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!
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/
scholarships/ -
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/
scholarship
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.