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Please make sure to scroll through the entire newsletter. While some of the info is the same, new opportunities are added every week.

Please make sure to scroll through the entire newsletter. While some of the info is the same, new opportunities are added every week.

Here is a link to the slide deck for reference: 10th grade testing info

During the event, NC State’s Main and Centennial Campuses will be open to explore. While there is no formal event schedule, you will be able to choose from 100+ sessions to learn more about what interests you. There is no formal guided campus tour during Open House. You will have the opportunity to tour campus throughout the day.

You can find a complete list of all events happening across campus during Open House by downloading the NC State Guides app. Information about the Guides app will be emailed to registrants 24-48 hours before Open House. For more information and to register: CLICK HERE!

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 2026, and one to two 10th graders from your high school will be selected to attend. To learn more, visit www.hoby.org.

One key item 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 the Scholarship/Leadership Google Classroom

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Deadline: November 14th.

The second annual Cape Fear Book Festival is a two-day event on Saturday and Sunday, November 15th and 16th at the (new) Main Library. The Cape Fear Book Festival is a community-centered celebration of books, reading, and creativity. Held annually in Wilmington, North Carolina, the festival brings together readers, writers, and literary enthusiasts for a vibrant series of events that include author talks, panel discussions, writing workshops, storytelling sessions, and more.

Join us this November for our 2025 two-day literary extravaganza. Connect with fellow bookworms, authors, and writers from all genres. Celebrate the magic of words in this Wordstock’s second year.

Here is the link to the information: https://www.nhcgov.com/2873/Cape-Fear-Book-Festival

The library staff member administering the festival is Christine Ingram - cingram@nhcgov.com .

Up to 50 emerging authors sign up to participate.

Saturday is workshops and a keynote speaker.

Sunday is the local authors' book sale dubbed, "Cover to Cover Booksale."

The Design Lab is excited to offer SEVEN discipline specific Weekend Workshops this fall!

Workshops are held on Saturdays from 9:00am - 4:00pm and will introduce students to design thinking and the design process through challenge-based activities. Through these workshops, students will have the opportunity to develop a better understanding of our designed world and find answers to these questions: What is design? How do designers think?

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
View our website for workshop descriptions and further details, and to register.

High School Workshops

• October 25 // Media Arts, Design and Technology: From Sketching to Swimming: 3D Fish Character Design in Blender

• Grade Range: 9th - 12th Grade

• Total Seats: 20

• October 25 // Architecture: Collage Constructs

• Grade Range: 9th - 12th Grade

• Total Seats: 20

• November 8 // Media Arts, Design and Technology: Choose Your Fighter! Character Design Basics

• Grade Range: 9th - 12th Grade

• Total Seats: 20

• November 8 // Industrial Design: Fold & Behold: Transformational Furniture for Small Spaces

• Grade Range: 9th - 12th Grade

• Total Seats: 20

• November 15 // Graphic & Experience Design: Creating Conversations Without Words

• Grade Range: 9th - 12th Grade

• Total Seats: 20

• November 22 // Media Arts, Design and Technology: Storyboards and Stanzas

• Grade Range: 9th - 12th Grade

• Total Seats: 20

• December 6 // Architecture: Tiny Impact: Designing Compact Living for Real-World Challenges

• Grade Range: 9th - 12th Grade

• Total Seats: 20

The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship recognizes students, ages 5 to 25, who are tackling hunger in their communities. Applicants should demonstrate creativity, leadership and impact in fighting food insecurity. National scholars receive a $10,000 academic scholarship and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-relief charity. They also attend the Sodexo Charity Classic, where they have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders who support the Stop Hunger mission.

Applicant Requirements:

1. All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (kindergarten through graduate school) in the United States. All applicants must be ages 5-25 and meet the age requirement by September 5, 2024.
2. All applicants must have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months.
3. All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States who reside in the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii only.
4. Volunteer services performed by applicant must help non-family members.
5. If an applicant is selected as a potential national Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship recipient and is under the age of 18 at the time of selection in order to be confirmed as a winner, the applicant's or legal guardian must sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Assignment of Rights.
6. Scholarship funds awarded to winners must be used for tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at an accredited post-secondary education institution.

Click the link below to apply.

Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S.—but young people have the power to change that. The Drive Safe, Write Strong national essay contest challenges students to share their perspectives and solutions for safer roads.

Winners will receive cash prizes up to $1,000 and have their essays published and celebrated during National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 19–25, 2025).

Eligibility: ages 13-19

Deadline to submit: October 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT
Winners announced: October 24, 2025

Learn more and submit your essay here!

Emerging Journalists Program at Elon University, which offers the ideal opportunity for high school students to explore what it means to be a journalist, to report and to produce news that informs communities.

Applications are now open, and the first of four monthly virtual interactive learning sessions is scheduled for January. Students may apply for our virtual sessions only or for both the virtual component and the on-campus summer experience, scheduled for June 15-26, 2026, at Elon. This on-campus residential learning workshop is open to current high school juniors, and EJP pays for students’ travel, lodging, meals and instructional materials.

Last year’s summer cohort produced a website, 8-page newspaper and 40-minute newscast. Here’s a snapshot of what our students did while on campus with us.

Interested students may apply at www.elon.edu/ejp. And if you’d like to talk more, please feel free to email Colin Donohue at cdonohue@elon.edu

The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 27th year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, and Technology.

Eligibility:

• Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2025
• Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2026-2027
• Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
• If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory

They award up to $4000 educational grants depending on the category.

Deadline: Nov. 2, 2025

For more info and to apply check their website.

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 California, gaining invaluable speaking experience and enhancing their civic understanding. A $1000 scholarship goes to the final winner. We encourage students to seize this fantastic opportunity to grow and shine.

Submissions are due November 12th at midnight (PT).

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The North Carolina Governor's School is a four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. Learning focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school unit or non-public school. For more information, review the GS Family Overview Packet. GS Application. GS Recommender Form. (Recommender's should submit forms directly to my email: reagan.mauk@nhcs.net)

NOMINATIONS ARE SELECTED FROM COMPLETED APPLICATIONS

COUNTY SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION: 3pm October 24th to reagan.mauk@nhcs.net

Please use the link below to access my GS newsletter with additional information including student information sessions.

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!

Volunteer Shifts:

• Tuesday-Friday, 9am-noon & 1-4pm
• Saturday, 9am-noon & 1-4pm

Projects are held inside the Volunteer Area. Occasionally, we may hold projects outside, weather permitting. Some projects include:

• Sorting bulk produce into family–size bags.
• Sorting donations from retail stores.
• Cleaning and bagging drink pouches.
• Sorting and inspecting food drive donations from individuals and corporations.
• Other activities may be available according to partner and community needs.

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

The Azalea Festival Youth Committee “AFYC” is a leadership organization for local high school students in Brunswick, Pender, and New Hanover Counties. The Azalea Festival Youth Committee develops a sense of community across different schools, as well as organizational, teamwork and leadership skills that make this program a success.

We develop future leaders of the community by supporting the mission of the North Carolina Azalea Festival.

AFYC supports the North Carolina Azalea Festival year-round by volunteering and fundraising. While AFYC members are busy volunteering during Festival week in April, they also get to take time to attend the Queen’s Coronation as special guests, hangout at the Concerts, and have way more behind-the-scenes fun than anyone else.

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.

Need community service hours—or know a teen who does? Look no further. The library’s got you covered! Teens can earn service hours doing what they love—reading. Submit a short review of any book, graphic novel, or manga title from our Juvenile, Young Adult, or Adult collections and earn 1.5 hours per review (up to 5 reviews/month).

Counting these as volunteer hours? Complete the Virtual Volunteer Form first and then submit your review!

Virtual Volunteer Form • Submit Your Review

Questions? Contact Ezra Letson at eletson@nhcgov.com

Ever wonder what admissions officers actually notice in your application? This free webinar from CollegeAdvisor - What Admissions Officers Really Notice in a College Application - pulls back the curtain on how your grades, essays, and extracurriculars are really evaluated, and what makes one student stand out over another. Join us live to get insider advice and boost your admissions strategy!

Date: Oct 23 | Time: 8 PM ET

Free applications to many NC schools.

The 2025-26 Coolidge Scholarship application is now live.

A quick refresher: the Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that recipients may use for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2027 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply (current high school seniors are not eligible to apply). Winners may use the scholarship to pursue any academic major.

Academic excellence is the primary criterion considered by the Coolidge Scholarship. Secondary criteria include an interest in public policy and an appreciation of the values President Coolidge championed. Successful candidates will also demonstrate humility and have a record of genuine service to their communities. A complete description of the scholarship’s criteria is available here.

The competition for the Coolidge Scholarship is significant -- only a few new Coolidge Scholarships are awarded each year from a pool of candidates that spans the entire country. Even so, students have reported to us in past years they were glad to have applied even if they didn’t win, because the experience helped prepare them for college applications later on. Furthermore, the Coolidge Foundation invites one hundred of the top Coolidge Scholarship applicants to participate in the Coolidge Senators Program, which includes an all-expenses-paid summit gathering and a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarship applicants are automatically considered for the Senators Program.

We hope you will share this opportunity with outstanding high school juniors you know. The scholarship application, along with additional information, can be accessed on our scholarship site: coolidgescholars.org. The submission deadline is 5:00 PM Pacific time, Wednesday, December 16, 2025. Questions? We can be reached by email at coolidgescholars@coolidgefund.org

Filing the FAFSA can feel confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Our latest guide breaks down everything families need to know for the 2026–2027 cycle, including what’s new, when to apply, and how to avoid costly mistakes. Get the clarity you need to maximize your aid and make college more affordable. Read more…

• Oct. 24 - AIG mentors (must complete interest form to be included)
• Oct. 30 - Congressional App Challenge
• Nov 6 - Health Career Day at UN Chapel Hill (registration open now)
• Dec. 1 - Congressional Essay Contest (info also posted in the Leadership/Scholarship Google Classroom)
• Jan - Oratorical Scholarship Competition (registration open now)

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