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

Senior Information Class of 2019

ATTENTION STUDENTS   Please remember that you are NOT allowed to park in Visitor’s parking spaces.  You must purchase a parking pass for UGHS.  Chief Powner will start writing parking violation tickets.   You may purchase a temporary parking pass for the next two weeks.  The fee for 2019 Spring Semester is $25.00.   UGHS PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION JANUARY-MAY, 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

College Acceptances January 2019 Keila Noel – Georgia State University

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

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VET CAMP 2019 Houses up to 52 high school students on UGA’s campus for seven days. Questions? Please email: vetcamp@uga.edu Eligible students must be 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school students (at the time of application) who are interested in the veterinary profession. For more information, please visit: http://vet.uga.edu/academic/vetcamp 2019 application deadline is January 25, 2019

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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)

Any questions? Please email horizon@sacac.org Formerly known as the Extend the Dream Scholarship, the Horizon Award is a $1,000 scholarship, which will be awarded to five high school seniors for one-time use at their chosen college or university. The student application deadline is January 15 and winners will be chosen by mid-February. For more information and to access the online application, please visit https://www.sacac.org/knowledge-center/for-students-and-parents/horizon-award/  Any questions? Please email horizon@sacac.org

2018-2019 FREEDOM FUND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP For graduating senior in Henry County Public Schools in need of financial assistance to achieve their goals of a higher education. The nonrenewable scholarship will be awarded based on academic achievement, awards/honors, academic enrichment, extracurricular, community service, leadership activities, and financial need. Recipient(s), nor their parent(s)/guardian(s) are required to be members of the Henry County NAACP Branch, but are encouraged to join. Scholarship recipient(s) will be recognized at the Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, March 16, 2019. The scholarship application is available at www.henrycountyganaacp.com. The scholarship packet and supporting documents must be completed and postmarked by February 1, 2019

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.

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.

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/

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