The Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship was founded in 2016. Honoring Gene Higginbotham, who dedicated 50 years to the Pest Management Industry, this scholarship is worth $2,000 to a graduating OCHS student. American Pest Control was founded by Gene Higginbotham in 1971. His children now carry on the mission that was started.

Applications can be picked up in the counseling office and must be postmarked or emailed back to American by March 31. The applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and a 900 combined SAT score. Please pick up your application as soon as possible so that enough time can be dedicated to completing it. 

The Oconee Little League will recognize and award outstanding seniors who have the love for softball or baseball. There will be five scholarships awarded throughout the county for seniors who have played baseball or softball for at least two years of their high school career. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 and four runners up will receive $500.00. Applications may be picked up in the counseling office, and must be returned to Oconee Little League by February 25, 2017.