Thursday! CSRA College Night to bring 120+ colleges to Augusta

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Mackenzie McNabb

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

(803) 952-8179

mackenzie.mcnabb@srs.gov

Aiken, S.C. – Area 9th-12th grade students will have a unique opportunity to meet recruiters from over 120 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.

CSRA College Night attendees will meet with more than 120 representatives from colleges and universities.
CSRA College Night attendees will meet with more than 120 representatives from colleges and universities.

Event details:
Where: Augusta Convention Center; 901 Reynolds Street, Augusta, GA 30901
When: Thursday, Sept. 3, 5-8:00 p.m.

“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 120 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.”

CSRA College Night has served tens of thousands of participants and awarded over $415,000 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.

Event opportunities:

  • 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.
  • 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.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded at this year's CSRA College Night.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded at this year’s CSRA College Night.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded at this year's CSRA College Night.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded at this year’s CSRA College Night.

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

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.

For additional event information, contact Cindy Hewitt at cynthia.hewitt@srs.gov.

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, a Fluor Corporation-led company with Newport News Nuclear, is responsible for the management and operations of the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site, located near Aiken, South Carolina.

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