November '25 Scholarship Newsletter

In November seniors will have the opportunity to focus on completing at least one application for admission while receiving the encouragement and assistance of specially trained college and community volunteers.

GA Apply to College Month is co-sponsored by the GA Student Finance Commission, the University System of GA, Technical College of GA System and Private Colleges. During this month colleges and universities waive their application fee. To see a list of schools waiving their application fee click this link Application Fee Waivers | Georgia Student Finance Commission (gafutures.org)

See your School Counselor for additional information on how to complete your application.

Are you thinking of continuing your education at one of Georgia's four-year, two-year or technical colleges? It is now easier than ever to figure out your perfect MATCH. The image below will provide instructions on your GA MATCH schools. Should you need additional resources click the link

GEORGIA MATCH Resources | Georgia Student Finance Commission (gafutures.org)

The Rockdale Coalition is now accepting applications for the 2026 John K. Morgan Family Scholarships. These scholarships are established to recognize outstanding community service in Rockdale County. The scholarships will be awarded to individuals who have demonstrated this outstanding community service in Rockdale County and plan to continue that level of commitment while pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarships will be awarded to assist with college related expenses only. The John K. Morgan Family Scholarships will award up to five $2,000 scholarships. Please click on the link below for more information and access to the 2026 application.

2026 JKM Community Service Scholarship – Rockdale Coalition for Children and Families

he GEICC 2025 Scholarship Application is now open for submissions! Below are the key criteria and application details:

Scholarship Criteria:

• Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in the state of Georgia who are pursuing a STEM career.
• The complete application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
• Applicants need a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be eligible.
• Scholarships are awarded without discrimination based on race, gender, creed, national origin, or disability.
• At least five (5) scholarships of $1,000 each are available.

To Apply:

Visit www.getintoenergyGA.com/scholarship to submit your application.

Yes, the FAFSA is available for the 2026–27 school year, and it is recommended to complete the application as soon as possible to meet deadlines for financial aid. You can find the application online at studentaid.gov.

When completing the application make sure you are:

Using your correct Social Security Number

With your parent/guardian

Use your legal full name

Tell your parents to gather their 2024 tax returns.

Students if you are in the AVID program, begin preparing for this scholarship NOW! The application opens December 15th

Dell Scholarship - Application OPENS December 15th

• Demonstrate a need for financial assistance

• Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college

• Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in the fall directly following high school graduation

• Earn a minimum of a 2.4 GPA

Scholarship - Dell Scholars

Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada. Open to high school seniors or Burger King employees, spouse/domestic partner of an employee, or child of an employee.

Students must have a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher (3.5 and above for the Whopper Scholarship) Employees of Burger King and their families ARE eligible to apply. The Deadline is December 16, 2024

Applicants to the Frito-Lay Community Builder Scholarship must meet all of the following criteria:

• Live in the United States (U.S.)
• Be a high school senior or graduate or current college undergraduate who plans to enroll in full-time undergraduate study in the U.S. at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)

PepsiCo employees and children of PepsiCo employees are ineligible.

Frito-Lay Community Builder Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be of Hispanic heritage

• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2026-2027 academic year

• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

To learn more about this organization and apply to become a Hispanic Scholar visit: Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Scholarship Main (hsf.net)

Oglethorpe is once again offering full tuition scholarships for Georgia Dreamers! Students with DACA or TPS status, as well as undocumented students who meet certain eligibility requirements, can apply for a full tuition award, sponsored in part by TheDream.US. Oglethorpe is the only TheDream.US partner college in Georgia.

Interested students should:

1. Visit theDream.us and apply for the National Scholarship before February
28, 2026 - The Opportunity Scholarship closes on January 31st.

2. Apply for admission to Oglethorpe. Our application is free until December 1st.

Take advantage of GaMATCH and GA Apply to College Month and complete the application to Oglethorpe.

There are other colleges that are supported by this scholarship across the country, students must look at the list.

The Robertson Scholars Leadership Program provides eight semesters of full tuition, room and board, and most mandatory fees for Scholars at Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill. Scholars also have access to generous funding for up to three summer experiences, funding for conferences throughout the academic year, and for two semesters of study abroad.

Robertson Scholars

FLEX is an entrepreneurship competition designed to give students real-world experience and the chance to pitch their ideas. The best pitches receive $2000 seed money to start and operate their businesses. The top businesses will walk away with cash prizes.

1st Place: $2,000 cash and prizes

2nd Place $1,000 cash and prizes

3rd Place $500 cash and prizes

Applications are due November 14th

Open to all RCPS Students - additional information on the attached file.

Snapping Shoals EMC offers 5 different scholarships for students attending RCPS Schools. Visit the website to learn more. The scholarships include opportunities for students interested in attending Lineman school, students who plan on attending either 2-year or 4-year schools.

Scholarship Programs | Snapping Shoals EMC

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. is sponsoring a scholarship for high school seniors must be willing to pursue a degree in education in order to apply for this scholarship.

To learn how to apply for the scholarship students should attend the zoom meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00pm.

ZOOM Meeting ID: 856 3401 2731

Passcode: 2121381

The scholarship application is due to by Friday, January 23, 2026. Additional information is available in the file below.

Lime Connect - Connects students to scholarships and opportunities for internships

Scholarships & Awards - National Center for Learning Disabilities - scholarships for students with Learning Disabilities - The applications for these scholarships open in 2026 you must continue to check the site for updates.

Review this scholarship "Quick Reference Guide" and various scholarships by categories to increase your chances of receiving money for your post-secondary education.