NACAC Virtual College Fairs

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NACAC’s series of Virtual College Fairs continues with three remaining fairs in Spring 2021. Common App is thrilled to support these virtual events, designed to help students connect with college admission officers and ask important questions about the application process. Each fair offers students the opportunity to watch college’s Zoom presentations, ask questions via chat, and demonstrate interest - all without leaving home. Students can sign up for free at virtualcollegefairs.org.

• April 10: 3:00 – 7:00 pm ET
• April 20: 3:00 – 7:00 pm ET
• May 2: 1:00 – 7:00 pm ET 

FAFSA Drive-In Events Coming Soon

 

SPREAD THE WORD: Drive-In To Your Future

SPREAD THE WORD! One-on-one FAFSA help from the safety of your car is coming to a community near you. The Drive-In to Your Future events locations in the map above are on Saturday April 10th, 17th and 24th from 10am-2pm. Ask students and families to bring is a charged laptop or mobile device. Masked volunteers will answer questions through the car window.  *Bilingual FAFSA Advising Virtual Support provided by LatinxEd* Link to the virtual advising between 10am-2pm on April 17:  http://bit.ly/FAFSA0417

LOCATIONS and REGISTRATION

Teach NC Initiative

Students who are interested in becoming a teacher,  should check out the new  statewide initiative focused on increasing the number of high-quality, diverse, and dedicated North Carolinians entering the teaching profession. This program is a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, BEST NC, TEACH.org..  Check out this  digital postcard or the “About TeachNC" page to learn more. 

TeachNC.org provides free resources and information to prospective teachers across North Carolina. From financial aid and scholarships to information about educator preparation programs and teacher licensure, TeachNC strives to be a one-stop resource for everything candidates need to know about becoming a teacher. Most importantly, TeachNC also provides personalized supports and targeted outreach to help a candidate go from interested to applying.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Haley Pittman, Manager of Regional Initiatives with TEACH.org, at hpittman@teach.org.

Carolina Sports Journalism Camp

 

We are pleased to invite applications to the Carolina Sports Journalism Camp. The deadline to apply is April 1. Please help us spread the word by encouraging rising juniors and seniors to apply.

 

This summer will mark the 10^thyear of the camp.

 

Our summer 2021 dates for the virtual camp are June 23-25. Students will visit a sports journalism class through the UNC-CH Hussman School of Journalism and Media. The camp will instruct students on sports play-by-play, sports writing, sports photography and more through classroom study and newsroom practice. Students will take a behind-the-scenes tour of UNC’s sports media facilities and cover a press conference.

 

Please direct students to this site for application materials: 

http://hussman.unc.edu/csjc

 

Many thanks,

Monica Hill

 

Monica Hill

Director, North Carolina Scholastic Media Association

UNC-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media

ncsma@unc.edu•ncsma.unc.edu•@NCSMA

CFNC's Take Your Dreams Odd Hold Initiative

The pandemic has put a lot of things on hold for North Carolina high school seniors. But the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and our statewide education collaborators want to support schools, counselors like you, and most importantly — SENIORS — who may need guidance refocusing on college plans.

That’s why CFNC is launching Take Your Dreams Off Hold: College Is Within Reach! This campaign supports high school seniors and parents, to help them complete the three important steps for college enrollment for the fall semester: college application, FAFSA, and residency.

Please click here for more information on residency, FAFSA, and college application completion.

For additional information on upcoming events and opportunities, please see CFNC’s Take Your Dreams Off Hold newsletter.

 

Annual Boys and Men of Color Conference

Dr.Roderick Heath, the director of the African American Male Initiative,  at North Carolina Central University is inviting the male minority students in our school to join him for their  Boys & Men of Color Conference. The event will take place April 10, 2021 from 9:30 AM- 1:00 PM. The event will be hosted virtually and the tickets will be free. Attached below is the link to register for the event. 

For more information please contact Dr. Roderick Heath via email at rheath1@nccu.edu. 

Annual Boys & Men of Color Conference

How Multiyear Scholarships Can Help Pay Your Teen's Way Through College

 

Extra Help: College Admissions

Helping parents get their teen to college

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Earn Scholarships for All Four Years of College

Earning a scholarship can be a proud moment for students and parents alike. But oftentimes scholarships are for only one year, which means students will have to apply for other awards or possibly rely on student loans in subsequent years.

Instead, multiyear scholarships can provide consistency for students throughout their college journey. These awards can help families plan out how they'll pay for college and offer more financial stability. Learn more about scholarships that pay for all four years of college and how to find them. Also be sure to check out the various opportunities in the U.S. News Scholarship Finder.

This is a bonus edition of Extra Help, one of several that U.S. News will be sending out this year. Feel free to share your thoughts and feedback with us at edunewsletters@usnews.com.

Happy Tuesday!

This edition of the newsletter was written by Josh Moody. The U.S. News Education newsletter team is Josh (@byJoshMoody) and Emma (@emmarkerr).

CASH IN ON COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

12 Ways to Win a College Scholarship

Need help with the scholarship search or strategy? Check out these tips on winning scholarships, with pointers on how to get started and different types of scholarships to aim for.

How to Turn Extracurriculars Into College Scholarships

Being a standout athlete isn't the only way your teen could earn scholarship money for extracurricular activities. Read on to learn how dance, photography and other creative pursuits can pay off.

How to Avoid Scholarship Scams

If a scholarship sounds too good to be true, then it just may be a scam. Pay attention to red flags such as eligibility fees and notifications saying your teen was awarded a scholarship for which he or she never applied.

How to Write a Scholarship Thank-You Letter

If your teen wins a scholarship, then common courtesy suggests a thank-you letter is in order – and experts say doing so could lead to recommendation letters and future awards. Here's a template that covers the basics of showing gratitude to the awarding organization.

FIND YOUR SCHOOL

Try the My Fit Custom College Ranking

Enter your preferences and profile information here, and we'll show you a personalized ranking of which schools are the best fit for you. You can also sign in to your free U.S. News account to see how you stack up against applicants across the country with our new College Admissions Calculator.

The Bahama Ruritan Club Scholarship

 BAHAMA RURITAN CLUB

ANNUAL LEWIS ROBERTS SCHOLARSHIP

The Bahama Ruritan Club is proud to sponsor the Annual Lewis Roberts

Scholarship. The Scholarship was established in 1986 to honor Mr. Robert’s

membership in the Bahama Ruritan Club, his long and faithful service to the Bahama

Community, and to help educate others in the value of a Ruritan Club in a

community.

This Scholarship may be provided to an eligible Applicant for use at an Institution of

Higher Learning such as a University or College, a Technical Institute or College, a

Business College, or a School of Nursing.

Read more below...

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=om#search/ruritan+scholarship?projector=1

Scholarships

Interested high school students, families, school counselors, and college advisors are invited to join the following North Carolina scholarship programs for an informational evening via Zoom. Program representatives will provide an overview of each scholarship and answer questions. Below are dates the sessions will be held and we hope you can join us for one!

• Monday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before March 19)
• Tuesday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before March 19)
• Thursday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before March 22)
• Monday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before April 9)
• Tuesday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before April 9)
• Wednesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before April 12)

To register, go to https://bit.ly/NCScholarships-Spring2021.

EC Scholars are among the university’s most valued investments as they embody academic excellence and leadership, a way of life that is at the heart of East Carolina. Housed in the Honors College, EC Scholars receive a scholarship valued at nearly $64,000. Students accepted into this prestigious four-year program engage in rigorous coursework, collaborate with faculty on research, receive a stipend to study abroad, and become leaders amongst their peers.   Click Here for More » The Levine Scholars Program is UNC Charlotte's premier scholarship program. As a program grounded in civic engagement, the Levine Scholarship not only covers the full cost of attending UNC Charlotte, but also awards scholars a grant to implement a community service project and funding to support a nonprofit internship. Scholars grow into transformational leaders through an experience that includes study abroad, a pre-professional internship, individualized mentorship and a professional development fund.   Click Here for More »   The Park Scholarships is NC State University’s premier four-year merit scholarship program. Beyond covering the full cost of attending NC State, it affords Park Scholars access to a vibrant community of peers and alumni; horizon-expanding trips, retreats, service opportunities, and leadership training; individualized faculty mentoring; early course registration; and grants to fund professional and personal enrichment experiences such as study abroad and research projects.   Click Here for More »   The Cheatham-White Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for students attending North Carolina Central University. This program was designed to provide an outstanding educational experience for exceptional scholars with a wide range of interests. Students chosen for the Cheatham-White Scholarship typically are proficient in both the arts and sciences, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and have a commitment to public service.   Click Here for More » Morehead-Cain is UNC-Chapel Hill's premier scholarship program and the first merit scholarship program established in the United States. The Morehead-Cain provides a full four-year scholarship covering tuition, books, room and board, and four summer experiences known as the Morehead-Cain's Summer Enrichment Program. Nominees must be a competitive applicant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.   Click Here for More »

College Board Big Future Days Event

 

Read More Here The College Board has seen a great deal of interest from students and educators in their first-ever virtual BigFuture™ Days college fairs, so they have rescheduled them for later this spring to ensure a positive and successful experience for all attendees. Here are the new dates: • BigFuture Day Northeast is on Sunday, March 7 (no date change) • BigFuture Day West + Southwest is on Tuesday, March 30 • BigFuture Day Midwest is on Sunday, April 18 • BigFuture Day Southeast is on Thursday, April 29 If you or your students are already registered for these events, you don't need to do anything to update registration. If your students haven't registered yet, they still have time. We created this toolkit, so you can share these events with your students.   Students: Register Now

BigFuture Day Northeast Sunday, March 7 Boston University, Penn State, Rutgers, and many more will be there. See the full list of colleges. ‌  BigFuture Day West + Southwest Tuesday, March 30 Pomona College, UCLA, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Oregon, and many more will be there. See the full list of colleges.

BigFuture Day Midwest Sunday, April 18 Ohio State, Purdue, University of Chicago, University of Kansas, and many more will be there. See the full list of colleges. ‌  BigFuture Day Southeast Thursday, April 29 American University, LSU, University of Richmond, Vanderbilt, and many more will be there. See the full list of colleges.