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The CSRA College Night will take place at the Augusta Convention Center, providing high school students a chance to connect with college recruiters and explore career options. Admission is free, and attendees can apply for various scholarships and learn about financial aid opportunities. The event features seminars, career exploration activities, and aims to empower students for their educational journeys.
Augusta, GA – The 2025 CSRA College Night is set to occur on Thursday, September 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Augusta Convention Center. This annual event provides high school students in Georgia and South Carolina with the opportunity to meet recruiters from over 100 colleges and universities, explore various career paths, and apply for scholarships totaling $15,000.
Admission and parking are free for all attendees, making this event accessible to the public. Students, especially high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, can register in person for a chance to win one of fifteen $1,000 scholarships available at the event. This initiative aims to support students in their educational pursuits as they prepare for their futures.
This year’s CSRA College Night promises a wealth of resources for attendees. In addition to college recruitment, the event will feature seminars on financial literacy, guidance from high school advisors and admissions professionals, and information about financial aid available in Georgia and South Carolina. Furthermore, there will be career exploration activities, including a unique “card sorting” exercise designed to assist students in validating their career choices.
As the event enters its third decade, CSRA College Night has steadily grown in popularity, attracting thousands of students and their families each year and awarding over $400,000 in scholarships since its inception in 1993. This established tradition reflects the commitment to supporting the educational and career aspirations of young adults in the region.
Cindy Hewitt, an education outreach specialist with SRNS, highlighted the event’s significance in providing valuable opportunities. The event showcases a diverse range of educational institutions, including colleges, universities, technical schools, and local professional societies representing various fields such as engineering, management, and chemical and nuclear science. This diversity allows students to explore numerous options to align their academic interests with potential career paths.
In addition to the academic focus, the event fosters community engagement and support, with sponsorship from notable organizations including the U.S. Department of Energy-Savannah River Operations Office, SRNS, SRS Centerra, and SRP Federal Credit Union. Other sponsoring entities include the Aiken County Public School District and Public Education Partners of Aiken County, all committed to enhancing educational opportunities for local students.
For students and parents, CSRA College Night is a pivotal occasion to gather insights regarding financial aid and scholarship opportunities while facilitating connections with educational and professional resources. The combined elements of recruitment, career exploration, and financial literacy aim to empower students as they transition from high school to post-secondary education and professional life.
The CSRA College Night represents an essential event in the academic calendar of the Greater Augusta area, providing a platform for students to learn, engage, and explore their future possibilities. As preparations continue, organizers anticipate another successful event that will benefit numerous students and families.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: College
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