November '26 Scholarship Newsletter
sponsored by the RCPS Counseling Program
November is GA Apply to College Month
In November seniors will have the opportunity to focus on completing GA College applications without the worry of paying college application fees.
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
See your School Counselor for additional information on how to complete your application.
GA MATCH
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)
DOD Dellums Scholarship Program - Deadline: Dec. 5, 2026
The Dellums SMART Scholarship expands the SMART Scholarship opportunity to rising freshman pursuing a bachelor’s degree by the program start date. Applicants should intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree in one of the 24 SMART STEM disciplines. Students seeking to attend a Historically Black College and University, Minority Institution, or Minority Serving Institution are particularly encouraged to apply.
McDonald's HACER Scholarship for Latinx Students- Deadline Feb. 16, 2027
The McDonald's HACER® National Scholarship Program offers educational opportunities to help narrow the gap that exists for Hispanic and Latino college-bound students, further reinforcing McDonald’s long-standing commitment to feeding and fostering the diverse communities it serves.
- You carry a minimum 2.8 GPA
- You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school with a full-time course of study
- You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for
- You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)
- You have at least one parent of Hispanic/Latino heritage
5 Strong - Deadline: December 31, 2026
5 Strong partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to provide promising student leaders with full-tuition scholarships and ongoing mentorship and support from matriculation to graduation.
Deadline: December 31st
Link to apply:
Burger King's Scholars - Deadline Dec. 15, 2026
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
National Hispanic Scholar
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 2027-2028 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)
