Explore the Possibilities
Scholarships give our donors a chance to invest in the future by helping deserving students pursue their dreams of higher education. Students, meanwhile, benefit from that financial assistance as well as from the prestige and academic recognition. We’d call that win-win.
Scholarship Opportunities
Achieve Atlanta
The Achieve Atlanta scholarship is a need-based award designed to support low-income Atlanta Public Schools students pursuing various paths after high school.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate from an APS high school (includes charters)
- Be enrolled in an APS high school continuously since at least the start of 11thgrade
- Graduate with a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 75 to qualify for a scholarship to a technical or associate degree program
- Graduate with a cumulative, weighted GPA of at least 80 to qualify for a scholarship to a four-year college or university
- Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Demonstrate financial need by qualifying for either a full or partial Pell Grant
- Enroll full-time in an accredited, nonprofit college or technical program by the fall immediately following high school graduation
- Note: To use this scholarship outside the state of Georgia, you must attend a school that has a graduation rate of 50% or higher
Award Amount
For students attending a four-year college, Achieve Atlanta will award up to $5,000 per year (renewable for up to four years of school). For students attending a two-year college or technical program, the award is up to $1,500 per year (renewable for up to two years of school).
Deadline
The deadline for scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year has passed. Applications for the following academic year will be posted on our site after December 1, 2016.
Apply
For more information about Achieve Atlanta, visit www.achieveatlanta.org, email info@achieveatlanta.org, or call 404.880.3500.
Boys High Scholarship Fund
To provide support for graduating high school seniors at Henry W. Grady High School in their pursuit of a college education.
Eligibility Criteria
- High school seniors graduating from Grady High School in Atlanta, GA
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrated commitment to community service
- Preference for students attending a Georgia college or university
- Previous recipients are renewed if they maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA and submit the current year’s renewal application
Award Amount
$5,000 annually for up to four years (eight semesters)
Scholarships Available
Up to four awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
Brumley-GRAD Scholarship
The Dr. George W. Brumley, Jr.-Project GRAD Atlanta Scholarship provides up to $4,000 in scholarship funding to Brumley-GRAD Scholars who graduated from The New Schools at Carver, The South Atlanta Educational Complex, and Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia between 2011-2016.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have graduated from The New Schools at Carver, The South Atlanta Educational Complex, or Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia between 2011-2016.
- Must have been identified as a Brumley-GRAD Scholar by Project GRAD in high school.
- Must have participated in two Project GRAD summer institutes in high school.
- Be enrolled at an eligible college, university or technical school in Georgia, or out-of-state institution accredited by an appropriate regional accrediting body.
- Complete a total of twenty-four (24) credit hours each academic year (August to July) with a passing grade for each course counted within the total 24 hours, in order to receive their scholarship the following year. Remedial coursework does not count toward credit hours earned.
- Be registered for 12 or more credit hours for the upcoming academic term.
- Remain eligible for enrollment at their academic institution. Academic or disciplinary violations resulting in a Brumley-GRAD Scholar’s suspension or expulsion from their school will result in a one year suspension of the scholarship. Each Brumley-GRAD Scholar must read and follow the student regulations at their postsecondary institution of record, as outlined in the institution’s student handbook.
- Keep the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta informed of any changes to the scholar’s email address, phone number, and home address. Please email the Brumley GRAD Scholarship Team at scholarships@cfgreateratlanta.org with any updates to your contact information.
Award Amount
$1,000 per academic year
Deadline
The deadline to request fall semester scholarship funds is July 15. The deadline to request spring semester scholarship fund is January 15. Brumley-GRAD scholars should only request funds once per academic year.
Apply
For more information about the Brumley-GRAD scholarship, email us at scholarships@cfgreateratlanta.org. Please include your high school graduation year, high school name and “Brumley-GRAD scholarship” in the body of the email.
Dreams2 Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship opportunities for deserving students who want to pursue their education.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 2.0 GPA, maximum 3.0 GPA; anyone whose GPA is below 2.0 or above 3.0 is not eligible
- Enrollment in or acceptance to an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical school to pursue an undergraduate degree
- Demonstrated financial need
- Full-time enrollment; partial scholarships may be considered at the discretion of the Dreams2 Scholarship Committee for part-time students
- Relatives of members of the Dreams2 Scholarship Committee are not eligible for this scholarship
- Previous recipients are encouraged to reapply but must maintain the minimum GPA required by the school, or a 2.0 GPA if the school does not have a stated minimum
- Students are responsible for obtaining and submitting the current year’s application, and must reapply each year
- Previous recipients are not guaranteed additional awards
Award Amount
$2,000
Scholarships Available
Six awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
Everett Williams Scholarship Fund
For graduating seniors with financial need living in Oconee County, Georgia.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduating high school senior
- Resident of Oconee County, Georgia
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Demonstrated financial need
- Acceptance to or enrollment at an accredited college, university or technical school
- Previous recipients are renewed if they maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA and submit the current year’s renewal application form
- Preference will be given to applicants from families involved in the Freemasonry tradition
Award Amount
Up to $1,500
Scholarships Available
Two awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
George and Pearl Strickland Scholarship Fund
For undergraduate or graduate students with financial need pursuing a degree at the Atlanta University Center colleges.
Eligibility Criteria
- Legal resident of Georgia
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine or Spelman College
- Demonstrated financial need
- Potential for success in chosen field
- Commitment to community service
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Previous recipients are encouraged to reapply, but must obtain and submit the current year’s application form
- Previous recipients are not guaranteed additional awards
Award Amount
Awards range from $1,000 to $2,000
Scholarships Available
20–30 awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
Helen & Vernon Crawford Scholarship Fund
For adults who have completed a literacy program and wish to pursue post-secondary education.
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
Award Amount
Awards range from $500–$1,000
Scholarships Available
Up to 10 annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
James E. Cox Medical Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarships for medical school students pursuing degrees at a Georgia institution.
Eligibility Criteria
- Resident of Georgia
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate or graduate)
- MCAT score of 26
- Enrollment in or acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning and pursuing a graduate degree in Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Mercer University School of Medicine or Morehouse School of Medicine
- Demonstrated financial need
- Demonstrated history of commitment to community service
Award Amount
$5,000 annually for up to four years (eight semesters)
Scholarships Available
Up to two new awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
Lester W. Butts Scholarship Fund
For a graduating senior from Frederick Douglass High School, an Atlanta Public School, in honor of the late Lester W. Butts, the first principal of the school.
Eligibility Criteria
- The recipient must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and community involvement
- High school senior graduating from Douglass High School
- Acceptance or enrollment at an accredited college, university or technical school
- Demonstrated financial need
- History of community service
Award Amount
$5,000
Scholarships Available
One to two annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
Nancy Penn Lyons Scholarship Fund
For students with financial need who have been accepted for enrollment at prestigious private or out-of-state universities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Legal resident of Georgia for at least one year prior to application
- A graduating high school senior
- A combined SAT score of 1000 or higher (math and critical reading only)/ACT composite of 22 or higher
- Demonstrated financial need
- Preference will be given to students attending selective private or out-of-state institutions
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
- Demonstrated history of commitment to community service
- Students attending public colleges or universities in the state of Georgia are not eligible to receive this scholarship
Award Amount
$5,000 annually for up to four years
Scholarships Available
Up to five new awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
Pattillo Scholarship Fund
For students pursuing an undergraduate degree with preference shown to employees of Pattillo Construction Corporation and their dependents.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students
- GPA 2.0 or higher through the two previous quarters or the previous semester
- Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, full-time employees (working a minimum of 40 hours/week) of Pattillo Construction Corporation or its affiliates, for a minimum of three years, and their dependents (spouse, children and stepchildren)
- Previous recipients are renewed if they maintain a 2.0 minimum GPA and submit the current year’s renewal application
- Enrollment as a full-time student, or enrolled as a part-time student if working full-time
- Please note: You do not have to be affiliated with the Pattillo Construction Corporation in order to be considered
Award Amount
$3,500 annually for up to four years
Scholarships Available
15–25 awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
Steve Dearduff Scholarship Fund
For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in medicine and/or social work.
Eligibility Criteria
- Legal resident of Georgia
- Enrollment in or acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in medicine or social work
- Demonstrated history of commitment to community service
- Potential for success in chosen field
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Demonstrates financial need
- Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply but must obtain and submit the current year’s application form.
- Previous recipients are not guaranteed additional awards.
Award Amount
Up to $2,500 annually
Scholarships Available
Up to three annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
Tech High School Alumni Assoc./W.O. Cheney Merit Scholarship Fund
For students pursuing degrees in mathematics, engineering or one of the physical sciences.
Eligibility Criteria
- A legal US citizen
- A legal resident of the state of Georgia for at least three years prior to application
- Demonstrate high moral qualities
- Have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, or be in the upper 15% of his/her graduating class
- SAT (math and reading) of at least 1300
- Have been accepted to a four-year accredited college or university to pursue an undergraduate degree in mathematics, engineering or one of the physical sciences
- Be enrolled as a full-time student
- Demonstrate a commitment to community service
- Preference will be given to:
- A student attending a college or university in the state of Georgia
- A student who, in his/her essay, claims and can verify a connection with Tech High School
Award Amount
$5,000 annually for up to four years
Scholarships Available
Up to four new awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
The James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund
To provide financial support to students enrolled at an accredited college pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Eligibility Criteria
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Accepted for enrollment or enrolled at an accredited college, university or technical school
- Demonstrated financial need
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in the arts and sciences, human services, music or ministry
- Commitment to community service through school, community or religious organizations
- Preference will be given to applicants from Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas
- Adults returning to school in order to increase employability are eligible
- Previous recipients are renewed if they continue to meet the scholarship’s criteria and submit the current year’s renewal application
Award Amount
$2,000 annually for up to four years
Scholarships Available
12–15 awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
The Jim Kennedy Scholarship Fund
For children of Cox Enterprise, Inc. employees.
Eligibility Criteria
- Natural, adopted or dependent child of an individual who has been an active, full-time Cox employee for at least the last three consecutive years (as of application deadline date).
- High school senior at the time of application
- Demonstrate financial need
- Does not have other family members currently receiving the scholarship
- Scholarships are to be granted to students who would not otherwise be able to afford college.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Enrollment as a full-time student
- Previous recipients are renewed if they maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA and submit a renewal application
Award Amount
$10,000 annually for up to four years
Scholarships Available
Approximately ten new awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
Women’s Chamber Of Commerce Scholarship Fund
For students enrolled in undergraduate studies at an accredited four-year college.
Eligibility Criteria
- A graduating senior at any metropolitan Atlanta high school
- Cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- SAT scores of at least 1000 (math and critical reading) or ACT composite of 22 or higher
- Acceptance to a college or university to pursue an undergraduate degree
Award Amount
Up to $1,000 annually
Scholarships Available
Two awards annually
Deadline
The deadline for the 2017-2018 academic year is February 15, 2017.
Information:
Gender: All
Country: USA
State: All
Grade level: Senior
GPA: 3
Need or Merit: Merit
Race: All
Ethnicity: All
Religion: All
Major: n/a
Veterans: Yes
Employment: No
Community Service: Yes
For more information you can check website link: http://www.cfgreateratlanta.org/community-impact/scholarships-2/
