Kennesaw State University

Office Of Student Financial Aid

External Scholarship Listing

Scholarship	Eligibility Requirements	Deadline	How to Apply
Accountemps and AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)	* Pursue a degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems * GPA 3.0 (list of more eligibility requirements online)	*early April	www.aicpa.org
Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship	• Undergrad or graduate student • Member of NAACP at least one year • No older than 25 years of age • GPA: 2.5 (Undergraduate) 3.0 (Graduate)	April 30 th	www.naacp.org
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Educational Advancement Foundation Merit Scholarship	• Full-time, no less than sophomore status, campus based student • Full-time, graduate campus-based student • GPA: 3.0 or higher • Demonstrated Community Service & Involvement	April 15th Undergraduate September 15th – Graduate	www.akaeaf.org/publications
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Educational Advancement Foundation Financial Need Scholarship	• Full-time, no less than sophomore status, campus based student • Full-time Graduate campus based student • GPA 2.5 or higher • Demonstrate Financial Need	April 15 th – Undergraduate September 15 th – Graduate	www.akaeaf.org/publications
American Association of University Women	• Female • Completion of at least one semester • GPA: 3.0 or higher	October 26 th	www.aauw.org/education/fga
American Chemical Society Scholars Program	• Enrolled in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or chemically related degree program • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident • Racial/Ethnic minority • Demonstrated Financial Need	March 1 st	Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application
American Education Service – Second Chance Scholarship	• Loan guaranteed with American Education Services	May 16 th	www.YouCanDealWIthIt.com
Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship	• Senior year of Undergraduate or Graduate • Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical Field Major • Full-Time Enrollment • GPA: 3.5 or better	February 1 st	www.google.com/anitaborg
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association	• US Citizen • Working toward a degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, International Affairs & Public Policy, Electronics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Information Technology • Minimum GPA: 2.8	February 25th	Visit KSU Financial Aid for more information
Army Emergency Relief (AER)	scholarships awarded to spouses and dependent children of Soldiers. be full-time students pursuing their first undergraduate degree	March 1 st	www.aerhg.org
Army ROTC	Three types of scholarships . . . FOUR-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP Be a U.S. citizen freshmen in their first year of a five-year undergraduate plan Be between the ages of 17 and 26 Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50 Have a high school diploma or equivalent Score minimum of 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT Meet physical standards Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard) THREE-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP • Be a U.S. citizen • already enrolled in a college or university with three academic years remaining. • Be between ages 17 and 27 • Have a College GPA of at least 2.5 • Have a high school diploma or equivalent • Score minimum 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT • Meet physical standards • Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard) TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP • Be a U.S. citizen • available for those who have two academic years of college remaining. • Be between ages 17 and 27 • Have a College GPA of at least 2.5 • Have a high school diploma or equivalent • Meet physical standards • Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard)	* Contact your school's Military Science department	http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/college_students.jsp or contact your school's military science department
AT&T Foundation Scholarship	Children or stepchildren of regular full-time employees of AT&T Inc. or its U.S. subsidiaries who have a minimum of one year of employment with the 25 years of age or younger Minimum GPA of 3.0 Full-time undergraduate at an accredited two- or four-year U.S. college or university in the fall of 2008 for the entire academic year .	February 15	https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/attfoundation
Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship	• Dependent of an associates who has been employed by Bank of America for at least 1 year. Dependents of deceased, disabled, or retired associates also are eligible • Enrolled in • Award based on academic achievement, leadership, contributions to school and community, character, and financial need	February 28th	www.bankofamerica.com/foundation
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship	• Applicant must be a participating in study abroad programs during the fall 2007 • Open to all US undergraduates • Good academic standing • Must be receiving Federal Pell Grant	April 18th	www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index.html
Big Sun Athletics Scholarship	• Student/Athlete	June 20th	Visit www.bigsunathletics.com for application information.
Black Greek Scholarships for Books & Supplies	• GPA: 2.0 or higher • Attend an institution with a Greek Social Setting	Monthly	www.collegegreekbooks.com/cashaward.html
Business and Professional Women – Career Advancement Scholarship	• Be a female • Be at least 25 years of age • Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national • Demonstrate critical financial need • Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $2500 or less • Officially accepted into an accredited degree or certificate program at an accredited U.S. college or university • Plan to graduate or receive certification between December 1, 2007, and August 31, 2009 • Demonstrate clear career plans • Not earning a doctoral-level or terminal degree, such as a PhD, MD, DDS, DVM, JD, etc.	April 15 th	For an application visit www.bpwusa.org or call Scholarship Hotline: 1-800-525-3729
Champion College Scholarship Program	• Survivor of childhood cancer diagnosed before the age of 19 • Currently 25 years old or younger • Residents of Delaware , Georgia , Maryland , North Carolina , South Carolina , Virginia , West Virginia or the District of Columbia	April 15 th	For more information or an application, email SA.College@cancer.org or call 1.800.ACS.2345
Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship	• Graduate student • Pursing Master's in a career in state and local government finance • U.S. Citizen	February 29th	Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application
DOE Scholars Program	provide students and recent graduates with experiences via a paid summer internship program applicants must be U.S Citizens minimum GPA of 2.9 out of 4.0	January 31st	For more information or for an application visit orise.orau.gov/doescholars
Dreams2 Scholarship Fund	• Minimum 2.0 GPA, maximum 3.0 GPA. • Enrollment in or acceptance to an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or technical school to pursue an undergraduate degree. • Demonstrated financial need. • Enrolled Full-time	March 31 st	For additional information or an application visit: http://www.atlcf.org/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships or send an email to scholarships@atlcf.org or call the Foundation at 404-688-5525.
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship	• U.S. Citizen • Full-time junior • Minimum GPA: 3.0 • Majoring in a related oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology or education	May 23 rd	For more information and application materials, visit: www.orau.gov/noaa/HollingsScholarship
Fannie Wilder Educational Scholarship	• Female • Resident of GA • Demonstrate Financial Need • Demonstrate worthy and talented characteristics	April 15th	Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship	• Undergraduate or Graduate • Pursuing career in state and local government finance • U.S. or Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident	February 29 th	Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application
Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators	• Junior or Senior • Minimum GPA: 2.5 • Actively Enrolled in Teacher Prep Program	March 15 th	Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application
George A. Nielsen Public Investor Scholarship	• Employee of local government or other public entity • Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration or related field • U.S. or Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident	February 29th	For more information or an application visit: www.gfoa.org
Georgia Commission on Women	• Minimum GPA: 2.5 • Completion of Freshman year • Participation in Campus Activities • Exhibit Leadership capabilities • Nominated by University Faculty Member	July 5 th	Visit KSU Financial Aid for more information
Georgia Press Educational Foundation, Inc.	• GA Resident studying Journalism	February 1 st	For more information visit www.gapress.org
Georgia Society of Certified Public Accounts	• Rising Junior or Senior Accounting Major • Graduate Accounting or Business Administration Major • GA Resident • GPA: 3.0 or higher	March 1 st	Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application
Georgia Executive Women's Network (GEWN)	• Females 24 and older • GA Resident at least one year • GPA: 3.0 or higher • Demonstrated leadership abilities in school, work or community	April 26th	Contact KSU Adult Learner Program, Carmichael Student Center – 770.499.3144

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

• Hispanic Heritage

• U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident

• Minimum GPA: 3.0

• Apply for Federal Aid using FAFSA

October 15th

Applications available at www.HSF.net

Institute of Management Accountants – Memorial Education Fund (MEF) Scholarship/Stuart Cameron and

Margaret McCleod Memorial (SCMS) Scholarship

• Full or Part time

• Undergraduate or Graduate

• US Resident

• Attending accredited institution

• Student member of IMA

• Pursuing career in Management accounting, financial management or information

• GPA: 3.0 or better

February 15 th

For an application visit www.imanet.org/scholarships

or stop by the KSU Financial aid office

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship

• Demonstrated Financial need

• Undergraduate in Senior year or Recent Graduate

• Minimum GPA: 3.5

April 3rd

Contact Dr. Teresa M. Joyce, Graduate Studies,

at 770.423.6738

James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA.

• Accepted for enrollment or enrolled at an accredited college or university

• Demonstrated financial need.

• Pursuing a degree in the arts and sciences, human services, music or ministry.

• Commitment to community service through school, community or religious organizations.

• Preference will be given to applicants from Missouri , Mississippi , Georgia , Illinois , Oklahoma , Texas and Tennessee .

• Adults returning to school in order to increase employability are eligible.

March 31 st

For additional information or an application visit: http://www.atlcf.org/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships or

send an email to scholarships@atlcf.org

or call the Foundation at 404-688-5525.

Jean Simmons After Divorce Scholarship

• Georgia resident and US Citizen for at least one year

• Resident of Cobb, Douglas, Fulton, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Paulding, Barrow, Cherokee or Pickens

• Applicant must be divorced within the past 5 years

• Renewable for four (4) years

• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA

April 1 st

Visit the KSU Financial Aid office to

request an application or visit www.cobbfoundation.com/news

JLF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund)

Enrolled in a program leading to a degree or professional certificate
Are a US citizen or legal resident
Live in one of JLF's affiliated communities (FL, GA, NC, SC, VA)

April 17 th

To apply visit www.jelf.org/appl.html

John Gyles Education Award

• U.S. or Canadian Citizen

• GPA: 2.7 or higher

• Demonstrate Financial Need

June 1 st

Visit www.johngyleseducationcenter.com

for an application

Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund

• GPA; 2.0

• Pursing course in home building industry

March 1 st

Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application

Major General James Ursano Scholarship Fund for Dependent Children

• Dependent children stepchildren or legally adopted children of Army Soldiers on active duty, retired or deceased while in active duty or retired status

March 1 st

Visit www.aerhq.org to apply online or

obtain an application

Marietta Rotary Club – Reinhard Scholarship

• U.S. Citizen

• Resident of Cobb County , GA

• Minimum 9 semester hours completed

• Undergraduate or Graduate

April 17 th

Ccontact Irving T. Staley at 770.419.7806

Marine Corps Scholarship

Undergraduate (Sophomore, Junior or Senior)
Child of Active Duty or Reserve Marine or Child of Marine who received Honorable or Medical Discharge
GPA 2.0 or better

April 15 th

Visit the Financial Aid Office for an application

Mattie B. Burney Scholarship

low to moderate income high school seniors and college freshmen
applicant must be a high school senior or college freshman for the 2006-2007 academic year.

September 29 th

Visit the KSU Financial Aid office to

request an application

Mattie B. Burney Scholarship

• GPA: 2.5 or higher

• Demonstrate Financial Need

• Freshman Status

September 29 th

Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application packet

Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship

• Enrolled in degree program in an accredited American institute

January 15th

Applications available at

www.georgia.us.mensa.org

Mid-Atlantis newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives Scholarship Foundation

• Advertising or Marketing Majors

• Rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior

May 18 th

Visit KSU financial Aid for an application

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship

• Racial/Ethnic Minority

• U.S. or Canadian Citizen

• Upper- division Undergraduate or Graduate pursing a degree in Public Administration, (governmental) Accounting, Finance, Political Science, Economics or Business Administration ( with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management)

February 29th

For more information or an application

visit: www.gfoa.org

NAACP Williams Scholarship for Male Students

• Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer and Mathematical Sciences Majors

• Undergraduate or Graduate

• GPA: 3.0 or better

April 30 th

For more information or an application visit:

www.naacp.org

National Conclave of Grady Graduate Nurses, Inc.

Awarded to minority students enrolled in an accredited school of nursing
GPA of 2.5 or higher.

March 31st

Visit the KSU Financial Aid office

to request an application

National Federation of the Blind

legally blind applicants
studying in a degree program in some kind of a post-high school in the United States
usually awarded to full-time students.

March 31st

For an application visit:

www.nfb.org/scholarships

National Garden Club Scholarship

grant of $3500 each to thirty-four (34) qualifying full-time juniors, seniors, or graduate students
majoring in Horticulture, Landscape Design, Botany, Biology, Economics, etc
GPA- 3.25 or higher

March 1st

Visit the KSU Financial Aid office

to request an application

National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC)

Graduate fellowships in the physical sciences to qualified students, with continued emphasis on recruitment of a diverse pool of female and underrepresented minority applicants.

November 5 th

For more information or for an

application visit www.npsc.org

North Fulton Regional Hospital Scholarship Program

desire to pursue a career in the field of human healthcare
financial need

February 28 th

Visit the KSU Financial Aid office to

request an application or contact lisa.delameter@tenethealth.com

North Fulton Regional Hospital Volunteer Services Scholarship

• Pursuing a career in field of human health care

March 22 nd

For an application visit: www.northfultonregional.com/CWSContent

Select the Community Program Link/Volunteers

NPG Population Scholarship Essay Contest

• Original essay between 500 and 750 words

April 1 st

Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application

Order Sons of Italy in America

• American citizens of Italian Descent

• Graduate or Undergraduate

April 1 st

Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application

Public Employee Retirement Research and Administration Scholarship

• Pursing a Graduate degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration or Social Sciences with plans to pursue a career in state or local government with a focus on public-sector retirement benefits

• Merit based

February 29th

For more information or an application visit:

www.gfoa.org

SOF Foundation, Inc.

US citizens or permanent residents who have demonstrated a
financial need (applicants must file a FAFSA)
GPA or 2.7 or higher.

December 1 st

Visit www.soffoundation.com to submit an online application

SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program

• U.S. Resident

• Racial/Ethnic Minority

• Enrolled in full-time campus based doctoral program

April 2 nd

Visit www.sreb.org for details and an application

Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund

• Female

• U.S. Citizen

• Resident of Douglas County , GA

• GPA: 3.0 or higher

May 15 th

Visit KSU Financial Aid for more information

Sutton Education Scholarship

• Member of NAACP

• Education Major

• Undergraduate or Graduate

• GPA: 2.5 (Undergraduate)

3.0 ( Graduate)

April 30 th

Visit www.NAACP.org for more information or an application

Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund

Women
residing in the United States
who have earned a high school diploma or GED on or before September 1998 (i.e. at least 10 years ago) and are enrolled or planning to enroll to an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution
be attending the full 2007-2008

January 2nd

Visit the KSU Financial Aid office

to request an application or go to http://www1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Paid, 10-week summer internships
students of color (Asian-Americans, Hispanics, African-Americans and Native Americans)
interested in newspaper careers; internship first then a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1000.
sophomore or junior
3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.

February 2nd

For more information or application

requirementsvisit:

www.ajc.com/services/content/services /internship/minorityintern.html

The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc., Cherokee Rose Scholarship

• Graduate majoring in Historic Preservation, Decorative Arts or Historic Architecture

• GA Resident for at least 4 years

• Demonstrate Financial Need

March 1 st

Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application

The JRF Scholarship

• Women, at least 35 years of age by March 1

• US Citizen

• pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate's degree, or

first bachelor's degree

• enrolled in, or accepted to, a regionally accredited college

• low-income according to the government guidelines

March 1st

For application or more information visit: www.rankinfoundation.org/apply

The Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund

open to Georgia high school seniors entering a Georgia college or university in the fall quarter of 2008(program must be started in that quarter).

March 30th

Visit the KSU Financial Aid office to

request an application

The Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education – “Life Lessons” Scholarship

• Students who have suffered the death of a parent or guardian

• Age Requirement: 17-24

April 20 th

For more information visit:

www.life-line.org/scholarship

The Magazine Association of the Southeast (MAGS)

Demonstrate an ability and interest in magazines – editorial, design or business side.

February 1st

For more information or for an application

visit www.magsoutheast.org

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

must be the son or daughter of a Marine, Marine Reservist or US Navy Corpsman (either active/reservist/retired/deceased).

March 1st
April 15 th

For more information or for an application

visit www.mcsf.org

The Network for Professional Women

• Female

• Undergraduate junior or senior

• Graduate

April 15 th

Visit www.networkforprofessionalwomen.com

for information and an application

The NRC Research Associateship Awards

• Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associateship Awards to postdoctoral and senior scientists and engineers.

February 1 st

May 1 st

For more information or for an application

visit www.national-academies.org/rap

The PFLAG-Atlanta Scholarship Program

(Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

Identify openly as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or trans-gender.
Demonstrate a history of community service
Current GA resident or attend school in GA
B- or higher for the most recent 4 semesters

March 1st

Applications available for download from

www.pflagatl.org or request mail

applications before March 1 st , 2008

from Pflagatlschols@netscape.net

The Tylenol Scholarship

• Pursuing a health-related career

April 30 th

For more information or an application visit:

www.scholarship.tylenol.com

Ty Cobb Educational Foundation

• Undergraduate with minimum of 30 semester credits

• GPA: 3.0 or higher

• GA Resident

June 15 th

Contact Ty Cobb Foundation at www.tycobbfoundation.com or

email tycobb@mindspring.com

Undergraduate Fellowship (FTE)

awards towards educational expenses and an opportunity to explore vocations in ministry.
junior or senior in an accredited undergraduate
GPA of at least 3.0. and a U.S. or Canadian citizen.

March 15th

For more information or for an application visit

www.thefund.org

United Hospice Foundation, Inc.

Residents of Georgia , North Carolina or Florida
Nursing, Pharmacy or Rehab Majors
GPA: 3.0 or better

June 30 th

For an application visit:

www.unitedhospicefoundation.org/scholarships

USA Funds Access

full-time or half time undergraduates or full-time graduates
Demonstrated Need
Priority given to ethnic-minority groups and/or documented physically disabled

February 15th

For more information or for an application

visit www.usafunds.org/scholarship

Virginia Clont Memorial Scholarship

• Kennesaw State students

• Fall Semester Student Teacher

• GPA: 3.5 or higher

April 15 th

Visit KSU Financial Aid for an application

Watson-Brown Foundation Scholarship

• Residents of the following counties: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie,
Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren and Wilkes

• Attend a 4-year U.S. accredited Institution

February 15 th

For more information or an application visit: