UNC Asheville Art and New Media Open House Feb 18

UNC Asheville welcomes students, families, and teachers to the first Owen Hall Day on February 18, 2023 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST. Attendees can join at any time throughout the event. Please see this flyer and registration information to learn more. 

Visit the new Owen Hall facilities featuring: Art History, Painting, Ceramics, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Printmaking, and New Media. Meet the acclaimed faculty who foster excellence, individuality, and diversity while encouraging original and creative minds.

Owen Hall Day events include:

• Department tours

• Optional portfolio reviews with faculty

• Open studios

• Alumni panel discussions 

• Campus tours

• STEAM studio tours 

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Yale Bassett Award For Community Engagement

 

The Yale Center for the Study of Race Indigeneity and Transnational Migration (RITM) is part of the Bassett Award for Community Engagement for high school juniors. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2023. 

Recipients of the Yale Bassett Award for Community Engagement will demonstrate a record of creative leadership and public service, academic distinction, interdisciplinary problem solving, and experience addressing societal issues that might include, but need not be limited to, race and racism. Students with non-traditional leadership experiences or significant work experiences are also encouraged to apply.

To be considered for the Yale Bassett Award, interested students in the Class of 2024 should submit an application that will include an account of their relevant experiences and aspirations, academic record, extracurricular commitments and leadership positions. Students will also be asked to identify a teacher, mentor, coach, religious leader, community-based non-profit leader, or community member who can provide them a letter of recommendation. 

Interested Juniors may applying here: ritm.yale.edu/yale-bassett-award-community-engagement-application 

Yale faculty affiliated with the Center will select and notify winners later this spring.

About Ebenezer Bassett

The Yale Bassett Award honors the legacy of Ebenezer Bassett (1833-1908). Born into a Native American (Schaghticoke) and African American family nearly two hundred years ago, Ebenezer Bassett excelled at the Connecticut Normal School (now Central Connecticut State) and at Yale, where he pursued courses in mathematics and classics in the 1850s. Bassett subsequently became an influential educator, an abolitionist, and a public servant with a national and international vision. He was named consul general to Haiti and chargé d’affaires to the Dominican Republic; he gained a hemispheric understanding of racial politics; and he served as Haiti’s consul in New York City.

About the Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration

Yale’s Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration is devoted to advancing intellectual work related to Ethnic Studies fields; to intersectional race, gender, and sexuality research; and to Native and diasporic communities both in the United States and other countries. The center houses Yale's Ethnicity, Race, and Migration Program, and reaches beyond Yale to connect with local, national, and international institutions, organizations, and individuals.

The Center sponsors the Yale Bassett Award independently from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Applying for the Yale Bassett Award will not affect your chances of being admitted to Yale College.

Questions about the Bassett Award should be directed to the RITM center at ritm@yale.edu.

Sincerely,

Stephen J. Pitti

Director, Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration

Professor of History, American Studies, and Ethnicity, Race, and Migration

Free Tuition at Durham Technical Community College

 

North Carolina high school grads can take two years of classes at Durham Tech tuition-free

Students who graduate from a North Carolina high school this year or who graduated from a North Carolina high school in 2021 can attend Durham Tech this fall tuition free.

Durham Tech will cover the full cost of tuition for 2021 and 2022 NC high school graduates classified as North Carolina residents by the Residency Determination Service (RDS) who enroll for the Fall 2022 semester. Eligibility extends to high school equivalency earners, those who complete an Adult High School diploma and those who are home-schooled.

The Durham Tech tuition-free initiative is a scholarship supplement to the North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant, which covers tuition based on family income. The College will provide 2022 graduates a last-dollar scholarship for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years to bridge the gap and fully pay for tuition not covered by federal Pell grants or the Longleaf Commitment, Durham Tech Promise, and other funds. Students may be responsible for course-related materials if not covered by financial aid.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduate from a North Carolina high school or earn a high school equivalency in 2021 or 2022.
  
• Be admitted to a Durham Tech credit program;
  
• Be a first-time college student. Students who participated in Career and College Promise and Early/Middle College High School are eligilble;
  
• Complete the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (Durham Tech’s school code is 005448.);
  
• Be a resident of North Carolina as determined by the Residency Determination Service (RDS);
  
• Enroll in a curriculum program during the Fall 2022 semester;
  
• Enroll in at least six credit hours;
  
• Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from $0 - $15,000.  (“EFC” is based upon student’s FAFSA determination) 
  
• Meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirement.

Free Summer Grant Program

A new Summer Accelerator grant program allows eligible Durham Tech students to continue their studies over Summer 2022 and Summer 2023 for free. The grant provides up to $5,000 to cover tuition, fees, books, and other expenses based on the number of summer courses a student is taking.  

To be eligible, students must meet the following requirements: 

• A North Carolina resident 
• Enrolled in an academic program leading to a postsecondary degree or credential 
• Working towards their first postsecondary degree or credential 

Eligible students for these grants will receive notification from the Durham Tech Financial Aid Office.

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COLLEGE PREP SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS

 The 2023 College Prep Scholars Program application opens in early February, and the deadline is March 22, 2023.

The 2023 College Prep Scholars Program application opens in early February. Sign up to be notified when the application opens >>

Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds (Academically outstanding high school juniors from families earning less than $65,000/year for a family of four.) with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.

Why apply as a junior? Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. In addition, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when you’re a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners. College Prep Scholars are over five times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match.

Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program Virtual Information Session

                                                                    

INFORMATION SESSION DETAILS: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. VIA Zoom/Facebook Live REGISTER

PROGRAM BENEFITS: No college degree or prerequisites required 12 mo program (total) 9 mo hands clinical rotations Starting pay $22-$24/hr 90% employment rate after program completion Affordable tuition Financial aid is available

Ophthalmic Technicians (OpTechs) work closely with ophthalmologists, who are specialty eye doctors, to assist in caring for patients with eye diseases or injuries. An OpTech holds many important roles in an ophthalmology practice to prepare a patient to see their eye doctor.

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THE OBAMA-CHESKY SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

The Voyager Scholarship for Public Service helps connect college students with financial aid, meaningful travel experiences, and a network of mentors. Check out the incredible work that has already been seen from the first class of Voyager scholarship recipients.

Right now, the Obama Foundation is looking for rising juniors based here in the United States who are interested in pursuing a career in public service.

So take a look at the message from Valerie below. If it describes you, you should consider applying. If it describes someone you know, please encourage them to learn more and apply before March 22.

Together, we can help more students get the education and experiences that can
change lives—and the world around us.

USN A Guide to Historically Black Colleges and Universities

 

Read the full article HERE

HBCUs typically charge lower tuition and provide Black students with a sense of belonging, experts say.

By Sarah Wood

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Jan. 13, 2023, at 2:01 p.m.

There's been a resurgence of student interest in attending historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, which experts say is due to a variety of social, cultural and political factors.

After the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black Americans at the hands of police – which sparked protests and a racial reckoning across the U.S. in 2020 – "many students started to feel a little bit insecure about their surroundings and their environment," says Carl B. Goodman, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bowie State University, an HBCU in Maryland. They "felt that HBCUs were a place where they were secure and that they were getting a family-like environment."

College Covered Planning Resources

collegecovered.com was created by Discover Student Loans to provide students and parents with the know how to plan and pay for college. The website offers a variety of resources and tips for each step of the college planning process.  

With this year's college applications wrapping up, there’s still plenty of important tasks for seniors to complete in the new year. Check out these simple tips and resources to help  students stay focused and keep the momentum going.

• Last Chance for a $5,000 Scholarship: There’s still time for students and parents to enter the Discover^® Student Loans Scholarship to help cover college expenses. No lengthy application or essay required. Our current sweepstakes ends January 31, 2023¹.

• College Planning Calendar: Share this monthly checklist with students and parents to help them stay on top of upcoming deadlines and to-dos.

• How I Won Over $1 Million in Scholarships for College: It’s a great time to be applying for scholarships. Learn how a high school student won more than enough money to pay for college and how he helps other students do the same.

Meredith College Leadership Conference for High School Juniors

Meredith College is pleased to bring back their on-campus leadership conference for high school juniors who are interested in developing and sharpening their leadership skills. The Meredith College Office of Student Leadership and Service, in conjunction with the Office of Admissions, will host this free conference on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Check-in and Breakfast 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.  Opening Session; Welcome 10:40 – 11:30 a.m. Leadership Session, Topic 1 11:40 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. Lunch & Leadership 1:50 – 2:40 p.m. Leadership Session, Topic 2 2:50 – 3:15 p.m.         Closing Session 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. Campus Tour (optional)

Registration is now open. If you have students who may benefit from this event, please encourage registration by Sunday, February 5, 2023.  

Please call the Office of Admissions at 1-800-MEREDITH or e-mail us at admissions@meredith.edu with any questions.