Scholarships and Financial Aid

The links below provide information on how students can access scholarships and financial aid information. Many of the scholarships are available digitally through an online platform in partnership with the Wayne County Community Foundation.  Also included below is a link to the FAFSA website for students to apply for financial aid. Some scholarships require a student aid Index (SAI) to be submitted. The SAI can only be accessed once the FAFSA is completed. 


The Wayne County Community Foundation scholarships will be available starting on Sunday, December 15. 


 

Click Here to go to the Wayne County Community Foundation website. Students can apply to scholarships through the community foundation until March 15. Students will have access to scholarships that are only available to Dalton students as well as scholarships available to all students in Wayne County. 

Click Here to access a list of the scholarships available to only Dalton students through the Wayne County Community Foundation.

Click Here to go to the FAFSA website to apply for financial aid. The FAFSA should be available to everyone by December 1. Students planning to attend college next school year will complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Students/Parents will need to create an FSA ID before they can begin the application. 


Additional Dalton Scholarships

Aultcare You Matter Scholarship

Application Deadline: Friday, February 28

Application Link: Aultcare You Matter Scholarship 

Over the past couple years, AultCare made an initiative to spread the message “You Matter” in our local communities. You may have even seen this message on flyers, posters, and t-shirts throughout your school. This messaging is close to our hearts as we believe everyone should be told how much they matter to their family, friends, colleagues, peers, and community. AultCare will award one scholarship in the amount of $500.00 to one deserving student  from each of the high schools in our five county market.  


Dalton All Sports Booster Club Scholarship

Application Deadline: Friday, April 4

Application Link: Dalton All Sports Booster Club Scholarship 

Five scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to students who have been involved in at least one full season of a sport at Dalton High School. Additional criteria is available in the application. 


Dalton Student Service Scholarship

Application Deadline: Friday, April 4

Application Link: Dalton Student Service Scholarship 

Two $200 scholarships are for graduating seniors of the class of 2025 who have been involved in student council during high school. Applicants must exemplify the values of student service to the student body and community. This student must show cooperation, leadership, responsibility, civic involvement, and courtesy towards others. 


J & Co. Hair Studio and Spa Scholarship

Application Deadline: Friday, April 4

Application Link: J & Co Hair Studio and Spa Scholarship 

This $250-$500 scholarship will be given to a Dalton High School senior who plans to attend a trade school, certification program, or pursue full-time employment. 


Lelless Lawn Care Scholarship

Application Deadline: Friday, April 4

Application Link: Lelless Lawn Care Scholarship 

This $250-$500 scholarship will be given to a Dalton High School senior who plans to attend a trade school or pursue full time employment. 


Other Scholarships

The Dan Laubacher Memorial Foundation Annual Scholarship

Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 1

Application Link: The Dan Laubacher Memorial Foundation Annual Scholarship 

This $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a career in the field of criminal justice, Law Enforcement, or similar field of study at a post-secondary institution.