Alex Newton Scholarship
From Community Foundation for the CSRA. $2,000. Deadline March 1, 2027.
- Award
- $2,000
- Deadline
- March 1, 2027 133 days left
- Provider
- Community Foundation for the CSRA
- Who can apply
- Open to undergraduate college students in Georgia studying mechanical engineering technology or stem. Minimum GPA 3.0.
- Level
- College Students
- Where
- Georgia
- Essay
- Yes, 1 essay
- Documents
- Unofficial Transcript, Letter of Recommendation
Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm with the provider before you apply.
About this scholarship
The Alex Newton Scholarship was created to assist eligible students in Burke, Columbia, Richmond, McDuffie, or Warren County to continue their pursuit of a secondary education in mechanical engineering and to honor Alex Newton. This is a $500 renewable scholarship for each consecutive semester (renewable for up to four semesters) after the original award is made, provided all requirements are met for renewal.
Essay prompt
Please provide a narrative setting forth personal goals, reasons for going into chosen field of study, and plans after graduation from college. The narrative shall explain the need for financial assistance and the benefit of receiving the scholarship. The narrative shall describe a time that the applicant performed a random act of kindness for someone or a time where they were on the receiving end of a random act of kindness, and how the event impacted the applicant and others involved.
Up to 750 words
Common questions
How much is the Alex Newton Scholarship worth?
The award is $2,000.
When is the Alex Newton Scholarship deadline?
The deadline is March 1, 2027. As of October 19, 2026, that is 133 days away.
Who can apply for the Alex Newton Scholarship?
Open to undergraduate college students in Georgia studying mechanical engineering technology or stem. Minimum GPA 3.0.
Does the Alex Newton Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application asks for 1 essay. The first prompt is: "Please provide a narrative setting forth personal goals, reasons for going into chosen field of study, and plans after graduation from college. The narrative shall explain the need for financial assistance and the…" (up to 750 words).
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