Fiction to Fashion 2024
Fiction to Fashion 2024
Calling all creative teens (ages 12–18) for our 8th Project Runway-style fashion design challenge! Using unconventional materials like discarded library books, cassette tapes and CDs, we challenge you to make a stunning outfit to send down the runway at Azalea Station in the Cargo District! You could win “Crowd Favorite,” “Most Avant-Garde,” “Best Runway Swagger,” “Best Accessory,” “Best Literary Tie In” or “Most Ready to Wear” and take home prizes.
Contest Sign Up (September 1 – September 30)
Sign up at nhclibrary.org. Pick up materials for your design at Pine Valley Library or use your own from home.
Register through this link: https://nhclibrary.libwizard.com/f/f2f
Intro Session
Monday, September 9, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Pine Valley Library
First check-in, drop in to pick up materials, Q & A
Fashion Forum
Monday, September 30, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Pine Valley Library
Work with fashion authorities to refine your artistic vision. Get inspired for hair and makeup with a professional consult.
Runway Rehearsal
Monday, November 4, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Pine Valley Library
Practice walking down the runway and striking a pose.
Runway Show
Saturday, November 9, 7:00pm-8:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Azalea Station, 1502 Castle St, Wilmington, 28401
Send your design down the runway or model it yourself in front of a live audience and our panel of fashion experts who will declare the winners. Invite your family and friends!
Coolidge Scholarship: FULL RIDE! 11th grade only!
The 2024-25 Coolidge Scholarship application is now live. We hope that you might share this opportunity with any well-qualified high school juniors you know.
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 2026 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 11, 2024. Please note that the deadline is earlier this year than in past years. Questions? We can be reached by email at coolidgescholars@coolidgefund.org or by phone at (202) 827-4291.
VFW Youth Scholarship (9th-12th): Deadline October 31st
VFW Youth Scholarship: grades 9-12 are eligible. Prize can be for university/college or vocational school. 1st place is $35,000. Essay theme for 23-24: "What are the greatest attributes of our democracy?" (9th-12th grade)
Ivy Panda Video Scholarship (9th-12th): Deadline October 31st
Ivy Panda Video Scholarship: $1000 -1st place, $500 - runner up, any high school student can apply
You will record an original video on one of the following topics:
- ChatGPT as a study assistant: your favorite ethical way of using it in your studies.
- Quality control: tips for fact-checking AI generated content.
- Set for success: tips for creating a productive study environment no matter where you are.
See the website for more details.
American Youth Association
The American Youth Association's platform is distinguished by its laser-focus on elevating youth voices, its commitment to nonpartisan, evidence-based policymaking, and its comprehensive approach to building the next generation of civic leaders through immersive training, collaborative initiatives, and direct advocacy.
The North Carolina Chapter of American Youth Association connects its members with ambitious young professionals and drive impactful change in your community. They offer networking opportunities, professional development, and a platform for meaningful contributions. You can be part of a dynamic group committed to growth and making a difference.
Apply here!
STOCKHOLM JUNIOR WATER PRIZE: NEW EQUIPMENT ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM!
WEF is partnering with HACH for a second year to support student access to research opportunities: interested high school students may apply for a grant of HACH water quality testing equipment . These grants are awarded on the basis of a student's need and interest in creating and submitting a water science research project to the 2025 USA Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition.
Stockholm Junior Water Prize is a competition for students aged 15 to 20 who have developed research projects that can help solve major water challenges. The competition attracts tens of thousands of entries from approximately 35 countries.
A simple grant application form is live on the SJWP Webpage and will be reviewed by Water Environment Federation and HACH. This effort is aimed at increasing equity among high school students who are interested in water quality research. This year's application period will be until October 25th, with winners contacted by the end of November.
You can find the details from last year's contest here. While this year's updates aren't posted I would expect very little to change so the NC State Water Prize Competition entries are likely due by April 15th.
Youth Voice in Action
Youth Voice in Action is a student-led non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and elevating the voices of young people. Their mission is to cultivate a generation of confident, informed, and empathetic leaders who are equipped to address social, environmental, and economic challenges and actively involve themselves in civics and in their community.
Apply here!
US Senate Youth Program (11th & 12th): Deadline October 6th, 2024
US Senate Youth Program and Scholarship (11th & 12th): Week in Washington DC (March 1-8), 2 winners in NC, $10,000 scholarship
The U.S. Senate Youth Program is merit-based and highly competitive. Qualified junior or senior high school students applying to the program must show evidence of demonstrated leadership through public service in elected or appointed positions where they currently and actively represent a constituency in organizations that relate to government, public affairs, history, and/or community service. Qualifying students MUST currently represent their peers or a constituency for the entire academic year. Each student must be enrolled in high school and live the entire school year in the state they will represent. Students who apply MUST be elected or appointed leaders and actively participate in public service with school or community civic-related activities. Students MUST also be able to show a history of service and participation in service activities.
- In North Carolina, two student delegates and two alternates will be selected by a state-level committee. The two winning delegates will represent North Carolina in an intensive educational program during a week-long experience in Washington, D.C., in March. The two winning delegates will also be awarded a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship to pursue coursework in history and political science. To receive the scholarship, winners MUST attend the entire Washington Week activity. This year's week-long Washington Week education experience will be from March 1–8, 2025.
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing: Deadline October 29, 2024
NCWIT Award For Aspirations in Computing High School Award honors 9th - 12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and future plans. Since 2007, more than 25,000 students have received an AiC Award.
The multi-tiered award structure includes Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star designations at National and Regional Affiliate levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, all U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada. Regional Affiliate Award programs are hosted in 79 locations nationwide by NCWIT Alliance member organizations—a powerful, national network of universities, companies, non-profits, and government organizations working to increase the influence and meaningful participation of girls and women from every community.
The NCWIT AiC High School Award is sponsored by Apple, Bank of America, Jane Street, and Microsoft.
Jennifer Crudeli
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