CURRENT JUNIORS: Morehead-Cain @ UNC Chapel Hill
Morehead-Cain Scholarship Information for the Senior Class of 2026
Nomination Deadline: May 16, 2025
The Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC Chapel Hill is a four-year, fully funded educational experience for students of the highest caliber. For more information about the Morehead-Cain Scholarship, please spend some time reviewing their website linked below.
All high schools in North Carolina are eligible to nominate students for the Morehead-Cain. The number of nominees from each North Carolina high school is determined by the size of the senior class. Class of 2026 seniors who are interested in applying for the school nomination for their respective school need to complete and submit the Morehead Cain School Nominee Questionnaire Form by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 16, 2025. Students will be notified of their school nomination status in June 2025.
Students who are not selected as school nominees will be strongly encouraged to self-nominate.
Please join the Scholarship Google Classroom to apply for nomination.
JUNIORS: Ellison Scholars, University of Oxford (Full Scholarship)
We are searching far and wide for exceptionally talented individuals to join our second cohort of Ellison Scholars. If you demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and a deep commitment to addressing global challenges through science, technology and engineering, we encourage you to apply.
Ellison Scholars receive full funding for undergraduate or graduate (PhD / DPhil) studies at the University of Oxford, covering course fees, a generous living stipend and the equivalent of paid internships.
Undergraduate applications open on 1 May with a deadline of 31 July. Read on to learn how to best prepare your application.
(9-12) Active Minds’ Mental Health Advocacy Academy: Deadline May 2nd
Active Minds’ Mental Health Advocacy Academy application is live. This is a transformative program for high school students who are eager to make a positive impact in their communities.
Through a comprehensive curriculum, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions, students will gain valuable skills and knowledge to:
Understand the importance of mental health advocacy
Advocate for mental health resources and support in their schools and communities
Effectively communicate their ideas and initiatives
During this 5-week paid experience, students enhance their leadership abilities and contribute to building a more supportive and inclusive environment for mental health awareness.
Now, here's where you come in. We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals like you to help spread the word about this incredible opportunity. If you know any high school students who are passionate about mental health or want to create positive change, we encourage you to share the application link with them:
Application deadline May 2nd, 2025
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NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher: Summer Volunteer Program Applications OPENS March 17th
The Summer Teen Volunteer Program itself will run from Sunday, June 15th-Monday, August 9th. Summer Teens are expected to volunteer for 50 hours for the summer at the Aquarium. This is about 8 hours per week and usually consists of 2 4-hour shifts, but we are flexible about what would work best with your schedule. Participants will also be required to attend 3 learning opportunities throughout the program. These opportunities will be both on and offsite. Examples include shadowing husbandry team members at the Aquarium, touring Carolina Beach State Park with a ranger to learn about park maintenance and fire suppression, and beach clean-ups in our community. You are allowed to attend more than 3 of these programs.
The Summer Camp Counselor in Training Program will run from Monday, June 16th-Friday, August 15th. This program is for current or new NCAFF teen volunteers. Counselors in Training support NCAFF staff during summer camps (2-week requirement). Duties include assisting with crafts, including setup, help during the crafts, and cleanup, assisting with games or activities, storytime for younger campers, assisting with lunch set up, serving, and cleanup, including helping load and unload the dishwasher, making lemonade, cleaning off tables, sweeping the floor, taking out compost, trash, and/or recycling, and assisting with equipment cleanup.
*Registration for both programs will run from Monday, 3/17- Monday, 4/28*
Apply and Info HERE
Cape Fear River Watch - 2nd Saturday Clean-Up
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 North Carolina State Highway Patrol Summer Program
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) offers a high school internship program designed to provide students with hands-on experience in public safety careers, offering a 40-hour program with non-enforcement duties and professional standards.
The program takes 5 students from each school.
Deadline: June 10 (when the 5 slots are filled, no more applications will be accepted)
Dates: June 22-27, 2025
Log into the Competition/Scholarship Google Classroom for more information and to access the application.
Reagan Mauk
Email: reagan.mauk@nhcs.net
NHHS Office: 501
Laney Office: 401 in media center