Perry Outreach Program

We’re very excited to announce an upcoming Perry Outreach Program on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. The Perry Outreach Program is a free, one-day, hands-on experience for high school and college-aged women who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine and engineering. Students will hear from women leaders in these fields and try it for themselves by performing mock orthopaedic surgeries and biomechanics experiments.

We are now seeking applicants for our Charlotte, NC program. Participants should be women in grades 10 and up with an expressed interest in science, medicine and/or engineering.  We would very much appreciate if you could pass this information along to any high school principals, high school science teachers or high school students you may know.  Applicants should be directed to fill out our online application in advance of the December 7, 2016  application deadline.

Additional information can be found on our website: www.perryinitiative.org

The application may be accessed directly using the following link: http://perryinitiative.org/programs/student-online-application/

More information and a printable flyer for this event can be found here. 

 

All the best,

Manuela Restrepo, Program Coordinator 

College Reps on Campus

Below is a list of College Reps who will be on campus over the next few weeks:

10/14- Campbell University
10/17- Nova Southeastern University
10/26- Hollins University
10/28- Washington and Jefferson
11/2- Lees-McRae
11/4- Florida Institute of Technology


Stop by during lunch to say hello and learn more about each school!

Sun Trust Sweepstakes

Sun Trust Bank will award thirty $500 scholarships between October and May.

Enter once during each drawing period at suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes

Winners will be chosen at random.

George Mason Open House

Mason Fall Premiere will be held on Sunday, October 16th from 10am-2pm.

Learn more at admissions.gmu.edu/rsvp/fallpremiere

NC State Open House

NC State will hold on Open House on Saturday, October 15th from 9am-2pm.

Visit ncsu.edu/openhouse for more information.

UNC Greensboro First Look

UNCG will be at the Embassy Suites in Charlotte on October 24th at 7pm.

Please visit admissions.uncg.edu/firstlook to reserve your space.

Seton Hall Scholarship Competition

Seton Hall University offers high school students a chance to win cash and scholarships by entering a Pirate Pitch contest designed to teach the basics of entrepreneurship and idea generation.

1st Place Winner: $2,500 cash prize. Plus $10,000 scholarship to attend Seton Hall University ($2,500 annually).
2nd Place Winner: $1,000 cash prize. Plus $6,000 scholarship to attend Seton Hall University ($1,500 annually).
All other Finalists will receive a $4,000 scholarship to attend Seton Hall University ($1,000 annually).

How to Enter
Your students should submit an original business idea that, in 350 words or less, describes an innovative product or service they would like to create. Or, they can tell us about a business they already launched! Be sure your students answer the following questions:

1. What problem does the product or service solve?
2. How do you propose making money?
3. Who are your customers and why will they buy your product or service?
4. Who is your competition and how are you going to be better than them?

Deadline
Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at midnight.

Eligibility
All high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Ten finalists will be selected by late October and invited to present their business ideas in person or via Skype to a panel of judges at Seton Hall University on Friday, November 18, 2016 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., with a reception to follow. Plus your students can make a weekend out of it by attending our Open House on November 20.

Your students should take advantage of this great opportunity to put their skills to work and earn money for college. Your students can learn more by visiting shu.edu/go/HSPitch.

Sincerely,

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Seton Hall University

Martha Guy - Summer Business Opportunity at App State

The “best” summer opportunity awaits current high school juniors on the campus of Appalachian State University.  

The Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders (MGSI) has a solid, 13-year history of inspiring students through exploration of the business world, and we are now accepting applications for our 2017 Cohort. 

Unique aspects of MGSI

·         Unlike most summer opportunities, MGSI combines a residential experience with out of state travel.  Following two weeks on campus at Appalachian State University, the program concludes with a week of travel to various business and cultural/entertainment sites.

·         Each MGSI class is small. Twenty-four students are selected. The group size provides a much more intimate, personal experience for each participant.

·         It is quite affordable considering the extensive travel, excursions and activities; tuition is $1,800 plus a meal plan fee of $350. 

**Need-based scholarships are available to qualified applicants.

Which students are well suited for MGSI?

·         We are seeking students who have a sincere interest in business as a college major and demonstrate leadership potential.  Some candidates have an entrepreneurial spirit, or have unique or extensive part-time work experience.   Also consider your most competitive students among under-represented groups and populations.  Interested students should demonstrate academic achievement.

·         Students who embrace and appreciate new people, opportunities and experiences are ideal for MGSI.  They should also be well-prepared to be away from home and able to manage a demanding schedule.

·         Application deadline is February 24^th 2017

Only current juniors are accepted for this program.

Learn more at marthaguy.appstate.edu

Yale Information Session

The Yale Undergraduate Admissions Office

Ayaska Fernando, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, will discuss academic programs, residential colleges and campus life, admissions, and financial aid.

Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 6:30 PM
Charlotte Country Day School - Cramer Lecture Hall
1440 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
Event Registration

All students are welcome to attend.