College Scholarship Information College Acceptances October 2018 Emerson

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College Acceptances October 2018 Emerson Elliott – University of Alabama Kylah Jones-Vinson – College of Coastal Georgia Saadiq Mitchell-Columbia College Hollywood

Financial Aid Information: -@UGScholarships -Monthly Newsletter (located in the counseling office and on UGHS website) -Scholarship/Financial Aid Bulletin Board (located across from the counseling office-snap a pic!) -UGHS Website (see School Counselor’s page)

Christian College Fair rd Tuesday Oct 23 10 am-Noon Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy Registration: Christian. College. Fairs. com

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE WITH AN IEP Post-Secondary Options Speakers Ø Ø Georgia Post-Secondary Education Consortium- Sheryl Arno, Coordinator Clayton State University- Andrea Plunkett, Disability Resource Center Southern Crescent Technical College- Leah Santerre, Recruiter Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Services- Tania Williams October 25, 2018 6: 00 P. M. – 8: 00 P. M. Henry County High School 401 Tomlinson Street, Mc. Donough, GA Presented by: Henry County Schools Exceptional Student Education Department Contact: Carolyn Heard at Carolyn. heard@henry. k 12. ga. us or 770 -957 -8086

Horatio Alger National Scholarships Due: Oct 25 th Amount: $25, 000 Must be involved in co-curricular and community activities & demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; critical financial need 2. 0 GPA https: //scholars. horatioalger. org/scholarships/about-our-scholarshipprograms/national-scholarships/ …

Auburn University’s Department of Theatre’s upcoming Open house and Scholarship Audition Day Due to Auburn’s “priority admission" application deadline of November 1 and its AUSOM Scholarship consideration deadline of December 1, Auburn University Theatre will now hold its annual on site scholarship/music theatre program admission auditions on Saturday, October 27 th, 2018. This is a great opportunity for high school seniors to tour facility, meet with theatre faculty and students, and audition for theatre scholarships and admission to our music theatre degree program. More information about our program can be found at the link below: https: //cla. auburn. edu/theatre/ More information about the auditions can be found at the link below: https: //app. getacceptd. com/auburntheatre

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Chick Evans Scholarship for Caddies Applicants must have caddied, successfully and regularly, for a minimum of two years and are expected to caddie at their sponsoring club the year they apply for the scholarship. Also must have a B average. Amount of scholarship varies. Deadline is October 30 th. For more information and to apply, please visit https: //www. wgaesf. org/site/c. dw. JTKi. O 0 Jg. I 8 G/b. 75125 67/k. 47 CB/Evans_Sholarship_Application. htm

Rho Sigma Lambda Chapter Presents Alpha Leadership Development & Citizenship Education Institute March 16, 2019 (9 am – 3 pm) @ Stockbridge High School For Male and Female students grades 10 th-12 th. Applications due January 31 st. See the website for more details

Profile in Courage Essay Contest The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools A top prize of $10, 000 The Profile in Courage Essay Contest is open for submissions. The contest deadline is January 18, 2019. For more information or to apply, please go to https: //www. jfklibrary. org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest. aspx

Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models Males from diverse backgrounds interested in teaching careers are eligible to apply for a scholarship up to $12, 000. Please see the website for deadline details and participating colleges. https: //www. Clemson. edu/education/callmemister/application. html

American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Apply for a chance to win one of ten $2, 000 scholarships! Graduating seniors planning to attend college/trade school are eligible. The application window is from September 1 st – April 1 st. Visit the website http: //www. afsascholarships. org for more details and to apply.

Want to study MUSIC in college? There's a scholarship for that The Notes for the Future Scholarship Program, offered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS) will award scholarships of up to $1, 000 to promising young musicians in the United States. Open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who plan to study music in college (vocal or instrumental) and can submit an audition of a live solo performance Apply October 15 - December 4, 2018 For more information & a link to apply, visit: programs. apply. ISTS. com/NFTFscholarship

Horatio Alger Range from $1, 000 -$60, 000 to students involved in co-curricular and community activities are eligible for this scholarship. The Horatio Alger National Scholarships rewards students who demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Critical financial need; 2. 0+ GPA https: //scholars. horatioalger. org/scholarships/ Deadline to apply is October 25 th.

VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest Due: Oct 31 st Amount: Varies ($1, 000 -$30, 000) Students compete by writing & recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme; This year’s theme-Why My Vote Matters https: //www. vfw. org/-/media/vfwsite/files/community/youth-andeducation/voice-of-democracy-student-entry-form-and-brochure. pdf? la=en

Coca-Cola Scholars 150 scholars will receive $20, 000 High school seniors with at least a 3. 0 GPA, who exhibit leadership, and have a motivation to serve and achieve are eligible to apply. Deadline to apply is October 31 st. http: //www. coca-colascholars. org

10 students will receive $10, 000 a year for 4 years! African American high school seniors with academic excellence, exceptional leadership, community involvement, and financial need are eligible to apply. Deadline to apply is November 1 st Visit the website http: //www. ronbrown. org to apply

Robertson Scholars Program For high-achieving students applying to Duke and/or UNC Up to $140, 000 for 4 years of study at either institution Deadline to apply is November 15 th Check website for more details http: //robertsonscholars. org/

“Education Matters” Scholarship Must answer a scholarship question online in 250 words or less. “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money? ” $5, 000 scholarship prize Deadline is November 30 th https: //www. unigo. com/scholarships/our-scholarships/educationmatters-scholarship

Seniors with a 3. 0 GPA and at least the minimum ACT/SAT requirements are eligible to receive an academic scholarship in the amount of $2, 000 Full Tuition. Completed applications with required materials must be received by December 1 st. Apply online at www. auburn. edu/scholarship

Davidson College Belk Scholarship If you are extremely motivated and a bright high school senior, then you may be eligible to win full tuition, room and board, and summer stipends for 4 years. One student per school may be nominated, so talk with your counselor today about the scholarship. Counselor nomination deadline is November 9 th and Application Deadline is December 3 rd. http: //www. Davidson. edu/adminssion-and-financial-aid/john-belk-sholarship

AXA Achievement Amount Varies AXA Achievers are ethnically and economically diverse and also share these qualities: - Ambition and drive - Determination to set and reach goals - Respect for self, family and community - Ability to succeed in college https: //www. scholarsapply. org/axa-achievement/ Deadline to apply is December 14 th.

Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship A $1, 000 Scholarship For Those Affected By Auto Accidents Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or requirements for this essay. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is December 15 th of each year.

Henry County Scholarship Foundation www. henryscholarships. com Due end of January; Award amount is $500 -$1, 000; The application is simple: official transcript, financial information, a short essay, etc. Class of 2019 application will open soon

From now until September 27, Sallie Mae is accepting nominations for the Bridging the Dream Scholarship. This year, they will be awarding a new group of inspiring high school students with $25, 000 each. Do you know a high school junior or senior ·�����who works hard and inspires others; ·�����has an interesting story to tell; and ·�����is gifted or skilled in a way you think is outstanding? See Ms. Watts in the counseling office to be nominated.

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Math & English 8 hr. Sessions Ø Gordon College Ø Academy for Advanced Studies Mc. Donough Visit www. gordonstate. edu/commed select registration tab Junior Highlanders Mc. Donough October 15 -25 Barnesville October 27 & November 3 November 10 & 17

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