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MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Scholarships, Contests, & Opportunities
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Listings of Search Engines for Student ScholarshipVariesFastweb: www.fastweb.com Big Future: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org.scholarship-search Peterson's: https://petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx US Department of Labor's Scholarship Search Engine: http://careerinfonet.org/scholarshipssearch/ScholarshipCategory Scholarships.com: https://wwwscholarships.com/ Unigo: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships Going Merry: www.goingmerry.comvaries
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Bestcollege.com African American Financial Aid/ScholarshipsVariesMultiple scholarships and information about financial aid and institutions available here: http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/african-american-scholarships/varies
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BestColleges.com Hispanic/Latino(a)VariesMultiple scholarships and information about financial aid and institutions available here: http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/hispanic-latino-scholarships/varies
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BestColleges.com Minority Financial Aid/ScholarshipsVariesMultiple scholarships are available via this website: http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/minority-students/varies
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Guaranteed-scholarships.com12thThis site will find scholarships guaranteed by nearly 100 colleges to student who meet the individual listed criteria for each. Please visit http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.comvaries
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Scholarships Available to Undocumented Studentshttps://mydocumentedlife.org/2016/09/12/scholarships-open-to-undocumented-students/Varies
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Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program12thNortheast Georgia Regional Commission (NEGRC) offers assistance with tuition, books, and supplies to economically disadvantaged youth ages 18-21 who live in the 12 county service area and meet other eligibility criteria.varies
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Emmanuel College12thEmmanuel College is offering a variety of academic scholarships. In addition, their financial aid counselors can help guide you in applying for grants, loans, and work-study programs. For complete information on scholarship opportunities, please contact the office of Financial Aid at (706)245-2844varies
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Varsity Tutors Scholarship12thVarsity Tutors holds a monthly $200 college scholarship contest where students must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $200 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest here: http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
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American LegionVariesThe American Legion offers several scholarships: https://www.legion.org/scholarshipsvaries
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Black College Expo/National College Resources Foundation12thWin scholarship money and attend a College Expo in Atlanta on March 20, 2020 9am-5pm at Atlanta EXPO at Cobb Galleria. For more details visit: www.thecollegeexpo.orgvaries
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UGA Vet School for the Day11, 12Vet School for a Day is designed for high school juniors and seniors in Georgia and South Carolina who are seriously interested in preparing for, and getting into, vet school. Held at UGA. https://vet.uga.edu/education/k-12-programs/vet-school-for-a-day/TBA
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Gates Scholarship12The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarshipSept. 15th
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QuestBridge College match program12Are you a low-income high school senior who has excelled academically, but feels that the nation’s best colleges are financially out of reach? The QuestBridge National College Match can be your pathway to a top college. Through this college and scholarship application process, you can apply for free to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship from the college.Sept. 26th
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Golden Door Scholars12Scholarship program for DACA recipients with high GPAs in rigorous courses. https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/apply-nowOct. 1st
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Athens Area Human Relations Council12thThe scholarship season for the Athens Area Human Relations Council, Inc. (AAHRC) is now open. Applications are open to all high-school seniors in Clarke, Oglethorpe, Madison, and Oconee Counties and will be accepted from now until September 29, 2023. A completed application will consist of the following items:

- 2023/2024 AAHRC Scholarship Application
- Essay
- 2 Recommendations
- Transcript Release Form

A detailed description of requirements can be found on the application itself. Please note that the AAHRC will not accept any applications or supplemental materials by postal mail this year. All documents must be submitted via email to scholarships@humanrelationscouncil.org. 		Sept 29th
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SchoolHouse Connections Youth Leadership Scholarship Program12thFor students entering college in the 2023-2024 school year. Scholarships for youth who have experienced homeslessness or designated McKinney Vento during high school. https://schoolhouseconnection.org/youth-leadership/scholarship-program/#:~:text=%5BDeadline%20to%20Apply%3A%20October%2015,2021%2C%2011%3A59PM%20PST%5D&text=Assists%20youth%20with%20financial%20aid,for%20general%20support%20and%20services.Nov. 24th
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Heisman Scholarship12Multiple scholarship values. For students who: have a 3.0 average, participated in a sport during 9-11 grade, and are a leader in their community. Apply at https://heismanscholarship.com/10/17/2023
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Coca-Cola Scholarship12thThe Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 30th class in 2018, the Foundation has provided over 6,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $66 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The application is open! Students who will be graduating in the 2023-2024 academic school year may apply here through Thursday, October 2, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/Oct 2nd
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Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders12thApplicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented). Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students for the Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 academic year. This includes high school seniors, college freshman, sophmores, and juniors up to age 25. https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/11/30/2023
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North American Van Lines Logistics Scholarship12th+North American Van Lines, one of the leading moving companies in the United States, is committed to supporting the community as well as the growth and development of the moving services and logistics industries. We believe education is the best way to ensure our industry has qualified professionals for years to come. Because of this belief, we are proud to announce our first annual Logistics Scholarship contest. Five lucky qualified entrants will each win a $1,000 scholarship towards their degree in logistics or supply chain management at the college or university of their choice. https://www.northamerican.com/scholarshipDec. 15th
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Hagan Scholarship Foundation12thAmounts vary, up to $48,000 for four years, up to $8,000 for study abroad. For full scholarship requirements visit www.hsfmo.org Need based, merit scholarship. Application opens 9/1/22 https://haganscholarships.org/Dec. 1st
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Questbridge College Prep Scholarship11We are looking for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite financial challenges.Any high school junior, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the U.S. is eligible for the College Prep Scholars Program. Additionally, U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad are eligible for the program. Visit the site for more informationTBD
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Burger King Scholars Program12The BURGER KING℠ Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $50 million in scholarships to more than 43,000 students. Last year alone, $4.5 million in scholarships were awarded to nearly 4,200 deserving students. Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good citizenship and education were the values that defined BURGER KING® brand co-founder James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING® Foundation, which will continue to build on his legacy and his commitment to education. https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars Scholarship Opens October 16, 2023. Dec. 15th
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GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program12Applications for the 2024 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program will open in October 2023 and be accepted online until 1/4/2024. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online. You may also follow us on Facebook and learn more about the Foundation's other programs for students and educators.1/4/2024
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Jackie Robinson Foundation 12The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/1/10/2024
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UNCF Fidelity Scholars Program12The Fidelity Scholars Program combines annual needs-based scholarship with robust wrap-around services that support students' persistence to degree or certificate attainment. https://uncf.org/programs/fidelity-scholars-program1/11/2024
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Bezos Scholars Program11Open to Juniors, this leadership program offers training in leadership and college advising https://www.bezosscholars.org/1/25/2024
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JFK Profiles in Courage Essay12The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation invites U.S. high school students to describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest1/12/2024
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USDA/1890 National Scholars Program12+The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program will provide full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, and room and board each year for up to 4 years to selected students pursuing a bachelor's degree at Historically Black Land Grant Universities. To view eligibility, eligible schools and to apply please visit: https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/1890NationalScholars Scholarships open Dec. 2023
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Technology Addiction Scholarship12Young people spend an average of 7.5 hours a day consuming media--and this doesn't include computer use for schoolwork--according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. With technology always at the ready at your fingertips, it can be a challenge to unplug. But taking a break from technology is healthy for both the mind and body. The purpose of this scholarship is to help you understand the negative effects of too much screen time. https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship1/30/2024
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GA Pecan Grower's Association12TBDTBD
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USDA/1994 Tribal Scholars Program12+For eligiblity requirements and application please visit: https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/1994-programTBD
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DAV ScholarshipsUnder 21This college scholarship is open to volunteers age 21 or younger who have contributed a minimum of 100 hours credited through DAV or DAV Auxiliary. Students may apply with the inclusion of an essay on what volunteering for veterans means for them. https://www.dav.org/help-dav/volunteer/dav-scholarships/
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Classic Center Cultural Foundation Scholarships for Visual and Performing Arts9th-12thScholarships are awarded for hospitality, performing arts, and visual arts based on an application and audition process. The available visual arts scholarship funding is brought to you in part by The Ann and Jack Crowley Scholarship Fund for the Visual Arts. Recipients awarded the performing arts and visual arts scholarships will receive $2,000 and their high school program will be presented $500. https://classiccenter.com/161/Scholarships-GrantsVaries
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2022 VSA International Young Soloists Competitionages 14-25Each year outstanding young musicians with disabilities from around the world receive the VSA International Young Soloists Award, $2,000, and the opportunity to perform and participate in professional development and music coaching activities provided by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This program is open to soloists and ensembles of any instrument or genre. All genres of music are accepted, including but not limited to classical, jazz, hip-hop, rap, rock/alt rock, pop, indie, bluegrass, folk, country, R&B/blues, Latin, and world. All instruments, including voice, are accepted.TBD
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Horatio Alger Scholarship11thhttps://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/state-scholarships/March 15, 2024
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American Culinary Federation Scholarshiphttps://form.jotform.com/213053859916160TBD
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Abbott Painters Scholarshiphttps://painterslangley.com/applyTBD
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Kaine Law firm scholarshiphttps://kainelaw.com/scholarships/growing-your-community-scholarship/TBD
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UNG Military Scholarship12 (intending to go to UNG and participate in ROTC there)https://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/costs-financial-aid/scholarships-and-grants/index.php
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Valdosta State University12th gradeSullivan Scholars Program is for HOPE eligible students, from rural districts who are also low-income (must qualify for PELL through FAFSA) and interested in becoming a teacher. Nominations are due Nov. 15th and interested students must apply to Valdosta and inform their counselor to complete the nomination. The Sullivan Scholars program assists with tuition, room and board and book fees.11/15/23
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Georgia DNR Career Academy9-11th gradeOne week, overnight program where students travel Georgia and learn about career paths with the Georgia DNR. GaDNR.org/CareerAcademy 11/30/23
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MC Chamber of Commerce Scholarship12thLink to Application: https://forms.gle/5grcAXHvit5wgWTb63/1/24
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Coolidge Scholarship11thhttps://coolidgescholars.org/1/18/24
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NGCF Charles Black Construction Co12The Charles Black Scholarship Fund award identifies and recognizes high school seniors at various high schools in northeast Georgia who have achieved excellence in school and community life. The scholarship fund was created by the Charles Black Construction Company in 2002 as a way to show appreciation for past business relationships by giving back to the community. The scholarship was formally known as the Northeast Georgia School Superintendent’s Scholarship. The resulting scholarships recognize today’s graduating seniors, inspire undergraduate students, and will impact the quality of life in our communities for generations to come. The scholarship is a one-time award, and the recipient school systems and amounts are determined each year by the Charles Black Construction Company. The 2024 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior who plans to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school.3/1/24
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UGA Young Scholars ProgramVaries5 week summer internship for students interested in Agriculture, food and Environmental Sciences. Students will work each week in research on the UGA campus. https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3faNYgQ9comIkPI Mentors: https://youtu.be/n-YceInEtPQ

Students: https://youtu.be/ylf1xvOMxpQ 		1/31/24
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Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship12thApplicants must be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses as determined by the Foundation). Employees must be presently employed with five years of experience OR no longer employed in this field but had ten years of experience which ended no longer than five years prior to the GAR Scholarship application closing date (which is located on the top of the application).
Students must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class.
Students must demonstrate financial need.
Students must be a US citizen or legal resident. http://www.gordonrich.org/html/req.html		2/20/24
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American Chemical Society ScholarshipThe ACS Scholars Program is open to:

U.S. citizens or a legal permanent U.S. residents (please inquire via email if you have questions regarding asylum or DACA status)
African descent or Black, Hispanic or Latina/Latino/Latinx, or Indigenous (e.g. Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native) (please see below for more details)
Graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Seniors can apply for their fifth year.
Those intending to major or are already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND planning to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details)
Full-time students at a high school or an accredited college, university, or community college
Those demonstrating high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher) https://www.acs.org/education/acs-scholars/apply.html		3/1/24
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National Italian American Foundation Scholarship12thApplicants must: Have an active NIAF Membership. NIAF memberships are valid for one year from the date of registration. Students may use their parent, guardian or grandparent’s membership.
Be enrolled in a US accredited institution of higher education on a full time basis for the Fall 2024 semester
Have a GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent). (Some scholarships require a lower GPA for eligibility. Students in a pass-fail system are also eligible.)
Be a United States Citizen or permanent resident alien.
Have Italian American ancestry. To be considered Italian American, the student must have at least one
ancestor who has immigrated from Italy. https://www.niaf.org/programs/scholarships/?result=1		3/1/24
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation12thAs our Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military children, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation helps cover the cost of attending post-high school, undergraduate, and career and technical education programs. https://www.mcsf.org/apply/3/1/24
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American Welding Society National Scholarships12thhttps://www.aws.org/Career-Resources/Students/Scholarships/National-Scholarships/3/1/24
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Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship12thhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1GPZrodED4EsaxFg4AexeDyqswXX28eGe/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118119277175252669766&rtpof=true&sd=true3/8/24
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Women's Western Scholarship12thTo be eligible to apply for a Women's Western Scholarship, applicants must be a woman high school senior and meet the following requirements: Active participant in the sport of golf, min. 3.5 GPA, outstanding character, integrity, leadership, require financial assistance to attend a 4-year college or university.3/8/24
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Microsoft Disability Scholarship12thBe a current high school senior living with a disability as defined by WHO, including visual, hearing, mobility, cognitive, and/or speech disabilities or other disability. Plan to enroll in an undergraduate program at an accredited 2 or 4-year University/College or Vocational/Technical School, in the United States, in the fall of the upcoming academic year. Pursue a degree in the following eligible majors: engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field (e.g. paralegal, pre-law, finance, business administration, or marketing). Demonstrate a passion for technology. Demonstrate leadership at school and/or in the community. Have a high school cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grading scale or equivalent. Require financial assistance to attend college. Enrollment status must be full-time or half-time.3/13/24
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Robert G. Porter Scholarship12The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program for high school students is open to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must have at least one parent or legal guardian who is an AFT member. The AFT member whose child or legal dependent applies for a scholarship must be a member in good standing for at least one year. Children or legal dependents of AFT national, state or local union staff are not eligible for this scholarship opportunity.3/31/24
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NGYFA12Studyes applying for the NGYFA Scholarship must have participated in the NGYFA football league as a player or cheerleader for at least two seasons. The applicant must be a graduating senior from and NGYFA affiliated school and must have lettered in either Varsity Football or Cheerleading for two years at their current school. Application4/1/24
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Classic City Coin Club Essay Contest9-12https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JjZJBQgF3uQcchVOnc8TnixdBtPm0_SJ/view?usp=sharing4/10/24
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Howard Parrish Memorial Scholarship12Howard Parrish Memorial Scholarship4/12/24
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West Point Summer Leaders Experience11thA one week program for high school juniors that get to spend one week at West Point in June, they will live in the barraxks and eat in the mess hall with cadets. Participants will learn about West Point's academics by trying their workshops, completing two miltary days, the candidate fitness assessment, and a mock admissions interview. Students can get more information HERE, priority deadline is March 15, applications accepted until April 15th. Apply NowMarch 15th-priority April 15-final deadline
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