Scholarships
Below you will find all of the local scholarships that have been turned into the Counseling Office. Paper copies for some scholarships are also available in the hallway of the counseling office. All scholarship opportunities will be posted in the Google Classroom as well under the "Classwork" tab. Please see the counselors with any questions or help with your scholarship applications!
American Legion Post 109 Merit Based Scholarship
Application Submission Checklist:
✓ All questions answered / required documents / all signatures included.
✓ 2 original letters of recommendation (1 faculty member / 1 faculty or adult non-family).
✓ 1 page essay
✓ Completed and Submitted
GPA Ties will favor submitted applications by postage date. April 20, 2026
“Incomplete Applications Will NOT Be Scored – No Exceptions.”
Whole Hart Wellness Future Healthcare Leaders Scholarship
Deadline to apply is April 8th, 2026.
KamiExport-2025WHWScholarshipApplicationandForm.pdf
Charles and Anna Milford Hunt Scholarship
Applications should be turned in to the guidance office by April 3rd.
Kathy Ford Martin Memorial Scholarship
Due Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026
The scholarship award of $500.00 will be presented to a graduating senior from Hart County High School that has previously completed 5th grade at North Hart Elementary and who will be attending an approved post secondary institution.
FOR STUDENT USE- Criteria Checklist: (refer to page 1 for specifics on each line item)
● Cover letter
● Resume
● Official High School Transcript
● Statement of reason for applying for scholarship
● 2 sealed letters of recommendation
*1 letter should be from teachers/administrators/guidance counselors at Hart County High School or North Hart Elementary
ALL COMPONENTS SHOULD BE PUT IN A FOLDER AND DROPPED OFF AT THE COUNSELOR’S
OFFICE AT HART COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL.
KathyFordMartinMemorialScholarship1.docx
Lauren Stewart Wilson Scholarship
Due Date: Friday, March 27th, 2026
The scholarship award of $1,500.00 will be presented to a graduating senior from Hart County High School that has competed on a middle or high school sports team in Hart County and who will be attending an approved post secondary institution.
FOR STUDENT USE- Criteria Checklist: (refer to page 1 for specifics on each line item)
● Cover letter
● Resume
● Official High School Transcript
● Statement of reason for applying for scholarship
● 3 sealed letters of recommendation
*1 letter of recommendation must come from a coach (former or current)
*1 letter must come from an administrator from the high school or middle school
*1 letter can come from the person of choosing of no relation)
ALL COMPONENTS SHOULD BE PUT IN A FOLDER AND DROPPED OFF AT THE COUNSELOR’S
OFFICE AT HART COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL.
LaurenStewartWilsonScholarshipPROPOSAL.docx
Nancy Hart Lodge #690 Scholarship
All resumes should contain, but not be limited to the following information:
1. Academic Achievement
2. Participation in Extra Curricular Activities (include school and community)
3. Honors and Recognition
4. Essay- How do the three great tenets of Freemasonry help make good people better?
Please do not put any names or other identifying data on any page other than your cover sheet.
Funds awarded by Nancy Hart Lodge #690 will be distributed to the scholarship winner through the Financial Aid
Office of the winner's post secondary institution.
All applications become the property of Nancy Hart Lodge #690.
Please return to the school counselor's office by 3:00pm Tuesday, April 14,2025.
scan_csimpson_2026-03-04-14-21-36.pdf
Pilot Club of Hartwell’s Ann Adams 2026 “Friendship & Service” Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
• Be a graduating senior of Hart County High School
• Plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, technical school, or vocational program
• Demonstrate a strong record of community service and involvement
• Exhibit character, leadership, and a spirit of friendship
Award Details
• Scholarship Amount: $1000.00
• Number of Awards: 1
• Announcement Date: Annual School Awards Day on April 29, 2026
• Funds distributed directly to recipient
Submission Deadline
Please return completed application to the school counselor’s office by April 3, 2026.
PilotClubofHartwellAnn_Adams_2026_Friendship_and_Service_Scholarship.pdf
2026 "Lighting the Way" Scholarship
Award Details
• Scholarship Amount: $1,000.00 (each)
• Number of Awards: 3
• Announcement Date: April 29, 2026 (Annual School Awards Day)
• Funds Distribution: Awarded directly to recipient
Submission Deadline
Completed applications must be returned to the School Counselor’s Office no later than:
April 3, 2026
Pilot_Club_of_Hartwell_2026_Lighting_The_Way_Scholarship.pdf
Freeman EM Scholarship 2026
Dr. Donald Freeman retired from Emergency Medicine in 2021 after a 38-year career in Gainesville/Hall County. He leaves a record of integrity, compassion, and advocacy for the community. This award seeks to identify a candidate who embodies these themes. Dr. Freeman has always been an advocate for women and underrepresented minorities in emergency medicine. An additional focus will be to increase diversity of students enrolling in the practice of medicine.
Eligibility:
A senior high school student or currently enrolled pre-professional/college student who demonstrates an expressed interest in a future career in emergency medicine - such as nursing, physician, physician assistant, respiratory therapy, EMS, etc. Applicant must be from or attend a school within the following counties: Hall/Barrow/Lumpkin/Habersham/Jackson/White/Gwinnett/Forsyth/Union/Banks/ Dawson/Hart/Rabun/Stephens/Towns.
Ideally the candidate will be an underrepresented minority in medicine, a woman, or would otherwise demonstrate commitment to increasing diversity in emergency medicine.
Applicants:
We ask that you submit a 500-1000 word essay on interest in Emergency Medicine and how you will use your unique attributes to aid the community and contribute to the diversity of emergency medicine.
The deadline for this year’s application is April 10th, 2026.
https://georgiaemergencyservices.com/2026-freeman-application
2026 Coag Scholarship
Eligibility:
The COAG Scholarship is open to any Georgia high school senior (or a GED 1equivalency dated December 31, 2024 to May 31, 2026) who is a United States and Georgia citizen graduating by the spring of 2026. You must be seeking an undergraduate degree, not a diploma, certification, master’s or doctoral degree.
Procedures:
Your completed application, residency documentation, acceptance letter, title page, and essay should be EMAILED to coagdirector@gmail.com no later than midnight on March 13, 2026 in ONE EMAIL, not several separate emails.
Submissions must be sent directly to coagdirector@gmail.com, not through a local constitutional officer.
To be entered into the scholarship contest, the subject line of the email MUST say: “2026 COAG SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION”
Deadline:
All applications must be received by email at coagdirector@gmail.com no later than midnight on March 13, 2026 or they will be deemed ineligible. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
2026COAGScholarshipApplicationandInforma.docx
https://coagonline.org/coag-scholarship
BonBon Book Scholarship
This is for a graduating senior who is an African American female. Deadline to apply is Friday, April 3rd.
https://forms.gle/grkmg5WeRMyhszqb8
Polly Richardson Cacchioli Scholarship
A scholarship awarded by the John Benson chapter NSDAR will be presented to a graduating
senior in Hart County who is pursuing an approved course of study at a post-secondary
institution.
Please return to the school counselor's office by April 3, 2026
scan_csimpson_2026-02-23-14-22-53.pdf
Mary Skelton Carpenter Scholarship
A scholarship awarded by the John Benson chapter NSDAR will be presented to a graduating
senior in Hart County who is pursuing an approved course of study at a post-secondary
institution.
Please return to the school counselor's office by April 3, 2026
scan_csimpson_2026-02-23-14-23-08.pdf
South Hart Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is for any former South Hart students. Two scholarship awards of $1,000.00 each will be
presented to two graduating seniors from Hart County High School. This scholarship should be used for college
or toward a career followed after graduating high school. Turn in applications to the Counseling Office. Due Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
The J. Kenneth and Arlene D. Whitlow Family Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is open to high school seniors or GED graduates who:
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Live in Elbert, Hart, Franklin, Wilkes, or Lincoln counties
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Plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or university as a full-time student
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Have a minimum 2.8 GPA
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Demonstrate financial need
For the 2026 cycle, one renewable scholarship (up to 4 years) of up to $30,000 in total will be awarded. Funds will be distributed in increments of up to $7,500 per year (up to four years) and are intended to cover remaining eligible expenses - such as tuition, fees, books, and supplies - after other scholarships have been applied.
The application window is open through March 31, 2026.
Please ask us any questions! You can call our office any time at 706-357-7148 or email us at info@athensareacf.org.
https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog?urlkey=aacfs
Hartwell Service League Scholarships
Eligibility:
HCHS Female Senior that has been accepted to a two-year or four-year University or Technical College.
Minimum GPA: 87%
Application Due Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Scholarship Amount:
2 $2000 per recipient for 2-4yr College/University
1 $2000 per recipient for Technical College
Lewis Cenker Scholarship
Scholarship Applications Are Due March 15th!
Must be entering an area of study directly related to the home building industry.
Application must be completed in its entirety, and must signed by the Local HBA Executive Officer or a member of the Board of Trustees of the Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund
Student must have at least a “B” grade point average.
Must include a one-page essay on why the student wants to pursue a career in the home building industry
Student must have a family member who is a current member of HBAG or local HBA
https://www.hbag.org/lewis-cenker-scholarship/student-application/
2026 Prepared for Life (PFL) Scholarship
Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 22nd
https://lutzie43.org/scholarship/
2026PFLScholarship-OnePager47.pdf
Pilot Club - Anchor Scholarship
Pilot Club of Hartwell will award one $1000.00 scholarship to a graduating senior of Hart
County High School. This scholarship is available to all HCHS Anchor Seniors.
Please return completed applications to Mrs. Oglesby's office by April 3rd .
AnchorScholarshipForm2026.docx
Acree Oil Company
For students looking to pursue Diesel Mechanics, Agriculture, or CDLs.
2 - $500 scholarships.
Deadline to apply is Friday, March 27th, 2026.
https://forms.gle/mxVqXgDUuyZHEbeW6
Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (Hart County Farm Bureau)
Application deadline is March 1, 2026.
https://www.gafoundationag.org/scholarships
Lavonia United Methodist Church Scholarships
All applications are due into the LUMC office by April 10.
Scholarships include:
Lavonia First United Methodist Scholarship (Technical College) - $1000
Bruce-Thompson Scholarship - $2000
Bill Mize Scholarship - $1000
Primary Care Doctor Scholarship
Applicants for the Primary Care Doctor Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
• Hart County High School senior in good standing on track to graduate in May 2026
• An interest in becoming a primary care physician
All applications are due back to the HCHS front office no later than Tuesday, March 31,
2026.
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DrGordon-MedLinkGeorgiaScholarship1.pdf
Nicki Meyer Memorial Scholarship
All applications are due no later than Friday, April 3, 2026.
NickiMeyerScholarshipApplication.docx
North Georgia Credit Union Scholarship
Applicants must be a member of North Georgia Credit Union, or the child of a North Georgia Credit Union member.
Regardless of delivery method chosen, application packets must be received by 5pm on March 2, 2026. Application packets will not be accepted after this date, or prior to January 26, 2026.
2026-NGCU-Scholarship-Application.pdf
Pro-Lectric Scholarship
Applicants need to be entering the Electrical Field (including lineman, communications, engineering, and more).
Deadline to apply: March 6th, 2026
https://forms.gle/CSi6vuK4Z9sYSz1X9
J. Lee Barton Entrepreneur Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating senior from Hart County High School.
Scholarship must be used in the year following graduation from high school.
Scholarship is void after one year of not being used.
Scholarship must be used for full-time enrollment in an accredited two or four year college, university, vocational or technical school in the United States.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 15th.
ANY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
Wyndee McKinnon
HTC
P.O. Box 388
Hartwell, GA 30643
706.376.4701
Warren Scholarship
See flyer with QR code (application).
Deadline to apply is March 15th, 2026.
Hart College and Career Academy Scholarships
Attached is the Hart College and Career Academy Scholarships. Please read thoroughly as you have to have COMPLETED the pathway to apply for that particular scholarship!
Deadline to apply is February 13th, 2026.
https://forms.gle/EGEqXqHPdm6ZBkEU9
2026 GMF Cliff Sheppard Endowment Scholarship:
- High School Seniors that will be attending Georgia Institute of Technology, Mercer University, Kennesaw State University, University of Georgia, or Georgia Southern University
- 2026 Cliff Sheppard Endowment Scholarship Information Packet includes:
- Information sheet and eligibility criteria
- Essay questions
- Application
All the information regarding guidelines and eligibility requirements is included in the information packet. The deadline for the 2026 GMF Cliff Sheppard Endowment Scholarship Applications is POSTMARKED No Later Than January 30, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact the GMF office at (478) 757-1211. We are looking forward to working with you!
Best Regards,
Dallas Jackson
2026-Cliff-Sheppard-Endowment-Scholarship-Information-Packet.pdf
Georgia Mining Foundation Scholarships - College and Technical College Scholarships
2026 GMF College Scholarship:
- High school seniors that will be attending an accredited college or university in the State of Georgia
- 2026 GMF College Scholarship Information Packet includes:
Information sheet and eligibility criteria
Application
2026 GMF Technical College Scholarship:
- High school seniors that will be attending an accredited technical college in the State of Georgia
- 2026 GMF Technical College Scholarship Information Packet includes:
Information sheet and eligibility criteria
Application
All information regarding guidelines and eligibility requirements is included in each information packet. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 27, 2026. It is our hope to have at least 5 applications for each scholarship that we are awarding.
Applications will be judged in March by a panel of industry members.
If you have any questions, please contact the GMF office at (478) 757-1211. We look forward to working with you!
Best Regards,
Dallas Jackson
2026-GMF-Technical-College-Scholarship-Information-Packet.pdf
2026-GMF-College-Scholarship-Information-Packet.pdf
NGCF is excited to announce that the 2026 NGCF Scholarship Cycle is OPEN NOW through March 2nd!
Opportunities that are specifically available for your students include:
Charles Black Construction Co, Inc. College Scholarship
The Charles Black Scholarship Fund award identifies and recognizes high school seniors at various high schools in northeast Georgia who have achieved excellence in school and community life. The scholarship fund was created by the Charles Black Construction Company in 2002 as a way to show appreciation for past business relationships by giving back to the community. The scholarship was formally known as the Northeast Georgia School Superintendent’s Scholarship. The resulting scholarships recognize today’s graduating seniors, inspire undergraduate students, and will impact the quality of life in our communities for generations to come. The scholarship is a one-time award, and the recipient school systems and amounts are determined each year by the Charles Black Construction Company. The 2026 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who plans to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school.
Criteria for this scholarship:
- Graduating senior of one of the designated high schools
- Planning to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school
Important reminder: All scholarship applications close at 5:00 p.m. on March 2nd.
For questions, please contact us at scholarships@ngcf.org.
2026 InspirASIAN Scholarship
InspirASIAN, a non-profit employee group led by AT&T employees, is seeking qualified applicants for its scholarship awards. The scholarship opportunity is open to college-bound high school seniors with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. The student must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing within the eligible states listed on our website, Georgia being one of them. Although InspirASIAN promotes community within the Asian-Pacific Islander & Asian Indian communities - our scholarship opportunities are open to all students regardless of race.
All scholarship applications must be submitted online by January 31, 2026, 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time.
https://www.inspirasian.us/2025-inspirasian-scholars/
The Elbert County Gun Club is giving away, two (2) Scholarships for $1,000 each. One will go to a member's child or grandchild, the other will go to a student in Elbert, Madison, Oglethorpe, Wilkes, Franklin, or Hart counties.
GUIDELINES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
1. Two, $1000 Scholarships will be awarded:
one recipient will be a child or grandchild of a club member;
one recipient will be a resident of Elbert County OR adjoining counties (Franklin, Hart, Madison, Oglethorpe, or Wilkes ).
2. Applicant must be a junior OR senior in high School OR Freshman in college.
3. Funds will be NON-TRANSFERABLE.
4. Check will be issued to School AND Recipient JOINTLY.
5. Funds MUST be used within 2 years of award of Scholarship.
6. Application must be received by Elbert County Gun Club by
March 22, 2026.
The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship – $2,500
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Award Amount: $2,500 (sent directly to the student)
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Deadline: March 31st, 2026
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Application URL: www. https://www.cirkledin.com/
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Application Process: Apply on the above URL.
Eligibility: Any student in Grades 9–12
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No GPA requirement -
No income restrictions
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No essay required
It's free, fast, and students love how simple it is.
https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
CirkledIn-scholarship-flyer-Q1-2026.pdf
ATTN SENIOR STUDENTS OF HART EMC MEMBERS: The Hart EMC Foundation Scholarship and the Walter Harrison Scholarship applications are available now. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 11. Download the applications below.
Reminders: these must be applied for separately. Don’t wait, apply today!
Drop off at any Hart EMC Office or Mail to: Hart EMC Foundation, C/O Angie Brown PO Box 250, Hartwell, GA 30643
Failure to complete the application fully may result in disqualification.
2026-Hart-EMC-Foundation-Scholarship-Application.pdf
NB Cares Scholarship
Eligibility Requirements:
· Must be a graduating senior of the Class of 2026, or hold a high school diploma or GED.
· Have plans to enroll, as a full-time student, in an accredited trade school or accredited construction management degree program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Apprenticeship programs will also be considered.
· Must meet entrance requirements for trade school or university in which they are applying.
· Be recommended by a teacher, coach, community leader, or mentor, addressing the applicant’s personal or professional achievement. Up to 3 recommendation letters will be accepted.
· Demonstrate financial need.
· Not be employed at Nation’s Best, or any Nation’s Best store at the time of application. Spouses or Dependents of Employee ARE Eligible.
Other Important Information:
· Total scholarship will be up to $1,000. Scholarship will be awarded upon receipt of official letter from educational institution providing proof of enrollment.
· Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee and graded on the application itself and the criteria mentioned above.
· Applications must be submitted through an online application no later than February 28th.
· The notification process will begin in May.
· The application can be found HERE (https://bit.ly/3XVRjKv) or by using the attached QR code.
· Questions regarding the Scholarship program should be direction to cares@nationsbest.net.
Classic Center Cultural Foundation Performing Arts & Visual Arts Scholarships
Applications for the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Scholarships are now available.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 13.
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic excellence. Each year, the Cultural Foundation awards scholarships to talented high school students in the performing and visual arts to help them pursue their passion.
- Each scholarship awards $2,000 to the student and an additional donation to the high school arts program to support creative initiatives.
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The visual arts scholarship funding is made possible in part by “The Ann and Jack Crowley Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts.”
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Eligible students must reside in the following Northeast Georgia counties: Athens-Clarke, Banks, Barrow, Elbert, Franklin, Greene, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Rabun, Stephens, Walton, and White.
GEICC 2026 Scholarship Application - NOW OPEN!
The GEICC 2026 scholarship application is now open for graduating Georgia high school seniors who are pursuing a STEM career in the energy industry.
Key details to include when you share:
- Awards: Twenty (20) scholarships of $2,000 each
- Eligibility: Georgia high school seniors pursuing a STEM career in the energy industry
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Deadline: 11:59 p.m. (ET), Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Selection: Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, sex, creed, national origin, or disability
- Apply: www.getintoenergyGA.com/
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Peach State Federal Credit Union Scholarship
This year, we’re awarding $267,500 in scholarships and educational grants to seniors graduating from high school and adults seeking career advancement. Accepting applications December 1st-February 27th.
Watson Brown Scholarship
A $6,000 ANNUAL scholarship to be awarded to 250 students.
The deadline for the 2026-2027 Watson-Brown Scholarship application is February 8th, 2026.
https://watson-brown.org/scholarship/
Historic Hartwell 5K Scholarship
Applications must be submitted by February 27th, 2026. Place your application in an envelope and turn it into Ms. Oglesby in the Counseling Office.
HISTORICHARTWELL5KSCHOLARSHIP.docx
Horatio Alger Scholarship
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States
- Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at one of the target colleges/universities on our website (complete list can be found below)
- Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)
- Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
- Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
- Be a United States citizen
Applications and supporting documents must be received by May 1, 2026.
To Access the 2026 Application Go to gmvhof.org Click on: ROTC Scholarship Scroll to the bottom of the page Click on 2026 Scholarship Application.
2026GMVHOFROTCScholarshipInformation.pdf
Voice of Democracy
The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12 by the Oct.
31 deadline who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high
school or home study program in the United States, its territories and
possessions; or dependents of U.S. military or civilian personnel in
overseas schools. All entries competing at the Post level must be in the hands of that VFW
Post by midnight, Oct. 31, 2025.
Patriot's Pen
VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives
students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual
patriotic theme.
2025-2026 Theme
“How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country?”
Student Entry Deadline: October 31, 2025
Patriotic Written Essay Competition Grand Prize: $5,000 Award
Mack's Funeral Home Scholarship
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The Gates Scholarship
Eligibility:
- A high school senior
- Pell-eligible
- A US citizen or permanent resident
- In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
- An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
- Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
- Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT.