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

2. College Acceptances October 2018
Emerson Elliott – University of Alabama
Kylah Jones-Vinson – College of Coastal Georgia

3. A Balfour representative will be at UGHS on Tuesday, October 16th, from 11:00 – 1:30 pm to give you information about Graduation announcements and other Senior products. You may come to the gym during one of your IF’s.

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

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

8. Financial Aid Information:
-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)

9. Scholarship Information

10. 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.

11. 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 for more details and to apply.

12. Deadline to apply is October 25th.
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
Deadline to apply is October 25th.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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 30th.
For more information and to apply, please visit

16. 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

17. Deadline to apply is October 31st.
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 31st.

18. 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

19. 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
Deadline to apply is December 14th .

20. 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.

21. Henry County Scholarship Foundation
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

22. 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.

23. 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

24. 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

25. Test Prep

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

27. academy.act.org