1. There are still Georgia Military scholarships for senior students at The University of North Georgia. Each full scholarship is worth approximately $70,000 over four years and pays for room, meals, tuition, fees, books and uniforms. This scholarship enables high school seniors to pursue bachelor's degrees from UNG and commissions as second lieutenants in the Georgia Army National Guard after graduating.
The scholarship deadline is February 1, 2016; however, seniors are encouraged to go ahead and apply as soon as possible. Complete information can be found at www.ung.edu/cadet/scholarships .
2. The 12th annual U.S. Air Force Academy Candidate Orientation Program will be held Saturday, December 19, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The event is open to all interested high school students and parents. Students will be able to meet one on one with Air Force Academy cadets and Academy Liaison Officers. The event is free to attend and will be held at the American Legion Post 160 in Smyrna, GA. Please contact Kim Seabolt at kimeseabolt@gmail.com if you are planning on attending.
3. Georgia College Tours will be giving interested students at OCHS a tour of Kennesaw State University on March 10, 2016. The total cost of the trip is $40.00 per student. Registration packets may be printed off at www.georgiacollegetours.com and payments can be made to that site as well. All payments must be in before February 2, 2016.