Lassiter School Counseling Blog

QUEST College Fair East

A College Fair is being held at Kell High School on February 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Over 50 private and public colleges and universities will be represented.  "Financial Aid 101" Workshop will be held in the KHS Auditorium at 6:00 p.m.  Parents and students are encouraged to attend to visit and speak to representatives of various in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities.

 

The Pearl Foundation & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

A schoalarship is offered to an African-American female who resides in Cobb County based on a minimum 2.75 GPA, demonstrated leadership, community service projects and financial need.  Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due by February 24th.

Alpha Delta Kappa - Teacher Organization Scholarship

A scholarship is offered to a senior planning to major in Education.  Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due April 13, 2012.

 

 

Cobb Schools Foundation - Tippins Scholarship

Two Lassiter seniors will receive this scholarship! Each year the Cobb Schools Foundation awards 2 - $1,000 scholarships to students attending each of the 16 Cobb County High Schools who demonstrate (1) involvement in extracurricular/community activities, (2) leadership traits, and (3) academic success.  Applications are available at http://cobbschoolsfoundation.org/grants_index.htm Applications must be postmarked on or before February 29, 2012.

 Kathleen C. Spicer Scholarship Fund

Kathleen C Spicer was an attorney who practiced law in Cobb County. Mrs. Spicer established a Trust to award scholarships to Cobb County students who have attained scholastic excellence and achievements in high school. Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due May 31, 2012.

 

East Cobb Lions Club Scholarship

One Lassiter senior will receive up to a $1,000 scholarship from the East Cobb Lions Club! This scholarship may be used for Georgia colleges and universities only.  Two applications from Lassiter seniors will be selected by the Lassiter Scholarship Committee to apply for this scholarship. Applications are avialable in the School Counseling Office and are due Monday - February 6, 2012.

Margie Hatfield Scholarship

The East Cobb County Council PTA sponsors the Margie Hatfield Scholarship to honor her years of service and dedication.  One Lassiter student will be awarded $1,000 based on the application criteria: service oriented projects (40%), leadership & honors (20%), essay (15%), references (10%) following instructions (5%), and GPA (10%).  Applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due February 15th.

Better Business Bureau - Student of Integrity Scholarship

Applications for the Student of Integrity Scholarship have been extended to February 6, 2012.  Applications are still available in the School Counseling Office.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship is offered to an African-American male to assist in college expenses.  Based on recommendations, grade point average and SAT/ACT scores, applications are available in the School Counseling Office and are due March 9, 2012.

AES Engineering Scholarship

The consulting firm of AES Engineers offers a $500 scholarship based on one essay question.  Visit http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm before the deadline - October 5, 2012.

Georgia Scholar

Applications for the Georgia Scholar are available in the School Counseling Office. Based on academics, extra-curricular activities and leadership, this is a recognition only award.  Applications are due to the School Counseling Office by February 4, 2012.

National College Fair - February 12th

The National College Fair will be held on Sunday - February 12, 2012 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Exhibit Hall B2.  Representatives from 32 state colleges and universities will set up exhibition booths.  For a list of college exhibitors and registration - visit www.nationalcollegefairs.org

Summer Programs

Summer Immersion Camp at North Georgia College

For the second year, North Georgia College and State University will host Georgia's premier language immersion camp and Federal Service Academy.  This 3 week camp provides immersion instruction in beginning Arabic, Chinese, Korean, German and Russian, as well as advanced French.  Even if these languages are not taught at your school, there are likely students in your class who are particularly interested in studying languages and cultures, and who would thrive in this innovative language environment.  These students would not only learn the basics of a new language, they would also return to the classroom more engaged and excited about language learning. Details of the program are available at www.northgeoriga.edu/summeracademy