Thursday, October 29, 2015

Duke Summer Program

Dear Students,

Have the summer of your life while preparing for the sophisticated, vibrant and life-altering educational experience that is college!

If you are currently in grade 10 or 11, spend your summer Duke Summer College for High School Students!  Get ahead this summer and earn college credit with academically-motivated students from around the world.

Or you might choose to spend your summer at Duke Summer Academy for High School Students if you are currently in grades 9-12!  This program for personal enrichment offers courses with a global perspective.

We will begin taking applications on December 1, 2015.

Sincerely,

Nicki Charles, Ed.D.
Duke University
Director of Summer College and Summer Academy for High School Students
nicki.charles@duke.edu

Monday, October 26, 2015

Martha Guy Summer Institute for Future Business Leaders

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, 12-year history of inspiring students through exploration of the business world, and we are now accepting applications for our 2016 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 $1,500 plus a meal plan fee of $325. **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 26th 2016

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Perry Outreach Program

We’re very excited to announce an upcoming Perry Outreach Program on Saturday, February 6 at 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. 

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/

Monday, October 19, 2015

FREE SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test

On November 14, 2015, there will be a Free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test held by Kaplan Test Prep to help students decide between the New SAT or ACT. The practice test will be held at  Kaplan College, Charlotte NC.  10 am - 2pm.   Please visit kaptest.com/satvsact to sign up today. 



Friday, October 16, 2015

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. The program was created in 1995 by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) to honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state, and national level.

The program's goals are to applaud young people who already are making a positive difference in their towns and neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities. Over the past 20 years, more than 115,000 young people have been officially recognized for their volunteer efforts.


Learn more and complete an application at spirit.prudential.com

Ronald McDonald House Scholarship

Students across the country work hard to earn top marks, dreaming of the college they'll attend and the education they'll receive. Unfortunately, many of these students won’t be able to afford it.
We want these students to reach their full potential. To help them accomplish this, our network of U.S. Chapters, along with the global office of RMHC, offer scholarships to students in financial need who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. Since 1985, more than $56 million in scholarships have been awarded.

HOW TO APPLY:
Beginning October 1, 2015, students may apply online HERE. Graduating high school seniors may only apply for one of the four scholarships. The deadline for the 2016 academic year is January 20, 2016 at 11:59 PM Central Time Zone, and all mailed back-up documents must be postmarked by the same date. Applicants will be notified of scholarship award status by June 30, 2016.


For more information, please visit www.rmhc.org.

  

Monday, October 12, 2015

Open House Opportunities

There are so many open house and campus visit opportunities happening this fall! Click the name of the school below to learn more, or do an online search to see if the schools you are interested in are holding a similar event. The best way to discover if a school is a good fit for you is to visit their campus!

Gardner-Webb
UNC Charlotte
Liberty University
High Point University (click "Search" on the webpage)
Queens University



Sunday, October 11, 2015

CFNC - Admission and Financial Aid Assistance

Financial aid and admissions volunteers from all around the state will be available to take telephone calls from students, parents, school counselors, or anyone needing information on navigating the college planning and paying process.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. financial aid and college admissions professionals will take calls and provide information on college admissions and financial aid to help students and parents understand the process and access resources needed to plan, apply, and pay for education beyond high school.

The call numbers are as follows:     
             
 919-744-3861 – English speaking callers
                                                                          
 919-744-3869 – Spanish speaking callers


 

Monday, October 5, 2015

Cedarville University

Apply to Cedarville by November 1st and the application fee will be waived! No essays to write either!

Music students:

Cedarville offers generous scholarships for music majors!

Our Soli Deo Gloria music scholarships range up to $6,000 per year and can be combined with the University’s other generous academic and need-based scholarships. We are committed to honoring students' musical accomplishments and making their Cedarville education as affordable as possible.

Music scholarships are awarded based on a faculty audition to students who plan to major in music. To receive priority consideration and an early decision, students should register for the fall audition on Friday, November 20!

Visit cedarville.edu/music2016 to learn more.


 

UNG National Leadership Weekend

Junior and Senior Students:

The National Leadership Challenge (NLC) Weekend will be Nov 13-15th at The UNG Military College of Georgia. 

The weekend is run on our Dahlonega Campus and at Camp Frank D Merrill (mountain phase of Army Ranger school). Students will get to rappel down a rock face, construct a rope bridge across a rushing mountain stream, negotiate a tough leadership reaction course, and more … all for $115. A bonus is that you will be mentored by our Cadets, and will learn a lot about life and academics at our senior military college.\

Register today! 

http://ung.edu/military-college-admissions/visit/nlc.php

 

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Experiment in International Living


Qualified high school students who are current juniors may apply for a full scholarship to The Experiment's Leadership Institute programs in India with a focus on Global Health, or South Africa with a focus on Peace, Politics, and Human Rights for students deeply interested in intercultural leadership, global issues, and civic engagement. 

Applicants must apply online and submit a complete application, essays, two (2) references from two different adult teachers, mentors, or coaches, and other relevant materials  by January 20 at 5:00 PM.  

Applicants must:
  • Be rising seniors who are at least 16 years old but not more than 18 years old at the time of the program;
  • Have a high school graduation year of 2017;
  • Demonstrate strong academic performance and/or leadership experience;
  • Obtain a passport valid through at least February 2017
  • Because this is a leadership program, we especially seek applicants who can take initiative through the application process; we discourage parent involvement in the initial stages.
This summer 2016, The Experiment will again offer our second year of these fully-funded, six-week programs, including:
  • Four-day pre-program Leadership Seminar in Washington, DC;
  • Re-entry sessions in Brattleboro, Vermont at the SIT campus;
  • Post-program project implemented in the home community.
  • These programs are fully funded for accepted participants. (There is no program fee, and international and domestic travel costs, including flights, are covered for students living in the U.S.)
Also, we still offer need-based financial aid for our other summer 2016 programs and strive to find diverse, dynamic participants! Questions? Please contact us at 1 800 345-2929 or at experiment@worldlearning.org.