Â鶹ӳ» Foundation announces Fall 2024 scholarship recipients
The Â鶹ӳ» Foundation is pleased to announce the student scholarship recipients for the Fall 2024 semester. The Foundation awarded 333 scholarship awards totaling $267,574.
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A bright future starts with a quality education. Â鶹ӳ» offers several scholarship opportunities to help students cover the cost of their education. In 2023, Â鶹ӳ» provided more than $645,000 in scholarships to help students achieve academic success.
Scholarships
The Foundation offers more than 80 scholarships to new and current students through its online application process.
Academic Achievement scholarships are available for students graduating from in-district high schools or residing within the Â鶹ӳ» district and graduating from a private high school.
The Dual Credit Scholarship is available for students who have taken college courses for Â鶹ӳ» credit while in high school. Courses include dual credit at the high schools, dual credit through KEC, or dual enrollment offered at Â鶹ӳ».
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Members of current Â鶹ӳ» Athletic teams. To see available teams, visit |
Awards pay toward tuition course materials and/or textbooks. |
Contact Athletic Director or team coach. |
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Any student currently enrolled at Â鶹ӳ» during the spring semester of the application year. |
Scholarship for $500 towards tuition for the Spring semester from Â鶹ӳ» and possibility to win $500 in the statewide competition. |
Applications are accepted in February. The essay topic is typically, "How my community college has changed my life." Information about the Paul Simon Essay Contest. |
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Any student currently enrolled at Â鶹ӳ» during the spring semester of the application year. |
Scholarship for $500 towards tuition for the Spring semester from Â鶹ӳ» and possibility to win $1,000 in the statewide competition. |
Applications are accepted in February. In a business letter, articulate the peaceful messages of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Information about the Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship Contest. |
The Champions Fund provides emergency funding to students enrolled at Â鶹ӳ».
External Scholarships
Students are encouraged to check out local civic, service, and fraternal organizations for possible scholarship opportunities.
- - Each year IvyPanda awards creative and talented in movie making students with scholarships $1500 total. Scholarships are given to two winners: the winner receives a $1,000 scholarship; the runner-up prize is $500. — Deadline: October 31, 2024
- - Open to two different scholarship opportunities that require letters of recommendation, cover letter and essay. — Deadline: October 31, 2024
- : This $1,500 opportunity asks students to write an original essay addressing the provided topic. Showcase your creativity, critical thinking skills, and passion for your chosen field of study. — Deadline: December 1, 2024
- : This $2,500 scholarship requires an 800-woord essay submission revolving around the influence of coffee. — Deadline: December 27, 2024
- : This $1,000 scholarship is designed for those passionate about transforming their practical skills into meaningful careers in trades and technical fields.— Deadline: December 30, 2024
- - This scholarship is available to an entry-level massage therapy training school or program student. One winner will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship. — Deadline: December 31, 2024
- - This $1,000 student scholarship opportunity requires students to create and submit a 300-word essay describing the influence of recent legal changes on mass tort litigation and class action lawsuits. — Deadline: December 2024
- - this $2,000 scholarship is for students enrolled in any mental health degree program. Essay required. — Deadline: January 1, 2025
- - a one time scholarship for high school seniors with priority given to students going into medical, culinary and aesthetic courses. — Deadline: January 4, 2025
- - A $500 scholarship to high school or college student with online application and 300 word essay required.— Deadline: January 10, 2025
- Dundee Deco is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student who is passionate about shaping the future of interior design. This one-time award is designed to recognize and support the next generation of leaders in creativity, innovation, and design. — Deadline: February 28, 2025
- - A $1,000 scholarship for students pursuing neurology, kinesiology, physiology, psychology, exercise science, public health or integrative medicine. Essay required. — Deadline: February 2025
- - A $1,000 scholarship opportunity which requires a 300-word essay. — Deadline: Spring 2025
- - a $3,000 scholarship for international students enrolled in college. A google form and essay is required. — Deadline: May 31, 2025
- is a monthly $550 scholarship meant to help reduce a little bit of financial worry for a new student or graduate each month, and to help someone get a bit of time back to focus on the important things in life — Deadline: Monthly
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- : WGU provides a unique educational experience, offering online, competency-based bachelor's and master's degree programs in business, information technology, education, and health professions, including nursing — Deadlines: Varies
- - Ford Fund and Ford Dealers have teamed up to welcome the next generation of auto technicians by awarding $5,000 tuition scholarships to students pursuing careers in auto, diesel or, auto/diesel technology. This need-based scholarship is applied to a student’s school tuition account and may be used for all cost of attendance, including tuition, tools, living expenses and transportation. — Deadlines: 4-months prior to start date of school
- More than 90 Scholarship Funds exist through the DeKalb County Community Foundation. These Funds support undergraduate and graduate education, trades and technical training, and other educational opportunities. The eligibility criteria, selection committee, school, and field of study vary and reflect the charitable wishes of the donors who established the Fund. — Deadline: Ongoing
Scholarship Search Sites
Various internet scholarship search sites are available. NEVER pay someone for a scholarship search.
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