We just received this scholarship today, so the deadline is coming up fast!  Peach State Credit Union scholarship is in honor of 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. All scholarship winners will be chosen by the end of April 2017 and notified shortly thereafter. The scholarship is worth $2,500 and must be completed this week. Applications are in the counseling office. The application can be downloaded at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7znTAXjGdovM3FBZGJ3STJORWxROGNGZTNmWDBrb1BFTERj/view?usp=sharing

Senior students who are planning to pursue a post-secondary major in any field of agriculture (Animal Science, Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Landscape Design, Engineering, Horticulture, Family/Consumer Sciences) may apply for the Larry Risse Scholarship. This is given in by the Clarke-Oconee Cattlemen's Association. Applications may be picked up in the counseling office and must be turned in to the Oconee Extension Office by April 25.

Graduating high school seniors who intend to pursue post secondary education at a technical school are invited to apply for the Horatio Alger Association Career and Technical Scholarship Program. 

This program provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need. Up to 1,020 scholarships with a maximum worth of $2,500 will be awarded. The deadline to apply is June 15. Please apply at application.horatioalger.org .

​We are offering a special one time information session at Georgia Institute of Technology-Atlanta.  Registration will close once we have reach the maximum number of attendees. Parents, Educators and Students are welcome to attend. 

Come Learn About Our Program Pipeline At Georgia Tech And See Why Every Child Needs The CEO of My Life Summer Experience

We will be discussing: 

How we prepare students for the future

What our pipeline is all about 

How to get involved 

The benefits for you and your child

How this program could enhance your child's educational career and life 

You will have an opportunity to tour our program location

YOU CAN ENROLL ON SITE.

HOWEVER, SPACES ARE FILLING UP FAST, SO WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ENROLL ONLINE TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPACE AND STILL ATTEND IF YOU WOULD LIKE. 

DETAILS:

Atlanta Campus

Saturday March 25, 2017

Session 1: 9 a.m. -11 a.m.

Session 2: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Georgia Institute of Technology 

Centergy Building 

75 Fifth Street NW 

Atlanta, GA 30303

404.369.3120

Spaces are extremely limited! 

All attendees must be registered, there will be no walk-ins allowed.

Please register at this link: https://form.jotform.us/70755770687167

BestMattressReviews.com Sleep Scholarship - At BestMattressReviews.com, we value education highly and want to give back to our community at large. We are also passionate about promoting sleep awareness and created this scholarship to both help further that cause and to help students pay for the increasing costs of higher education. This scholarship is intended to be used for tuition during the 2017-18 school year.

• Amount Awarded – $1,000
• Deadline – May 19th, 2017
• Non-Renewable

Eligibility And Application Requirements

• Applicants must be current high school seniors attending school in the United States OR current college students already studying at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens
• Applicants must be anticipating completion of high school diploma at time of application or already in possession of high school diploma / GED
• Applicants must be planning to or already currently pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
• Applicants must be carrying a minimum 3.0 GPA currently or at the end of their senior year

BestMattressReviews.com is looking for creative video applications that answer the following two questions:

1. How important is sleep as a public health issue? Sleep has gotten a lot of coverage in the last few years and we’d like to know how you think it stacks up and why you feel that way. Please use research and statistics to back up your opinions.
2. Describe your current relationship with sleep and assess the quality of that relationship. Research and cover at least two to three ways you think you should change your lifestyle/sleep hygiene habits to improve your sleep health and how you plan to implement them over the next year of your life.

Application Process

• Create a short video (no more than four minutes in length) answering the questions above and upload it to Youtube with the title “Best Mattress Reviews – Sleep Scholarship Application
• Create a single page google word doc and, in it, answer the following questions – please use full sentences and feel free to elaborate if you have more to say about any of these:
  • What time do you usually wake up during the weekdays (on a typical week of school)?
  • What time do you usually wake up during the weekends?
  • Do you ever feel like you could fall asleep in class? If so, what time(s) of day do you get sleepy?
  • On average, how many hours a night did you sleep during finals week? Do you feel like it was enough, too much or too little?
  • Where do you keep your phone while you sleep? Is the ringer on or is it set to silent or vibrate?
  • Do you usually go to bed at the same time every night? If so, what time is that on the weekdays and what time is that on the weekends?
  • What’s typically the last activity you participate in before you go to bed each night?
  • Have you been diagnosed with a sleep disorder?
  • Do you feel like you have trouble sleeping? If yes, how has that affected you?
• Please email us with a link to the video, google doc with complete answers to the survey above, as well as the following information to applications@bestmattressreviews.com:
  • Your full name, mailing address, and telephone number
  • The name of the college/university that you will attend with proof of enrollment
  • What majors/minors you’re currently interested in

By submitting your application, you agree to allow BestMattressReviews.com the use of your video for promotional purposes. 

The mission of the Georgia Driver’s Education Commission is to maximize participation in driver’s education and training to reduce motor vehicle accidents by making driver’s training accessible and affordable to all Georgians. A grant has been established to assist students with driver education. First priority is given to students who are children or dependents of a Georgia public safety professional or military personnel killed in the line of duty. Second priority is given to students who demonstrate a financial aid based need. Please visitwww.georgiadrivers.ga.gov for more information and to apply.

Kaplan’s ACT PrepathonTaking the ACT on April 8?  Join Kaplan’s FREE ACT Prepathon online Saturday, March 25 from 12-6pm ET to help you get ready for test day.  Register today at www.kaptest.com/prepathon

Free Practice Resource Hub: Take a free SAT or ACT pop quiz, 20-minute workout, or proctored practice test online, and Kaplan will donate Kaplan course scholarships to students through the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.  http://ktp.events/georgia

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT FOR OCONEE STUDENTS - (6:00 - 7:30 PM, MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017)
OCONEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL - CAFETERIA

This local scholarship night is open to Juniors and Seniors to learn more about scholarships offered in Oconee County. Representatives will be present from local businesses and organizations that offer scholarships.

Four, $2,500 Novelis STEM scholarships will be awarded in May to area high school senior females who are pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) related undergraduate degrees. Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office and must be turned in by April 12.

The Ron Brown Scholar Program is pleased to announce the opening of the Guided Pathway Support (GPS) Program. This program is open to rising African American juniors and seniors and is designed to help students navigate the college admissions process. GPS narrows the college access gap with tele-mentoring. For complete details and to apply, please visit https://ronbrowngps.fluidreview.com . The application deadline is Wednesday, May 31st.

The Dean Stuart Feldman Summer Science Institute is designed to provide an introduction and overview of the many career opportunities available in the pharmacy profession. The six-day summer program exposes high school students to classroom and laboratory experiences, and provides components of what students should expect from the college experience. The program is open to rising juniors and seniors and the cost is $350.00. Participants will also get to meet UGA Pharmacy professors during the week as well. You may pick up an application in the counseling office. The applications and all supporting documents are due by April 11 to the College of Pharmacy (no exceptions). The dates for the program are June 4-9. For more information, contact Dr. Viva Hill-Silcott at vhsilcot@uga.edu or call (706) 542-6466.

The Janice Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by family members of the late Janice Marie Scott to honor her legacy as an advocate for youth in the Washington, D.C. area. Mrs. Scott was among the 125 individuals who perished in the Pentagon on 9/11.  Selections of senior student recipients are based primarily on financial need. Information about the scholarship is now online at http://jmscottmemorialfund.org . Application packets must be postmarked by March 31. Copies of the application will also be in the Counseling Office. 

The Xi Lambda Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity announces the availability of five, $500 scholarships to male seniors who will be entering UGA in the Fall. One scholarship will be worth $1,000. Applications may be picked up in the counseling office and must be postmarked no later than June 1.

Abbey Hospice is proud to announce the tenth annual camping experience for children and youth who have lost a close loved one. Camp Journey is a grief camp for ages 7-17. The overnight grief camp in Rutledge, GA (Camp Twin Lakes) will be Saturday, April 29-Sunday, April 30. The camp is free to all participants. You may pick up a registration form in the counseling office or by calling (770) 464-5858. Or, you may email Holly Casper at Abbe Hospice - bereavement@abbeyhospice.com .

The Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity at the University of Georgia is awarding a $250 scholarship to senior male students who will be attending UGA in the fall. Applications may be picked up in the Counseling Office and must be submitted by May 1.

Georgia Gwinnett College is hosting an Open House on Saturday,March 25 from 8:00-1:00 The Open House includes a guided tour, lunch, and meeting with current GGC students. You will also learn about Financial Aid, majors, student housing and student life. Please RSVP at www.ggc.edu/OpenHouse

OCHS juniors are invited to apply to attend The American Legion Boys or Girls State this year. This is a great program for students who are interested in Government, Leadership and Citizenship to attend. The Georgia Boys State will be held June 18-24 and information can be found at www.dogboysstate.org The deadline to apply is May 10

The Girls State will be held June 11-16. April 14 is that deadline. The applications can be downloaded from the website (www.georgiagirlsstate.org ) or can be picked up in the counseling office. Both programs are for juniors only.