2020 APPLICATION CLOSED.
Eligibility:
- You are currently enrolled in (as a freshman, sophomore, or junior) or have been accepted to an accredited college or university based in Georgia,
- You are currently studying or intend to pursue a degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or related field, AND
- You have positively impacted society and/or the environment by displaying significant involvement in community service, volunteering, or related contributions.
Scholarship Award: $1,000 award to one student
NSHSS partner Captivate Search Marketing is a leading Digital Marketing and SEO company, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Captivate Search Marketing strongly believes in contributing to a better world where higher education is accessible to everyone. Captivate values individuals who are making a conscious and concerted effort to give back to the community in any way possible.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants of the Georgia Scholarship for Community Service must:
- Show current transcript or related documentation proving a minimum average GPA of 3.0 at an accredited university, community college, or High School (for graduated Seniors entering college) in the state of Georgia.
- Prove significant experience in community service or volunteering a particular cause, initiative, or program
- Produce a video essay no longer than 3 minutes OR a written essay no longer than 800 words on one of the topics below.
- Submit the application form, attaching (or linking to) essay and transcript
Essay Topics to Choose:
- Discuss a role you had in a community service initiative and how it made a positive impact.
- Describe a problem taking place in your local community and what efforts you put forth in helping to act against the problem.
- Share your experience volunteering for a community project or initiative that has resulted in positive changes or better quality of life for others or the environment.
Access more scholarship details at Captivate's site here
Terms and Conditions for scholarship can be found here
Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2020
Scholarship Winner Announced: Week of September 8-14, 2020
