Applications Now Being Accepted:
Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen may apply for a Most Valuable Student Scholarship sponsored by the Elks National Foundation. Applications will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Visit www.elks.org/enf/scholars to download an application or pick up one in the Counseling office. The deadline to apply is December 7, 2012.
North Georgia College & State University (NGCSU) will host the third summer language academy for high school rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in June and July 2013. The Federal Service Language Academy (FSLA) is a three-week residential program for students who are interested in an immersion intensive language experience, fitness, and exploring international-related careers with the federal government. Last year, 117 students from over 28 US states and three foreign countries successfully completed the FSLA
During the two three-week sessions, students will be immersed in intensive language instruction in First-Year Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French, German, Korean, Portuguese or Second-Year Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French, German, and Korean from highly qualified teachers, participate in a daily fitness program, receive career counseling from federal agencies (CIA, FBI, State Department, Homeland Security, and US Armed Forces), and possibly receive high school credit for successful completion of the camp.
For further information see below for more complete details and visit our web site:
Or you may contact Dr. Wilson at:
John Wilson, Ed.D.
Acting Director of the Center for Global Engagement
North Georgia College & State University
Dahlonega, GA 30597
(706) 271-7100 (cell)
Students are invited to participate in the Annual Optimist International Essay Contest. The contest is an opportunity for students to voice their opinions, receive recongnition and to have the chance to receive a $6,000 scholarship by winning at the Optimist International Level. For more information, visit www.optimist.org . If you are interested in participating, please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office.
