Through the Georgia Scholar Program, the Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life. Each Georgia Scholar receives a diploma seal and an honorary graduation cord. Applicants should be aware that Georgia Scholar is a recognition-only program. No scholarship funds are associated with this program.

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The University of North Georgia's Corps of Cadets will host National Leadership Challenge (NLC) Weekend March 27-29, 2026, for JROTC cadets and other high school students who are considering a military program in college.

Your students will rappel down a sheer rock cliff at the Army's Mountain Ranger Camp in Dahlonega, construct a rope bridge across a mountain stream, negotiate obstacle and leadership reaction course elements, observe demonstrations by UNG cadet organizations and meet some of our cadets. They will be assigned to small teams with current UNG cadets mentoring and guiding them through the weekend's events.
 

Participants sleep in rustic, 16-person cabins on bunk beds at Camp Wahsega, a 4-H Camp owned by the University System of Georgia, approximately one mile from the Mountain Ranger Camp and 10 miles from our Dahlonega campus. Men and women will occupy separate cabins.

NLC Weekend is offered twice per year (fall and spring), and space is limited to 200 students per semester, so encourage your students to register now.