Scholarships
Please browse the information below for scholarship opportunities locally and nationally. If you have any questions or need more information, please stop by the Counseling Office and Mrs. Amanda Farmer will help you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you have any questions or need any help with scholarships, please email Amanda Farmer at afarmer@gcbe.org. We are here to help you with anything you need.
Scholarship Search Engines:
Fast Web- A great source to search scholarships, colleges, financial aid and more. fastweb.com
College Board- A good source to search scholarships, as well as apply for opportunity scholarships. collegeboard.org
GA Futures- A good source for information on financial aid, FAFSA, student loans, student grants and scholarships. gafutures.org
Student Scholarships- They have been providing scholarship information to students and scholarship management services to companies since 2003. https://studentscholarships.org/
Chamber of Commerce- This guide provides insight into the types of scholarships available, the application process, and how to improve your odds of being awarded a scholarship. (Source: https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/best-college-scholarships)
Bold- Their mission is to fight student debt. https://bold.org/
National Scholarships:
Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student Scholarship: MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include: Must be a current high school senior, applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks and male and female students compete separately. The application deadline is November 12, 2024. For more information and to fill out the application, please click the link listed. https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm
Hagan Scholarship: The scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients “regardless of nationality” with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States. The application deadline is December 1, 2024. For more information and to fill out the application, please click on the link listed. https://haganscholarships.org/application/
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship: The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. The application deadline is January 9, 2025. For more information and to fill out the application, please click on the link listed. https://jackierobinson.org/scholarship/
U.S. Department of Agriculture- The USDA 1890 National scholarship program offers several scholarships for high school seniors. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. For more information and to fill out the application, please click the link listed. https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-partnerships-and-public-engagement/minority-serving-higher-education-institutions/1890-program/usda-1890-national-scholars-program/usda-1890-national-scholars-program-e-application
GEICC Scholarship: Applicants must be a graduating high school senior in the state of Georgia, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and pursuing a STEM career. The application deadline is March 9, 2025. For more information and to fill out the application, please click the link listed. https://www.getintoenergyga.com/scholarship
State and Local Scholarships:
University of North Georgia: UNG offers several scholarships to its applicants. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed.
https://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/index.php
P.U.L.L. Movemenet Scholarship: We are offering a scholarship with a $2,000 cash award, coupled with four professional counseling sessions. The only criteria to apply is the student must be a senior, with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and identify as a member of the human race. The application deadline is November 30, 2024. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://letuspull.com/scholarship
North Georgia EMC Scholarship: The NGEMC Chairman’s Memorial Scholarship is offered to high school seniors who live with an NGEMC member. The $2,500 scholarship is awarded to one senior in each of the seven counties served by NGEMC. The application deadline is January 17, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://www.ngemc.com/education
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture Scholarships: The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture strives to provide students with an opportunity for success as they pursue agriculture-related courses of study. There are several scholarship opportunities available to students, each with varying criteria and eligibility requirements. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://www.gafoundationag.org/scholarships
Family Savings Credit Union- The C.V. Glassco Memorial Scholarship is now open to high school seniors in Georgia counties: Bartow, Floyd, Gordon, Paulding, and Polk. With four $3,000 scholarships available, including opportunities for two-year institutions and certifications, you could be one step closer to achieving your dreams. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://www.cfnea.org/receive/scholarships
Sigma Delta Sigma Chapter Scholarships- Sigma Delta Sigma Chapter is proud to announce they are giving away scholarships in the amounts of $2500 and $500 to help the academic dreams of worthy students from the state of Georgia. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://sds1914.com/scholarships/
Geneva Parsons Scholarship- The Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is offering the Geneva Parsons Scholarship in the amount of $500.00 to a graduating senior from each of the public high schools in the community who plan to pursue a career in Education. The application deadline is March 7, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/36uds
BBB Student of Integrity Scholarship- BBB of Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia will award scholarships to students graduating in the class of 2025. Judges will select the scholarship recipients based on their overall personal integrity and character, their personal achievements, contributions to their communities and schools, and academic accomplishments. The application deadline is March 14, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/36udt
Calhoun Woman's Club Scholarship- The Calhoun Woman’s Club is excited to learn about you and to show our support for your future plans. We want to help a student who wants to serve their community, needs assistance, and has the drive to receive a degree. This scholarship is based primarily on community service, need, and academic drive. This year the scholarship award is $1,000. The application deadline is March 29, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/37jp3
Gordon County Foundation/Harold Hughes Scholarship- Scholarships will be awarded to students at SHS and GCHS. Selections will be based on academic performance, extracurricular participation, and financial need. These scholarships are funded by payroll contributions of the employees of Gordon County Schools. Application must be completed electronically and printed. Handwritten copies will not be accepted.The application deadline is April 4, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/39yj0
Fantasy Factory Scholarship- The Community Foundation of NWGA is proud to partner with the Fantasy Factory in offering the Fantasy Factory Scholarship, an incredible opportunity for students dreaming of a career in graphic arts. This scholarship awards $3,000 to one talented student pursuing a college degree in graphic arts or a related field and is open to all high school seniors in the Northwest Georgia area. The application deadline is April 8, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://www.communityfoundationnwga.org/fantasy-factory
Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful Scholarship- Keep Calhoun Gordon Beautiful will award up to five scholarships, with a minimum of $500 each, to students from Gordon County who have volunteered at our events or have otherwise demonstrated an exceptional commitment to environmental sustainability and/or community beautification. The application deadline is April 10, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://www.keepcalhoungordonbeautiful.org/scholarship
Calhoun-Gordon County Retired Educators Association: The Calhoun-Gordon County Retired Educators will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior pursuing a career in education. Criteria required for selection: academic achievement, school & community involvement, clearly defined goals with definite plans to become an educator, and a need for this scholarship. The application deadline is April 11, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePDb1TRKVMFOVY-ovbQgco-WGhYi0l0XPnI5Rv5eLYchDfug/viewform
Trinseo STEM Scholarship: The $1,000 STEM Scholarship is designed to help reduce financial barriers for a deserving student with academic and leadership potential and the desire to pursue a STEM career. The application deadline is April 15, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/39ycc
Calhoun Elks Lodge Scholarship: See Mrs. Farmer for the application. You do not have to be affiliated with the Elks Lodge to apply. Applications are due to the Mrs. Farmer by April 15, 2025.
Gordon County Chamber Scholarship- The selection committee for the scholarship will consider the following when reviewing applications: Activities in school, involvement in the community, career goals, financial need, work experience, interview and essay. The applications are due to Mrs. Farmer by April 15th by 4 p.m. For more information and the application , please click the link listed. https://5il.co/39yew
Maurice M Simmons Scholarship- The Maurice M. Simmons Scholarship, sponsored annually by Victory Fellowship Center, was established to fulfill the ministry’s vision of providing financial support for graduating high school seniors of Gordon County. For 2025, two general scholarships in the amounts of $1,500 and $1000 and one nursing scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded. The application deadline is April 15, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/399o6
Thomas Brown Scholarship: The Calhoun-Gordon County Alumni Bulldog, Inc. is sponsoring the Thomas Brown Scholarship for seniors who have been accepted to and plan to attend the University of Georgia. The application deadline is April 16, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/39ynd
Gordon County Farm Bureau Scholarship: Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors who are Farm Bureau members, will pursue a career in an agricultural related field, and demonstrate satisfactory grades. The application deadline is April 16, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/3bv3h
Kiwanis Club Calhoun/Gordon Co. Scholarship: The Kiwanis Club of Calhoun/Gordon County, Georgia awards scholarships to college-bound High School seniors based on demonstrated academic achievement, a student’s community service record, and financial need. The application deadline is April 18, 2025 at 5:00 pm. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://form.jotform.com/250345107853151
Jessica Raines Memorial Scholarship- Offering a scholarship to any current 2025 senior at any local school. The application deadline is April 18, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/37oiq
2025 Callins-Ware Scholarship- The Tau Mu Mu of ΩΨΦ & Omega Men of NWGA is offering a scholarship to a college-bound graduating senior in a NWGA county high school (Bartow, Catoosa, Chatooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker, Whitfield). The application deadline is April 18, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS2kVjN3NbIAhnU2KigLBD34ASijtRBdg09oialH0HajnuJQ/viewform?pli=1
AdventHealth Gordon Foundation Scholarship- The AdventHealth Gordon Foundation established the Nursing/Allied Health Scholarship Endowment Fund for students interested in the health care field. We’re paving the way for future generations of nurses and physicians right here in our community. The application deadline is April 18, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/39ylc
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. The application deadline is April 25, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://parrishcongroup.wufoo.com/forms/z1vl7rut15aro7t/
Sequoyah Garden Club Scholarship- Applicants must plan to further their education at a 4-year, 2-year or technical college in one of the following fields: Gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design, horticulture, forestry, turf grass management, wildlife management or agriculture. Students must submit their completed applications and 2 teacher recommendations to Mrs. Cheryl Parrott at maxandchervl@msn.com by April 30, 2025. Please click the link listed for the application. https://5il.co/3co59
Gordon County College & Career Academy Scholarship- Applicants must plan to continue their education after high school at a trade or traditional college and have completed a pathway at the College & Career Academy. The application deadline is May 1, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/3dm32
Connor Luke Hayes Memorial Scholarship- The CLStrong Foundation wants to bless others as we were blessed during our most challenging time. Our goal is to be a beacon of hope and faith to our community. We wish to provide scholarships to deserving students in Calhoun and Gordon County. The application deadline is May 1, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/37jp2
Gordon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club Scholarship- Applicants must plan to continue their education after high school in the agricultural field or attend a trade school. The application deadline is May 2, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/3ds7e
Melanie Vaughn Memorial Scholarship- Melanie Vaughn shared the light of Christ and passion for kids through her work in the nursing field. To honor Melanie’s life, work, and volunteerism, one Sonoraville High School student, who intends to pursue a career in the field of nursing, will be presented with an educational scholarship in the amount of $500. The application deadline is May 2, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://5il.co/39ym8
The David Skinner/Georgia Development Authority Scholarship- The GDA will award 6 scholarships in the amount of $2,400.00 annually to students enrolled in the study of Agriculture or an Agriculture-related field. The application deadline is May 2, 2025. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://www.gdaonline.com/scholarships/
American Legion Post #47 Scholarship- Applicants must have a parent or grandparent who is a Veteran or Active Duty member of the United States Military. The application deadline is May 2, 2025. See Mrs. Farmer for the application.
American Legion Scholarships- The American Legion’s scholarships provide financial assistance to high school students with exceptional academic and leadership qualities, including those participating in youth programs or connected to military service. The application deadlines vary. For more information and to start the application process, please click the link listed. https://www.legion.org/get-involved/scholarships