Receiving a college acceptance letter is one of the most exciting parts of being a high school senior and we want to capture that excitement! Our #MyFuture Sweepstakes is encouraging high school seniors to post a photo or video with their acceptance letter to GAcollege411’s Facebook or Twitter pages. The winning posts will receive iPads – the perfect tool for college-bound students. All students have to do is like/follow us and post using the hashtag #MyFuture and tagging @GAcollege411!
Athens Tech is announcing a new Firefighter certification program beginning this fall. Graduates will be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications level. Students will leave with the skills, knowledge and credentials to serve as Firefighters in paid and volunteer fire departments. You may contact Adam Roberts atARoberts@athenstech.edu or (706) 357-0162 for more information.
Kennesaw State University is offering two week-long program experiences for students with disabilities. This program will give learners confidence as they explore the KSU campus, access services and resources, and collaborate on a college-level presentation. Social skills, executive functioning, and classroom discourse at this major university are a focus of this program. Session dates are June 13-17 and July 11-15 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm each day. The registration fee is $415.00 including lunch daily. Phone interviews will be conducted with those interested in this intensive summer program. Please contact academyadmissions@kennesaw.edu to complete a pre-screening application.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Multiple scholarships up to $1100 will be awarded to Senior students at Senior Honors Night this year. Any Senior with a need may apply, but preference will be given to a member of the Varsity Boys or Girls Soccer teams. This scholarship is in memory of Ryan King, who was a member of the class of 2016. This scholarship will be needs based and will require an essay entitled, “How your actions at school and home impact the lives of others.” The scholarship recipients will be announced on Honors Night. Along with this application and essay, please attach a copy of an acceptance letter to the school in which you plan to attend along with a copy of your transcript. The application can be picked up in the Counseling Office. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 22.
Last Chance: For Juniors who would like extra help for the Spring ACT, Kaplan Test Prep will be hosting free online Cram sessions for the April 9th ACT. Sessions are starting Saturday, April 2nd. Space is limited. To sign up, please visit www.kaptest.com/freecram
The American Legion Post #20 is offering four scholarship programs this year. The four scholarship programs are:
The American Legion Post #20 is offering four scholarship programs this year. The four scholarship programs are:
1. The Samsung American Legion Scholarship available to delegates who attend Boys and Girls State. The applications must be submitted prior to attending Boys State and Girls State.
2. The American Legion Legacy Scholarship available to children of the United States military and National Guard, and reservists who were activated and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
3. The High School Oratorical Scholarship Program (grades 9 - 12).
4. The American Legion $1,000 scholarship available to a child or grandchild of a parent who served in the military and is a member of The American Legion in the Department of Georgia.
Please visit http://alp20athensga.wix.com/a
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Students who have been accepted to the University of North Georgia, Oconee campus, may be interested in applying for the UNG Campus Foundation Scholarship. Students must be accepted to UNG before applying for the scholarship. Please visit http://ung.edu/financial-aid/
Abbey Hospice is proud to announce the ninth annual camping experience for children and youth who have lost a loved one. Camp Journey is an overnight grief camp for children and youth ages 7-17. Camp Journey is located at Camp Twin Lakes in Rutledge, GA. It is led by trained staff members that are dedicated to helping children who are grieving. The date for the Spring camp session is Saturday, April 30. It will conclude the following day at 2:00 PM. The camp is FREE for all participants. Please contact Holly Casper at bereavement@abbeyhospice.com or (770) 464-5858 for an application and for complete details. The applications must be turned in by April 23.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
American Legion Scholarships
The American Legion Post #20 is offering four scholarship programs this year. The four scholarship programs are:
1. The Samsung American Legion Scholarship available to delegates who attend Boys and Girls State. The applications must be submitted prior to attending Boys State and Girls State.
2. The American Legion Legacy Scholarship available to children of the United States military and National Guard, and reservists who were activated and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001.
3. The High School Oratorical Scholarship Program (grades 9 - 12).
4. The American Legion $1,000 scholarship available to a child or grandchild of a parent who served in the military and is a member of The American Legion in the Department of Georgia.
Please visit http://alp20athensga.wix.com/
Scholarship Announcements
1. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to one Oconee County public school senior from the Athens Area Retired Educators. The intent of the award is to assist the recipient in pursuit of his/her post-secondary educational goals. The nominated student must have the following:
1. Humanness (shows love and consideration for others).
2. Personal qualities (personality, perseverance, morals, ethics, dedication)
3. Breadth of activities in school.
4. Volunteer work/community service/work experience.
If you meet the criteria and would like to be nominated, please see Mr. Guthas in the Counseling Office. The nomination deadline is April 1.
2. Zaxby's is offering at $1,000 tuition assistance opportunity for college-bound students. This will be a reimbursement fund for tuition, fees or books each semester.
The reimbursement requirements are:
- Four months of continuous employment prior to the time of enrollment.
-Average of 20 hours per week employment during the semester.
- Assistance offered to Zaxby's employees at both the Watkinsville and Greensboro locations.
For more information, contact Jeff Faulkner at jfaulkner1@zaxbysfm.com
Monday, March 7, 2016
Each year the Georgia Development Authority awards up to five (5) scholarships to qualified high school students who are pursuing college degrees in agricultural related fields. Please visit https://www.gdaonline.com/
The "Liga De Campeones" scholarship is designed to motivate Latino youth in the Atlanta area to pursue higher education. Students who are bilingual (Spanish and English), have a GPA of 3.2 or higher, are of Hispanic descent and live in the metro Atlanta that receive the Univision 34 signal are eligible to apply. Twelve, $1,300 scholarships will be awarded. Applications can be picked up in the Counseling Office and everything must be postmarked by March 31, 2016.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
GA Fire Sprinkler Association Essay Contest
For twenty eight 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.
The deadline for entries is March 11, 2016.
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