February 29, 2024

Lots of summer opportunities posted for sophomores and juniors! A couple of new scholarships listed and other events coming up.

Upcoming Events:

March 5- Georgia Military College and East Georgia State College: Reps coming to both lunches

March 7- Coastal Georgia; Rep coming to both lunches

March 7- Columbia County College and Career Fair; 4-7pm; must preregister

March 12- ACT for Juniors at Aquinas

March 15- Boys and Girls State Interest email DUE to Mrs. Darley

March 26- SAT for Juniors at Aquinas

Juniors-

Common App Announces 2024-25 Essay Prompts

Common App essay prompts will remain the same for 2024–2025.

Read details HERE.

Georgia Boys and Girls State

Georgia Boys and Girls State is a comprehensive one-week experience in state and local government and is a program of the American Legion Department of Georgia. ​It is a “leadership action program” where qualified high school rising seniors (current juniors) take part in a practical government course. It is designed to develop a working knowledge of the structure of government and to impress upon the citizen the fact that our government is just what we make it. Along the way delegates have the opportunity to learn the political process by organizing a mythical 51st state. Each level of government is run by those delegates who are elected to serve. Instruction is presented on the law and court system, parliamentary procedure and Georgia political history.

Girls State- June 9-14

Boys State- June 9-15

Both programs take place at Valdosta State University

AHS has limited spots of the number of students we can send for participation. If you are interested in participating, submit one paragraph of why you would be a good representative to represent Aquinas at Boys/Girls State and submit to Mrs. Darley through email by March 15. Based on the number interested, we will find out how many can participate. Those selected will be notified by Spring Break.

Teens aged 14-17 may participate in Junior Volunteer Program at Piedmont Hospital. Interested students should contact the Volunteer Office to be put on the contact list by February 28, 2024. Students will be mailed or emailed an information packet that includes a letter outlining program requirements, a reference form to be completed by a guidance counselor or teacher, and details about a mandatory information session and interview. Completed references MUST be submitted to the Volunteer Office no later than March 14, 2024.

Students who are selected for the 6-week program must attend an orientation prior to volunteering and are expected to volunteer at least one day a week and provide a minimum of 40 hours of service.

Those interested can contact the Volunteer Services Office at 706-774-2208 or email Aaryn.steinberg@piedmont.org.

Wellstar MCG Health's VolunTeen program is designed to provide students, ages 15 to 18, access to the operation of a world-class medical center. Wellstar MCG Health offers volunteer opportunities for high school students in a variety of settings to support the patient experience in clinical and non-clinical departments, clerical work and wayfinding.

This year’s summer program will run from June 3 to July 26. Applications and required forms are due by Thursday, Feb. 29. For more information and application forms, click here. 

Contact volunteer services with questions at 706-721-6838 or wellstarvolunteers@augusta.edu. If your department at Wellstar MCG Health is interested in hosting a VolunTeen this summer, please email wellstarvolunteers@augusta.edu for more information.

The American Nuclear Society Savannah River Section (ANS-SR) is once again offering first-year college and any year of a technical college scholarships to qualifying current high school seniors and technical school students in the memory of its long-time member, Dr. Richard (Dick) Benjamin. As in previous years, the eleventh year of the Benjamin Memorial Scholarship will recognize selected students based on an evaluation of submitted applications for college study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year.



Read HERE for qualifications and how to apply.

Youth Leadership Columbia County is a program designed to educate through experience and motivate young leaders and enable them to take an active role in their community. This will result in strong leaders who have hope for the future and the tools to influence a positive and progressive community.

Participants must be rising sophomores, juniors or seniors in Columbia County high schools or residents of Columbia County. They are selected after consideration of their recognized and potential leadership and the merit of their application. The Selection Committee strives to achieve a geographical, racial and socio-economic balance in their selections.

Youth Leadership Class of 2025 applications are available now and due April 5th!

Apply Here

The Medical College of Georgia is proud to provide an exciting opportunity, from one of the oldest healthcare diversity pathway programs in the United States that begun in 1970 the SEEP Pathway Program. The SEEP Program, which is a six-week virtual program for students who are Georgia residents and are currently enrolled high school juniors and seniors or recent graduates who have demonstrated academic excellence and expressed a passion towards a career in the medicine.  

The program has a core curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare them for a future career in the health professions through an extensive academic program that includes noncredit courses to prepare students for upper level premedical coursework such as:

•  Introductory biomedical science to include critical thinking and clinical-based
•  Guest Speakers from MCG Admissions, Dental College of Georgia, SEEP Alumni and more
•  Health Disparities
•  Library research Seminar
•  Personal Development
•  Pre Professional Development Workshops
•  Students will be provided with learning skills seminars, which includes test taking strategies as well as orientation to a variety of health career options.

For information more about our SEEP Pre College Summer Program, please see this Brochure- SEEP PRE COLLEGE BROCHURE

The deadline for receiving all applications and supporting documents is March 11, 2024. Apply HERE.

In this free webinar, ACT and Collegewise will help your students uncover:

• How to find and prepare for a great-fit college for their interests and lifestyle preferences.
• Important skills students should start developing in high school that will help them in college and beyond.
• What factors to consider to find and build their college community.
•  What resources their college may have available to help them settle in and succeed.
• ...and so much more!

Let us help take your students and families from nervous to thriving when it comes to being ready for college — join us! 

The Roadmap to Success: Preparing Early for Your Best College Experience 

Wednesday, March 27 

6:00 p.m. CT

Register HERE.

P.S. Whether you’re able to watch live or you have something come up, all registrants get the recording sent to their email after the event.

The Greater Augusta Chapter is pleased to offer $2000 merit-based scholarships to support students like you who have been accepted into accredited, full-time bachelor's degree programs in engineering, science, mathematics, or computing sciences. Additionally, the Chapter awards the Henry Chestnut Scholarship, generously established by Theresa and Ben Chestnut, to two deserving High School Senior applicants who have been accepted into a college undergraduate STE(A)M degree program.

To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a High School Senior or College Student from the CSRA.

2. Have been accepted into an accredited, full-time bachelor's degree program majoring in engineering, science, mathematics, or computing sciences.

3. Submit required documentation, including a Letter of Acceptance (High School Seniors only), SAT Scores (High School Seniors only), College Transcripts (or High School Transcripts for High School Seniors), two Letters of Recommendation, and a written essay addressing the specified topic.

4. Major in a STEAM field as outlined in the scholarship requirements.

5. Not be enrolled in distance learning or online degree programs.

6. Not have been an awardee of the previous year.

The application period is from December 1, 2023, to March 18, 2024. Take advantage of this opportunity to receive financial support for your education and pursue your academic goals!

To learn more and to begin the online application, click on the following link: Chapter Scholarships | Greater Augusta (afceachapters.org)

For any questions or further information, don't hesitate to contact Melissa Johnson, Vice-President of Scholarships & Education, at myjohnson2002@gmail.com.

Maria Darley

Director of College Counseling

mdarley@aquinashigh.org

706-736-5516

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