Don’t Miss: Thursday, September 11 – CSRA College Night brings 100+ colleges to Augusta

Aiken, S.C. (September 8, 2025) — Area 9th-12th grade students will have a unique opportunity to meet  recruiters from over 100 colleges and universities and the chance to win scholarships totaling $15,000  at one of the Southeast’s largest college recruitment events. The 2025 CSRA College Night will be held  on Thursday, Sept. 11, 5-8 p.m., at the Augusta Convention Center. Admission and parking are free  and open to the public. 

Event Details:  

• When: Thursday, Sept. 11, 5-8:00 p.m. 
• Where: Augusta Convention Center; 901 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA 30901

  “CSRA College Night is a remarkable opportunity for high school students to explore a wide array of  higher education options and get a head start on their future careers,” said Cindy Hewitt, SRNS  Education Outreach Specialist. “By connecting students with over 100 colleges and universities, as well  as offering valuable resources like financial aid information and career counseling, we aim to inspire  and empower the next generation to achieve their educational and professional goals. This event  serves as a crucial steppingstone in helping students realize their full potential.” 

  Event opportunities: 

  • Engage with colleges, military and professional societies: Meet representatives from  colleges, universities, and technical schools across the U.S., along with local professional  societies and four military branches.  
  • Explore financial aid options: Get detailed information on scholarships and financial aid  requirements for South Carolina and Georgia and attend financial literacy seminars. • Visit the Counseling Center: High school advisors and admissions professionals will be  available to guide students through the college application process. 
  • Discover career opportunities: Participate in career interest "card sorting" to help validate and  explore career choices. 
  • Win scholarships: High school seniors can register for a chance to win one of fifteen $1,000  scholarships, provided they graduate with a GPA of 2.5 or above.

Entering its third decade, CSRA College Night has served tens of thousands of participants and  awarded over $400,000 in scholarships since its inception in 1993. The continued success of this event  is thanks to the dedication of hundreds of SRS volunteers and the generosity of local sponsors. 

Attending colleges and universities: 

• Aiken Technical College
• Augusta University 
• Augusta Technical College 
• Mercer University 
• Mississippi State University
•  Newberry College
• Claflin University 

• Clemson University 
• Coastal Carolina University
• College of Charleston
• East Carolina University
• Emory University 
• Furman University 
• Georgia Southern University
• Howard University 
• Lander University 
• Paine College 
• South Carolina State University
• Spelman College 
• Texas A&M University 
• University of Alabama 
• University of Florida 
• University of Georgia 
• University of South Carolina
• Winthrop University 
• Wofford College 
  

For a full list of attending colleges and universities, click here.  

CSRA College Night is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy-Savannah River Operations  Office, SRNS, SRS Centerra, SRP Federal Credit Union, Aiken County Public School District, Public  Education Partners of Aiken County, and iHeart Media Augusta. For additional event information,  contact cynthia.hewitt@srs.gov.