Counseling
Scholarships
Please browse the information for scholarship opportunities. If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to stop by the Counseling Office and see Mr. Rodriguez or Mrs. Gregg.
National Scholarships:
The Gates Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the Gates Scholarship. The application deadline is September 15, 2024.
The Coca Cola Scholars Program Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the Coca Cola Scholars Program Scholarship. The application deadline is September 30, 2024.
Golden Door Scholarship: Select this link to be taken to the application for the Golden Door Scholars Scholarship application. The application deadline is October 1, 2024.
H. Burl Scoggins Memorial Scholarship: Select this link to download the H. Burl Scoggins Memorial Scholarship Application. Applications and transcripts can be e-mailed to ngafair@optilink.us or mailed to North GA Fair, P.O. Box 1606, Dalton, GA 30722. The application deadline is October 4, 2024.
High School Heisman Scholarship: Select this link to be taken to the application for the 2022 High School Heisman application. The application deadline is October 17, 2024.
The Women in the Floorcovering Industry Scholarship: Select this link for information about the Women in the Floorcovering Industry Scholarship as well as a link to the application. The application deadline is October 30, 2024.
Haz La U (Make the U) College Grant: Select this link to access information about the Haz La U (Make the U) college grant program for seniors of Hispanic heritage. The application deadline is November 13, 2024.
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship program. The application deadline is November 14, 2024.
Hagan Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the Hagan Scholarship. The application December 1, 2024.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship. The application January 9, 2025.
TheDREAM.US Scholarships: Select this link to access information about TheDREAM.US Scholarships. The application deadline for the Opportunity Scholarship is January 31, 2024, and the application deadline for the National Scholarship is February 28, 2025.
Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships - Deadline March 1, 2025
USDA 1890 National Scholars: Application deadline is March 15, 2025
GEICC Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the Georgia Energy and Industrial Construction Consortium Scholarship. The application deadline is March 9, 2025.
Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Scholarship: Select this link to download the Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Scholarship application. Applications for the Better Business Bureau Student of Integrity Scholarship must be postmarked by Friday, March 14, 2025.
Elks Legacy Award: Select this link to access information about the Elks Legacy Award for children and grandchildren of Elks members. The application deadline is February 3, 2025.
Black & Positively Golden Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the Black & Positively Golden Scholarship. The application deadline is April 25, 2025.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship Essay Contest: Select this link for information regarding the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship Essay Contest.
State and Local Scholarships:
The P.U.L.L. (People United in Life & Liberty) Scholarship: Select this link for information about the P.U.L.L. Scholarship as well as a link to the application. The application deadline is November 30, 2024.
North Georgia EMC Scholarships: Select this link to access information about the North Georgia EMC Chairman's Memorial Scholarship as well as the Georgia EMC Walter Harrison Scholarship. The application deadline for both scholarships is January 17, 2025.
University of North Georgia Military Service Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the University of North Georgia Military Service Scholarship. The application deadline is February 1, 2025.
Family Savings Credit Union - C.V. Glassco Memorial Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the C.V. Glassco Memorial Scholarship. The application deadline is March 1, 2025.
Shaw Dependent Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the Shaw Dependent Scholarship. Application is due March 3, 2025.
Geneva Parsons Scholarship: Select this link to download the Geneva Parsons Scholarship application. Applications and essays are due to Mrs. Gregg by March 7, 2025.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation Scholarship: The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation is offering a $500 scholarship for a senior planning to attend GNTC. See Mr. Gregg for additional information. The application deadline is March 12, 2025.
Rome Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Scholarship: Deadline is March 14, 2025. Please see Mr. Rodriguez for more information and for scholarship application.
Lewis Cenker Scholarship: This is a scholarship for students seeking a career in the home building industry. The deadline is March 15, 2025. Click the link and read instructions to apply.
LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the LGE Community Credit Union Scholarship. The application deadline is March 28, 2025.
Calhoun Woman's Club Scholarship: Select this link to download the Calhoun Woman's Club Scholarship application. Applications and recommendations are due to Mrs. Gregg by March 29, 2025.
Sam and Mae Byrd and Jake Puryear Detachment Scholarship: Select this link to access the Sam and Mae Byrd and Jake Puryear Detachment Scholarship application. The application must be postmarked by March 31, 2025. See Mrs. Gregg for questions.
The Campfire Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the Campfire Scholarship. The application deadline is March 31, 2025.
Dr. Harold Hughes Scholarship: Select this link to download the Dr. Harold Hughes Scholarship application. Applications and Teacher Recommendations are due to Mrs. Gregg by April 4, 2025.
The Fantasy Factory Scholarship: Select this link to download more information. This scholarship is for a student who plans to pursue graphic design in college. The application is due April 8, 2025.
Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful Scholarship: Information about the Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful Scholarship can be found by selecting this link. The application deadline is April 10, 2025.
Calhoun-Gordon County Retired Educators Association Scholarship: Select this link to apply for the $1000 Calhoun-Gordon County Retired Educators Association Scholarship. Criteria required for selection: academic achievement, school and community involvement, clearly defined goals with a definite plans to become and educator, and need for this scholarship. The application deadline is April 11, 2025.
Trinseo STEM Scholarship: Select this link to download the Trinseo STEM Scholarship application. Applications and letters of recommendation are due to Mrs. Gregg by April 4, 2024.
Calhoun Elks Lodge Scholarship: See Mrs. Gregg for an application for the Calhoun Elks Lodge Scholarship. Applications are due to the Calhoun Elks Lodge by April 15, 2025.
Nim B. Russell Scholarship: The Foundation strives to provide yearly scholarships to High School and/or college students to help defray the costs of continuing their education. The application deadline is April 15, 2025.
Maurice M. Simmons Scholarship: Select this link to download the Maurice M. Simmons Scholarship application. The application deadline is Monday, April 15, 2025.
Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship: Select this link to download the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship application. Applications and Teacher Recommendations are due to Mrs. Gregg by April 15, 2025. Click this LINK to download and read the scholarship guidelines for more information.
AdventHealth Gordon Foundation Scholarship: Select this link to download the application. This scholarship for a student who has received their CNA certificate or who is accepted or enrolled in a nursing or allied health program. Applications are also online at AdventHealthGordon.com. Deadline is April 18, 2025.
Jessica Raines Memorial Scholarship- Select this link to download the application. This scholarship is for any current 2025 Senior at any local high school. The application deadline is April 18, 2025.
Callins-Ware Scholarship: The Tau Mu Mu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity & Omega Men of NWGA are sponsoring this scholarship. The application deadline is April 18, 2025. Click the link to apply.
Roland Hayes Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is for students who have demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication to vocal arts, music, theatre arts, or other related field and who plan to continue his or her studies in this area. Click the link to submit an application. Please let Mrs. Gregg know you are applying. The deadline is April 17, 2025.
Thomas Brown Scholarship: Select this link to download the Thomas Brown Scholarship application. This scholarship is for any student that has been accepted to UGA for Fall 2025. Applications for the Thomas Brown Scholarships are due to Mrs. Gregg by April 16, 2025.
Kiwanis Club of Calhoun/Gordon County Scholarship: Select this link to complete the application. The due date is April 18, 2025 by 5 p.m.
Parrish Construction Group Scholarship: This $3,000 scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance to a student with an interest in pursuing continuing education in the construction management field. Deadline to apply is April 25,2025.
David Skinner / Georgia Development Authority Scholarship: Select this link to access information about the David Skinner / Georgia Development Authority Scholarship. The application deadline is May 1, 2025.
Conner Luke Hayes Memorial Scholarship: Select this link to download the Connor Luke Hayes Memorial Scholarship application. Applications are due to Mrs. Gregg by Friday, May 1, 2025.
James Stewart Moseby & Oscar Virgil Bryan Jr. Scholarships: Select this link for the application for the James Stewart Moseby & Oscar Virgil Bryan Jr. Scholarships. The application deadline is May 10, 2025.
American Legion Scholarship: American Legion Post 47 is offering a scholarship to a student whose parent or grandparent is a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. Military. See Ms. Hughes for additional information by Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Gordon County College & Career Academy Scholarship: Select this link to download the Gordon County College & Career Academy Scholarship application. Applications and Teacher Recommendations are due to Mrs. Gregg by April 5, 2025.
Sequoyah Garden Club Scholarship: Select this link to download the Sequoyah Garden Club Scholarship application. Applications for the Sequoyah Garden Club Scholarship as well recommendation letters are due Saturday, April 27, 2024.
Trent Thomason Memorial Scholarship: Select this link to download the Trent Thomason Memorial Scholarship application. Applications for the Trent Thomason Scholarship as well as four letters of support are due to Mr. Wood by Friday, April 26, 2024.
Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Committee Scholarship: Students interested in interviewing for a scholarship from the Young Professionals Committee need to see Mr. Wood to sign-up by Friday, April 5, 2024.
Gordon County Farm Bureau Scholarship: Select this link to access the Gordon County Farm Bureau Scholarship application. The application deadline is April 1, 2024.
The Fred and Avanell Daves Scholarship: Select this link to download the Fred and Avanell Daves Scholarship application. Applications are due to Mr. Wood by Friday, March 29, 2024.
Welchel-Wooton Scholarship: Select this link to download the Welchel-Wooton Scholarship application. The application deadline is April 1, 2023.
Momon Construction Scholarship: Select this link to download the Momon Construction Scholarship application. The application deadline is March 31, 2023.
Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club Scholarship: Select this link to download the Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club Scholarship application. Applications for the Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club Scholarship are due to Ms. Roland by May 4, 2022.