The Drew Swan Sibling Scholarship is a one-year, non-renewable $1,500 award for a sibling of an individual with a disability, contingent upon acceptance or enrollment in a two-year or four-year nonprofit higher education institution. All interested applicants must be: 

• The sibling of an individual with a developmental disability
• Enrolled or accepted into a nonprofit higher education institution 
• In pursuit of a 2- or 4-year undergraduate degree
• Attending or planning to attend school at least part-time
• Willing to provide additional documents as requested by the selection committee

Full application information is attached and can be found HERE. Applications close on June 25th, 2018 

Another great article about preparing your student for college, this one specifically adresses the legal documents your studnet may need. https://getpocket.com/a/read/2133610837

If you have a senior getting ready to graduate and move on to college, here are some articles with expert advice on how to prepare them:

Preparing your child for the freshmen year of college
Prepare your child for college by teaching resilence
Preparing for college emoitionally, not just academically

Every month Athens Technical College holds a Tech on Tuesday session for perspective students on all of our campuses. At these sessions the students can come learn more about what Athens Technical College has to offer, ask questions, and, best of all, have their application fee waived!  Our next session on the Athens campus is Tuesday, May 8^th at 10am, 2pm, and 6pm.   You can get more information at https://www.athenstech.edu/executive/PR/spotlight/Spotlight.cfm?i=94

From Educator.com - Since being a student and living off baked beans and toast can occasionally be unpleasant, we're offering a $2,400 scholarship to help students catch a break.  This scholarship is merit-based and requires an essay submission. Any student is eligible to apply. For details on the scholarship, you can go to - https://www.educator.com/scholarship/ 

If your daughter is a rising senior and interested in the Poise and Power Cotillion Scholarship program, see details about upcoming information sessions at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7znTAXjGdovQjlYWGl2V3ZSMDYtbWRYT0oydkNuLU1PUThj/view?usp=sharing

The University of North Georgia Dahlonega campus is hosting a ten-day, free, summer residential Cyber Academy. The dates are June 20-30. The National Cyber Warrior Academy (NCWA) is designed to inspire the next generation of cyber operations and cybersecurity professionals in the North Georgia region. The program will prepare students for military, federal service, and civilian cybersecurity career paths. Forty participants will be selected to attend. Please visit https://ung.edu/cyber-operations-education/national-cyber-warrior-academy.php for complete details and to apply. The application deadline is May 20. 

Camp SOS is a healing family camp for those family and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide.  It is for ages 6 - 96! There are survivors of every age in attendance at camp on any given year and the program is designed to meet the needs of all ages.  GO TO WWW.CAMPSOS.COM to learn more or to register now!

If a member of your family is active duty military or a veteran, the following links may be helpful:

• Online College for Military Spouses & Dependents - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/online-college-military-spouses-and-dependents/
• Maximizing GI Bill Benefits & Transfer of Benefits - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/maximize-gi-bill-benefits/

New scholarship with a deadline coming up

A $500 scholarship will be offered to one female graduate who has exhibited the ability to succeed given less than ideal circumstances. The scholarship is sponsored by the Education Foundation and Women in Business of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce. All application materials are due by April 20. Copies of the application can be picked up in the counseling office or at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7znTAXjGdovbjM0TDFKY2FVZUE5eDNhYmtETC0zTEdlQmRn/view?usp=sharing

Applications should be mailed to:

Oconee County Chamber of Commerce

WIB Diamond Award

P.O. Box 348

Watkinsville, GA 30677 

The Horatio Alger Scholarship Program is offering $2,500 to graduating students pursuing a Career or Technical Education program. Applicants must have significant financial need (Pell Grant eligible). Please visit application.horatioalger.org for further details and to apply. 

Got a graduating senior?  Some good advice on legal documents you and your student may need to take care of before they head off to college in the fall http://blog.getintocollege.com/legal-documents-your-child-needs-to-sign-before-heading-to-college/

The University of Georgia (UGA) is looking for high-achieving current high school Juniors from diverse backgrounds, for a new summer program in the UGA College of Public Health!  The program is called the Pre-Collegiate Summer Institute (PCSI) and is a one-week experience for students interested in attending the University of Georgia and majoring in a health, medicine, or science discipline.  PCSI will take place this summer from July 8^th through July 14^th in Athens, Ga. on the university campus.  During the week-long experience, PCSI students will reside on campus, receive education in the core areas of public health, and learn how to achieve success in the university setting.  Students will also enjoy fun extracurricular activities, make connections with other program participants, and become more acquainted with the UGA community.  The program is offered free of charge.  Only students who will be high school Seniors during the 2018-2019 school year are eligible.  Please see https://publichealth.uga.edu/pcsi/ for application information.  Applications are due by Friday, May 11, 2018.

Students can enter a chance to win college scholarships by visiting  https://www.collegecovered.com/ . This website is sponsored by Discover, and offers valuable tips for students preparing for college. 

The Education Foundation of the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that $500 scholarships will be offered to one graduate from each of the five high schools in Oconee County. The deadline to apply is April 13 and applications can be picked up in the counseling office. 

Students will be selected based on one or more of the following:

1. Response to essay question.

2. Participation and leadership in school/community activities.

3. Personal circumstances related to need.

4. Academic achievement. 

The University of North Georgia and its supporters proudly provide many UNG students with scholarships. Seniors attending UNG next year may apply for this funding by submitting an application to one or many of the UNG resources listed from the link below that meet your circumstances. 

https://ung.edu/financial-aid/paying-for-college/scholarships.php