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