Kaplan Test Prep

On November 14th & 15th, there will be a Free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test held by Kaplan Test Prep to help students decide between the New SAT or ACT. Please visit kaptest.com/satvsact to sign up today for a practice test location in your area or live online.

Julian and Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship

The goal of the Julian & Jan Hester Memorial Scholarship is to assist deserving high school seniors in their first year of college and to promote community banking. 

The scholarship is named after long-time CBA Chief Executive Officer, the late Julian Hester and his late daughter, Jan Hester. Jan was a senior at the University of Georgia when she died in an auto accident on April 15, 1990. In addition to supporting community banking, this scholarship is an opportunity to pass on the positive qualities both Julian and Jan Hester exemplified to further the development of tomorrow’s generations.

Please visit http://www.cbaofga.com/hester-scholarship1.html for more details and to download the application. Applications may also be picked up in the Counseling Office. The application must be turned in to a member bank by Friday, April 8, 2016.

The FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) is changing to make it easier foe parents and students to see cost and finacial aid up front.  Here is a link to a short video explaining why the change is good for you http://www.nasfaa.org/ppystudents

Attention Seniors: A great time to VISIT a college of your choice is this FALL/Winter. Many schools have EVENTS planned for SENIORS.

Here is a list of upcoming events.

Armstrong Atlantic November 14
Berry Oct. 24 and Nov. 21
Georgia Southern Nov. 14
Georgia Regents Univ./Augusta State Oct. 24 and Nov. 6
SCAD Oct. 24 and Nov. 14 (Savannah)
University of North Georgia Nov. 14 (Oconee Campus) Nov. 7 (Dahlonega Campus)
University of West Georgia Nov. 1
Valdosta State Jan 30
Young Harris Nov. 14

• Some of these events require registration. Please visit the college website for more information. 
• Schools also offer visits and tours throughout the week. To register for a tour of campus, please visit the admissions website for the college.
• If there is a college that is not listed above, check their website. If you have any questions or need help, please see your counselor. 

Students who are interested in applying for ROTC scholarships at The University of North Georgia should apply by October 2 to be eligible for the October Board selections. The deadline to apply for the January Board selections is January 5. Please visit http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/army-rotc-scholarship-steps.php for complete details and application instructions.

      Gwinnett County Schools developed a video for parents explaining the changes to the PSAT and SAT.   It can be found at  http://bcove.me/gvk3xzy0    Don't forget you can register your Junior to take the PSAT and get a first glimpse at the new format at https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/113190

Since 1958, the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) conference has been providing youth with transformational leadership training that truly provides a life-changing experience. Every spring, nearly 10,000 students nationwide join one of the 70 State Leadership Seminars.  One sophomore from OCHS may be selected to attend the 2016 HOBY seminar this school year. Please visit http://www.hoby.org/ to learn more about this program. If you are a sophomore with a strong interest in developing leadership skills and would like to be nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office by October 16. Information about the Georgia HOBY sites can be found at http://www.hoby.org/information/seminar-contact?state=GA

If you are a high school student who is making a difference in the community through volunteer work, you may be interested in applying for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Please visit http://spirit.prudential.com orwww.nassp.org/spirit to access the online application. Your community service project (s) must have occurred at least in part after September 1, 2014.  The deadline is November 3, 2015. One student will be selected from the school. In each state and Washington, D.C., a top applicant will be named and will receive an award of $1,000. The top applicant will also receive an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. on April 30-May 3.

The Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc. is sponsoring informational workshops on completing college and scholarship applications. There will be a workshop at the Oconee County Library on Tuesday, September 22 from 5:30-6:30 PM. There will also be one held in Athens at the Athens-Clarke County Library on Tuesday, September 29 from 5:30-6:30 PM.

The Lyceum Scholars Program, an initiative at Clemson University, is now accepting applications for fall 2016. Students accepted into the Lyceum Scholars Program receive $10,000 scholarships, which are distributed over their four years at Clemson University.

Lyceum Scholars study the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society. In addition to receiving a scholarship, students in the Lyceum Scholars Program are paired with a faculty mentor (Socratic tutor), who guides their intellectual development throughout the program. For complete details about this opportunity, please visitwww.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html. You may also contact a staff member at cisc@clemson.edu or call (864) 656-2133.

The Mercer School of Engineering Scholarship Challenge gives students a chance to compete for Mercer scholarships. The event is scheduled for November 14th at Mercer's Macon campus. Students will participate in the challenge exam, tour engineering labs and tour the campus. Parents will also be able to learn about the program on that day as well. The application site is http://engineering.mercer.edu/scholarship . You may contact Scott Schultz atSchultz_sr@mercer.edu. Breakfast will be provided.

Discover Berry is an introductory event for high school or transfer students and families. Discover Berry offers a snapshot look at life at Berry College. You will attend information sessions, meet with students and take a walking tour of the beautiful campus.  The dates for Discover Berry this Fall are September 19, October 24 and November 21. You may register atwww.berry.edu/admission/discoverberry .

Students who are interested in attending Berry College will be interested in learning more about available scholarships that are offered there. Please visit berry.edu/aid/scholarships for more information.

Nominations are now being accepted for the National Youth Leadership Forums in both Medicine and National Security - Diplomacy, Intelligence and Defense. The nomination deadlines for both programs are September 25, 2015. Please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office if interested.  To learn about these programs and the costs/dates involved, please visit http://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/nylf-medicine and http://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/nylf-national-security . Students in all grades are eligible to be nominated.

The Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc. will soon be selecting students to receive scholarships at their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Banquet in January. Senior students are encouraged to apply. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and must be postmarked by October 31  with all supporting materials. The scholarship awards banquet will be held on January 16  at The Classic Center in Athens.

The John M. Belk Scholarship at Davidson College recognizes and rewards students of demonstrated superior intellectual and personal achievement and significant leadership ability. Up to eight Belk Scholars will be chosen in Davidson's Class of 2020, each receiving an annually renewable scholarship equivalent to the college's comprehensive fees ($60,119.00). OCHS may nominate one to two seniors for the Belk Scholarship. The nomination materials must be turned in to the Davidson office by November 6. Nominees must submit a completed admission application no later than December 1. Please visit http://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/john-belk-scholarship .

Top senior scholar athletes may be nominated for the Class of 2020 Davidson College Bryan Scholarships. At Davidson, academic excellence comes first for all students. The Bryan Scholars Program honors scholar athletes who present outstanding academic records and are strong leaders both in the classroom and in their sport. Two Bryan Scholars, one male and one female, are chosen in each entering Davidson class. Football and Basketball sports are not eligible applicant sports.  OCHS may nominate up to three students for this prestigious award by Monday, September 21. Please visithttp://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships/nomination-scholarships/lowell-bryan-scholarship for complete details.