Scholarships

Access the 2023-2024 Scholarship/Resource: Database

U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

• The 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program nomination window is open from September 1 to November 1. Any high school senior may complete the application, provided they meet all program qualifications outlined by the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The student informational brochure includes information on the application criteria and the two required essays. The application, program criteria, and informational brochure are on the Excellence Recognitions USPS webpage. Applications are due by November 1 at 5:00 p.m.   

  Application: 2024 USPS Application 

  Required Verification Forms: Click Here 

  Student Informational Brochure: Click Here

Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Contest

• Up to $35,000 Award! Open to all students in grades 9-12.  The deadline is 10/31.  The essay topic is "What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy".  More information is available in the Counseling Office.  Please visit this website for additional info: 2023 VFW Legislative Conference - VFW.

The Coca Cola Scholars Program Scholarship

• https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/the-coca-cola-scholars-program-scholarship/5728

The Gates Scholarship

• https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

The Cameron Impact Scholarship

• https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/cameron-impact-scholarship/6871

Questbridge

• https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/who-should-apply

Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 

• https://asacdst.org/scholarship/

Colleges that Give the Best Scholarships 

• https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-2023-Scholarship-Booklet.pdf

Georgia Scholarship Directory 

• https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/georgia-scholarships

Additional Scholarship Resources

• GoingMerry
• SmartScholar
• StudentScholarships.org
• Scholarship America
• Scholarships.com
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• United Negro College Fund
• FastWeb
• Scholly
• Unigo
• Guaranteed Scholarships
• Golden Door Scholars
• Thedream.us
• My Documented Life

Naviance

From this platform, students are able to explore and apply to college, complete self-assessments, and search for scholarships. The platform can be accessed via ClassLink. Once in the platform, students will click on the Colleges tab in the upper right corner and then scroll down to the "Scholarships and Money" tab.

Scholarship Info for Juniors

Please visit www.questbridge.org for information about a scholarship program for juniors.
Please note that this is informational only and not sponsored by Fayette County High School.

Scholarship Info for Seniors

Local Scholarships

To apply for local scholarships, please click here to print the application. Complete the form and turn it into the counseling office. 

HOPE Scholarship

Click here to check your preliminary eligibility now.

Follow these steps:

• 1. Select "Your HOPE GPA" from the homepage.
  2. Log in to your account. (Be sure your social security number is in your profile.)
  3. Select the first letter of your high school name.
  4. Select the high school name.

Federal Student Aid

Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Additional Scholarships

Coweta-Fayette Trust Technical - Apply here.

Scholarship Scams
Beware of scams! Click here to read these important warnings.

MeritAid
A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and academic scholarships from colleges across the country. www.meritaid.com.