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

Senior Information Class of 2019

4x8 bricks hold 3 lines of text for $50 Commemorative bricks will be used to complete the Wolverine Walk in front of the stadium. Buy a brick to leave your child’s legacy at Union Grove! Proceeds will be used to support the athletic programs at Union Grove High School. 4x8 bricks hold 3 lines of text for $50 8x8 bricks hold 6 lines of text for $100 FORMS ARE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE & MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 15th, 2019 to be installed for 2019 Graduation If you have any questions, please call Debbie VonLanken (678) 583-8502 or debbie.vonlanken@henry.k12.ga.us

Grant Fink - University of Tennessee College Acceptances November 2018 Grant Fink - University of Tennessee Brooke Newsome-Reinhardt University Christian Samuels-Middle GA State University

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

College Info

Application Fees November 15-30 Andrew College Waives Application Fees November 15-30 Andrew College is a small, residential two year private college, located in Cuthbert GA, about two hours south of Atlanta.  Andrew College offers over 20 Associate degree concentrations as well as a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Students may apply through the Andrew College website.

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SBC COLLEGE FAIR EXPO March 13, 2019 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bison STEM Scholars Program An opportunity for academically talented students interested in STEM fields to become thinkers, researchers, educators, and leaders. Benefits Scholarship Funding Tutoring & Mentoring In-Program Advising Summer Bridge Program Cultural Arts Counseling Research & Internship Opportunities Study Abroad Study Groups Eligibility Overall high school GPA of 3.0 or higher Committed to pursuing a PhD or MD/PhD in math, science, computer science, or engineering Min SAT Math score of 600 & Composite score of at least 1250 OR Min ACT Math score of 25 & Composite score of at least 26. Community Service experience US Citizen or permanent resident How to Apply Complete application for admission to Howard University (Common Application) Complete program application www2.howard.edu/scholarships/bison-stem-scholars Must email application to bisonstemscholars@howard.edu by January 30, 2019

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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

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)

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 1st – April 1st. 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.applyISTS.com/NFTFscholarship

“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 30th https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/education-matters-scholarship

Apply online at www.auburn.edu/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 1st. 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 9th and Application Deadline is December 3rd. http://www.Davidson.edu/adminssion-and-financial-aid/john-belk-sholarship

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 .

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 15th of each year.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Rho Sigma Lambda Chapter (“Rho Sigma Lambda”) proudly presents its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest (“Oratorical Contest”). The Oratorical Contest will be February 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church Community Center, which is located at 262 Macon Street, McDonough, Georgia 30253. All 11th and 12th grade students are eligible to participate. The winner of the Oratorical Contest will win a $1,000.00 scholarship and the second-place winner will receive a $500 scholarship from Rho Sigma Lambda. The theme of this year’s Oratorical Contest is, “What would Dr. King see as the biggest social justice issue of today? How can society address this?" Contestants must submit an original speech that is no less than 750 words and no more than 1,000 words. The speech can be no less than 4 minutes and 30 seconds in length when spoken or more than 7 minutes and 30 seconds when spoken. All speeches must address the above themes. The deadline is December 31, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Please submit all required materials to education@RSL1906.org. Please visit http://www.RSL1906.org for additional information. See Ms. Watts for an application

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

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

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/

Test Prep

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