Governor's School Of North Carolina

IMAGINE ... A Summer Program

... where students who are among the best and brightest gather for the love of learning and the joy of creativity

... where teachers and students form a community while searching together for answers to challenging questions

... where there are no grades or tests

... where a synergy of intellectual curiosity fuels the exploration of the latest ideas in various disciplines

The Governor's School of North Carolina is a five and one-half week summer residential program for intellectually gifted high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does not involve credit, tests, or grades.

For more information about, programs, dates, application process etc..

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DAR Good Citizen Award

                                  DAR Good Citizens Awards and Scholarship Contest

The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess good citizenship qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in their homes, schools and communities. These students are selected by their teachers and peers because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree. 

•  This program is only open to high school seniors whose schools are accredited by their state board of education. 
•  Only one student per year may be honored as a school’s DAR Good Citizen. 
•  United States citizenship is not required. 
•  Additional rules and guidelines can be acquired by contacting your local DAR chapter. Once a student is chosen as the DAR Good Citizen the student is invited to participate in the scholarship portion of the program. This consists of a personal statement and an essay. Student participation in the scholarship portion of the program is optional. 

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Young Arts Foundation

                              YoungArts Foundation

If you are a visual, literary, design, or performing artist between the ages of 15 and 18, you could...

• Win a cash award of up to $10,000
• Take Master Classes with accomplished artists
• Become a US Presidential Scholar in the Arts
• Receive a lifetime of professional support

Interested? Visit youngarts.org/apply. Applications will be accepted in Cinematic Arts, Classical Music, Dance, Design Arts, Jazz, Photography, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice, and Writing. The deadline is October 14th. 

UNC-G First Look

                                UNC-G First Look

UNC-Greensboro is hitting the road this fall to bring our campus to you! First Look is an exciting opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about our challenging academic programs, as well as upcoming on-campus recruitment events. In addition, attendees will meet members of our university community (including current students) and discuss the enrollment process with admissions staff members.

First Look will be held at...

DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh, RTP at 7pm on October 17th
Hilton Durham near Duke University at 7pm on October 25th

To register, visit admissions.uncg.edu/firstlook or call 336-334-5243,

Dartmouth College Info Session

Dartmouth College will host an information session on September 21st at 7:30pm. It will be held at...

Hilton Garden Inn
4620 S. Miami Blvd
Durham, NC

To RSVP, please visit dartgo.org/ontheroad.

Grammy Camp

The Grammy Foundation sponsors two summer programs to which students are invited to apply.

Grammy Camp: Music Industry
This program provides instruction to high school students on multiple career paths in the music industry. Highlighted career tracks include Songwriting, Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Audio Engineering, Electronic Music Production, Video Production & Motion Graphics, Music Journalism, and Music Business. Students may choose from multiple camp locations and financial assistance is available.

Grammy Camp: Jazz Session
This program selects the best high school singers and instrumentalists to travel to Los Angeles to perform at Grammy related events and record an album. Students will be selected to perform in a choir, combo, or band. Participants will also record an album at Capitol Studios. Prior participants have played with artists such as Sara Bareilles, Beyonce', Terence Blanchard, Tori Kelly, James Moody, Oscar Peterson, Esperanza Spalding, Cassandra Wilson, and more. Excluding airfare to L.A., the program will be free.

Application deadlines are October 22nd and March 31st. Visit grammyintheschools.com to apply.

YoungArts Foundation

If you are a visual, literary, design, or performing artist between the ages of 15 and 18, you could...

• Win a cash award of up to $10,000
• Take Master Classes with accomplished artists
• Become a US Presidential Scholar in the Arts
• Receive a lifetime of professional support

Interested? Visit youngarts.org/apply. Applications will be accepted in Cinematic Arts, Classical Music, Dance, Design Arts, Jazz, Photography, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice, and Writing. The deadline is October 14th.

UPenn Info Session

The University of Pennsylvania invites you to Experience Penn: A Panel with Recent Graduates. As you consider your college options, please join us for an interactive discussion about the opportunities at UPenn and beyond. The session will be held on October 10th at 7pm at...

NC School of Science and Math
1219 Broad St.
Durham, NC 27705

Service Academy Day

Service Academy Day will be held on the campus of Wake Forest University on September 24th beginning at 10:00 am. The event is intended to provide students with the opportunity to meet with representatives from each of the following...

• US Naval Academy
• US Military Academy at West Point
• US Air Force Academy
• US Merchant Marine Academy
• US Coast Guard Academy

All students are welcome to attend at...

Wake Forest University

School of Business (Farrell Hall)

1834 Wake Forest Rd.

Winston Salem, NC 27109

Bryan Scholarship at Davidson College

Voyager Academy High School may nominate three scholar-athletes for the Bryan Scholarship at Davidson College! This award is valued at $30,000 per year! At Davidson, academic excellence comes first for all students, athletes and non-athletes alike. To be a Bryan Scholar, one must...

• Present an outstanding academic record
• Be a strong leader in the classroom and in your sport
• Be an impact player of NCAA Division caliber in one of the following sports:
• Men: Baseball, Cross-Country, Golf, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track & Field, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Wrestling
• Women: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track & Field, Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Volleyball

Interested? Submit an extracurricular resume AND a recommendation letter to Jill O'Kane by noon on September 20th. Students chosen to be our school nominees must then apply to Davidson College here by October 15th then immediately contact the Davidson coach of your sport with your athletic profile information. (Their contact information is available here.) Scholarship finalists will participate in an on-campus interview on October 30th.

For more info, visit www.davidson.edu/Bryan 

                                              Jack Cook Foundation Scholarship Opportunity  

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SenIORS

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is the largest undergraduate scholarship in the country. The scholarship provides up to $40,000 per year for four years to attend the nation's best colleges and universities.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2017
• Intend to enroll in an accredited 4-year college beginning in fall 2017
• Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
• SAT combined math and critical reading score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above
• Demonstrate significant unmet financial need

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website

                    Durham Tech. Career and College Promise Information Sessions

 Juniors and Seniors who are interested in attending Durham Tech second semester through the Career and College Promise program  need to attend an information session. The next Information Sessions are September 19^th and October 5^th.  Both are in the Multipurpose Room, Building 10 on the Durham Tech main campus.  Students can register online. 

DTCCP Information Session Registration
  

                                                                      PSAT Oct. 19

The PSAT will be given to interested 11th graders on October 19.
Strong PSAT scores can help lead to scholarships and help prepare students for the SAT exam

Read more at this U.S. News Report

3 Reasons to Take the PSAT 

11th graders can sign up for the PSAT here

PSAT Registration

                                      The Step-by-Step Guide to College Planning

BigFuture by the College Board, found online at BigFuture.org, guides all students through the college planning process, making it easier and less overwhelming. The step by-step approach demystifies college planning, particularly for those students who are the first generation in their families to attend college. Students using BigFuture answer questions and make choices about their own needs and preferences. Easy-to-use search tools and informative videos guide them through the process. The large collection of videos contains real-world advice from college students and expert educators.


BigFuture website