Lassiter School Counseling Blog

Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals

Summer educational programs are offered for high school students interested in aviation. Programs in a variety of locations are instructed by professional volunteers.  For information about summer programs log onto www.obap.org

 

Scholarships

Phi Kappa Theta Scholarship - Georgia Southern University

The Phi Kappa Theta scholarship is a $300 non-renewable award available to all incoming male freshmen at Georgia Southern University this fall.  Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due August 22nd.

Phi Kappa Theta Scholarship - University of Georgia

Three scholarships are offered by Phi Kappa Theta.  The ideals of: Fraternal, Intellectual, Social and Spiritual promote and reward freshman males at the University of Georgia.  Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due June 30th.

Summer

Great Books Summer Program - Mercer University

The Great Books Summer Program is a week long program at Mercer University for high school students to read and discuss works of the Western Civilization with members of Mercer's distinguished Great books faculty.  For information about the program visit the website at http://foundationscentermu.com/summer-programs

 

Scholarships

Georgia Perimeter College

The Bonner Leaders Program (BLP) provides $2,500 over five semesters for tuition, fees, and related expenses.  The opportunity to be in the Federal Work Study program offers employment for $8.00 per hour. Applications are available at http://engage.gpc.edu/BLPAppGPC.pdf

Robertson Scholars Program - Duke and University of North Carolina

The Robertson Scholars Program awards approximately 36 FULL scholarships a year - eighteen at Duke and eighteen at UNC.  Recipients are passionate students who demonstrate not just records of achievement, but clear abilities to leverage their leadership skills toward great impact in their community and world. Information can be found at www.robertsonscholars.org

Summer

National Black Arts Festival

The National Black Arts Festival is one of the largest celebrations of arts and artists of African descent in the United States.  It will be held in Atlanta from July 7 - 17th.  Information about the festival can be found at www.nbaf.org