Smith Scholarship Program

Smith Scholarship Program

The Smith Scholarship Foundation Program is an Accountability Scholarship Program providing assistance to High School Seniors who have “given back” to their community through volunteer activities or by caring for family while overcoming financial and personal challenges.




NEW DEADLINES:

-APPLY EARLY! EARLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVE MORE REVIEWS AND MOST PAST WINNERS APPLIED EARLY.


-APPLICATIONS WITH LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY: January 7, 2019.

-Proof of Filing FASFA must be submitted with SSF Scholarship Application.


Click the link below for more Information.

www.smithscholarships.com

 

Senior Trip to UAB/JefCoEd College Fair

Senior Trip to UAB/JefCoEd College Fair

All Seniors attending the College Fair:

-Lunch is $8, Please pay Mrs. Harris before Thursday, September 27th.

-If you have not turned in a permission slip form, turn that into the Counseling Office ASAP.

Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship

Since 1994, the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship has been recognizing and rewarding senior athletes who excel in the classroom, on the field, and in the community. This year, Wendy’s will be awarding over $60,000 in college scholarships.

The Wendy’s High School Heisman recognizes two winners—one male athlete and one female athlete—from each state.

• 90 State Winners receive a $500 scholarship
• Eight National Finalists receive a $1,000 scholarship
• Two National Winners receive a $5,000 scholarship along with national honor and recognition during ESPN’s telecast of the college Heisman Memorial Trophy presentation

Winning the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship requires a GPA of 3.0 or better, participation in at least one school-sponsored sport, and demonstrated leadership at school and in the community.

Click on the link below for more information and to apply.

https://wendysheisman.com

Troy University Student /Parent Night

UWA Preview Days

UWA Preview Days:

2018 Preview Days will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 and Saturday, November 10, 2018. For additional information, please visit UWA's Preview Day webpage.

Tentative Preview Day Schedule :

-10:00 AM Check In

-10:30 AM Welcome

-10:45 PM UWA Essentials

-11:30 AM Academic Session

-12:00 PM Campus Tour

-1:00 PM Lunch

-2:00 PM UWA Football Game

We hope to see you soon! Contact the UWA Admissions Office at 1-800-621-8044 for more information.

Click HERE to Register.

SAT Test Info:

SAT Test Info:

Click HERE to read the Student Brochure.

Samford Preview Days

Samford Preview Days

Experience life at Samford during one of our Preview Days! We can’t wait for you to explore campus with student tour guides, talk with students and faculty in your academic interest area and meet other prospective students as you envision life at Samford.

Register at: samford.edu/admission/preview-days

Fall Senior Preview Days

September 15 - Register

October 13 - Register

November 10 - Register

Preview Day Tentative Schedule

“Huntingdon - Presidential Fellows Program Scholarship

“Huntingdon - Presidential Fellows Program Scholarship

Up to $80,000

ACT - 23

GPA - 3.0

Priority Deadline Dec 1, 2018

Click HERE for information on how to apply!

Horatio Alger Career Tech Scholarship

Horatio Alger Career Tech Scholarship

Horatio Adler Scholarship:

Win up to $25,000

Community Service

2.0 GPA

Deadline Oct. 25, 2018

Click HERE for More Info!

Judson Preview Days

Judson Preview Days:

2018-2019 Schedule:
Preview & Scholarship Day – September 22, 2018
Preview & Scholarship Day – November 10, 2018
Preview & Scholarship Day – February 16, 2019
Junior Preview Day – May 11, 2019

During Preview & Scholarship Days, high school seniors may participate in testing for academic scholarships and audition for performing arts scholarships. To try out for an athletic team, you can also visit us on one of our Athletic Tryout Days.

FastWeb: Scholarship Search

Let your scholarship search begin.

Samford University:New Programs of Study from the School of Public Health

Samford University: New Programs of Study from the School of Public Health

Click HERE for more Info!

Berea College Important Updates and Link to Admission Page

Berea College: First Year Applicant Deadlines

1. Priority deadline: October 31, 2018
2. Final application deadline: March 31, 2019

Below you’ll find complete application instructions for a first time college student who has not attended another institution of higher education after graduating high school or earning a GED.

Click HERE!

Are You Bama Bound?

Are You Bama Bound?

• Who:Parents/Students: Interested in UA

• What: You are invited to an info session on Scholarships/ housing/essays/and more

• When: October 7th

Click HERE for more Information!

Athens State University

Athens State University:

Athens State University will be outside the OGHS lunch room on October 15th with information!

 

Bevill State: Educational Talent Search

Bevill State: Educational Talent Search

Students in grades 8th-12th who are interested in signing up for Educational Talent search. Turn in Applications to the Counseling Office before Tuesday, September 18th.

PSAT @ OGHS



SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS ONLY.

Are You Interested in taking the PSAT???

 

Sign up TODAY, in the OGHS Counseling Office. Limited Spots Available!

 

Pay Mrs. Harris, $16.

 

***The test will be given at Oak Grove High School on 10/10.***

Logistics Academy Scholarship

***Logistics Academy will provide scholarships to attend to the first 5 participants that meet requirements.

Click HERE for more Information!

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS:

-Do you want to make a difference? Be a leader? Change your community?

-Then it is time to apply to Youth Leadership Forum.

Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) of Birmingham is a community-wide leadership program for high school sophomores and juniors designed to expose young leaders to the various elements that interact to form a strong and dynamic metropolitan area.

Youth Leadership Forum Selection Criteria:
-Sophomore or Junior
-Demonstrates leadership qualities, and/or potential for leadership, with peer
-Has the ability to question and work with others
-Expresses an interest in furthering their knowledge of the greater Birmingham area
-Commits to 100% attendance
-Has received recommendation and approval to participate from school
-Has at least a “B” average

Deadline= October 1, 2018

To Apply: See Mrs. McCarty. Rm # W117

B.A.S.S & Alabama Power Scholarship

B.A.S.S., Alabama Power to award scholarships to two Alabama students.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — B.A.S.S. and Alabama Power are partnering to award two $5,000 scholarships this year for students currently attending, or planning to attend, a technical school or community college in the state of Alabama.

Application Deadline: Monday, October 8, 2018

Click HERE to Apply!

Upcoming College Visitors at OGHS:

• Judson College Representative will be here to Speak with Senior Girls on Sept 13 @ 10:45 in the Auditorium.
  
• Auburn University Representative will be here to Speak with All Seniors on Oct 9 @ 10:45 in the Auditorium.
  
• Montevallo University Representative will be here to Speak with All Seniors on Oct 12 @ 10:45 in the Auditorium.

      

BOO at the ZOO

It's that time of year again The Birmingham Zoo is looking for volunteers to make Boo at the Zoo (BATZ) a fun and exciting events for kids and families!  This event is sponsored by Wells Fargo. It takes about 100 volunteers per night to make Boo at the Zoo a success!


APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:-Must be at least 14 years of age-If you are 18 or over you must be affiliated with a group, organization, business or corporation in order to be considered for this opportunity.

Dates: October:11th-14th, 18th-31st at 4:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: The Birmingham Zoo, 2630 Cahaba Rd. Birmingham, AL

Click HERE to apply!

SENIORS: College Organizers

SENIORS:

Come to the OGHS Counseling Office & pick up a College Organizer to help with timelines, deadlines, & to-do lists for Admissions and Scholarships.

**Limited number available.**

Fall 2018, Potential Magazine!

Come by the Counseling Office to get a copy of the Fall 2018, Potential Magazine!

Inside this Issue:

• STEM Scholarships
• College 101: Campus Tours
• Life Skills: Time Management
• Top College Picks in Alabama

College Info Spreadsheet!

College Info Spreadsheet!

Click on the link below to find out information such as:

Minimum GPA, Admission Criteria, Minimum ACT, Admissions App Fee, Estimated Costs, Scholarship Info, & Preview Dates.

https://d1wsaxfu7b8rcr.cloudfront.net/17dad347-9d87-40ad-97ea-a39562e2eb68/College%20info%20packet%202018.19.xlsx

Bevill 2019-2020 Scholarship Scholarship Application

Bevill 2019-2020 Scholarship Scholarship Application

Click Below for more information:
https://bevillstatecommunitycollege.formstack.com/forms/scholarshipapp

Want to Stay informed @ OGHS?

Want to Stay informed?

Follow the Directions Below and Join the Oak Grove High School Counseling REMIND! OR CLICK HERE

ACT Test Dates 2018-2019

 

Here are the anticipated test dates, registration deadlines, and score release dates for 2018-2019. The test dates are confirmed by ACT, Inc., the others are our projections based on historical data.

Test Date	Deadline	Late Deadline	Score Release*
Sept 8, 2018	Aug 3, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	Sept 18; Oct 2, 2018
Oct 27, 2018	Sept 21, 2018	Oct 5, 2018	Nov 6; Nov 20, 2018
Dec 8, 2018	Nov 2, 2018	Nov 16, 2018	Dec 18, 2018; Jan 1, 2019
Feb 9, 2019	Jan 4, 2019	Jan 18, 2019	Feb 19; Mar 5, 2019
Apr 13, 2019	Mar 8, 2019	Mar 22, 2019	Apr 23; May 7, 2019
June 8, 2019	May 3, 2019	May 17, 2019	June 18; July 2, 2019
July 13, 2019	June 14, 2019	June 21, 2019	July 23; Aug 6, 2019

*= Refers to online score release. The first date is when multiple choice scores come out, and the second one is when complete scores are available.

Horatio Alger Career Tech Scholarship

Horatio Alger Career Tech Scholarship

• Horatio Alger Car Tech Scholarship
• June 15, 2018
• $2500

Click HERE for More Info!

NEED TO TALK WITH A SCHOOL COUNSELOR??

NEED TO TALK WITH A SCHOOL  COUNSELOR AT OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL??

*HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (9th-12th):Sign up on TUESDAY during one of your electives (non-core class)

*MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (6th-8th):Sign up on THURSDAY during one of your electives (non-core class)

Click HERE to sign up for an appointment!