Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc
50 Hurt Plaza, Ste. 449
Atlanta, GA 30303
Ph: (404)688-5525
Fax: (404)688-3060
E-mail: kjackson@atlcf.org
URL: http://www.atlcf.org/
Helen and Vernon Crawford Scholarship
Steve Dearduff Scholarship Fund
Dreams2 Scholarship Fund
William Lucas Foundation Scholarship
Nancy Penn Lyons Scholarship
Pattillo Scholarship Fund
Russell Corporation Scholarship Fund
Jean Simmons After Divorce Scholarship
George W. and Pearl D. Strickland Scholarship
Morgan Thomas Scholarship Fund
Women's Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Ron Autry Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For Georgia students with demonstrated financial need enrolled in undergraduate studies in journalism at a Georgia institution. Focus: Journalism Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay. Deadline: 3/31. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
Helen and Vernon Crawford Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarship supports adults who have completed a literacy program, are Georgia residents recommended by Literacy Action or the Certified Literate Community Program, have obtained a high school diploma or GED, and have been accepted for enrollment in a post-secondary institution. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 5. Maximum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $100. Maximum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 7 scholarship(s), totalling $2,675. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
Steve Dearduff Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarship supports students graduating from a Georgia high school who have been accepted for enrollment at an accredited institute of higher learning and are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in medicine or social work. Awards are renewable but not guaranteed; students must obtain and submit the current year's application. Focus: Social Services; Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: community service.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Maximum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $7,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; letter of acceptance. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
Dreams2 Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarship supports deserving students who want to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or technical school. Must demonstrate financial need. Previous recipients are encouraged to reapply if they maintain their institutions minimum GPA. Application deadline is April 1. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Maximum no. of awards: 20. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 5 scholarship(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; letter of acceptance. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
William Lucas Foundation Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For graduating seniors who are residents of Atlanta, Gainesville, or Savannah pursuing an undergraduate degree in social work, education, or allied health field. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Education; Social Services Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: community service.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 4/2. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
Nancy Penn Lyons Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarship supports students graduating from a high school in Georgia who have been accepted for enrollment at highly selective or out-of-state colleges and universities. Must have record of community service. Awards are made to students for their freshman year and can be renewed with continued academic progress. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: community service.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 5. Maximum no. of awards: 20. Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 13 scholarship(s), totalling $65,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; letter of acceptance. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
Pattillo Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For students pursuing an undergraduate degree with preference shown to employees of Pattillo Construction Corporation and their dependents. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $3500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 29 scholarship(s), totalling $103,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
Russell Corporation Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College/Scholarship)
Purpose: For high school seniors pursuing undergraduate degrees who are dependents of employees of Russell Corporation. Russell employees must have worked full-time for a minimum of two (2) years. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Student must be affiliated with Russell Corporation.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Maximum no. of awards: 16. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 8 scholarship(s), totalling $40,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
Jean Simmons After Divorce Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: To provide post-divorce assistance through education that will help recipients improve upon existing job skills and provide the opportunity to acquire new ones. Qualif.: Applicant must be: single. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s); statement from attorney or copy of divorce decree pertaining to settlement. Deadline: 3/3. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
George W. and Pearl D. Strickland Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For students with financial need pursuing a degree at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown College, or Spelman College. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: community service.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 15. Maximum no. of awards: 30. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 22 scholarship(s), totalling $33,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); driver's license; resume. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
Morgan Thomas Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For high school seniors from Cobb County, Georgia seeking an undergraduate degree. Must have record of community service. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: community service.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $2,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); driver's license; resume; letter of acceptance. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
Women's Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: For high school seniors graduating from an Atlanta area high school seeking an undergraduate degree. Qualif.: High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 3. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 scholarship(s), totalling $4,020. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Kimberly Jackson, Program Assistant, 404-688-5525, kjackson@atlcf.org.
