Scholarships

 

June is on its way, and with it comes exciting new scholarship opportunities for students of all grades. Scholarships.com has something for everyone this summer, so encourage your students to take a look; with a free account, students are matched to scholarships that suit their particular circumstances, traits, and academic interests.

In honor of Memorial Day, I’d like to spotlight the 2025 U.S. Naval Intelligence Essay Contest, worth up to $5,000 for any student, military-affiliated or otherwise. Due July 31st, the contest entails the submission of an essay no longer than 2,500 words about U.S. Navy developments and advancements; essay prompts are provided, but students are also welcome to create their own topics. This is a fantastic opportunity for passionate writers to make their voices heard and win money in the process.

More Summer Scholarships for High School Students:

• National Videogame Museum Scholarships

  Deadline: June 1, 2025

  Amount: $5,000

  
  

• Smith Publicity Book Marketing Scholarship
  Deadline: June 1, 2025
  Amount: $2,500

  
  

• Future Without Speciesism Award

  Deadline: June 30, 2025

  Amount: $10,000

Scholarships.com updates scholarships daily with the newest opportunities for students across any and all fields. See our directory of scholarships organized by deadline to plan ahead for the upcoming school year; the sooner students know their options, the better, so get started on a plan. 

College Essay & Application Kick-off for Juniors

 

The College Essay Guy is offering a free, two-part webinar series for juniors at the end of the month, packed with tips on how to use the summer productively and begin crafting an outstanding personal statement and college application.

 Why get started this summer? Students typically underestimate how long it will take them to create great college essays & applications. 

Summer is the best time for students to start writing—they'll have time to dig deep, get creative, and save themselves a whole bunch of potential stress during fall of senior year.

College Essay & Application Kick-off for Juniors   Part 1: How to Write an Outstanding Personal Statement Tues May 27th, 4-5pm PT (7-8pm ET)   On this session, we'll cover: The Purpose of the Personal Statement (i.e., What Colleges Are Looking for) Two Fun Ways to Find Your Personal Statement Topic How (and Why) to Show Your Core Values Two Successful Personal Statement Examples to Get You Inspired Topics to Potentially Avoid A Practical Game Plan for Having a Productive College Application Summer A Quick Preview of My Summer Courses Prize Giveaways! Q&A (We'll Answer Pretty Much Any Question You Have)   Part 2: How to Create a Compelling College Application Thurs May 29th, 4-5pm PT (7-8pm ET)   On this session, we'll cover: What Colleges Are Looking For in 2025 The Other Essential Parts of Your College Application Writing Great Supplemental Essays Tips for Creating a Great Activities List How to Make Use of the Additional Info Section A Sample Successful College Application A Quick Preview of My Summer Courses Prize Giveaways! Q&A (Bring those questions!)   How to Register Your Students for This Webinar Since they'll likely want to know the details of what we're covering in the two sessions, the simplest way to have them register is to forward them this email so they can click below and get signed up. Takes literally 45 secs.

Register for Both Sessions Here

Summer Scholarship Options for Juniors

As the summer approaches, so too does a whole host of scholarship opportunities for rising high school seniors. There are only a few short months between now and the beginning of the next academic year. Juniors can start planning for their future before college application season starts to monopolize their time.

There are hundreds of scholarships available to students in the upcoming weeks, with countless more on the way this summer. Keep an eye on the scholarships local to your area as we come closer to the 2025-2026 academic year; those and other niche scholarships will be a great low-competition opportunity for your students in addition to the more competitive opportunities  available. Juniors can start planning for their future before college application season starts to monopolize their time.

Summer NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Program in Biotech Program

This two-week residential program is for rising 11th- and 12th-grade high school students who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in the biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical research, biotechnology, math, engineering, or any STEM subject. Learn more HERE!

Free College Admissions Tutoring for VAHS Students

 

Juniors can sign up by April 3 to join these workshops and get notified about more opportunities in the months ahead:

Financial Aid Decoded
Level up your understanding of financial aid and how to make college affordable.
 2 weeks, 2x per week, 60 minutes each.

The Essay
Understand the role of essays in the admissions process, and brainstorm, draft and polish yours.
 4 weeks, 2x per week, 75 minutes each.

College Admissions Workshops are created in partnership with Schoolhouse.world, co-founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy. In these sessions, hosted on the Schoolhouse platform, trained near-peer tutors support groups of up to 15 high school students with information and activities informed by admissions and financial aid counselors.
 

Learn more about the workshops and how to sign up →

Quest Bridge College Prep Scholars Program

 

The College Prep Scholars Program has always equipped high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. This year, we have added additional awards to ensure your students receive support that will strengthen their college application. Students selected as College Prep Scholars will be eligible to receive college guidance, college essay support, or standardized test preparation from our trusted affiliates.

Students should apply to the 2025 College Prep Scholars Program by Thursday, March 20, and complete the Awards form to be considered. Explore eligibility requirements. Students are encouraged to start a free application today. 

Questions? Watch our short video, Award Spotlight: Personalized College Preparation Awards.  

Momentum Scholarship For Juniors

The Momentum Scholarship for Juniors—an exclusive, no-essay $1,000 scholarship opportunity for high school juniors. The deadline for this opportunity is Monday, March 31st. This is a fantastic way for Juniors  to get engaged with financial aid early, and it’s only available to them through your referral!

 

About the Scholarship

The Momentum Scholarship is designed to encourage juniors to start applying for financial aid early. One lucky high school junior will win a $1,000 scholarship for proactively applying this winter.

Girls Who Code’s Summer Programs

 The Summer Immersion Program (SIP) is a two-week, live virtual classroom experience for current 9th-11th graders. Students will design creative computer games, connect with industry professionals, and join an incredible community of mentors and friends who have their back. Eligible participants can apply for a $300 SIP Student Grant, plus laptop and hotspot access.

• Round 1: July 7th, 2025 - July 18th, 2025

• Round 2: July 28th, 2025 - August 8th, 2025
   

Pathways is a six-week study program for 9th-12th graders. Students set their own schedule to explore web development, cybersecurity, data science, and artificial intelligence, including a brand-new course on responsible artificial intelligence design!

• Program Dates: June 30th, 2025 - August 8th, 2025

• Check out our flyer to your educators and students so they can apply to Girls Who Code’s free Summer Programs at girlswhocode.com/summerapply by February 26, 2025, for priority consideration and the best chance of placement.  

Durham Bulls Broadcasting Opportunity

 The Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 is a co-ed unpaid internship program designed for students aged 14-20. This program offers a unique and invaluable chance to gain exceptional experience in the field of television broadcasting, supported and sponsored by the Durham Bulls, Fox 50, and Capitol Broadcasting Company.

 

In our remarkable 27th season, Post 50 is responsible for the live broadcast of Durham Bulls home games on several WRAL platforms, MiLB.com, and within the ballpark. Additionally, we contribute highlights for FOX 50 and WRAL newscasts.

 

This program is an excellent platform for students to explore their interest in broadcast communications and gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting.

 

Open House:

• When: Feb. 12th, 7:00-8:30 pm

• Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Ball Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701

Applications for the 2025 Season:

• Deadline: Feb. 16th, 2025

• Limited to 70 members

• Apply - https://forms.gle/mVAARuU7CWZQDEq38

 

Interviews (For all applicants): Feb. 22nd and/or Feb. 23rd

 

Training Sessions (New Applicants Only): Mar. 1st and/or Mar. 2nd

 

Acceptance Notifications Sent: Mar. 9th

 

Baseball Season Runs: Apr. 1 - Sept. 14, 2025

 

Learn more: Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 link.

NCSSM Connect

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Connect program provides distance education courses to schools across the state. Voyager Academy HS is a participating partner school. Students in grades 9-12 take tuition-free, honors-level, and AP courses in STEM and humanities from NCSSM via interactive video conferencing. Please check the NCSSM Connect website NCSSM Connect for more information. Voyager Academy HS counselor, Jill O'Kane will work with interested students to register. 

Durham Bulls Broadcasting Opportunity

The Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 is a co-ed unpaid internship program designed for students aged 14-20. This program offers a unique and invaluable chance to gain exceptional experience in the field of television broadcasting, supported and sponsored by the Durham Bulls, Fox 50, and Capitol Broadcasting Company.

 In our remarkable 27th season, Post 50 is responsible for the live broadcast of Durham Bulls home games on several WRAL platforms, MiLB.com, and within the ballpark. Additionally, we contribute highlights for FOX 50 and WRAL newscasts.

 

This program is an excellent platform for students to explore their interest in broadcast communications and gain practical, hands-on experience in a professional setting.

 

Open House:

• When: Feb. 12th, 7:00-8:30 pm

• Where: Durham Bulls Athletic Ball Park, 409 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC 27701

 

Applications for the 2025 Season:

• Deadline: Feb. 16th, 2025

• Limited to 70 members

• Apply - https://forms.gle/mVAARuU7CWZQDEq38

 

Interviews (For all applicants): Feb. 22nd and/or Feb. 23rd

 

Training Sessions (New Applicants Only): Mar. 1st and/or Mar. 2nd

 

Acceptance Notifications Sent: Mar. 9th

 

Baseball Season Runs: Apr. 1 - Sept. 14, 2025

 

Learn more: Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 link.

 

Feel free to share this exciting opportunity!

 

Apply now for an unforgettable experience in television broadcasting.

 

Thanks,

Ken

__________________________________________________________

 

Ken Bland

Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 Advisor

M: 919 946 8899

 

 

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Duke Neuroscience Experience

Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE)

June 16 – August 8, 2025

 

Dive into the world of brain science this summer! Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE) is a full-time, 8-week, paid summer research internship program for Durham high school students. Participants perform hands-on experiments in neuroscience labs at Duke, engage in professional development and college prep activities, and receive a stipend and free lunch. We welcome students from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those without prior research experience! We are looking for students who are interested in exploring the mysteries of the brain, curious about a career in science or medicine, and eager to learn and grow.

 

Apply online from December 16, 2024 – February 9, 2025! You will need to fill out our application and request two (2) letters of recommendation from non-relatives.

 

Eligibility:

To apply for 2025, students must:

• Be a current high school sophomore or junior (grades 10-11 for the 2024-2025 school year), or a senior (grade 12) who does *not* plan to attend college in fall 2025;
• Attend a public or charter high school in Durham, NC (C.E. Jordan High School, City of Medicine Academy, Durham School of Technology, Durham School of the Arts, Excelsior Classical Academy, Hillside High School, Ignite! Online Academy, J.D. Clement Early College High School, Middle College High School, NC Cyber Academy, NC Virtual Academy, Northern High School, Research Triangle High School, Riverside High School, Southern School of Energy and Sustainability, or Voyager Academy High School);
• Have reliable transportation for daily commuting to Duke University;
• Be at least sixteen (16) years old by June 16, 2025; and
• Be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or legal resident.

 

What to Expect:

• Join a Lab: Get matched with a cutting-edge brain science lab at Duke University based on your research interests.
• Hands-on Research: Perform hands-on neuroscience experiments and gain technical research skills.
• Mentorship: Receive individualized mentorship from professional scientists who will guide you through your research project.
• Professional Development: Participate in a series of professional development workshops with local experts.

• Develop your neuroscience understanding
• Receive guidance for applying to college
• Develop scientific communication and presentation skills
• Explore career options in academia, industry, and medicine

• Networking: Develop a network of peers and mentors.
• Present Your Work: Present your research at an end-of-summer poster session for your peers, family, and Duke scientists.
• Stipend: Receive a stipend and daily lunch.
• Laptop: Borrow a laptop with specialized software for your lab work.

To hear from previous students who have participated in DUNE, please visit Scholar Stories and DUNE in the News.

 

Important Dates:

• December 16, 2024: Application opens
• February 9, 2025: Application and two (2) letters of recommendation from non-relatives due by 11:59pm EST
• March 2025: Admissions decisions announced
• June 16 – August 8, 2025: Program runs for 8 weeks (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)

 

Questions?

Please check the FAQs on our website. If you cannot find the answer to your question, please email duneprogram@duke.edu.

 

UNC Chapel Hill STAR Ventures Program

 The STAR Ventures Summer Program is designed to give rising high school juniors, seniors, and incoming college freshmen an immersive experience in the exploration of careers in a research institute - including finance, project management, operations, and communications - as well as many professional development opportunities such as resume building and networking. Over the course of three weeks, participants will learn about the world of data science and computer science research through engaging presentations and projects, exploring how various departments at RENCI contribute to cutting-edge research.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information on program dates, please refer to the website. Should you have any questions or need further details, feel free to reach out to: 

Fion Lin

fion@renci.org

Research Operations Intern

Renaissance Computing Institute

UNCSA High School Visual Arts Applications Available for 2025-26 Academic Year

UNC School of the Arts (UNCSA) Visual Arts Program is a residential program designed for high school juniors and seniors who have an artistic interest, dedication and enthusiasm they wish to pursue in a structured course of study. Learn more about the program.

Tuition is provided free of charge for in-state high school students, and the majority of their other educational costs (e.g., textbooks, health and wellness services, room and meal plan, activities, etc.) are covered by the North Carolina High School Artists Grant. Learn more about tuition and financial aid.

Rising high school juniors or seniors are encouraged to apply here.

AI for Business - Weekend Program for High School Students - SKEMA Business School - Centennial Campus NCSU

 SKEMA Business School is offering an AI for Business Weekend Program for high school students Nov 23^rd-24^th.

 

SKEMA partners with the NCSU Poole School of Management for a joint undergraduate degree in Business and is located on the Centennial Campus in Raleigh NC.

 

This weekend program at SKEMA Business School is currently recruiting high schools students for the AI for Business program. Please pass on and share!

 

• Weekend Program: AI for BUSINESS– November 23^rd-24th (Saturday and Sunday, 9am-4pm)– PDF Attached.
• Cost: $165 Lunch Included – NCSTATE Dining Hall
• Location: SKEMA Business School at NC State Centennial Campus
• Sign Up Link: HERE