanic/Latino Scholarships
Hispanic Scholarship Fund https://www.hsf.net/
LULAC National Scholarship Fund https://www.lnesc.org/lnsf
Goizueta Scholarships: endowed scholarships specific to different colleges; many colleges in Georgia offer 1+ Goizueta Scholarships per year
LGBTQ+ Scholarships
Undocumented Student Scholarships and Support
- Educators for a Fair Consideration https://immigrantsrising.org/financial-support/scholarship-fund/
- TheDream.us https://www.thedream.us/
- The Fountainhead Essay Contest https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/the-fountainhead/
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
- Freedom University - https://www.freedom-university.org/home
- https://finaid.org/
- https://scholarshipsaz.org/
- The Dream Award: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dreamaward/
- MPower Global Citizen Scholarship (only at specific colleges like Berry, Emory, GT, Mercer, and UGA): https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/scholarships/global-citizen#FAQ_GCS
- Goizueta Scholarships: endowed scholarships specific to different colleges; many colleges in Georgia offer 1+ Goizueta Scholarships per year
Students with Disability and Accessibility Needs
- National Center for College Students with Disabilities - https://nccsd.ici.umn.edu/
- One-stop-shop with information on resources at college campuses, training, national connection with students, and more.
- Resources & Support for College Students with Disabilities - https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/college-resources/college-students-with-disabilities/
- College Support for Students with Disabilities - https://www.onlinecolleges.net/for-students/students-with-disabilities/
- Top 75 Scholarships for Disabled Students - https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/scholarships-for-disabled-students/
- Best Scholarships for Disabled Students - https://scholarshipinstitute.org/scholarships-for-disabled-students/
- Financial aid and scholarships for students who learn and think differently https://www.understood.org/en/articles/financial-aid-and-scholarships-for-students-with-learning-and-thinking-differences
Employers Who Provide Tuition Assistance
- Allstate
- Amazon
- Apple
- AT&T
- Bank of America
- Best Buy
- BP
- Chipotle
- Comcast
- Discover
- Disney
- FedEx
- Geico
- Home Depot
- Intel
- KFC
- Kroger
- Lowe's
- McDonald's
- Microsoft
- Papa John's
- Pilot and Flying J
- Publix
- Regions Bank
- Starbucks
- Taco Bell
- Target
- T-Mobile
- Tyson Foods
- UPS
- Verizon
- Walmart/Sam's Club
- Wells Fargo