The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference applications are open to juniors! The application is due back to Mrs. Millard by Monday, November 4th.

Laney can select up to 12 juniors to attend the half-day conference on December 7th at UNCW. This seminar will include students from other schools along with Hoggard and focus on leadership discussions. 12 participants from the UNCW conference will then be invited to attend a weekend Leadership Seminar in January.

Here are the RYLA Brochure with more information and the RYLA Application. Applications are due to Mrs Mauk in the Scholarship/Competition Google Classroom (click to join) by Monday, November 4th.

The application is short but if you need help, please let Ms. Mauk know.

reagan.mauk@nhcs.net

U.S. Dept. of State Scholarships

Are you a student interested in culture and language learning? Explore virtual and in-person opportunities through the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

• Virtual National Security Language Initiative for Youth (Virtual NSLI-Y) application is now available! Virtual NSLI-Y is a program that provides a beginner-level foreign language and culture experience.

• National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) provides overseas language study opportunities for high school language learners of all levels. Eligible U.S. high school students can apply to NSLI-Y 2025-26 to study Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Indonesian, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, or Turkish. Selected finalists will receive a merit scholarship to study the target language in a host country in Summer 2025 or Academic Year 2025-26. Application deadline is November 4.

Read more here.

NC State is excited to kickstart the North Carolina Youth Institute season with an exciting opportunity, called the "Roberts' Global Research Externship." Partnering with their colleagues at the Plant Sciences Initiative, students are invited to apply (by next Friday, November 1st) for a pilot "externship" that will engage students in global agriculture research by 1.) Encouraging a student-designed research question 2.) Collaborating with mentors on scientific research and writing, and 3.) Participating in professional development opportunities prior to research presentations.

At the end of the year, the student research paper will be entered into the N.C. Youth Institute at NC State, and may be eligible for further participation at the Global Youth Institute. Apply by November 1st and read more here.

Engage In Global Food Security: Through NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and North Carolina 4-H, along with national partners, high school youth are invited to explore these tremendous opportunities that will challenge them to explore our world and consider what it means to be a global citizen and the role they can play in making our best, better.

All high school youth are invited to join us for the 2025 North Carolina Youth Institute, an exceptional opportunity that ignites a passion for solving global hunger through an engaging exploration of agriculture and food systems.

The North Carolina Youth Institute is an educational initiative of the World Food Prize Foundation and is designed to spark emerging leaders in developing innovative solutions for our world’s most pressing grand challenges surrounding feeding a growing population. Register now and read more here.

Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA) is a mock legislative session where high school students voice their opinions and vote on issues concerning local, state and national government.

The conference allows high school students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the workings of local, state, and national government. Active participation in YLA increases the students' confidence and ability to debate current issues. Any high school student in good standing at a public, private, charter, or home school in North Carolina is eligible to participate in YLA. Just complete the student application; you do not have to have a member of the NC General Assembly to sponsor you to participate in the Youth Legislative Assembly.

$400 Early bird price or $450 regular

More Information and the application

UNCW is excited to launch the 2025-2026 MI CASA application for Cohort 16! The application opens Friday, October 4th, 2024, and closes January 31st, 2025. This opportunity is for current 10th graders who identify as Latinx/Hispanic.

The goal of this two-year program is to identify high achieving Hispanic students from local high schools who wish to further their education in universities like UNCW. During this college preparatory process, high school mentees and UNCW mentors foster a stronger sense of community.

MI CASA serves as a comprehensive support program that provides mentoring, college preparation seminars, tutoring, community service, and cultural enrichment activities to help high school mentees become compelling candidates for college admission and scholarship awards.

Click Here for more Information and to Apply

Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a no-cost, state-funded program for academically talented North Carolina students who aspire to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. You will have the opportunity to engage in research with faculty and get hands-on experience at a university.

The application is the same as the NCSSM residential and online program but you simply be sure to select (or include) Summer Ventures as your program of choice. There are multiple campuses and students are matched to a campus based on their interests. This is a competitive program so it also serves as a great addition to your college applicatiions as well as providing you a great "college" experience.

Here is a link for more information and the application: https://www.ncssm.edu/summerventures

The HOBY Leadership Seminar is a 3-day leadership program for current Sophomores held each June in Raleigh at NCSU. HOBY Ambassadors have an opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills, learn about their personal leadership styles, and form an appreciation for community service. They attend panel sessions featuring prominent speakers from our government, businesses, media, and educational communities. They participate in leadership development workshops and activities. HOBY Ambassadors also participate in a community service project and learn how they can lead in service in their own communities. As a result of their experiences, the high school Ambassadors return to their schools and communities eager to make a difference and share what they have learned. The North Carolina HOBY Leadership Seminar will take place over a weekend in June 2025, and one to two 10th graders from Laney High School will be selected to attend. To learn more, visit www.hoby.org.

One key item I want to highlight: NOMINEES DO NOT HAVE TO GET THE BEST GRADES ALL THE TIME. There is no GPA requirement for this nomination or event, so if you'd like to apply but don't have the best grades, that's ok!

Please submit your application to my Scholarship/Competition Google Classroom.

Join Code: 7vqvgrq

I will also accept applications per my email at (reagan.mauk@nhcs.net)

Deadline: November 15th.

HOBY Application

Who? Grades 9-11

What is it? The Carson Scholarship fund gives 500 scholarships a year to students in grades 4-11. More information at carsonscholars.org

Scholarship Amount? $1000 (payable upon entrance to a 4 yr college/university)

Do you qualify? You must have a weighted GPA of 3.75 (only counting English, Math, Science & Social Studies classes)

Each school can nominate 1 student for consideration.

How do I apply? Submit the following:

1. Resume focusing on community service - Here are the notes from the Carson Scholars Fund about their expectations for community service: Carson Community Service

2. Essay responding to one of these two prompts for grades 9-11: (650-750 words)

• Describe a time when you took the initiative to solve a problem in your school or community. How did you inspire others to get involved, and what was the outcome? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
• What are your passions, and how will this scholarship help you pursue them?

Please submit your application to my Scholarship/Competition Google Classroom.

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Deadline: Tuesday, November 12th.

Contest Topic: Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917.

To learn more about political courage, visit Contest Information and FAQs.

All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.

Recognition and Awards: First-place: $10,000 Second-place: $3,000 Five Finalists: $1,000 each Ten Semi-finalists: $100 each

Deadline: January 17, 2025

Our Telluride Association Summer Seminars (TASS) study how power and privilege shape social structures through courses in humanities and social sciences. TASS-CBS (Critical Black Studies) offers seminars that explore topics within history, politics, literature, art, and other intellectual and cultural contributions from people of African descent. TASS-AOS (Anti-Oppressive Studies) considers systems of power and oppression including white supremacy, patriarchy, and classism, and possibilities of social transformation. Seminars titles and descriptions will be available in the spring.

• students live in a residence on or near a university campus (in 2025, the programs will be held at Cornell University and University of Maryland College Park)
• participate in a seminar led by two professors each weekday
• Outside of the seminar, students work together to build a close-knit educational community.

All accepted students receive a full scholarship, with no charge for tuition, books, or living expenses. Although students are responsible for arranging travel to and from their program, travel subsidies are available. We also offer funding to replace lost wages for students who would otherwise be working over the summer to support their families.

If you have questions about the program, please write to tass-queries@tellurideassociation.org.

APPLICATIONS DUE DECEMBER 3. INTERVIEWS IN THE SPRING.

Participate in the Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition! This free competition offers a platform for developing essential public speaking skills and engagement with important moments in American history.

The competition is open to students in grades 5-12. Participants will emulate President Reagan's speaking style by analyzing provided excerpts of his speeches and submitting their presentations through our Learning Management System (LMS).

Outstanding participants in both middle and high school divisions can earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the finals hosted in Washington, DC, gaining invaluable speaking experience and enhancing their civic understanding. We encourage students to seize this fantastic opportunity to grow and shine.

Submissions are due November 15th at midnight (PT).

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Oct. 29 - 6 p.m.

You may have already submitted a college application — congratulations! That's a huge accomplishment. Now, let's talk about how you'll pay for it. Attend this 30-minute session to learn financial aid basics, including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Patrick Whitfield, a retired financial aid counselor at UNC-Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College, will be there.

Sign up today!

Volunteers needed for Dec 8!

We are thrilled to announce that volunteer opportunities are now available on Saturdays at our Wilmington branch! This is a perfect chance for families, neighbors, and friends to come together, give back, and make a positive impact in our community. Bring your loved ones and enjoy a fulfilling weekend while helping those in need. We encourage you to sign up and spread the word!

You can reserve your spot by following this direct link: Sign Up Here

Do you have a passion for nutrition, public policy, social media advocacy, etc? Would you like to make an impact on your community? Consider becoming a School Meals for All Student Ambassador!

Ambassadors meet virtually and in person to engage in community awareness events, advocacy trainings, and to plan and attend local and state conferences — all to further the cause of providing no-cost school breakfast and lunch to ALL public school students in North Carolina.

This is a part-time, PAID position at 10$ / hour

Ambassadors must live in North Carolina and be ages 13-24.

Please fill out the form if you are interested :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6nOcHqgmeB7DBAALgvmghaqeqrQWD_T9REDNucqpvIuOy1g/viewform

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