Senior News 2015
SHS Tigers
Financial Aid 101
There are billions of dollars of financial aid available to students who need help paying for college. About two-thirds of full-time undergraduate college students receive some type of financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study. Financial aid is intended to make college available to students from many different financial situations. The first step to determining eligibility is completion of the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. This form determines your eligibility for federal and state student grants, work-study, and federal loans.
Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech received 27,200 applications fall 2015. Early Action decisions were released Saturday, January 10. Average GPA "A", 2196 SAT, 9.9 weighted courses by graduation. SHS had three acceptances: Alondra Arellano, Davin Bryant, and Grace Uyeh. Congratulations!!
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest
Enter for an opportunity to win a $5000 or $3500 scholarship. To enter the contest, tell us about an African-American who has inspired and motivated you. For more information, visit regions.com/riding forward. Contest runs January 19 through February 26, 2015.
2015 APCA National Scholarship Award Program
The Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement (APCA) is seeking qualified applicants for its 2015 National APCA Scholarship Program. Information about the scholarship can be found at http://www.apca-att.org/scholarship.html. All scholarship applications must be submitted no later than February 15, 2015.
Henry County High School Foundation Scholarship
Applications for this scholarship opportunity are available in the Counseling Office. The application deadline is January 31, 2015.
State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship
The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship does not require a high GPA, but rather focuses on students who volunteers in their communities and demonstrate financial need. For more information visit https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/statefarmgoodneighborscholarship/ Application deadline is March 2, 2015.
University of Alabama
Priority application deadline for UAB is February 1. Students who wish to have priority consideration must complete application by this deadline.
Georgia Southern
The last scholarship deadline at Georgia Southern is approaching February 1. Students who meet the requirements for Scholars' Day or Southern Lead need to submit the application for scholarships and the University Honors Program and application for admissions by February 1. Students must have at least an 1100 SAT (Math and Verbal) or 24 ACT and 3.0 GPA in order to be considered for the Southern Lead Scholarship.
Beverly Janae Garrett As Love Scholarship
This scholarship was created in memory and to honor Beverly Janae Garrett. Beverly was a debutante in the first Southern Crescent Pearls Cotillion. The scholarship's mission is to recognize and provide financial assistance to an outstanding college-bound high school senior that has demonstrated a simple act of kindness which has enriched the life of another person. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. The deadline is March 6, 2015.
Freedom Fund 2015 College Scholarship
The Henry County Branch of the NAACP will award college scholarships to selected hard-working high school students within Henry County who have dreams of a higher education. Applications are available in the Counseling Office. The deadline is February 1, 2015.
Delta Sigma Theta Henry County Alumnae Chapter
Henry County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. announces its scholarship opportunity. Application is available at http://www.hcacdst.org. Application deadline is March 2, 2015.
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Snapping Shoals JE Robinson Memorial Scholarship; All- Around Student Scholarship
Applications are available in the Counseling Office. The application deadline is February 27, 2015.
GEMC Walter Harrison Scholarship
Applications are available in the Counseling Office. Application deadline is January 30, 2015.
Buick Achievers Scholarship
Applications are now open for the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program. Visit buickachievers.com for program details and the online application. The deadline is February 27, 2015.
Event Information
ASVAB
There is still time to sign-up. January 21, 2015 is the last day to register.
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Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015, 08:30 AM
Where?
Health Room 301
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SAT
Regular registration deadline is February 13, 2015. Please visit sat.org/register.
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Saturday, Mar 14, 2015, 08:00 AM
Where?
Student Selected
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ACT
Regular registration deadline is March 13, 2015. Sign up today at www.actstudent.org.
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Saturday, Apr 18, 2015, 08:00 AM
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