Thursday, July 27, 2023

July updates from Common Application




                                            Create a Common Application account HERE


The Common App is Gearing up for a new year!

There are many productive ways for students to prepare for the upcoming application season:

Check out these  Additional Resources!  


 

Monday, May 15, 2023

Lenovo STEM Scholarship Program

 Lenovo STEM Scholarship Program | Bulls - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS (milb.com)

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Lenovo and the Durham Bulls are teaming up to award four (4) scholarships of $2,500 to a student from either Durham or Wake County planning to major in a STEM based field!

Applications can now be filled out at the link below. Applications must be submitted by Friday, June 2, 2023. The full list of rules and eligibility requirements can be viewed by scrolling down or viewed in PDF form by clicking here.

Friday, March 31, 2023

VT's Black College Institute application is closing soon!

 




Greetings from Virginia Tech!

Applications for Virginia Tech's 7th annual Black College Institute (BCI) are live and will be closing soon (April 10th)!  We invite high-achieving and intellectually curious rising high school juniors and seniors to apply and participate in this summer academic leadership program! Click here to download our flyer.

This year's BCI will be offered fully in-person at Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. This residential program will offer one session for rising juniors and two sessions for rising seniors.
  • Current sophomores are encouraged to apply for the rising juniors session taking place June 11- June 14, 2023.
  • Current juniors are encouraged to apply for one of the rising seniors sessions taking place June 18- June 22, 2023, OR June 25- June 29, 2023. You can only participate in one of the two sessions. 
All programs are FREE of cost to students!
 

Application closes: April 10, 2023
Notification of acceptance: April 25, 2023
Confirm attendance: May 10, 2023
Unofficial Transcripts due: May 20, 2023

Benefits of attending BCI*:
  • Virginia Tech application fee waiver
  • BCI T-shirt 
  • Peer mentorship, networking, and friendships
  • College admissions advising
  • Overview of financing college attendance/higher education
  • Exposure to the African American student experience at Virginia Tech
  • Live Q & A with the seven Virginia Tech Colleges
  • Completion of an interactive and education group project focused on the African-American experience.
*All benefits will be extended to those who successfully complete the program.
 
Virginia Tech Partners Participating:
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, Pamplin College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, College of Natural Resources and Environment, College of Science, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, and other campus departments and local organizations.

For more information about the Black College Institute, visit vt.edu/admissions/black-college-institute or email bci@vt.edu.


Menah Pratt, JD, PhD                                
Vice President for Strategic Affairs and Vice Provost for Inclusion and Diversity
Professor, School of Education   


Juan Espinoza 
Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Director of Undergraduate Admissions             

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

NCVPS College Application Information Session

 


Are you applying to college in the next year or so? Are you puzzled about how to figure out which school will be the right fit for you? Are you wondering what scholarships are out there and how to apply for them? Do you need tips on writing those essays? Are you just confused and overwhelmed about the whole process? If you have these questions and more, join us. Four current seniors will share their tips and tricks and answer all of your questions!

 

Date: Monday, April 10

Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Where: IworkNCVirtual Zoom

Flyer: Applying to College?

Organizer: NC Virtual School Calendar
Creator: Created by: crystal.pullen@ncpublicschools.gov

Thursday, March 16, 2023

HUM SUB Achievement Awards



Hum Sub is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (https://www.humsub.org) based out of Cary, NC.  This is the 22nd year of serving the Triangle community and beyond.  

Hum Sub Youth Achievement Awards are for students of all social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.   

Awardees are felicitated at Hum Sub Diwali on our flagship festival stage at Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary, NC in front of a 15,000-strong audience.  I am excited to share that we have bumped up the scholarship to $1500 per person.  

Note: This award is not limited to people of Asian-Indian descent.

Application, Guidelines and Testimonials: https://humsub.org/yaa/ 

The application deadline is Sep 10, 2023 @11:59pm.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Future Teachers of NC: Eastern NC Symposium

 


Rising high school juniors, seniors and current seniors who are interested in becoming a teacher are invited to apply to the free 2-day Future Teachers of NC: Eastern NC Symposium. The Eastern NC Symposium is a collaboration among East Carolina University, the University of North Carolina-Pembroke and the University of North Carolina-Wilmington.

You can find out more information and register for the event here: https://encfutureteachers.ecu.edu 

Click here to find the attached informational flier that you can share as well. 

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Durham Technical Community College: Public Safety & Human Services Open House 4/13/23


Meet representative from various four-year colleges, representatives from public agencies looking to hire (i.e. Law Enforcement, EMS, 911, and Fire Department), and faculty from Durham Tech to learn how Human Services and Public Safety programs are a gateway into your future career.

View information and directions to the Northern Durham Center (NDC) located at 2401 Snow Hill Road, Durham, NC 27712

Contact PublicSafetyTraining@durhamtech.edu or 919-536-7200, ext. 4405 if you have questions.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The FY24 NROTC National Scholarship Application


The FY24 NROTC National Scholarship online application submission  is scheduled to open 1 April 2023.

The new Scholarship season is quickly approaching for the upcoming seniors (Class of 2024).

It is recommended that interested Juniors begin the application process early to increase their chances for selection. 

The purpose of the Navy ROTC Program is to educate and train qualified young men and women for service as commissioned officers in the Navy's unrestricted line, the Navy Nurse Corps and the Marine Corps. As the largest single source of Navy and Marine Corps officers, the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program plays an important role in preparing mature young men and women for leadership and management positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps.

Selected applicants for the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program are awarded scholarships through a highly competitive national selection process, and receive full tuition, books stipend, educational fees and other financial benefits OR Room and Board at many of the country's leading colleges and universities. Upon graduation, midshipmen are commissioned as officers in the unrestricted line Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve.

The Navy ROTC Scholarship Program is available to qualified students who graduate from high school before August 1 of the year they intend to start college.

Students selected for the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program make their own arrangements for college enrollment and room and board, and take the normal course load required by the college or university for degree completion. Additionally, scholarship midshipmen are required to follow specific academic guidelines.

Full information concerning the Navy ROTC Scholarship Program is available from any of the colleges and universities with Navy ROTC units or from Navy and Marine Corps recruiters. A list of colleges and universities is available on this website at the Colleges and Universities page.


Apply HERE

 

Thursday, March 2, 2023

UNG's semiannual National Leadership Challenge Weekend!

 



Come test your leadership skills and climb to new heights at UNG's semiannual National Leadership Challenge Weekend  on Friday, March 31st - Sunday, April 2nd, 2023.  NLC is a great opportunity to experience what life is like as a member of the Corps of Cadets as it is hosted by our current cadets.  Get a chance for an action packed weekend of outdoor obstacles and team-building exercises with students from all over the country.  Registration is limited and only open to high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores. 

Limited spots are still available for the March 31st - April 2nd, 2023  National Leadership Challenge Weekend. Don't miss out - sign up today!

 Sign up today! 
NLC Video



Friday, February 24, 2023

Emily K College Expo 2023

 The Emily K Center is excited to announce our next event: our third annual College Expo on Saturday, March 25th 2023! 


The 2023 College Expo will feature a college fair with more than 35 colleges and universities. The Expo will also host several workshops led by college access experts focused on topics like how to pay for college, how to select the best college for you, how to be a competitive college applicant, and more!

Event details are as follows:

WHEN: Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

WHERE: The Emily Krzyzewski Center, 904 W Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701

WHAT: FREE college fair as well as college workshops available to students and families


Participants can register at emilyk.org/expo, but walk-ins are welcome.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Cindy Cortez, Postsecondary Access Advisor, at ccortez@emilyk.org or (919) 680-0308.

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Rice University Precollege Online Program for High School Students

 


Rice University is now offering online courses in some of their most popular subjects. Motivated high school students get a world-class learning experience from professors and experts in today’s most sought-after industries. This is a great opportunity from one of the nation’s top 20 universities, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report.

 

The Rice University Precollege Online Program provides students with valuable insights and tools from expert practitioners working at the center of their respective fields. All courses are 100% online, allowing students to study at their own pace. Plus, they’ll be guided by mentors from related fields and earn a Certificate of Completion from Rice University,

Learn more about our courses below:

Please share this email with your students. Rice University invites them to get a taste of college study this summer. You can also view and pass along our shareable flyer here which includes key details about our courses.


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Monday, February 20, 2023

2023 SECU People Helping People Scholarship

 

2023 Charter High School Scholarship Program Operating Procedures

The SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship Program will award three (3) graduating North Carolina charter school seniors attending one of the 16 constituent campuses of the UNC System each one scholarship valued at $10,000 (payable at $1,250 per semester). 

Each graduating senior meeting the eligibility criteria will be considered for the scholarship. The SECU Foundation People Helping People Scholarship will only be available to graduating public high school seniors who are either members of State Employees’ Credit Union (“SECU”) or eligible for membership through a parent/guardian who is an SECU member.

All charter high schools will use a Scholarship Selection Committee to select one applicant for the scholarship for their high school. Applications for VAHS students are due to Ms. O'Kane by 3/14/23 at 4:00.  

The Selection Committee of the NC Office of Charter Schools will make the final determination of the three scholarship recipients


Please See  the documents below and contact Ms. O'Kane for more information or assistance.  








Monday, February 13, 2023

2023-2024 Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship Program – Submission Deadline Extended

 The submission deadline for the 2023-2024 school year Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship Program application has been extended until March 1, 2023 (originally February 14).   The application system will shut off at 11:59pm (March 1) and after that time no actions related to the application submission process will be permitted.  

 

Students must electronically submit their completed application, and all required associated documentation via the application system (MyPortal) by March 1 to receive consideration.  There will be no additional extensions.

A complete application consists of:

  1. Application
  2. NC High School Academic Transcript (must include final grades for Fall 2022 term classes)
  3. SAT/ACT Scores (if not taken, a memo must be uploaded explaining why)
  4. Recommendations (2)
  5. 2023-2024 FAFSA (fully processed by the US Dept. of Education)

 

Note:

  • Items 1, 2 and 3 are submitted electronically via the student’s account in the application system (MyPortal).
  • Recommendations are submitted electronically by student selected recommenders via a system provided MyPortl link.
  • We will be able to obtain student’s FAFSA information directly from the US Dept. of Education if at least one NC college/university is listed in the school section.

 

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Triangle Community Foundation Scholarships are Now Open

 


             Triangle Community Foundation's 2023 scholarship applications are now open!  

Deadline for all applications is March 1, 2023.


These scholarships are part of our universal online application, meaning you will complete a short eligibility section before the system shares all the scholarships for which you are eligible. Each scholarship will have supplemental questions, many of which are shared across applications. All materials must be submitted by the deadline in order to be considered complete. 

"I cannot fully express my appreciation to be the recipient of this local scholarship. Not only does it provide financial reassurance for both my parents and I, but it is another form of motivation to continue pursuing my goals of becoming a doctor and serving the community. I hope to honor Dr. Roberts in my studies and projects. Thank you."

- Ariana Vaida, 2022 Elizabeth Marie Roberts Scholarship Recipient
 
Almac Scholarship, $50,000 
First-year college students in the Triangle who are pursuing a four-year degree at an NC public college or university. Applicants should demonstrate financial need and a desire to connect with Almac for career guidance, connection to current employees, and insight into the pharmaceutical industry. 

Benjamin F. Ward Scholarship$10,000 
Graduating high school seniors in Wake, Durham, Orange, or Chatham counties planning to attend a four-year public or private college or university in North Carolina. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5  with demonstrated commitment to community service and family financial need.

Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship$5,000-$10,000
Resident of Chatham, Durham, Orange, Wake or Person County, North Carolina for at least 12 months, current nursing student or have been admitted to a nursing program at an accredited institution in North Carolina offering an associate or baccalaureate degree in nursing. Must have a proven financial need and a 2.0 GPA.

Elizabeth Marie Roberts Scholarship$8,000
Graduating seniors from Northern High School, Riverside High School, Voyager Academy, or Durham School of the Arts. Must be accepted into any public state university or college in North Carolina, Watts School of Nursing, or Durham Technical Community College and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 with demonstrated family financial need. 

GSK Opportunity ScholarshipUp to $20,000
Reside in Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake counties for a minimum of one year. Attend a public state university or community college in NC. Applicants should demonstrate the potential to succeed despite adversity as well as an exceptional desire to improve himself or herself through further education or training.

iContact Foundation ScholarshipUp to $20,000
1) Have been employed by iContact at any time, 2) be the child (biological, foster, adopted, or step) of an iContact employee at any time, or 3) be a person living in Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake county who is majoring in computer science, business or entrepreneurship, economics, or marketing and communications. Scholarship recipients are selected based on demonstrated financial need, community involvement and leadership, and academic merit.


Joseph Nystrom Working Student ScholarshipUp to $16,000
Students in Orange, Wake, Durham, Chatham, or Alamance counties who are working at least part-time while in school and have demonstrated financial need.

Juanita McNeil West End Scholarship$2,000
Graduating high school seniors in Durham County with a minimum GPA of  2.5 and demonstrated financial need. Residents of the West End Community (zip codes 27701 and 27707) are encouraged to apply and will be given preference.

NC American Indian Fund Scholarship$1,000
Enrolled in a state- or federally-recognized tribe (with documentation), demonstrate sustained involvement in the American Indian Community and commitment to American Indian concerns and initiatives, and have family residency in the state. Be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution in North Carolina, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and plan to pursue a two-year or four-year undergraduate degree as a full-time student at an accredited public, private, or technical college or university. Please note there is a separate application for new applicants and previous recipients of this scholarship in the portal.

Shaver-Hitchings Scholarship, $1,500
Resident of Durham, Orange, Wake, or Chatham counties and be enrolled or planning to enroll in graduate school, a physician assistant program, or medical school. Applicants should have experience serving those with substance abuse disorder or with preventive education on the subject of addiction. 


Ruby Ennis Maynard Scholarship$2,500
Single mothers or female heads of household in Chatham, Durham, Orange, Wake or Onslow counties. Applicants should demonstrate a desire to improve their skills to succeed in their current career or to change careers.
 
Triangle Scholarship Fund$10,000
One high school senior and one adult learner in Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake counties planning to attend a public or private college or university in North Carolina. Must have a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to improving their community through volunteer work, work experience, and/or future aspirations and plans.