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

2. Senior Information
Class of 2019

3. 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

5. 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) or

6. Keila Noel – Georgia State University
College Acceptances January 2019
Keila Noel – Georgia State University
Daryl Hillman – Georgia State University
Chrissy LaMones – Agnes Scott College
Zakiyyah Benoit – University of Alabama

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

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

9. College Info

12. 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 application to by January 30, 2019

13. andrewcollege.edu/visitation-days

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

15. Scholarship Information

16. 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)

17. Universal Supreme Council of The Thirty Third
and Last Degree, Inc.
A Fraternal Organization that is pleased to announce the availability of grant awards available to qualified high school seniors.
Each student must write and submit a typed Essay of 100 words (no more than 500 words) and submit to the designated appointee or Scholarship committee.
The grant will be awarded to 3 deserving students
Essay Topic: Is technology in the work place good or bad for American workers?
Deadline: Must be received before March 30, 2019
Please see Ms. Watts in the counseling office for an application if interested

18. 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 The scholarship packet and supporting documents must be completed and postmarked by February 1, 2019

19. Dreams To Kings and Queens Scholarship
Scholarship for graduating Seniors
(2) $500 scholarships and (2) $250 scholarships will be awarded
Eligibility requirements for this scholarship include:
Must be a graduating high school senior (in the state of Georgia)
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Be accepted to and prepared to attend an accredited university/college
Submit essays until April 5, 2019
To apply for this scholarship students must go to 

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.
Visit the Alpha Phi Alpha website for more details

24. 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

25. Test Prep

26. academy.act.org

27. Want to take the SAT or ACT? Here is when they will be given at UGHS!
Test Date Registration Deadline
February 9 January 11
April 13 March 8
June 8 May 3
Test Date Registration Deadline
June 1 May 3