An admissions representative from Southern Illinois University will be at OCHS on March 16 during Warrior Period. Please report to the Career Center if interested. 

An admissions representative from Georgia State University will be at OCHS on April 2nd. Please report to the Career Center if interested. 

The Marine Corps League of Athens is offering a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a graduating senior. An essay entitled "What Does the American Flag Mean to Me" is required along with the application. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office, and are due March 30, 2020.

High school juniors who are interested in attending Presbyterian College may be interested in applying to be a Presbyterian Fellow. Presbyterian Fellows receive a $4,000 scholarship for four years of study at Presbyterian. Selection as a PC Fellow also grants students consideration for other academic scholarships.

Juniors who meet two of the following criteria may be nominated:

1. PSAT score of 1100 or higher. SAT score of 1100 or higher. ACT composite score of 22 or higher.
2. Ranked in the top 10% of the junior class.
3. An unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Please see Mr. Guthas in the counseling office by March 27 if you meet the criteria and are interested in being nominated.

The UGA Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is offering the 2020 Kimberlee Nicole Chatmon Scholarship this year to interested applicants. The Kimberlee Nicole Chatmon Scholarship honors the first deceased sorority sister, and highlights the academic excellence of African American women in the area. 

Applications can be picked up in the counseling office, and are due back to the Zeta Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta by March 13. All applicants with completed materials submitted by the due date are invited to attend their Scholarship Brunch on Saturday, March 21. 

Camp Journey is an overnight camping experience designed to help children express and understand their grief. Any child ages 7-17 who has lost someone close to them may be interested in attending the camp. The camp is free to attend, and it will take place April 25 - 26th at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA. For more information and to register, you can email bereavement@abbeyhospice.com or call (770) 464-5858

The Cavalier's Club of Athens will award a $500 scholarship to a graduating high school student who meets the following criteria:

- 3.0 GPA

- Has letter of acceptance to a college or technical college.

Applications can be picked up in the counseling office and are due in by March 1, 2020.

The Athens Area Chapter of the Fort Valley State University Alumni Association is offering a scholarship to seniors who will be attending Fort Valley State next year. You must be attending FVSU and have a 3.0 GPA to apply. The application deadline is April 13, 2020. To receive an application, please email Ruby Myers at rubymyers@bellsouth.net .  

The Furman Scholars program allows for outstanding junior students to begin their path to Furman University. Students selected as Furman Scholars are eligible for at least $20,000 per year in scholarships to Furman.  Current juniors who have a strong interest in attending Furman, must have the following in order to be nominated:

• A high school weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher
• At least a 1360 on the SAT, a 1360 on the PSAT, or a 29 on the ACT
• Significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service
• Demonstrated leadership potential. 

If you meet the criteria and are interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the counseling office by April 1. 

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 June 7^th through June 13^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 2020-2021 school year are eligible.  Please go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7znTAXjGdovREJZV2tRQUFqZUpQbnpwOXhsUXM2cWJ0bWFF/view?usp=sharing.  Applications are due by Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Do you know a student who is not afraid to be themselves? We are looking for fun and unique candidates for our Flavorful Futures Scholarship. Sparkling Ice® is awarding FIVE $5,000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors who are planning their bright and colorful futures. If this sounds like one of your students, tell them to apply today!  The deadline is approaching soon! Applications are due by February 15, 2020 and winners will be announced in Spring 2020. Apply now at https://go.pardot.com/e/120702/2020-02-03/d466zb/548785723?h=HGOy7W7H1i8umzp1HxIhKEyjGL31Jmj_1u_iYBBP-Fc.

General Requirements:

• Visit sparklingice.com/scholarship for full list of requirements. 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States.
• Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2019 and July 31, 2020.
• Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale (high school/home school seniors).