CSRA College Night returns to Augusta Sept. 3

Area 9th-12th grade students will have a unique opportunity to meet recruiters from over 100 colleges and universities and the chance to win $1,000 scholarships at one of the Southeast’s largest college recruitment events. The 2026 CSRA College Night will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, 5-8 p.m., at the Augusta Convention Center. Admission and parking are free and open to the public.

“We are excited to continue this tradition that attracts thousands of students and families from Georgia and South Carolina each year,” said Cindy Hewitt, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) Education Outreach Specialist. “To date, over 176,000 have attended this event with 450 scholarships awarded to high school seniors. With many colleges offering free applications and on-the-spot acceptance letters, you do not want to miss this incredible opportunity.”

Event opportunities:

• Colleges and professional societies: Meet hundreds of representatives from colleges, universities, and technical schools from across the U.S. Connect with local professional societies in the fields of engineering, management, chemical and nuclear science.
• Financial aid: Obtain details on scholarships, financial aid requirements for SC and GA, and attend seminars on financial literacy, resume writing, college application essay writing and the SRS Apprenticeship School.
• Counseling center: Seek advice on the college application process from high school advisors and admissions professionals.
• Career exploration: Engage in career interest "card sorting" to help validate career choices.
• Scholarship drawing: High school seniors can register in person for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship. To qualify, seniors must graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or above.

For 32 years, CSRA College Night has served tens of thousands of participants and awarded over $415,000 in scholarships since 1993. The continued success of this event is made possible by the generosity of sponsors and the dedication of hundreds of SRS volunteers. Event sponsors include the U.S. Department of Energy-Savannah River, SRNS, SRS Centerra, SRP Federal Credit Union, Aiken County Public School District, Public Education Partners of Aiken County, Bridgestone and iHeart Media Augusta.

Click here for more information on participating colleges, seminars, and event parking. For additional questions, contact Cindy Hewitt at cynthia.hewitt@srs.gov. Click here to watch the College Night Overview video.