Oconee County Little League Scholarship
The Oconee County Little League would like to recognize and award outstanding seniors who have the love of the game of softball/baseball. A scholarship will be available towards educational costs at an accredited college, university or technical school. High school seniors that have played baseball/softball at least two years of their high school career and reside in Oconee County will be eligible to submit an application. Any student having received a full four year scholarship is not eligible. Applications can be picked up in the guidance office.
Deadline: Must be returned to Oconee Little League by January 31, 2012.
Auburn University's Engineering Day will be held Friday, February 24 from 8:00 AM to noon, CST. E-Day is an excellent opportunity for high school students to explore a wide range of engineering disciplines. Please visit www.eng.auburn.edu/eday for complete details and registration information.
The OCHS PTO is sponsoring two EPOCHS scholarships of $500 each. The scholarships are given to recognize students who have made a difference in the lives of others and their own through involvement in school and community activities and/or through a work setting. Academic achievement, test scores, financial need and gender are not considered. The scholarship applications can be picked up in the guidance office and are due to Mr. Guthas by Friday, February 24.
The Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association awards scholarships annually in the amount of $1500, $1000, and $750 to high school seniors through an essay writing contest. The link for complete information and details is: http://georgiafiresprinkler.org/contest.php The deadline for entries is March 10, 2012.
With three weeks at Davidson College, students can get the taste of college life and interact with Davidson College community. This years Davidson College July Experience will be held from June 30 - July 21. July Experience students live in residence halls and take classes in the liberal arts disciplines. The sessions are planned to help students prepare for the college selection process and to develop leadership skills. Please visit www.davidson.edu/JulyExperience for complete details. You may also email julyexp@davidson.edu or call (704) 894-2508 with any questions.
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program recognizes and supports students who show effort and find success in the classroom, yet are unable to attend college without financial assistance. Seniors who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry are invited to apply for scholarships valued at $2,000. Please visit www.buickachievers.com for more information. The application deadline is February 29, 2012.
The primary purpose of the Oconee Lions Youth Citizenship Award is to recognize the achievements of an Oconee County High School graduating senior who provides evidence of the following criteria: (1) good citizenship, (2) an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community, and (3) has a record of service to the community without personal financial award.
The amount of this scholarship award is $1,000. Special weight in consideration for this recipient will be given to community service accomplishments. Applicants are encouraged to describe the depth of involvement for their major service activities.
Applications can be picked up in the Guidance Office and the deadline for submission is 3:00 PM on April 20, 2012
Wofford proudly announces the 64th annual Wofford Scholars Program. Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships ranging from $3,000 per year up to a full scholarship to Wofford.
Junior students who wish to be nominated for this award must meet the following criteria:
- Rank in the top 10% of the class
- Have achieved a minimum score of 1250 (CR and Math combined) on the PSAT or SAT, or 28 composite score on the PLAN or ACT.
- Must demonstrate the qualities of scholarship, leadership, and potential for success.
Nominees are screened by the Wofford Scholars Selection Committee. If the student meets the criteria, he or she will be invited to participate on Wofford Scholars Day.
Please visit the Guidance Office if you are interested in being nominated.
The Athens Area Chapter of Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association, Inc. is sponsoring $500.00 Academic Scholarships for high school seniors. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and be accepted for enrollment to Fort Valley State University. Applications can be picked up in the Counselor's office and must be submitted by April 16, 2012.
