November 5, 2026

Upcoming events

Nov. 12- Brewton-Parker Christian University @ both lunches

Nov. 16- Georgia DNR Career Academy applications due

Nov. 19- Army @ both lunches

Nov. 20- Tour to USC Aiken, Friday, Nov. 20, 9am-1pm. LAST chance to sign up.

Email Mrs. Darley if you are interested in attending.

Georgia Match

GSFC/GAfutures will mail GEORGIA MATCH letters in October to the current seniors - Class of 2027! Seniors can also use this page to review FAQ's to answer questions and navigate to their GAfutures Student Dashboard to view a PDF of their letter and list of colleges that are on their letter.

The colleges listed on your GEORGIA MATCH letter and your GAfutures Student Dashboard are an academic match based on your HOPE GPA and they are holding a spot for you in their Fall 2027 Class. You can request information from your GEORGIA MATCH colleges and claim your spot for admission to the GEORGIA MATCH college of your choice through your GAFutures account.

Watson-Brown Scholarship

The primary mission of the Watson-Brown Foundation is providing need and merit-based scholarships to select Georgia and South Carolina students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States. The scholarships are renewable in amounts of $3000 and $5000. Application due Feb. 1. Click HERE for more information.

REALTORS® of Greater Augusta Scholarship

REALTORS® of Greater Augusta is excited to, once again, offer their annual President's Scholarship! In 2006, the REALTORS® of Greater Augusta (RGA) started the President’s Scholarship Award Program to recognize area high school seniors for their accomplishments and award scholarships to alleviate expenses of their college education. Since its inception and including this year’s recipients, RGA has awarded $190,000 to local students. The committee selects recipients based on academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, honors, and leadership positions held throughout their high school years. 

There are (14) $1,000 scholarships available to local graduating seniors. This scholarship is open to all fields of interest (not just real estate). Applications must be completed and returned to the Association by March 5, 2027. The application and information can be found here: https://www.augustarealtors.com/youth-scholarship-program/

The Snelsire, Sawyer, & Robinson Clemson Career Workshop (CCW) is an outreach program designed to support the readiness of high-achieving students to enter Clemson University. This is a two-year program in which students start the summer before going into their junior year of high school and are tracked through high school graduation. CCW is a Clemson recruitment program that enables rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to get an inside look into Clemson University while learning tips and tools needed to prepare for college and beyond.

Furthermore, the Clemson Career Workshop provides students with exposure to science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), arts and humanities, and social and behavioral sciences.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be a current high school sophomore at the time of application
• Be a high-achieving student
• Commit to participating in both the summer experiential components and the academic-year programming
• Open to students nationwide

Ready to Apply?

Applying to Pre-Med and BS/MD Programs

Tuesday, Nov 10 | 8:00 PM ET

Dreaming of becoming a doctor? Getting into a competitive pre-med or BS/MD program takes more than good grades. Dr. Ishaani Khatri, a physician who went through Brown’s BS/MD program and has read these applications herself, will cover how to build a strong profile, from extracurriculars to essays to interviews. Live Q&A included, and it’s free to attend. Register Now

Get Ahead This Summer: Research and Activities That Stand Out on College Applications

Wednesday, Nov 11 | 8:00 PM ET

Summer is a big chance to try new things and build a stronger college application, but picking the right activities can be tricky. Former Yale Admissions Officer Stacey Tuttle shares what admissions officers actually value in summer plans, from research and internships to volunteering and independent projects, and how to find options that fit your interests. Live Q&A included, and it’s free to attend. Register Now

Class of ‘27 College Admission Workshop: 
What to Do After Applications Are In

Thursday, November 19th, 7:30pm ET

 Applying to college is a major milestone, but it is by no means the finish line. Join us for our free live Q&A webinar where we will help you celebrate this accomplishment, and also arm you with:

• Tips to make sure your communication with colleges goes smoothly
• Advice on how to prepare for each type of decision you might receive
• Common mistakes to avoid during this important step in the process
• Tips on how to make sure the rest of your applications go smoothly

Register for the Workshop

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Amazon awards high school seniors planning careers in software development or automation engineering with scholarships worth up to $10,000 per year, plus internship opportunities and more. The Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship program is administered by Scholarship America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Applicants must:

• Be high school seniors who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or employment authorized to work in the United States.
• Be planning to attain a bachelor's degree in automation engineering, computer science, software engineering, mechanical engineering, or other eligible fields of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). Demonstrate financial need.

To learn more and apply, visit scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/amazonfutureengineer. Deadline to apply is January 5, 2027, at 4:00 pm.

Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Georgia

Aquinas is looking for a sophomore who would be interested in attending the HOBY conference in the summer 2027. Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Georgia is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to inspiring high school sophomores across our state to recognize their leadership potential and become catalysts for positive change in their schools, communities, and beyond. To learn more about HOBY, click HERE.

The seminar will take place June TBD, 2027 at Georgia Southern. If you are a sophomore and interested in attending, email Mrs. Darley a short paragraph about why you would be a good fit for this program. Send to Mrs. Darley by Monday, November 16th.  

Want to start a business someday, or just see what a business degree could lead to? The new 2027 Guide to Your Future in Business & Entrepreneurship covers business majors and the jobs (and salaries) they lead to, plus how to start a side hustle or launch a startup while you’re still in high school. You’ll also find mentorship opportunities, programs to check out, and stories from entrepreneurs who turned a setback into a win. It’s free to read.

Download now!

Interested in pursuing their creative passions in film, performing arts, writing, or other artistic disciplines? NYU Tisch Special Programs offers both residential and online summer opportunities for high school students to develop their artistic skills, create original work, and learn from Tisch faculty. Students earn college credit and develop their creative portfolio and résumé.

Explore High School Programs: 

Summer High School Residential Program

Students immerse themselves in college-level artistic training, developing their creative skills through hands-on projects and collaboration with fellow young artists while experiencing life at NYU Tisch in New York City. 

Students spend four weeks focusing on one of these areas: Animation, Dance, Drama, Dramatic Writing, Filmmaking, Game Design, Photography & Imaging, Production & Design, and Recorded Music.

Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

Online High School Filmmakers Workshop 

Students explore visual storytelling through filmmaking, from developing an idea to bringing it to the screen, while collaborating with fellow young storytellers from all around the world.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2027 

Online High School Screenwriters Workshop 

Students develop their storytelling skills through character development, dialogue, and writing for the screen, while collaborating with fellow young storytellers from all around the world.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2027 

A Preview Day is an open-house style event that allows you to get familiar with a campus, faculty, staff, and current students. Most Preview Days are offered on Saturdays, so they are a very convenient way to get to know a campus and the community.

Maria Darley

Director of College Counseling

mdarley@aquinashigh.org

706-736-5516