Scholarship Announcements

Welcome back!

1. Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), in conjunction with the Walton Electric Trust, is proud to once again offer scholarships for the 2016-2017 college school year to graduating seniors.

 

In the spring of 2016, we will award between 30 and 32 scholarships to graduating high school seniors whose primary residence is served by Walton EMC. Each scholarship will be worth $4,000 to students who best demonstrate the EMC spirit of community service, hard work and perseverance. The successful candidate will not necessarily have the top grades in the class, but will have demonstrated their willingness to help others, study hard, and succeed despite any obstacles that they may have had to overcome.

 

Many potentially good candidates have not applied for the scholarship thinking that they do not have good enough grades to win. Walton has awarded some scholarships in the last several years to students that carried less than a “B” average. The intangibles have proven to be much more persuasive to our judges than just GPA and test scores.   

 

The scholarship will be available to pursue education objectives at any accredited college, university, or vocational/ technical school, not just four-year institutions.

 

Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office. The applications and supporting documents are due to Walton EMC by no later than Friday, January 29, 2016. There will be no exceptions to the deadline. 

 

If you have any questions, please call Sarah Malcom at 770-266-2391 or email semalcom@waltonemc.com.

2. Clayton State University is a four-year University System of Georgia institution that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service.

 

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

 

·         3.5 high school grade point average (recalculated based upon College Preparatory Curriculum courses)

·         A minimum 1100 SAT (math and verbal sections) OR 24 ACT composite score

·         A record of involvement in extracurricular activities

 

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS RECEIVE:

 

·         An annual university grant of $3,000 (an approximate value of $12,000)

·         University housing for 4 years

·         A textbook stipend

 

To be considered for the competitive Presidential Scholars program, prospective students must:

·         Apply for admission to Clayton State University as first-time traditional freshmen

·         Submit an additional application (including an essay) and meet Honors Program eligibility qualifications.

·         Attend mandatory formal interviews (if selected as a finalist)

 

Clayton State has awarded more than $1.4 million in Presidential Scholarships from University Foundation funds to undergraduate students.  Make sure your students do not miss this opportunity!

 

The deadline for students to apply for Clayton State University’s Presidential Scholars Program is fast approaching.  With the upcoming holiday season and school breaks, February 1, 2016 will be upon us before you know it!  

3. The Lyceum Scholars Program at Clemson University is offering $10,000 worth of scholarships to entering qualifying Freshmen. Please visit http://www.clemson.edu/capitalism/lyceum.html for complete details. The priority deadline date is December 8.

Announcements

1. The Champion Law Firm is offering a $2,500 scholarship for a senior student. Students will be asked to create a short (30-120 second) video telling them how they plan to be a champion in their future endeavors. Also, students will be asked to tell how this scholarship will help them reach their goals. Please visit http://thechampionfirm.com/scholarship/ for more details. Applications are due March 15, 2016.


2. Students who are planning to attend The University of North Georgia may be interested in learning more about their Honors Program. High school applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and an SAT score of 1150 (Verbal and Math). This program will provide selected students with community service experience, leadership opportunities and honors courses. Interested students should complete an online application at www.ung.edu/honors-program .


Have a great break and Go Warriors!

Announcements

1. Walton Electric Membership Corporation is pleased to offer a scholarship to an eligible senior student. The recipient's primary residence must be a household of an EMC member or EMC employee. A combination of need and academic success will be a deciding factor in which student is selected. In 1987, Georgia EMC established a scholarship fund in honor of Walter Harrison. Harrison, called "Mr. Rural Electrification" in Georgia, was nationally known for his lifetime efforts to make electricity available to every home and farm in Georgia.

Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office. Please turn in the applications to Mr. Guthas by January 15th. Ten total scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be offered to students across the area.

2. Samford University's Bulldog Pharmacy Camp is a dynamic opportunity for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students will learn about careers in pharmacy and will participate in hands-on science lab demonstrations. The cost of the camp is $500, which includes overnight accommodations. The dates for the camp this year is June 26-July1. The application can be found at samford.edu/pharmacy/bulldog-pharmacy-camp and the deadline to apply is February 1, 2016. For more information, call (205) 726-2008 or email pharmacycamp@samford.edu.

Cavaliers' Club Scholarship

Three, $500.00 scholarships will be awarded to Seniors in Clarke and Oconee counties. The scholarships are sponsored by the Cavaliers' Club of Athens. Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office.


Scholarship criteria:


1. 3.0 GPA
2. Letter of acceptance in post-secondary school.
3. Three letters of recommendation (one from a teacher).
4. Completed application by due date of March 1, 2016.
5. Official transcript must be sent along with the application.

Announcements

1. The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine will host VetCAMP (Veterinary Career Aptitude and Mentoring Program) this summer. VetCAMP is a seven-day program aimed at helping students experience veterinary medicine as a potential career path. VetCAMP will host up to 52 rising high school juniors and seniors or graduating seniors for the program. Registration materials must be received by Friday, January 29, 2016 to be considered. The dates of the camp are June 19-25. For complete details and for an application, please visit http://vet.uga.edu/academic/vetcamp . You may also contact Khaliala Ward, Program Coordinator, at krward@uga.edu .




2. Juniors and Seniors who took the October SAT and wish to participate in the newly designed SAT Field Test must sign up by Wednesday, November 18. Please sign up on the door of room D-1.


3. The website http://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/search may be a helpful tool for students seeking various scholarships.


4. Plum Creek is sponsoring once again the Plum Creek Community Scholarship for graduating seniors. Please visit the website https://www.scholarsapply.org/plumcreekcommunity for details and requirements. The application postmark deadline is January 27, 2016.

VMI Open House Dates

You and your family are invited to attend an Open House on the Virginia Military Institute Post this year. This will provide for an opportunity to visit VMI to speak with faculty, ROTC staffs, and cadets in a relaxed atmosphere. You must register online at http://admissions.vmi.edu/visit/. You must be a junior or senior in order to attend.

2015-2016 remaining Open House Dates:

13-14 November 2015

5-6 February 2016

26-27 February 2016

11-12 March 2016 

Young Entrepreneur Award

Graduating high school seniors who operate their own small business are eligible to apply for a 2016 Young Entrepreneur Award from the NFIB Foundation. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information. The application deadline is December 18, 2015.