Entertainment Software Association Foundation Scholarship

ESA Foundation Scholarship Program

In 2007 the ESA Foundation established a scholarship program to assist women and minority students who are pursuing degrees leading to careers in Computer & Video Game Arts. In 2009 we extended this opportunity to graduating high school seniors and doubled the amount of awards granted from 15 to 30.

The scholarships are offered for full-time undergraduate study at accredited four-year colleges and universities in the USA.  Up to 30 scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded annually, 15 to graduating high school seniors and 15 to current college students.

Applicants must be:

• Women or minority students,
• Pursuing degrees leading to careers in computer and video game arts (high school seniors must already be accepted into a program),
• Enrolling or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States,
• Maintaining a grade point average of 2.75 or above on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent), and
• US citizens.

To apply online, please visit https://aim.applyISTS.net/esaf. Applications for the 2018-19 program will be accepted February 1 - April 26, 2018. Click on the Frequently Asked Questions link to learn more about the program and application process.

Be sure to check out Q&As with our past scholars to learn about how the ESA Foundation Scholarship helped them pursue their passion:

• Tré Lannon, University of Southern California
• Warren Lindsey, Savannah College of Art and Design

The ESA Foundation Computer and Video Game Scholarship Program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS).

Princess Grace Foundation Theater Awards Program

Princess Grace Foundation-USA Seeks Nominations for 2018 Theater Awards Program

Theater Students:
Please click on the link below to learn more about the Princess Grace Program. Please let Mrs. Holmes know if you are interested in pursuing this opportunity.
https://www.pgfusa.org/grants-program/grant-applications/guidelines/theater

2018 Raleigh National College Fair

2018 Raleigh National College Fair  

Students and families will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from nearly 200 colleges, as well as attend workshops on testing, application tips, essay writing and how to finance a college education.

WHAT: Raleigh National College Fair
WHERE: Raleigh Convention Center
WHEN: Tuesday, March 20^th from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm

COST: There is no charge to attend.

REGISTER: Students are highly encouraged to register online prior to coming to the fair. This enables them to spend more time connecting with representatives and less time waiting to register on site. Additional information about registration can be found HERE.

Duke Tip Summer Field Studies

At Duke TIP's Field Studies, students can take advantage of leading resources to explore their passions. These two-week courses provide either a taste of the college life while living on campus at Duke University or the New College of Florida, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a unique destination location. Students can apply to: do hands-on research with lemurs at the Duke Lemur Center explore nanotechnology with cutting-edge tools observe marine life while doing research in Florida's Sarasota Bay study tropical medicine with rural indigenous communities in Costa Rica start on their novels at a stunning desert retreat in New Mexico investigate astronomy, physics, and astrobiology at a working observatory in the North Carolina mountains pursue college-level courses in such topics as psychology, medical care, human rights advocacy, filmmaking, and more on the Duke University campus Whatever they choose, they'll be guided by expert instructors and surrounded by other academically talented high schoolers who can help push them to new heights—and who may become lifelong friends. Students are admitted on the basis of an online portfolio application—you can find instructions on our website. Applications are open now, and all students in grades nine through twelve are welcome to apply. You do not have to be a member of a Duke TIP talent search, and financial aid is available. Please let your students and your colleagues know about this opportunity. If you would like hard copies of catalogs you can provide to your students, you can request them using this form.

NACAC National College Fair

On March 18, 2018, NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling) will host a free college fair in Charlotte. The fair will be from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. and will be held at The Park Expo and Conference Center.

Admission representatives from hundreds of colleges and universities will be available to speak one on one with your student about all aspects of the college admission process, including paying for college, admission requirements, activities on campus, and more. Please visit https://hub.nacacnet.org/viewtemplate?render=pdf&tid=a2K1a000000LuLU&id=a0k1a00000JbAyUAAV for a complete list of participating colleges.

Students are encouraged to register for the National College Fair online at www.nacacfairs.org/ncfstudentregistration.

High School Summer Programs

https://www.bpsummerprograms.com/

https://summer.gwu.edu/precollege

See Mrs. Holmes for brochures.

Assistance League of Charlotte Scholarships

The Assistance League® of Charlotte Scholarship will be awarded to a 2018 Mecklenburg County high school graduate who exhibits outstanding community service. The scholarship, not to exceed $10,000, will provide funding toward tuition, room and board, required fees and books for the freshman year at one of the 16 campuses of The University of North Carolina.

The Assistance League® of Charlotte Scholarship (CPCC) – will be awarded to a 2018 Mecklenburg County high school graduate who exhibits outstanding community service. The scholarship, not to exceed $2,500, will provide funding toward tuition, room and board, required fees and books for the freshman year at Central Piedmont Community College.

Please see Mrs. Holmes for paper application. Applications are due on February 14, 2018.