2024-2025 Scholarships
Local Scholarships will have an *** by their name.
Coca-Cole Scholars Foundation- Seniors need a 3.0 GPA and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcript. https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf Deadline September 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Voice of Democracy- submit a 3-5 minute audio and written essay. This year’s theme is “Is America Today Our Forefather’s Vision?” Prize is $35,000. Deadline to apply is October 31, 2024. www.scholarsapp.com
*** Post 42, American Legion Cartersville Scholarship- scholarship provides $1000 for a High School senior who is the child or under legal guardianship of a U.S. military veteran in Bartow County. Recipients may apply for additional annual awards up to four times. Applications are available with Mrs. Martinak. Deadline to apply is November 1, 2024.
***Martin Luther King, Jr Dual Enrollment Scholarship- student must be a senior in high school and enrolled in dual enrollment at a college or technical college. Applications are available with Mrs. Martinak. Deadline to apply is November 22, 2024.
BURGER KING Scholars- if you or your parent/guardian work for Burger King you can apply. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, and community service. For more information visit https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars Deadline December 15, 2024
Ronald McDonald HACER National Scholarship- must be a high school senior, legal US resident, US citizen, or Dream/DACA recipient, minimum of a 2.8 GPA, and have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage. To apply go to https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html
Science Ambassador Scholarship- A full–tuition scholarship for women and non-binary students in STEM. Funded by Cards Against Humanity. Applications close December 2024 at 11:59PM CST. www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org
DAR-Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships- DAR offers 26 different scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be citizens of the United States. Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. Areas of scholarships available: Merit Academic Based, Political Science History Government & Economics, Medical & Nursing, Music, and Chemistry majors. See Mrs. Martinak for a full list. Deadline for all scholarships is January 31, 2025.
University of North Georgia Scholarships for Cadets
1) Army ROTC Scholarship-Awarded Nationally. Covers room and board or tuition and fees(Can be used in conjunction with the HOPE Scholarship). Awarded as 3- or 4-year scholarships. You will also receive a $420 monthly stipend once you sign your contract. Service obligation: 4 years Active Duty Army and another 4 years of Active Duty, National Guard, Army Reserves, or Individual Ready Reserves(It is also possible to commission into the National Guard or Army Reserves with a 6-year obligation). You will commission as an officer in the Army with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant https://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/army-rotc-scholarship.php
2)University of North Georgia Military Service Scholarship (GMSS)- Full Ride scholarship. You will also receive a $420 monthly stipend once you sign your contract. Service Obligation: 4 years in the Georgia Army National Guard. You will commission as in officer in the Georgia Army National Guard with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant https://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/georgia-military-scholarship.php
3)University of North Georgia Leadership Scholarships: Awarded to any high school students who will be Cadets. Scholarships range from $500-$12,000. Fully funded by Alumni and donors to the UNG Corps of Cadets. NO military service obligation https://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/leadership-scholarship.php
4)UNG Georgia ROTC and Future Officer Grant: The grants pay all in-state Cadets who attend the UNG Corps of Cadets. $750 each semester (In addition to other scholarships and stipends). $2,000 each semester for in-state Cadets who have signed contracts to be on the Commissioning pathway to the Army (In addition to other scholarships and stipends). GMSS not eligible for this grant https://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/index.php