Welcome back! Today we have several new scholarships, summer opportunities and awards. Tomorrow you will be getting information about registration for the 2012-2013 school year.
Furman Scholars - The goal of the Furman Scholars program is to recognize outstanding students who desire to learn, to know, to challenge, to change, to connect, to solve. Students selected as Furman Scholars are eligible for at least $5,000 in scholarships upon acceptance into Furman University. Furman Scholars are also eligible for a 10 percent discount on their week-long, residential Summer Scholars program, a summer camp that provides talented rising juniors and seniors with a glimpse of the Furman experience.
Furman Scholar nominees must be current juniors who meet the following requirements:
- A high school weighted GPA of a 3.5 or higher
- A genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences
- Significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service
- Demonstrated leadership potential
-One of the following test scores: PSAT score of 120 or higher (CR & Math); SAT score of 1200 or higher (CR & Math); ACT composite score of 26 or higher
If you are interested in being nominated to be a Furman Scholar and meet the criteria, please see Mr. Guthas in the guidance office by Friday, March 2.
VetCAMP - The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting "VetCAMP" from Sunday, July 8 - Saturday, July 14 of this year. For more information and for registration forms, please visit www.vet.uga.edu/GO/camp
Julian and Jan Hester Scholarship Program - The goal of the Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship Fund, presented by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia, is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote banking. At least four, $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applications for this scholarship may be picked up in the Guidance office and must be turned in to Oconee State Bank by Friday, April 6.
UGA Office of Admissions presents, 3rd Annual “Colleges in your backyard program”
This program is designed to afford both students and parents from Athens/Clarke County and surrounding communities the opportunity to learn more about the post-secondary options in their community and to have general admissions and financial aid questions answered by seasoned professionals.
The program will take place on January 15th, 2012 from 3-5 p.m. at the UGA Chapel. A college admissions panel discussion will take place featuring: Gainesville State College, Athens Tech College, Piedmont College, UGA Office of Admissions, UGA Office - Financial Aid and the Georgia Student Finance Commission.
Immediately following the panel will be a mini-fair college fair in the UGA - Office of Admissions. The event is free to the public and parking will be available in the North Campus parking deck off South Jackson Street.
For more information, please feel free to contact Des Potier -Associate Director of Admissions via email: dpotier@uga.edu or phone: 706 542 9183.
Farm Bureau Scholarship - The Georgia Farm Bureau would like to recognize and assist deserving and outstanding seniors who are pursuing a college degree in agriculture or a related field. Scholarships will be awarded to the top ten students who confirm they are majoring in agriculture or a related field. The top three students will each receive a scholarship of $3,000. The remaining students will receive a $750 scholarship. Applications may be picked up in the guidance office. The application deadline is February 24, 2012.
Farm Bureau Art Contest - Georgia Farm Bureau is sponsoring an art contest for all high school students. Entry forms can be picked up in the guidance office or from Mr. Pinneau. Ten district winners will receive $75 each in cash. Two state runners up will receive $150 in cash. All artwork must be postmarked by Friday, February 24.
AES Engineers Scholarship - The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students. To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site athttp://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Angel Dolphin Scholarship - The Angel Dolphin Scholarship is designed for students who have lost one or both parents. Applicants must have at least a 2.7 GPA and 1100 SAT score. This scholarship is for seniors who plan on attending a four year college. Please visit www.angeldolphinscholarship.org for complete details. The deadline to apply is March 21, 2012.
