If you would like to schedule an individual meeting for this week, I will be at Ashley Monday this week but Monday -Thursday next week.

Appointments with Crudeli

It's the time of year to start signing up! The site linked below is certainly not exhaustive, but we have tried to include what we can. If a link on the page doesn't work . . . google it. Many of the links change every year and it is impossible to keep up.

Rising high school seniors can experience college life on Carolina’s campus. Project Uplift seeks to engage participants in an immersive experience that connects them with UNC-Chapel Hill. Participants learn about the admissions and financial aid process, build meaningful connections with students from across the country, attend a culture show, and interact with Carolina students, faculty, and staff. Parents/guardians have the option to attend a parent panel, where they learn about academic and campus resources available to their student.

Project Uplift is designed to allow students to experience learning in a variety of different university contexts, from large lectures to small seminars and, most important, from interactions with current Carolina students. The cost to participate in Project Uplift is $50.

Click here to register for Project Uplift.

Offerings for Middle and High School students as well as those preparing to enter college.

Embrace your creativity and attend a CAMp at Cameron Art Museum this summer taught by a local teaching artist. Each CAMp features a different theme and includes a trip to the exhibitions inside the museum. CAMps are half-day for ages 5-8 or 9-12 during June, July, and August. Teen CAMps are during the month of July. CAMp session times are either 9 am-12 pm or 2-5 pm. Register for updates!

Date/Time:

June, July, August

Skill Level:

Youth: ages 5-8, Youth: ages 9-12, Youth: Teens

Admission:

CAM Member $160, Not-Yet-Member, $190

Instructor:

Local Teaching Artists

Supplies:

All supplies included for all CAMps

Register

STEP is a chance for rising high school seniors to experience the best of what the Wilson College of Textiles and NC State have to offer. During one of five weeks in the summer of 2025, students will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, current students and alumni while exploring textiles through projects, workshops and other activities. Students will live in our residence halls, eat in our dining halls and see what it’s like to be a college student. STEP will take place during the following weeks:

• Week 1: June 8 – 13

• Week 2: June 15 – 20

• Week 3: June 22 – 27

• Week 4: July 6 – 11

• Textile Pioneer Week: July 13 – 18 (Students from Tier 1 and 2 counties only)

Each student has the opportunity to rank their level of interest in one of the subject areas below and will complete a project pertaining to that subject.

• Fashion Design

• Textile Engineering and Technology

• Business Management

• Textile Design

• Polymer Chemistry

The STEP application opened on January 1 and will close on April 15. If you have any students interested, please invite them to apply here. Scholarship opportunities are available for those with financial need.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our summer programs team at tex-summer-programs@ncsu.edu.

High School Explorations Residential Camp

Rising 10th, 11th and 12th Grade

JUNE 22 – 28, 2025

An exploratory residential program covering the range of studio disciplines offered at the College of Design: Architecture, Graphic and Experience Design, Industrial Design and Media Arts, Design and Technology. Residential camp projects require more time in the studio, making the daily schedule much like that of an actual College of Design student. Students also participate in evening activities aimed at strengthening their critical creative thinking, deepening their understanding of the design fields, and preparing them for college level study.

Ideal for: This camp is perfect for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students interested in exploring all of the undergraduate studio based majors offered at the College of Design, and experiencing what residential life is like for College of Design students.
Cost: $1500 (includes housing, meals, instruction, supplies, activities, and insurance)
Student-Staff Ratio: 4:1
Seats Total: 120
Sample Program Schedule: Click Here (Please note this is a sample schedule. Final schedules will be sent to registrants in May.)

Registrations after April 11 will incur a $50 late fee.

Design Immersions Residential Program

Rising 11th and 12th Grade

JUNE 17, JULY 13 – 19, 2025

An immersive, pre-college program introducing students to fundamentals of design through the creation of a week-long design project in a studio environment. Prior to camp, students will attend an online summer orientation, on June 17, to gain access to online Design Fundamentals videos and activities, and have the chance to rank their choice of studio projects to complete. During residential week, students will complete one studio project, aiming for portfolio quality work, and participate in critical and creative thinking activities preparing them for college level study in design.

Ideal for: This program is perfect for rising 11th and 12th grade students interested in aiming to complete a portfolio quality project, and experiencing what residential life is like for College of Design students.
Cost: $1550 (includes online prep modules, housing, meals, instruction, supplies, activities, and insurance)
Student-Staff Ratio: 4:1
Seats Total: 100
Sample Program Schedule: Click Here (Please note this is a sample schedule. Final schedules will be sent to registrants in May.)

Registrations after April 11 will incur a $50 late fee.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship was established in 1992 by the North Carolina Association of Educators Minority Affairs Commission under the auspices of the Human and Civil Rights Commission. It continues in partnership with the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children. Scholarship awards are based on the amount of money received annually through donations and the Martin Luther King Jr events. This scholarship is awarded by the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) and the North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children (NCFPSC) to North Carolina high school seniors who plan to continue their education. Funds are used during the freshman year.

The applicant must submit this form and ensure submission of other required materials as listed below.

• A completed application form
• Resume’ of accomplishments, extra-curricular activities, scholarships, affiliations, organizations
• Essays:

• An official transcript must be embossed, signed, and sealed with a cumulative unweighted GPA of at least 2.5
• Two letters of recommendation: (Signed letters of recommendation)

Scholarship Value: $5,000

Awards Available: 100

Award Deadline: Feb 15, 2025

As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.

• Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants

• HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training

• Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners

• HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit

• Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities

• Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be of Hispanic heritage

• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2025-2026 academic year

• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

How to Apply:

Go To Scholarship Application

Scholarship Value: $2,000

Awards Available: 500

Award Deadline: Feb 12, 2025

The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize military families' contributions to the fighting force's readiness and to celebrate the commissary's role in the military family community.

The Scholarships for Military Children program intends that a scholarship funded through contributions be awarded annually at each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide.

Who Can Apply?

The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. In addition, a student's parent(s)/sponsor(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.

• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree or a community/junior college designed to allow for a direct transfer into a four-year program.

• High school applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis).

How Do I Apply? - The Scholarships for Military Children Program expects that the student completes the application themselves and they must attest to this when submitting the application.

1. Create an account that you can later come back to.

2. Complete all tabs of the form – a green checkmark indicates completion.

3. Write a short 500-word essay – the essay topic will be announced when the scholarship opens.

4. Submit transcripts

5. High school applicants – transcript indicating a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)

6. College applicants – transcript indicating a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)

7. You must validate your eligibility as a military dependent by entering the benefits number found on the reverse of the Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. If you qualify for an ID card but do not have one, immediately schedule a visit to a military personnel office with the proper documentation.

How to Apply: Go To Scholarship Application

Over the last eight years , The Wilmington Road Runners have awarded $36,000 in scholarships to area track and XC seniors. This year we will be awarding a record $12,000 in total scholarships .

WRRC Scholarship 2025

Awards will be as follows: 2x $3000 and 4 x $1500

Open to: Seniors who have or are serving on their XC or track team

Applications and more info can be found here : https://wilmingtonroadrunners.wildapricot.org/WRRC-Scholarship

Deadline : March 21st

We are excited to share that the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation scholarship application for the 2025-26 academic year is now open! We're eager to tell as many Marine Corps families as possible before the March 1, 2025 deadline, and would love your help in spreading the word.

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation provides post-secondary scholarships to eligible children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen, Chaplains, and Religious Program Specialists. We're the Nation's oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families. To put our size in perspective, last year we awarded over $11.7 million to more than 2,800 students!

Our scholarships are for military children pursuing a post-secondary education at any accredited school--whether that be a trade school, career training program, community college, or four-year university. All applicants must meet our eligibility requirements, which can be found at www.mcsf.org/eligibility.

Please note, our scholarship application for the 2025-26 academic year opened on January 1, 2025 and will close on March 1, 2025. To apply, visit www.mcsf.org/apply.

Are you ready to ignite the spirit of discovery and champion the scientists of tomorrow? The Science Olympiad tournament is just around the corner, and we need your energy and expertise to make it an unforgettable event for our elementary students!

Date: March 1, 2025 (Yes...it is a Saturday)

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Ashley High School

This day of friendly competition will showcase student brilliance in STEM across events like engineering challenges, chemistry labs, and scientific problem-solving. We’d love for you to join the action as a volunteer!

Ways You Can Help:

• Event Assistant: Assist event leaders, guide students, and celebrate their hard work.

• Timers/Proctors: Keep the competition running smoothly by managing time

• Hall Monitors: Assists competitors and volunteers as needed

• General Support: Be the friendly face that ensures everything goes according to plan.

Perks of Volunteering:

• 5 Volunteer Hours - just make sure you sign in and sign out.

• A front-row seat to students’ incredible creativity and knowledge.

• A delicious free lunch (and coffee to fuel the day!).

• The satisfaction of knowing you’ve inspired the next generation of scientists.

• No prior experience with Science Olympiad is required; we’ll provide all the training you need. Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a team cheerleader, or just love seeing students excel, there’s a role for you.

Each month on the 2nd Saturday, CFRW conducts a community clean-up somewhere in the local Cape Fear area. Clean-ups are almost always from 9am-11am. Anyone can sign-up to join the clean-up event. CFRW staff provide gloves, trash/recycle bags, and grabbers for volunteers. Check the calendar each month as locations are usually TBD until about a week before. You should register to attend so they will have enough supplies. Click on the event in the CFRW calendar to register.

The GAC is an independent council of families, community members, business leaders, and NHCS staff who meet monthly to support and advocate for the NHCS AIG Program. The GAC is part of the community partnership standard in the 2022-2025 AIG Plan. The council provides perspectives, information, and independent initiatives that are not shared through regular NHCS AIG communications. Please use the link below to join the GAC's mailing list for newsletters and other information for how to support your student and their school's AIG program.

The meetings are from 6-7pm at the Spencer Boardroom, 1805 s. 15th Street.

January 13th

February 17th

March 17th

April 7th

May 19th

Please use the link below to join the GAC's mailing list for newsletters and other information for how to support your student and their school's AIG program.

Information about these opportunities was provided in previous newsletters. Check the archive to get more details and links to registration/applications.

• Mathworks Math Modeling Challenge - Feb. 21
• STOSSEL Essay Contest - March 21
• O'Connor Institute Ambassadors Online Civics & Debate Club (9-12) - March 29
• NC Design Camp (10-12) - Apr 11

Email: jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net

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