Scholarships
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
Eligibility: 9 -12 grade students
CKSF is offering “High School Internet Challenge”, a free national tournament-style academic quiz competition online. Weekly quizzes are offered throughout the school year following standard textbook material. Scholarships are awarded to the top students in each grade level on a quarterly basis.
For more information: www.cksf.org
Global Citizenship Scholarship for 8th, 9th and 10th graders.
The new scholarship covers the cost of tuition for a two-week Spanish immersion program through Concordia Language Villages for 10 students.
Information is posted at http://www.nationalspanishexam.org/pdf/global.pdf.
Registration is now open for the 2009 National Spanish Examinations. For more information or to register, please visit http://www.nationalspanishexam.org/registration.htm
FASFA online application:
This is the official website to access the “free application for federal student aid” that is mandatory for all students applying for financial aid. www.fafsa.ed.gov
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Online Deadline: December 15, 2008 at www.axa-achievement.com
Eligibility: One winner from each state will receive a one-time scholarship award of $10,000. They should have these qualities: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college, and be involved in philanthropic activities in their community.
For more information: www.axa-achievement.com
Tennessee Society DAR Scholarship Essay Competition
Awarded Amount: $2,500
Deadline: January 9, 2009 to Mrs. Moore
Eligibility: A senior student that is a resident of Tennessee who plans to attend an established college or university.
The applicant must write an essay of 150-300 words on the subject, “My Chosen Profession: My Preparation, My Immediate Need, My Hope.”
For more information contact Mrs. Moore in the Guidance Office.
Ellen Davies Rodgers/Zachariah Davies Scholarship Essay Competition
Awarded Amount: $750
Deadline: January 9, 2009 to Mrs. Moore
Eligibility: A senior that is a resident of Tennessee who plans to attend an accredited four-year university. The applicant is required to write an essay between 300-500 words entitled, “My Future and How I Hope to Achieve My Goal.”
For more information please contact Mrs. Moore in the Guidance Office
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Eligible: seniors planning to attend an accredited college or university approved by the Wal-Mart Foundation with a minimum 2.5 GPA, have taken the ACT and can show financial need.
Deadline: January 31, 2009
Awards up to: $3000
Apply online at www.walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving
Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship Competition
Eligible: Senior that applied to the school of visual arts, with a 3.0 GPA, and based on review of their creative and academic accomplishments.
Deadline: February 1, 2009
Contact: www.sva.edu
Burger King Scholars Program-- $1000
Deadline: February 2, 2009
Eligibility: High School Senior with minimum 2.5 GPA, must work part-time an average of 15 hrs a week, actively involved in community service activities, has financial need
More Information
Dr. Aura-Lee A. Pittenger and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
Awarded Amount: $2,000 each year for four years
Deadline: February 9, 2009 to Mrs. Moore
Eligibility: a senior who will have a concentrated study of and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in American History or American Government
For more information contact Mrs. Moore in the Guidance Office and Application: www.bk.com/scholars
Kentucky Fried Chicken Colonel’s Scholars Program
Awards: up to $5,000 per year for four years toward tuition, fees, books, room and board.
Deadline: February 10, 2009
Eligibility: High School Senior with a 2.75 GPA or higher that will enroll in a public in-state college/university.
Apply online at www.kfcscholars.org
Barton’s Scholar’s Competition
Eligible: senior who plans to attend Martin Methodist College with a minimum 3.5 GPA, and ACT composite score of 24.
Deadline: February 13, 2009
Contact: www.martinmethodist.edu
AXA Community Achievement Scholarship
Online Deadline: February 15, 2009 at www.axa-achievement.com
Eligibility: Every AXA Advisors branch distributes up to twelve $2,000 scholarship award to high school seniors in their area. They should have these qualities: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college, and be involved in philanthropic activities in their community.
For more information: www.axa-achievement.com
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga Scholarship
Deadline: February 16, 2009
Eligible: Senior student going to an accredited college or university after graduation.
All interested students need to apply online and submit the required supporting materials and documentation based on the scholarship of choice.
Apply online: www.rmhchattanooga.com
Chattanooga State’s Big 3 Scholarship
Deadline: February 23, 2009
Available on the www.chattanoogastate.edu homepage by clicking the white box and selecting scholarships.
The FASAF must be completed prior to submitting the application
UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholars Program
Eligibility: Seniors who plan to attend UTC with a declared major in any engineering discipline
Deadline: February 27, 2009
More Information: www.utc.edu/nsfscholars
National Science Foundation Scholarships at Auburn University:
Application Deadline: March 1, 2009
Eligibility: Current senior that intends to major in a science field, financial need considered.
For More information: contact Mrs. Moore in guidance or www.eng.auburn.edu/scholarships
SAMMY Scholarship Award “Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year”
Eligibility: Exceptional senior athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, community service, leadership, and include milk as part of their healthy lifestyle.
Award: $7,500 and opportunity to star in a Milk Mustache ad in USA Today
Deadline: March 6, 2009
Apply online at www.sammy.bodybymik.com
Faith and Education Scholarship Fund
Deadline: March 6, 2009
Applicant must be a senior that is an active member of the Church of Christ and plan to attend a 4 year liberal arts college.
Award: two installments of $2500 to school account to cover books, tuition, or registration fees.
Contact www.faithandeducation.org
2009 Holocaust Remembrance Project
Deadline: April 30, 2009
Eligibility: 9-12 grades. 1200 word essay concerning the Holocaust
Prizes: Range from $300 cash to $10,000 scholarship and all-expense-paid trip to Chicago, IL (tentatively scheduled for June 22-26, 2009) to visit the new Illinois Holocaust Memorial Museum and other sites with teachers and Holocaust survivors.
More Information: http://holocaust.hklaw.com/2009/index.asp
www.needalift.org - The American Legion offers “Need A Lift?”. A free book online that gives specific information on 1,400 national colleges and universities, scholarships, grants, and loans which your student may qualify. This offer is open to ALL U.S. citizens.
www.FastWeb.com - This is a FREE scholarship search that is HIGHLY recommendedfor all juniors and seniors.
www.Cappex.com/scholarships - Create an account for FREE!
The website lets you know which colleges may be a match for you and is also giving away thousands of dollars in scholarships. Seniors have been given information from Guidance regarding this website.
www.MeritAid.com- They are dedicated to helping students with the college search by matching them to merit-based scholarships from colleges across the country. There are merit aid scholarships for students based on their interests, their intended majors, leadership and community service. Students with a 2.0 GPA or higher often qualify.
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC)
Visit this site for information about the Tennessee lottery scholarships (HOPE) and other forms of financial aid. http://www.state.tn.us/tsac