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!
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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.
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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.
Monday, February 10, 2025
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/
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.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
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.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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/
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
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Ken Bland
Durham Bulls Explorer Post 50 Advisor
M: 919 946 8899
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