The Dr. John Jackson Student Scholarship was created to honor Dr. John Jackson, retired Superintendent of Oconee County Schools, for his contributions to the Oconee County School System. It will be awarded to an Oconee County public school graduating senior pursuing a degree in education. The award is $2,000.   Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due by March 16. 

The Peach State Legacy Student Scholarship was created to honor the legacy of past and present board members and employees who have served Peach State Federal Credit Union for 20 years or more. It will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who intend to pursue a degree in education. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and are due by March 16. 

No one succeeds in college alone. That's why the Jackie Robinson Foundation offers promising minority students not only a generous four-year grant to assist with the costs of attending college, but a full support network of fellow scholars, alumni, and professional mentors to help them excel in school and beyond.  The deadline for applications is February 1, 2018. For complete details, please visit https://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/applicants/?ep_mid=11429444&ep_rid=188876616

An admissions representative from Emmanuel College will be here during all lunches on Friday. He will be bringing with him information on their Honors Program. 

An admissions representative from The University of North Georgia will be at OCHS during Warrior Period on Friday, February 2 in the main conference room. Please have your student sign up in the counseling office if you are interested in attending. 

Sophomore and Junior students may be interested in learning more about the Walton EMC Washington Youth Tour. Students will get to see the sites of Washington, meet politicians and learn about the United States Government. Complete details and the downloadable application can be found at www.waltonemc.com/index.php/community/scholarships/ . You may also contact Jennifer Broun at (770) 266-2572 or jbroun@waltonemc.com . 
Current juniors who are interested in attending Furman University may be interested in becoming a Furman Scholar. This prestigious award allows for students to have up to $80,000 in scholarships over four years of college. 

Furman Scholar nominees must be current juniors who meet the following requirments:

           1. A genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences.

           2. A high school weighted GPA of a 3.5 or higher

           3. At least a 1300 on SAT, a 1360 on the SAT-R, a 1360 on the PSAT, or a 29 on the                         ACT. 

          4. Significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service.

          5. Demonstrated leadership potential. 

If you meet the criteria and are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the counseling office by March 26. 

Georgia Tech Business Incubator is now accepting applications for our 2018 Summer Experiences at Georgia Institute of Technology located inside of the Technology Business Incubator ATDC  Ideal for talented students who are not being challenged or need a new challenge to tap into their self-confidence.  As the only youth experience supported by the Georgia Tech Enterprise & Innovation Institute, the CEO Of My Life (CML) Youth IncYOUbator is a transformative experience for students to build confidence and be successful in the fluid economy. It’s time students design their own futures and prepare for the innovation economy. Applications are now open. This is a high demand experience with limited spots available.  Apply online at http://cmlsummer.com/

HireInfluence, Inc. would like to invite students to apply to our HireInfluence Scholarship. We believe in supporting passionate, hardworking, and talented college students and to support budding entrepreneurs, future leaders, and all students, we are offering a $500 Entrepreneur annual Scholarship. The scholarship amount is $500 awarded towards College Tuition/Expenses.  https://hireinfluence.com/scholarship/

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Applicant must be within the ages of 18 to 25.
• Applicant must be currently enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the United States or Canada by selection date or enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the United States or Canada during the time of submission.
• Applicant must submit one submission per person.
• Average GPA must be 2.0 or higher.

Deadline:

• Scholarship submission due by May 31st.
• Winning submission selected by June 30th.

The Pilot Club scholarship applications are due on Tuesday. 

The ASVAB will be offered this semester on Wednesday, March 14 at 8:30 AM in the main conference room. Please have students Mr. Guthas in the counseling office if they are interested in signing up. 

InspirASIAN (formerly known as “APCA” [The Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement]) is a non-profit Employee Resource Group within AT&T.  (*Important Note: Although they are an organization dedicated to partnering with & improving the Asian community, their scholarships are open to ALL students!*)

Because there are both national & state organizations, there are two categories of scholarships available:

1)    21 - $2,000 “National” scholarships

2)    15 - $2,000 “State” scholarships


This provides Georgia High school students 36 opportunities to win a scholarship award from our organization. This program is an excellent opportunity to recognize students who excel in the classroom, as well as demonstrate awareness of and participation in community diversity related activities. 

The deadline for accepting scholarship applications is midnight, January 31st.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their scholastic and personal achievements, leadership, community involvement, work experience, a letter of recommendation and personal essay.  If you have any questions regarding the InspirASIAN scholarship program  send an email to scholarship@inspirasian.us 

Last minute scholarship:  The Georgia Pilot Foundation will award up to three, $1,500 scholarships for outstanding community volunteer service to a graduating senior within the Georgia District. The name of the scholarship is the Lynda Goodwin Volunteer Scholarship. 

The applicant must be a graduating senior and have a minimum 3.0 academic GPA. Please pick up the applications from the counseling office. They will be picked up by a Pilot Club member on January 23. There is also an essay requirement along with recommendation letters needed as well, so don't delay in picking up the application. Students may turn the application in to Mr. Guthas in the counseling office.

The primary purpose of the Lions Club scholarship is to recognize the achievements of two OCHS seniors who provide evidence of good citizenship, interest in the community, academic achievement, and community service. The award is $1,000. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office and are due to by 3:00 on April 20. Please turn them in to Mr. Guthas. 

Robins Financial Credit Union’s annual scholarship demonstrates the credit union’s support for education and our desire to help qualified members with the cost of attending school.   Our 2018 Scholarship will award a one-year, $2,000 scholarship to graduating seniors who will attend an in-state college or university in the fall. We encourage all graduating high school seniors who have an account at Robins Financial Credit Union to apply. Please visit our website at www.robinsfcu.org/Money-Smart/Money-Smart-Programs under the Scholarships tab. Copies of the scholarship application will also be available in the Counseling Office.  An admissions counselor from the University of North Georgia will be here during Warrior Period on January 18. Please have your student sign up in the counseling office if they are interested in meeting with her.  High school students and their parents can learn about the college admissions process at the ninth annual Colleges in Your Backyard event hosted by the University of Georgia Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Colleges in Your Backyard Sunday, January 14, 2018 12 pm – 2 pm (Doors open at 11:30 am) University of Georgia Tate Center Grand Hall (5th Floor)

The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a panel discussion with admissions representatives from the University of Georgia, Athens Technical College, Piedmont College and the University of North Georgia.   Students can register and find out more information about the program online at Colleges in Your Backyard. 14th Annual Black College Expo! - Atlantatlanta, GA COBB GALLERIA HALL B TWO GALLERIA PARKWAY, TWO GALLERIA PARKWAY Saturday, FEBRUARY 3RD 2018 College Expo: 9am-3pm Scholarship Presentation & After Show with Step Show: 3pm-5pm ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOMED! STUDENTS CAN GET ACCEPTED TO COLLEGE ON THE SPOT Transcripts, ACT and/or ACT scores, 2 letters of recommendation (recommended) APPLICATION FEES WAIVED

Students who meet the following criteria may be interested in being nominated for a $20,000 scholarship to Savannah College of Art and Design:

1. Minimum 1410 SAT combined math and critical reading score, or ACT composite score of at least 30.

2. GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Stellar visual arts, performing arts, or writing capabilities.

4. Honors and awards from competitions, or other recognitions.

5. Leadership skills demonstrated through co-curricular or extracurricular involvement. 

To be considered, a nominee must complete all SCAD admission requirements, including transcript and portfolio submissions by February 1.Students should apply online at scad.edu/apply. This also includes a school nomination as well. If you are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the counseling office.

The Georgia District Civitan Foundation invites Seniors to apply for the following scholarships:

Alice Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service and the Bobby Dodd Scholarship for Outstanding Community Service (Awarded to a physically challenged student).

The first place recipient for each scholarship receives a $1,200 award. In addition, a second place award of $800 will be presented. The applicant's community service involvement will be the main factor in determining the recipient. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and must be postmarked by January 31, 2018. 

Three letters of recommendation and a 500 word essay must be included as well.