College Scholarship Information Senior Information Class of 2019

College & Scholarship Information

Senior Information Class of 2019

Financial Aid Night Tuesday, November 13 th at 6: 00 pm in the UGHS Commons

SENIORS! The deadline for senior ads is fast approaching! Nov. 16 is the last day to buy a senior ad. Forms are on the school website under “Activities” & “yearbook”!

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)

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

College Info

Open House 5: 00 p. m. – 7: 00 p. m. Thursday, November 15 SCTC Henry County Center 300 Lakemont Drive, Mc. Donough Application fees will be waived during this event Learn about our programs offered Enjoy Refreshments www. sctech. edu For more information, contact recruiter@sctech. edu

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Scholarshi p Informatio n

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

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 Students applying must. Accidents 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

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. Visit the Alpha Phi Alpha website for more details

Test Prep

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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