The Young Scholars Program (YSP) is a premier six-week internship program for Georgia’s high school juniors and seniors interested in exploring Science, Technology, and Math through research in agricultural, food and environmental sciences. The 2020 YSP summer internship program will be held June 1 to July 10, 2020 on the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Athens, Griffin and Tifton campuses. This program is delivered through the Office of Diversity Affairs in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.  The Young Scholars Program has three goals: (1) expose Georgia’s high school students to research and careers in agricultural sciences (2) recruit students to UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; and (3) increase exposure and cultivate interests in agricultural sciences among students from underrepresented minority populations. We welcome all students to apply.  Application requirements are as follows: •    Complete and submit the online application by January 31, 2020 •    Two letters of recommendation from science or math teachers by January 31, 2020 •    One official school transcript by January 31, 2020 Please contact Dr. Victoria David, Director of Diversity Affairs, via vdavid@uga.edu or by phone at 706-542-8826 to answer any questions.

Walton EMC is pleased to offer a scholarship 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 in Georgia.   Twelve scholarships in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded in 2020. The scholarship application and criteria list can be found at www.waltonemc.com/walterharrison . The recipients home must be serviced by Walton EMC in order to receive the scholarship. The application, along with all supporting documents, must be postmarked by Friday, January 17.

An admissions representative from the University of North Georgia will be a OCHS on Wednesday, January 29 during Warrior Period. The meeting will take place in the main conference room. 

UGA is now accepting applications to our VetCAMP 2020, which is scheduled for June 7-13, 2020. This program is offered to rising high school juniors and seniors and rising college freshmen to evaluate their skills and competitiveness as future veterinarians, provide mentorship and help them experience veterinary medicine as an exciting career path. It’s a great experience and the students have a lot of fun while also learning about the profession.  The application for VetCAMP 2020 is available now on our website. All application materials must be received by Friday, January 24, 2020. 


The cost of attending the program is $900 and covers lodging, meals, instruction and social activities. Financial assistance is available to participants with demonstrated need. Students who are accepted into VetCAMP may request a financial assistance application by emailing us at vetcamp@uga.edu. They may also reach out to that email address with any general questions that they have regarding the program.

The Walton Electric Trust student scholarship is open to any graduating senior whose primary residence is served by Walton EMC. The scholarships available will be worth $4,000 and will be non-renewable. Applications can be found at www.waltonemc.com, or can also be picked up in the counseling office. The application deadline is January 31, 2020. 

The Hill Chapel Baptist Church Scholarship is provided to individuals who plan to pursue a postsecondary education. The scholarship will be awarded to students who are active in the school, community and/or ministries in their church. All interested students should return a completed application in to Hill Chapel Baptist Church by December 18, 2019. Please visit https://hillchapelathens.org/index.php/effective-resources for an application and complete details.  

The Georgia Pilot Foundation will award up to three $1,500 scholarships for outstanding community service to a graduating senior within the Georgia District. The Lynda Goodwin Volunteer Scholarship will be awarded to a senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who plans to attend an accredited college after high school. An essay will also be completed with the application on the student's volunteer experience. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office, and must be turned in by January 15 at 9:00 AM. 

1. As a part of Georgia Apply to College Month, Georgia Southern University is offering No Fee November until the end of the month.

No Fee November - GeorgiaSouthern.edu/apply

During November, students can apply to our 80 undergraduate degree programs without the $30 application fee. Please encourage your students to submit their applications for free at GeorgiaSouthern.edu/apply. And, if they are still learning about Georgia Southern, we encourage them to explore our Virtual Campus Experience to get to know our students.

2. The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now available at jackierobinson.org. The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 4,000 talented minority high school students become JRF Scholars. The deadline to submit the application is February 1 by 5:00 PM.   To be eligible, the student must be a minority senior that is planning on attending a four-year college. The applicant must also have a 1,000 combined SAT score on the math and critical reading sections, or a composite score of 21 on the ACT.

3. The Life Reimagined Scholarships are focused on three deeply important causes - supporting first -generation students, empowering women in technology, and increasing mental health awareness.  Please visit  https://calvinrosser.com/scholarships/  for complete details. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2019.  

4. A scholarship essay contest entitled "Create a Distracted Driving Family Plan" is being offered by the Parnell Law Office in Albuquerque, NM. Please visit https://www.hurtcallbert.com/scholarships/ for details. The deadline to complete the essay is March 17, 2020. Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 will be offered. 

5. Two, $1,000 scholarships will be given to students by the agency Dreams To Kings and Queens. One boy and one girl will be chosen as scholarship recipients. Below are the eligibility requirements and the application process for this scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be college-bound high school senior.
• Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
• Be accepted to and prepared to attend an accredited university, college, or technical school.

Application Process:

• Submit High School Transcript and College Acceptance Letter
• Submit 2 page essay answering the following question: If you had the opportunity to change your community in a positive way, what specific changes would you make?

For more information about this scholarship and complete details students can go to https://www.dreamstokingsandqueens.com/scholarship-giveaway

The deadline for this scholarship is April 10, 2020.

6.  Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy is offering Bulldog Pharmacy Camp the week of June 21 to 26, 2020 for high school students that are interested in investigating a career as a pharmacist.  We would like to invite your students to participate in Bulldog Pharmacy Camp.  During the week of pharmacy camp they will experience hands-on learning about health careers in pharmacy, participate in tours of local health care facilities and local pharmacies, participate in compounding activities and hands on demonstrations in the College of Health Sciences Learning and Simulation Laboratories. Students who attend the camp will have the unique opportunity to spend time on the Samford campus and experience campus life with us, spend time with pharmacy professors, and have a lot of time to interact with other students also interested in careers in pharmacy. 

The camp is open to rising high school juniors, seniors and entering college freshmen.  Selection for the camp is based on high school academic performance and their interest in the professions of pharmacy.   Enclosed is a flyer that will provide your students with important information regarding this exciting opportunity. Please post this flyer on your bulletin board of opportunities for your students.  

Information about the camp and the camp application can be found at https://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/bulldog-pharmacy-camp.  If a student has not taken the ACT or SAT, they should have their guidance counselor send an email to pharmacycamp@samford.edu stating that the student is applying for camp and has not taken the test yet. 

Space is limited so please encourage them to apply early.  The application deadline is February 1, 2020. If they have any questions, please have them call 205-726-2008 or email pharmacycamp@samford.edu. 

An admissions representative from the University of North Georgia will be at OCHS during warrior period on Monday, November 4th in the Career Center. She will be representing all five UNG campuses. Students who are interested in attending UNG are encouraged to attend.

The Polly Hardigree Ward Memorial Scholarship is for senior students who plan on majoring in agriculture or a natural resources related field of study. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office, and must be postmarked by April 15, 2020.

The admissions representative from Augusta University has rescheduled her visit to OCHS to October 15 during Warrior Period. 

An admissions representative from Clemson University will be at OCHS on October 16 during Warrior Period. The meeting will take place in the Career Center.