Eta Beta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in Durham North Carolina presents its Annual Scholarship.

The Eta Beta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. in Durham North Carolina presents its Annual Scholarship.  Please distribute this scholarship opportunity to graduating seniors.  Awards range from $500-$1,000.  Please encourage your students to apply at:  https://forms.gle/AhYLB66nxxVQvjfQ9

Please complete the online application (link above) AND submit the following additional documents to scholarships@zphibdurhamnc.org no later than April 1, 2022.

• Applicants are required to submit a high school transcript.
• Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation.
• Applicants are required to submit an essay (instructions are below).  

Essay instructions:  Applicants are required to submit a typed narrative essay explaining "why are you deserving of this scholarship and how will this scholarship assist you in achieving your goals."  The essay is an important part of the selection process. Essay must be double-spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font, 1 page maximum, and one-inch margin on all sides. 

In reviewing the essays, the scholarship committee will consider the following criteria in selecting recipients:  Creativity; Correct use of grammar and punctuation; Ability to relate to founding principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood; Adherence to topic; Cohesiveness of work

DEADLINE:  Scholarship applications AND additional documents must be submitted no later than April 1, 2022. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

UNC Chapel Hill Project Uplift

 

Project Uplift is a summer enrichment and college access program designed to promote and increase access to higher education for rising high school seniors, especially those underrepresented in postsecondary education. Every year, during May and June, approximately 1,000 high school seniors participate in one of four separate Project Uplift sessions. Traditionally, this is a two-day experience, Project Uplift participants live on Carolina’s campus, interacting with faculty, staff, and current students, participating in educational, cultural, and social activities. Project Uplift Scholars have the opportunity to immerse themselves in college life and experience the academic rigor and social climate of a four-year institution.

For over 50 years, Project Uplift has consistently provided a diverse selection of rising high school seniors from across the state of North Carolina with an opportunity to live, lead, and learn about the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a first-hand basis.

Project Uplift 2022

This year, Project Uplift will feature both on-campus and virtual components. You’ll join us in Chapel Hill for a day full of exploration of our campus, advice for applying to college, and opportunities to get to know other talented rising seniors and current UNC students. Virtual offerings will provide additional support as you explore which college or university will be a good fit for your future. We are committed to ensuring everyone’s safety and will adjust the dates of the program in accordance with Carolina’s community standards during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Learn more about Project Uplift HERE. 

APPLY HERE by March 14, 2022

2022 NC SECU PHP Scholarship Information

 SECU Foundation established the “People Helping People®” scholarship program to assist students across North Carolina with their educational goals. Since being established, the “People Helping People” scholarship program represents an annual commitment of over $5 million, with a collective total of over $71 million since the initial scholarship funding began in 2005.

SECU Foundation established the People Helping People four-year scholarship program to help North Carolina public high school students attend college. Each of the 115 North Carolina Local Education Agencies (LEAs)/School Districts will receive a minimum of one scholarship valued at $10,000 payable at $1,250 for up to eight consecutive semesters for a senior to attend one of the 1State Employee Credit Union Scholarship Opportunity6 constituent campuses of the University of North Carolina System.

Recipients of the scholarship will be selected by the VAHS Scholarship Selection Committee provided they meet all eligibility criteria. Scholarship recipient information must be submitted by the Scholarship Selection Committee at VAHS No individual applications are reviewed by the Foundation. Speak with your Ms. O'Kane, VAHS guidance counselor for more information about applying, requirements, and deadlines.

The deadline to submit applications to the VAHS Scholarship Committee is 3/11/22

Eligibility Criteria

Consent Form

2022 Durham Bulls TV Crew Internship

Any student who is interested in participating in a live television broadcast and/or interested in pursuing broadcast communications as a career, should check out this program. 

The Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 is a co-ed unpaid internship program that offers students, ages 14-20, a unique and invaluable opportunity to gain exceptional experience in the field of television broadcasting. Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 is supported and sponsored by the Durham Bulls, Fox 50 and Capitol Broadcasting Company. Now in our 24th season of broadcasting, Post 50 provides the live broadcast of the Durham Bulls games on MeTV, WRAL Sports Plus, MiLB.com as well as within the ballpark. We also provide highlights for FOX 50 and WRAL newscasts.

 

Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Durham Bulls season. If you are interested in being a part of the TV Crew, please complete the 2022 Online Application.  Applications are due by Wednesday, Feb. 23rd, 2022 and must be completed to be considered for membership. We will be limiting the crew to 70 members.

 

Interviews – Required for all applicants, new and returning members.

 

Training Sessions (New Members Only) – Required to attend one training session. 

 

Acceptance into the program – Notifications will be sent Monday, March 21st.

 

Regular baseball season runs Apr. 12  – Sept. 21, 2022.

Free virtual event: Navigating Financial Aid Offers

 

Its a big deal - some students have been accepted to college! Now it’s time for them to select the school they want to attend . . . but many will first need to figure out the financial aid piece of the puzzle. Sallie Mae has prepared a live virtual event to address the most common questions about how to compare financial aid offers. Students and families can register for a free virtual event to learn more.  Register now for a free virtual event: Navigating Financial Aid Offers Wednesday, February 23 at 7pm ET | 6pm CT | 5pm MT | 4pm PT Register Now Thursday, February 24 at 8pm ET | 7pm CT | 6pm MT | 5pm PT Register Now After being accepted to college, you’ll receive a financial aid offer that outlines your financial aid eligibility at that specific school. Each financial aid offer will contain similar information overall, but since there’s no standard format they can be difficult to interpret. In this session you’ll learn how to decipher each financial aid offer so you can confidently determine which college is the best fit. Space is limited, so please register early! Sincerely, Sallie Mae School Assist Team PS: Make sure to connect with us on Facebook and Instagram for sharable content that you can use to help students.

Borrow responsibly

Academic Integrity PSA Program -- Produce Your Own Public Service Announcement

The Academic Integrity PSA program is an opportunity for high school students across the world to create their own message about the importance of academic integrity, honesty, and ethics in action.

The PSA should focus on the positive benefits of academic integrity rather than the negative consequences associated with cheating.

The Academic Integrity PSA program is now open for submissions. The program is available to all students in high schools across the world.

We welcome your videos! Please submit your work by April 15, 2022.

For more information...

 https://character.org/academic-integrity/

2022 NCDAR Kathrine Everett Scholarship Award $1000

For fifteen consecutive years the General Davie Chapter of the North Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution has awarded a $1000 merit-based scholarship to a college bound senior girl. Named after the late Kathrine R. Everett, a community leader, the applicant must be a resident of Durham County and enrolled in a public or charter high school, an accredited private school, the North Carolina School of Science and Math, or be the homeschooled daughter or granddaughter of an active General Davie Chapter member. The scholarship candidate must have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and leadership skills over her high school career.

Applications must be received no later than Monday, April 18, 2022. Instructions on the application process are detailed in the attached document.

Senior girls who meet the scholarship’s criteria are encouraged to apply. 

Applications and transcripts must be received no later than April 18, 2022. Applications will be submitted electronically with the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScT14TwolFf2ICO515SqgU2TMcyDcb_s6rj0TCRy5p8eOY1xw/viewform?c=0&w=1

Submit transcripts electronically to Cary Branthwaite at ivyleeger1@gmail.com.

UNC Asheville Pre-College Programs - Registration Open Now!

 

UNCA is excited to announce that registration is now open for Summer 2022 Pre-College Programs at UNC Asheville!  Limited spaces are available, so they encourage early registration.  

Each Pre-College program will run from Sunday to Friday, with topics spanning the arts and sciences. All students will live on campus to fully experience university life and the surrounding community. The program cost, which starts at $1,200, includes lodging, meals, course materials, activities and excursions. Programs follow COVID protocols and University community expectations, and offer a flexible cancellation policy. 

Dates for our Summer 2022 Pre-College Programs are June 12-17, June 19-24 and June 26-July 1, 2022, with several programs offered multiple weeks. Topics include:

• Pre-Med 
• River Ecology & Adventure 
• Great Smokies Young Writers Workshop
• Film Scoring & Sound Design
• Climate, Robotics, Rocketry & Aerospace Engineering 
• Journalism, Public Relations & Social Media in the Digital Age 
• Climate Science 

For more information or to register, please visit https://camps.unca.edu/pre-college.

Registration is now open for the Science Camps at Virginia Tech in Summer 2022!

                                        Join us this summer for in-person science camps at Virginia Tech!  

 

Campers will get a sneak peek at college life and a chance to explore a variety of up-and-coming science careers! The camps will be super interactive, fun, and informative. Campers will get to hang out with like-minded peers and talk with advisors and faculty about college and career options.

 

The camps are:

• Explore Science for rising 7^th-9^th graders. Campers will explore most of the majors in the college, from economics to physics to biology to nanoscience. July 10-12, 2022.
• Explore Data Science for rising 11^th-12^th graders. Campers will explore ways that data are being used to revolutionize all fields, from medicine to logistics to physics. July 17-19,2022.
• Explore Physical Science for rising 11^th- 12^th graders. Campers will explore physics, chemistry, geosciences, quantum computing, and nanoscience. July 21- 21,2022
• Explore Life Sciences for rising 11^th-12^th graders. Campers will explore all things related to life sciences, from nanomedicine to neuroscience to ancient life forms to disease tracking to psychology! July 24-26,2022.

 

Scholarships are available!

 

Click here for the direct link to camp information and the scholarship form.

 

Please feel free to forward to colleagues, students, and parents/guardians. If you have any questions, please contact me!  

 

Best wishes,

  

Victoria Corbin

Asst. Dean of Outreach and Student Engagement

College of Science, Virginia Tech 

540-232-8705
cvictoria@vt.edu

Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program

 

Career Advisors: Join Us for a Virtual Information Session Do you know anyone looking for a career that does not require a 4-year college? The Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program is a 1-year program that prepares individuals for an in-demand career with excellent pay and employment rates. Learn more at a virtual information session. February 16, 2022 5:30 p.m. Register We are currently recruiting high school students and adults interested in a career change or veterans entering civilian life. Highlights of the Program: No college degree or prerequisites required Students may begin the program after earning a high school diploma Earn a certificate in one year with eligibility to take the certification exam   Nine months of hands on experience in clinical rotations at Duke Eye Center clinics 90% employment rate after program completion   Tuition is affordable compared to other allied health programs and financial aid is available   Highlights of the Career: Starting pay $22-$24/hr  Provide direct patient care with highly specialized eye doctors (ophthalmologists)   Perform vision exams, diagnostic testing, measure and record visual stats, to help ophthalmologist correct diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases  Assist in surgery Instruct patients about medications, tests and procedures  Support clinical research by collecting information for research studies   An in-demand career due to a nationwide shortage of OpTechs  Many possibilities for career advancement in clinic management positions and other roles in eye care  Visit our Website We Want to Spread the Word at Your Career Fair! We want to attend career fairs where students can learn more about the Duke Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program. Please add optech@duke.edu to your distribution list when inviting colleges, universities and employers to career fairs hosted by your school or organizaiton. Email Us! Our Company | Contact Us | FAQs | Privacy Policy