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

Hoggard 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 Millard in student services by Monday, November 4th.

The application is short but if you need help, please let Mrs. Millard know.

Mikayla.Millard@nhcs.net

We will be hosting a Free College Application Day in the library on Wednesday, 10/23. With teacher permission, drop by at any time from 9am-3pm. Counselors, college reps, and CFNC representatives will be available to help you complete your college applications and answer any FAFSA questions you may have. Please remember to bring your laptop!

Listed below are the schools that will waive the college application fee from 10/21-10/27. In order for the fee to be waived, you must apply through CFNC.org's Application Hub.

Barton College
Belmont Abbey College
Bennett College
Brevard College
Campbell University
Carolinas College of Health Science
Catawba College
Chowan University
Davidson College
East Carolina University
Elizabeth City State University
Elon University
Fayetteville State University
Gardner-Webb University
Greensboro College
Guilford College
High Point University
Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte
Johnson C. Smith University
Lees-McRae College
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Livingstone College
Louisburg College
Mars Hill University
Meredith College
Methodist University
Montreat College
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Pfeiffer University
Queens University of Charlotte
Saint Augustine’s University
Salem College
Shaw University
St. Andrews University
University of North Carolina Asheville
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of Mount Olive
Warren Wilson College
Western Carolina University
William Peace University
Wingate University
Winston-Salem State University

And all 58 NC Community Colleges

A representative from NCSSM will be on campus to discuss the opportunities through NCSSM and address any questions you may have about the application. NCSSM is a free residential school of Math and Science provided free of charge to selected students for 11th & 12th grade. They also offer an online program (1 or 2 classes a semester) for 11th & 12th grades. In addition, they support Summer Ventures which is a free, math and science, 4 week summer program that current 1th & 11th graders may apply to.

Ashley High School, 8am, in student services

Hoggard High School, 9:30, in the media center

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 Hoggard 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: gtbbuf3 I will also accept applications per my email at (Jennifer.Crudeli@nhcs.net)

Deadline: November 15th.

Hoggard 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. Join Code: gtbbuf3

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.

Need help completing college applications? College Application Week, the week when many North Carolina colleges and universities waive their application fees, is the week of October 21.

Join us at the Main Library on October 21st to complete your college

applications and residency with the support of admissions professionals!

Representatives from Cape Fear Community College, UNC Wilmington, and CFNC will be on hand to assist with applications.

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!

To encourage the joy of reading, the Foundation has developed the Mensa for Kids Excellence in Reading Program. Earn a commemorative certificate in recognition of your outstanding achievement and get an Excellence in Reading T-shirt, too!

The Mensa Foundation recognizes and encourages education, gifted youth, and lifelong learning through resources like the Mensa for Kids website and other programs for youth and those who support them. This program is open internationally to any and all readers under 18 years of age, their teachers, and librarians.

Acknowledging the value of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ appreciation of classic literature for young people, the Mensa Foundation is providing a year-round challenge to kids of all ages based on the NEH’s Summertime Favorites and Nonfiction Favorites reading lists, with some alterations.

Click on the button below for more information and instructions for participation.

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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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

Email: Jennifer.Crudeli@nhcs.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/crudeliaig/home
Ashley Office: 405

Hoggard Office: 104B