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Helpful Info
Calculating College Costs
Don't just consider tuition. A school’s Cost of Attendance (COA) also includes room and board, books, fees, travel, and incidentals like clothing and entertainment. All colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website, which should help you figure it out.
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes scholarships and grants (which don’t have to be repaid), loans (which do), and work study. It is appropriate for you (or more likely your parents) to speak to the financial aid officer at any school to which you’re applying and ask what kind of aid you are likely to be eligible for at that school.
Scholarships and Grants = Free Money
A school may offer you a scholarship based on merit (high academic performance or other specific talent, interest, or major), or on financial need. Scholarships come from other sources, too: HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships are examples of merit scholarships; Achieve Atlanta is an example of a need-based scholarship. Grants are often need-based, such as the Pell Grant, a federal government award that does not need to be repaid.
Loans = Money You MUST PAY BACK WITH INTEREST!
Loans are available from the federal government (such as the Perkins, Stafford, and PLUS loans), from colleges, and from private lenders. Try your best to graduate from college with minimal student debt. Calculate how much your monthly payments will be after you graduate. If you won't be able to afford that on what someone in your field should expect to earn, find a different program at a school that will offer you more scholarship money.
Work-Study
This program allows you to work on campus part time to earn money toward your tuition.
FAFSA
Virtually all institutions require you to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for any type of federal financial aid consideration. Georgia's HOPE & Zell Miller scholarships can also be applied for via the FAFSA. The FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year will open in December 2024. Fill it out ASAP to be eligible for the most aid possible. Because the FAFSA calls for parent and student financial information, this is something that parents will probably need to be involved with. The FAFSA is only valid for 1 year, so aid must be reapplied for annually.
GSFAPP
The GSFAPP (Georgia State Financial Application is for applying for any type of state financial aid consideration, such as the HOPE & Zell Miller grants and scholarships. The GSFAPP is valid for 10 years, so we encourage ALL HOPE eligible students to complete it (in addition to the FAFSA!). That way, if you forget to complete the FAFSA one year or opt not to do it, you will still have HOPE/Zell to fall back on. You can access the GSFApp by clicking this link, selecting the GSFApp link, and signing into your GAFutures account.
FAFSA vs. GSFApp
The FAFSA is the application for both federal AND state aid, while the GSFApp is for state aid (HOPE/Zell Miller scholarships & grants) ONLY. Federal aid includes NEED-BASED aid like the pell grant, the federal supplemental educational opportunity grant, work-study awards, as well as offers Federal Direct Loan Programs at low interest rates.
State aid in GA, on the other hand, is limited to merit based aid ONLY (HOPE & Zell Miller scholarships/grants, among a few others). Georgia is one of the few states that does not offer comprehensive need-based aid for college. By not completing the FAFSA, many students leave money on the table that they would have otherwise been offered through need-based aid as federal funding/grants or low interest loans had they completed the FAFSA.
Additionally, the FAFSA must be completed EVERY year, while the GSFApp is good for up to 10 years. The FAFSA requires parental financial/tax info and takes 30+ mins to complete. The GSFApp takes less than 5 minutes and does not require and financial or tax info, since it is only based on merit and state residency. We encourage students to complete both applications to avoid leaving any money on the table!
CSS Profile
Some institutions, mostly private, require this form in addition to the FAFSA in order to collect additional information for financial aid decisions. Students are responsible for checking to see what forms each school requires. The CSS Profile is a more in depth and current dive into a students financial situation, and often qualifies students for more need-based aid than the FAFSA alone might.
Georgia Student Finance Commission
The primary resource for information about financial aid services for the state of Georgia is the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
Calculating College Costs
Don't just consider tuition. A school’s Cost of Attendance (COA) also includes room and board, books, fees, travel, and incidentals like clothing and entertainment. All colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website, which should help you figure it out.
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes scholarships and grants (which don’t have to be repaid), loans (which do), and work study. It is appropriate for you (or more likely your parents) to speak to the financial aid officer at any school to which you’re applying and ask what kind of aid you are likely to be eligible for at that school.
Scholarships and Grants = Free Money
A school may offer you a scholarship based on merit (high academic performance or other specific talent, interest, or major), or on financial need. Scholarships come from other sources, too: HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships are examples of merit scholarships; Achieve Atlanta is an example of a need-based scholarship. Grants are often need-based, such as the Pell Grant, a federal government award that does not need to be repaid.
Loans = Money You MUST PAY BACK WITH INTEREST!
Loans are available from the federal government (such as the Perkins, Stafford, and PLUS loans), from colleges, and from private lenders. Try your best to graduate from college with minimal student debt. Calculate how much your monthly payments will be after you graduate. If you won't be able to afford that on what someone in your field should expect to earn, find a different program at a school that will offer you more scholarship money.
Work-Study
This program allows you to work on campus part time to earn money toward your tuition.
FAFSA
Virtually all institutions require you to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for any type of federal financial aid consideration. Georgia's HOPE & Zell Miller scholarships can also be applied for via the FAFSA. The FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year will open in December 2024. Fill it out ASAP to be eligible for the most aid possible. Because the FAFSA calls for parent and student financial information, this is something that parents will probably need to be involved with. The FAFSA is only valid for 1 year, so aid must be reapplied for annually.
GSFAPP
The GSFAPP (Georgia State Financial Application is for applying for any type of state financial aid consideration, such as the HOPE & Zell Miller grants and scholarships. The GSFAPP is valid for 10 years, so we encourage ALL HOPE eligible students to complete it (in addition to the FAFSA!). That way, if you forget to complete the FAFSA one year or opt not to do it, you will still have HOPE/Zell to fall back on. You can access the GSFApp by clicking this link, selecting the GSFApp link, and signing into your GAFutures account.
FAFSA vs. GSFApp
The FAFSA is the application for both federal AND state aid, while the GSFApp is for state aid (HOPE/Zell Miller scholarships & grants) ONLY. Federal aid includes NEED-BASED aid like the pell grant, the federal supplemental educational opportunity grant, work-study awards, as well as offers Federal Direct Loan Programs at low interest rates.
State aid in GA, on the other hand, is limited to merit based aid ONLY (HOPE & Zell Miller scholarships/grants, among a few others). Georgia is one of the few states that does not offer comprehensive need-based aid for college. By not completing the FAFSA, many students leave money on the table that they would have otherwise been offered through need-based aid as federal funding/grants or low interest loans had they completed the FAFSA.
Additionally, the FAFSA must be completed EVERY year, while the GSFApp is good for up to 10 years. The FAFSA requires parental financial/tax info and takes 30+ mins to complete. The GSFApp takes less than 5 minutes and does not require and financial or tax info, since it is only based on merit and state residency. We encourage students to complete both applications to avoid leaving any money on the table!
CSS Profile
Some institutions, mostly private, require this form in addition to the FAFSA in order to collect additional information for financial aid decisions. Students are responsible for checking to see what forms each school requires. The CSS Profile is a more in depth and current dive into a students financial situation, and often qualifies students for more need-based aid than the FAFSA alone might.
Georgia Student Finance Commission
The primary resource for information about financial aid services for the state of Georgia is the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
Full Ride Scholar Programs
Some of these programs/scholarships require JUNIORS to be nominated in late spring, so if you think you will be a good candidate for any of these programs (especially Quest Bridge or Posse, make sure to reach out to your counselor or college advisor to request a nomination in April/May! We will be sharing announcements about these programs later in the semester.
Some are need-based, some are merit based, and some are both! Be sure to look into each program and their qualifications to see if any would be a good fit for you!
Some are need-based, some are merit based, and some are both! Be sure to look into each program and their qualifications to see if any would be a good fit for you!
Tip: 5 Strong is only for students attending HBCUs and Golden Door is only for under-documented students.
The CSS Profile is an online application that collects information used by nearly 400 colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal aid.
The Academic Common Market is a tuition-savings program for college students in 15 SREB states, who want to pursue degrees that are not offered by their in-state institutions. Students can enroll in out-of-state institutions that offer their degree program and pay the institution’s in-state tuition rates. More than 1,900 undergraduate and graduate programs are available.
Scholarships
CappexCreate a FREE account. Students may research colleges, scholarships, and college admission chances. It is a great resource to use.
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HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships and GrantsOverview of the HOPE program, qualifications to securing and maintaining the scholarships offered by the state of Georgia.
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The Achieve Atlanta scholarship is a need-based award designed to support APS students pursuing various post-secondary paths after high school.
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Scholarship Gateway for MinoritiesScholarship links to various minority organizations and applications
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School SoupOne of the world's leading database for scholarships and financial aid. Complete your profile and see the scholarships matches available.
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The primary mission of the Watson-Brown Foundation is providing need and merit-based scholarships to select Georgia and South Carolina students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The scholarships are renewable in amounts of $3000 and $5000.
Scholly is a scholarship matching platform, available in your phone's app store that allows you to apply filters (ethnicity, major, gender) to fid scholarships that match your profile.
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Study.com is excited to share our new scholarships we are offering to students pursuing an undergraduate degree. Study.com wants to assist in furthering the educational opportunities for women and historically underrepresented students.
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Fastweb.com is your connection to scholarships, colleges, financial aid and more.
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Additional scholarship resources
**All info below this point has not been updated since 2021, but feel free to browse, as many of the scholarship are likely offered annually! Check out our 22-23 Scholarship Guide & Database linked above for up to date scholarship info!**
State/School Scholarships
Georgia PTA Scholarship
Due: TBD
Requirements:
A student is eligible to apply for a Georgia PTA Student Scholarship if he/she:
1. Is a graduating senior of a Georgia high school with a PTA/PTSA.
2. Parent/guardian is a current member of PTA/PTSA. The PTA/PTSA must be in good standing (i.e., dues paid, approved bylaws on file).
3. Student AND parent/guardian must provide a copy of PTA/PTSA membership card with application.
4. Will attend a college, university, post-secondary institution or trade/vocational school during the upcoming school year.
5. Has exhibited good character.
6. Has a satisfactory scholastic record. Grade point 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
7. Has not received a full scholarship(s) and/or does not have a financial need.
8. Is NOT related to a member of the Georgia PTA Board of Directors nor an appointed Specialist or Consultant.
NAHS PTSA Scholarship
Due: TBD
To be eligible, an applicant must:
State/School Scholarships
Georgia PTA Scholarship
Due: TBD
Requirements:
A student is eligible to apply for a Georgia PTA Student Scholarship if he/she:
1. Is a graduating senior of a Georgia high school with a PTA/PTSA.
2. Parent/guardian is a current member of PTA/PTSA. The PTA/PTSA must be in good standing (i.e., dues paid, approved bylaws on file).
3. Student AND parent/guardian must provide a copy of PTA/PTSA membership card with application.
4. Will attend a college, university, post-secondary institution or trade/vocational school during the upcoming school year.
5. Has exhibited good character.
6. Has a satisfactory scholastic record. Grade point 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
7. Has not received a full scholarship(s) and/or does not have a financial need.
8. Is NOT related to a member of the Georgia PTA Board of Directors nor an appointed Specialist or Consultant.
NAHS PTSA Scholarship
Due: TBD
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Be a student member of the NAHS PTSA as of March 30, 2018.
- Be a graduating senior of NAHS
- Have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0
- Submit an application, essay, one letter of reference and transcript to be received no later than the end of school day on Friday, March 30, 2018.
Scholar Programs
East Point/ College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (click here)
The East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will award a limited number of scholarships, in the amount of $1,200 each, to graduating African American male and female high school seniors. Scholarships will be awarded in four categories:
1) Academic: Scholarships awarded in this category will be based primarily on the students’ academic record.
2) Community Service: Scholarships awarded in this category will be based primarily on the students’ record of community service.
3) Leadership: Scholarships awarded in this category will be based primarily on the students’ leadership roles in both school and community.
4) EPCP Educational Development Programs: Scholarships in this category will be awarded to students who are current participants in East Point/College Park Alumnae Delta Academy, Delta GEMS, or EMBODI.
Applicants in all scholarship categories must meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement (2.5 on a 4.0 scale).
Students may receive a copy of the application directly from us by sending a request via email to [email protected] or click here for application.
The completed packet MUST be postmarked and/or received electronically no later than TBD.
Carlton Kendrick Technical Scholarship (click here)
• Essay contest for high school seniors who will attend technical school
• Winner is chosen at regional level
•Receives a $500.00 scholarship to a technical institution or a selected technical career
Atlanta Chapter Scholarship (click here)
• Essay contest for high school seniors who will attend a traditional 4-year college or university
• Winner is chosen on local, regional & national levels oAtlanta awards:
First Place: $1500.00 Second Place: $1000.00 Third Place: $500.00
ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE BY TBD at:
Atlanta Chapter of Continental Societies
P.O. Box 310392
Atlanta, Georgia 31131
Or
[email protected]
Application packets are attached. For more information, please email
[email protected]
or visit
www.atlantacontinentals.org
Why My Teacher Makes Me Smile $1000 Scholarship
Link: http://www.flaxdental.com/scholarships
To Qualify: Georgia Senior with a 3.0 GPA
Deadline: TBD
Winner Announced: TBD
ZipRecruiter Scholarship
Amount: $3000
Deadline: TBD (recurring twice a year)
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship.
Legalize Free College Scholarship
Kultured Misfits doesn't believe higher education should be bought. Until the rest of America catches up; we decided to give back. Allowing students the opportunity to pursue higher education is something we value and we thought, why wait when we can take action?
We are thrilled to introduce the this year's "Legalize Free College" Scholarship.
Kultured Misfits is all about encouraging others to defy the odds and rise above the rest. With the help of our cohorts and supporters, Kultured Misfits will be able to provide financial assistance to students each and every year.
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We are currently accepting applications through creative mediums which include but are not limited to :
Videos (3-5 mins)
Creative writing/essay/story-telling (1-page max)
Website/landing page
Visual Arts such as Photos/Storyboard/Moodboard, Graphics, Sculptures, etc. (These must include written captions with the creative submission to explain the photos)
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct-3AUjaB5rakMgBtDy5sqnZqxe8XktkWWFpTvsd25dWel6A/viewform
Deadline: TBD
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Tau Chapter and High Aspirations Foundation, Inc. Male Scholarship
HAFI, is seeking HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who are GRADUATING MALE SENIORS for its annual scholarships. A total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year. The scholarships will be awarded in the following amounts:
For more information please contact Scholarship Chairman, Bro. Josh Tittle, by phone at 404-422-4964 or by email at [email protected].
Atlanta Community Scholars Award (ACSA) Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, religion, gender, color, national origin, disability, or familial status. All candidates for the scholarship must participate in the ACSA scholarship application process and meet established criteria. All awardees are chosen by an official selection committee which is made up of members from
Completed applications must be printed and submitted, along with other required documents, to the Atlanta Housing Authority no later than TBD.
Questions? Call 404.817.7329.
To apply, go to: http://www.atlantahousing.org/programs.php
Metro Atlantic Relocation Council Scholarship:
Senior, minimum 3.0 GPA, has relocated more than 50 miles between 9th-12th
Due: TBD
http://www.marcatlanta.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=515&pk_association_webpage=662
Apartment List Scholarship
Due: TBD
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Due: TBD
Helen & Vernon Crawford Scholarship Fund
For adults who have completed a literacy program and wish to pursue post-secondary education
Awards range from $500–$1,000.
Eligibility Criteria
2020 DNA Scholarship:
Due: TBD
1st Place Winner:$1,000 for student
$1,000 genetics materials grant
2nd Place Winner:$600 for student
$600 genetics materials grant
3rd Place Winner:$400 for student
$400 genetics materials grant
Honorable Mention:10 student prizes of $100 each
http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml#.UwlTQXkqjwI
Superpower Scholarship
Due: TBD
Award Amount: $2,500
Applicants must:
Form Swift Scholarship ($1,000)
APP OPEN
Due: TBD
http://formswift.com/startup-scholarship
College JumpStart Scholarship ($1,000)
APP OPEN
http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us
Monthly Scholarships
Chegg Monthly Scholarship ($1,000)
Due: TBD
-Reoccurs Monthly
https://www.chegg.com/scholarships/chegg-1000-monthly-scholarship-august-2017-13112/apply
Courage to Grow Scholarship ($500)
Due: TBD
-Reoccurs monthly
https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
East Point/ College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (click here)
The East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will award a limited number of scholarships, in the amount of $1,200 each, to graduating African American male and female high school seniors. Scholarships will be awarded in four categories:
1) Academic: Scholarships awarded in this category will be based primarily on the students’ academic record.
2) Community Service: Scholarships awarded in this category will be based primarily on the students’ record of community service.
3) Leadership: Scholarships awarded in this category will be based primarily on the students’ leadership roles in both school and community.
4) EPCP Educational Development Programs: Scholarships in this category will be awarded to students who are current participants in East Point/College Park Alumnae Delta Academy, Delta GEMS, or EMBODI.
Applicants in all scholarship categories must meet the minimum cumulative GPA requirement (2.5 on a 4.0 scale).
Students may receive a copy of the application directly from us by sending a request via email to [email protected] or click here for application.
The completed packet MUST be postmarked and/or received electronically no later than TBD.
Carlton Kendrick Technical Scholarship (click here)
• Essay contest for high school seniors who will attend technical school
• Winner is chosen at regional level
•Receives a $500.00 scholarship to a technical institution or a selected technical career
Atlanta Chapter Scholarship (click here)
• Essay contest for high school seniors who will attend a traditional 4-year college or university
• Winner is chosen on local, regional & national levels oAtlanta awards:
First Place: $1500.00 Second Place: $1000.00 Third Place: $500.00
ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE BY TBD at:
Atlanta Chapter of Continental Societies
P.O. Box 310392
Atlanta, Georgia 31131
Or
[email protected]
Application packets are attached. For more information, please email
[email protected]
or visit
www.atlantacontinentals.org
Why My Teacher Makes Me Smile $1000 Scholarship
Link: http://www.flaxdental.com/scholarships
To Qualify: Georgia Senior with a 3.0 GPA
Deadline: TBD
Winner Announced: TBD
ZipRecruiter Scholarship
Amount: $3000
Deadline: TBD (recurring twice a year)
https://www.ziprecruiter.com/scholarship.
Legalize Free College Scholarship
Kultured Misfits doesn't believe higher education should be bought. Until the rest of America catches up; we decided to give back. Allowing students the opportunity to pursue higher education is something we value and we thought, why wait when we can take action?
We are thrilled to introduce the this year's "Legalize Free College" Scholarship.
Kultured Misfits is all about encouraging others to defy the odds and rise above the rest. With the help of our cohorts and supporters, Kultured Misfits will be able to provide financial assistance to students each and every year.
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We are currently accepting applications through creative mediums which include but are not limited to :
Videos (3-5 mins)
Creative writing/essay/story-telling (1-page max)
Website/landing page
Visual Arts such as Photos/Storyboard/Moodboard, Graphics, Sculptures, etc. (These must include written captions with the creative submission to explain the photos)
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct-3AUjaB5rakMgBtDy5sqnZqxe8XktkWWFpTvsd25dWel6A/viewform
Deadline: TBD
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Tau Chapter and High Aspirations Foundation, Inc. Male Scholarship
HAFI, is seeking HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who are GRADUATING MALE SENIORS for its annual scholarships. A total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year. The scholarships will be awarded in the following amounts:
- 15 - $1,000.00 scholarships
For more information please contact Scholarship Chairman, Bro. Josh Tittle, by phone at 404-422-4964 or by email at [email protected].
Atlanta Community Scholars Award (ACSA) Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, religion, gender, color, national origin, disability, or familial status. All candidates for the scholarship must participate in the ACSA scholarship application process and meet established criteria. All awardees are chosen by an official selection committee which is made up of members from
Completed applications must be printed and submitted, along with other required documents, to the Atlanta Housing Authority no later than TBD.
Questions? Call 404.817.7329.
To apply, go to: http://www.atlantahousing.org/programs.php
Metro Atlantic Relocation Council Scholarship:
Senior, minimum 3.0 GPA, has relocated more than 50 miles between 9th-12th
Due: TBD
http://www.marcatlanta.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=515&pk_association_webpage=662
Apartment List Scholarship
Due: TBD
- Any legal U.S. resident at least eighteen (18) years old who meets one of the following criteria:
- Currently attending attending high school and will be attending an accredited university or college in the next academic year
- Currently attending an accredited university or college (undergraduate and graduate students are both eligible)
- https://www.apartmentlist.com/scholarship
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Due: TBD
- Be a graduating high school senior;
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States;
- Show leadership potential;
- Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
- Present evidence of financial need;
- Be a United States citizen;
- Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21;
- Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.
Helen & Vernon Crawford Scholarship Fund
For adults who have completed a literacy program and wish to pursue post-secondary education
Awards range from $500–$1,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Persons who have completed a literacy program and obtained a high school diploma or GED
- Legal resident of Georgia
- Accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a post-secondary institution
- Recommended by either Literacy Action or a Georgia Certified Literate Community Program
- Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply, but must obtain and submit the current year’s application form
- Previous recipients are not guaranteed additional awards
2020 DNA Scholarship:
Due: TBD
1st Place Winner:$1,000 for student
$1,000 genetics materials grant
2nd Place Winner:$600 for student
$600 genetics materials grant
3rd Place Winner:$400 for student
$400 genetics materials grant
Honorable Mention:10 student prizes of $100 each
http://www.ashg.org/education/dnaday.shtml#.UwlTQXkqjwI
Superpower Scholarship
Due: TBD
Award Amount: $2,500
Applicants must:
- Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
- Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
- Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2024) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
- https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship
Form Swift Scholarship ($1,000)
APP OPEN
Due: TBD
http://formswift.com/startup-scholarship
College JumpStart Scholarship ($1,000)
APP OPEN
http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-us
Monthly Scholarships
Chegg Monthly Scholarship ($1,000)
Due: TBD
-Reoccurs Monthly
https://www.chegg.com/scholarships/chegg-1000-monthly-scholarship-august-2017-13112/apply
Courage to Grow Scholarship ($500)
Due: TBD
-Reoccurs monthly
https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
