College & Scholarship Information Union Grove High School College & Scholarship Information

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)

Do you want to attend UGA? There will be an information session on Oct 2nd at 11:00 in the Media Center for any 11th and 12th graders!  Interested students must sign up in the counseling office no later than Oct 1st.

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 27th, 2018. This is a great opportunity for high school seniors  to tour our 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

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

Scholarship Information

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 15th Check website for more details http://robertsonscholars.org/

National College Match Through the National College Match, high achieving low-income students can receive guaranteed full 4-year scholarships to 40 of the nation’s best colleges, including Stanford, Yale, MIT, Amherst, and Duke. Students should see Mrs. Watts for a referral by Sept 27th.

See Ms. Watts in the counseling office to be nominated. 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.

UNC Charlotte Levine Scholars Program Due: Oct 8th Amount: Full cost to attend UNC Charlotte Must demonstrate a commitment to community service, intellectual curiosity and the capacity for ethical leadership See Ms. Watts for more information  

Horatio Alger National Scholarships Due: Oct 25th 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-scholarship-programs/national-scholarships/ …  

VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest Due: Oct 31st 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-and-education/voice-of-democracy-student-entry-form-and-brochure.pdf?la=en

Deadline to apply is December 14th . 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 14th .

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

Test Prep

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

academy.act.org www.academy.act.org

See Ms. Watts for more information WHS has partnered with Kaplan to offer SAT test prep classes! The classes will begin on Saturday, September 29th and run every Saturday through November 17th (9am - 12pm) in preparation for the December 1st SAT exam. The cost is $334 - $417 (depending on the number of students who sign up), so encourage your friends to join!!!! There are only 25 slots, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis!!! This opportunity is open to ALL grades! Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM Practice Test and Scoring Saturday October 06, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 1 Saturday October 13, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 2 Saturday October 20, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 3 Saturday October 27, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 4 Saturday November 03, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Practice Test and Scoring Saturday November 10, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 5 Saturday November 17, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 6 See Ms. Watts for more information

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