The Dean Stuart Feldman Summer Science Institute is designed to provide an introduction and overview of the many career opportunities in the pharmacy profession. The six-day summer program exposes students to classroom and laboratory experiences, and provides components of what students should expect from pharmacy school. The program is open to rising juniors and seniors, and the total cost is $350.00 per student. The program will be from June 3rd - June 8th. The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by March 26.    Information can be found at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SgwTn-LmIqBaxyPm6_1jy1x_ZK5WngjQ?usp=sharing

Delta Kappa Gamma International is awarding a $400 scholarship to an Oconee County High School senior who intends to become a teacher and has declared an education major at a college that he/she plans to attend. Any student who is a senior is welcome to apply.   Applications may be picked up in the counseling office and are due to Mrs. Jennifer Yauck by Friday, April 20. 

Another opinion on course rigor from a college admisisons advice website http://blog.getintocollege.com/choosing-classes-in-high-school-when-is-most-rigorous-too-rigorous/

As part of the Redefining Ready! movement, AASA is partnering with Hobsons to offer the 2018 Redefining Ready! National Scholarship. The scholarship contest allows America's graduating high school seniors the opportunity to tell the world how they are college, career and life ready. Sixteen scholarships will be awarded to high school graduating seniors, including a grand prize of $5,000. Winners will be based on a 30-second video entry and a short essay (under 250 words) on readiness. Creativity counts, but so does honest, authentic and compelling content.  The scholarship contest is now open and closes on Monday, April 2, 2018. For more information and official contest rules, visit www.redefiningready.org/national-scholarship. 

We are very delighted to announce the return of the “Liga de Campeones” (League of Champions) scholarship program. Univision 34 Atlanta and sponsors have brought back the popular scholarship program initiated for Hispanic high school seniors in the Atlanta Metropolitan area and surrounding counties! From December 2017 until March 31^st, 2018, Univision 34 Atlanta will accept applications for our reward program. The program recognizes Hispanic high school seniors who excel in academic success, athletic achievement or community involvement.  A set of “Rules and Regulations” in the link below.

https://www.univision.com/atlanta/wuvg/noticias/comunidad/no-te-quedes-fuera-de-la-liga-de-campeones-2018  

Univision 34 Atlanta realizes the needs and challenges that Hispanic youth faces are substantial.  The extraordinary 12^th graders selected and honored will receive:

• A personal profile on Univision 34 Atlanta,
• $1,250 academic reward,
• Featured interview in “Conexión Fin de Semana,” News Magazine,
• Recognition at end-of-the-year banquet in their honor.

We often get the question, which "looks" better to colleges - AP or Dual Enrollment.  Here is UGA's take on the subject (which is similar to what we have heard from Georgia Tech) https://ugaadmissions.blogspot.com/2018/03/apib-vs-de-courses-pros-and-cons.html

The Athens Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College will be hosting a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) college fair.  It will be held on Saturday, April 21st from from 10am -2pm at the Clarke County Library.  Students of all grade levels can register at www.athensareahbcufair/eventbrite.com

For thirty years, the Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association essay contest has exposed thousands of high school seniors and their families to the life safety and property protection attributes of fire sprinklers.  The Georgia Fire Sprinkler Association awards scholarships annually in the amount of $1500, $1000, and $750 to high school seniors through an essay writing contest.  The link for complete information and details is:    http://www.georgiafiresprinkler.org/events/essay-contest/      The deadline for entries is March 12, 2018.  

The Athens Area Retired Educators Association will award a scholarship in the amount of $500 to an Oconee County public high school graduating senior.  The following will be considered in determining the recipient:

1. Personal qualities (personality, perseverance, moral, ethics, dedication)

2. Breadth of activities in school.

3. Volunteerism/Community participation or work experiences.

4. GPA

If you are interested in being nominated, please submit a letter of recommendation from an OCHS faculty member to Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office by Monday, March 26.

Wofford proudly announces the 70th annual Wofford Scholars Program. Qualified candidates are eligible to compete for scholarships to Wofford, ranging from $10,000 per year up to a full scholarship. Current juniors in the top 10% of the junior class may be nominated. The student must also have achieved a minimum score of 1300 on the PSAT or SAT, or a 28 composite score on the ACT. The deadline for nominations is June 15, 2018. See your counselor if interested in being nominated. Please also visit https://www.wofford.edu/scholars/ for further details. 

Please see the for information about volunteering at the State Botanical Gardens summer camps this year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7znTAXjGdovOG16eGtYVVpuNG5yd2gwb2lBYk8wV0FEZnhV/view?usp=sharing

Students ages 13-15 who have an interest in working with young children in the future may be interested in attending the Future Leaders Summer Youth Camp at UGA. This event is hosted by the Department of Human Development and Family Science. Please visit https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy/future-leaders for complete details. 

The Marine Corps League of Athens announces the availability of a scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office and must be postmarked by April 15, 2018. 

Alpha Iota Delta of Chi Psi Fraternity is proud to announce the Bryan Scholarship to the Georgia Institute of Technology. One scholarship of $1,000 will be offered to a qualified male student entering Georgia Tech in the fall of 2018. Applications may be picked up in the counseling office and must be postmarked by April 30, 2018.