At the Oconee Chamber of Commerce, we are fortunate to be able to sponsor many programs designed to recognize and reward educators, students, and schools in Oconee County. Throughout the year, we sponsor the following:
STAR Student Breakfast
Education Mini Grants
Educational Scholarships
EDUCATION MINI GRANTS
The Mini Grant Program will award any accredited public or private school in Oconee County is eligible to apply.
The Education Foundation of Oconee County, Inc., housed within the Oconee Chamber of Commerce, has developed a program offering mini-grants to Oconee County teachers and support staff who wish to implement creative and innovative educational projects for which funding is not available through regular school sources.
Mini-grant monies may be used to purchase materials, supplies, equipment, etc., necessary for the successful completion of the project. Specialized educational trips will be considered only if they are an integral part of the proposed project. Mini-grant funds may not be used as personal honoraria for the applicant, other teachers, or other school personnel.
Funds acquired through the Chamber mini-grant program must be used for a specific, outlined project, and must be approved by your principal/administrator.
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Oconee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it will award one $1,500 scholarship to one deserving graduate of any of the public or private high schools in Oconee County.
STAR STUDENT BREAKFAST
An annual breakfast where we
recognizes the STAR Students and STAR Teachers from the five high schools in Oconee County.
