Coolidge Scholarship - Juniors Only
This year’s Coolidge Scholarship application deadline is now just a few weeks away – Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM Pacific time.
The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that may be used by recipients for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any current 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. 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 and a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarship applicants are automatically considered for the Senators Program.
Alert: the application requires that candidates read President Coolidge’s Autobiography and complete a few other reading assignments. Again, please note the submission deadline: 5:00 PM Pacific time, Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
LEDA Applications Due: December 11, 2024
LEDA is looking for highly motivated high school juniors with strong academic records and a desire to develop their leadership abilities to join the 21st Cohort of LEDA Scholars.
Who Should Apply:
1. Junior attending public high school in the U.S. graduating in 2026
2. U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status
3. Annual household income under $90,000
4. Minimum unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5
Successful Applicants Demonstrate:
1. A desire to be challenged academically
2. A strong commitment to their studies
3. A desire to be a leader in their families, schools, and communities
4. A connection to LEDA's core values of Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, and Community
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $40,000
Awards Available: 400
Award Deadline: Dec 19, 2024
The Amazon Future Engineer program will award 400 students up to $40,000 each toward college expenses, paired with opportunities to intern at Amazon.
Eligibility Requirements
Be a high school senior in the U.S. who is currently enrolled in or who has completed a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering, or robotics is the subject. Students who have not taken this course can opt-in to take an assessment offered by Amazon.
Be planning to attain a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, or other computer science-related field of study from an accredited 4-year college or from a 2-year college with the intent to transfer to a 4-year college.
Must be authorized to work in the US. Example: Employment Authorization Document holder, Permanent Resident, or US Citizen.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply:
Walsh / Di Tolla / Spivak Scholarship for children of members of IATSE
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 10
Award Deadline: Dec 31, 2024
The Richard F. Walsh/Alfred W. Di Tolla/Harold Spivak Foundation offers an annual scholarship which is open to the children of members in good standing of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories and Canada (IATSE). Each winner of a scholarship will receive a total of $10,000 in scholarship funds which will be paid out at $2,500 per year over a four year period. Counting the 2021 awards, the Foundation has assisted 100 students in the pursuit of a college education.
The rules of eligibility state that the applicant must:
- Be the child of a member in good standing of the IATSE.
- Be a high school senior at time of application and has or is about to apply for admission to an accredited college or university as a fully matriculated student, which will lead to a bachelor's degree. The scholarship is not open to students that have already started college or university.
The procedure for the application is as follows:
- Fill out the application in its entirety.
- A complete copy of the applicant's high school transcript is to be forwarded to the Foundation Office. The transcript must have the school’s seal or stamp for authenticity. It can be sent in directly by the school or the student (together with the application).
- Present a letter(s) of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, volunteer institution or clergyman.
- A list of extracurricular activities with the student’s role and description of duties must be submitted with the application (ex. the student’s resume).
- OPTIONAL: Submit to the Foundation Office the record of the score achieved by the applicant on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT). Please note the Foundation does not have a code for the scores to be submitted electronically therefore a printed copy of the scores attached to the application will be accepted by the Foundation.
Deadline for filing applications with the Foundation Office is December 31st of each year. Applications received or postmarked by December 31st will be accepted. Ancillary documents such as transcripts, recommendation letters and test scores can be sent separately and will be accepted after the December 31st deadline. Applications received (or postmarked) after the December 31st deadline will not be accepted - no exceptions. The ten (10) winners of the scholarship award will be notified by the Foundation Office in late May or June. Applicants that are not selected for the scholarship will be advised by email in June or July.
Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) - deadline Jan. 10
JSHS is a Department of Defense-sponsored STEM program (U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense and the U.S. Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force) for high school students enrolled in grades 9-12 who engage in research investigations in the sciences, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Students are invited to compete in an affiliated JSHS regional symposium and may win the opportunity to advance to the National JSHS.
Awards Available: 3 scholarship winners ($12,000 each) at each of the 49 regional events, with additional scholarships for National Winners
NC info: high school students report on the results of their original research investigations in STEM and compete for scholarships and recognition at university-held regional symposia. Students in grades 9-12 enrolled in public, private, or home schools are eligible to participate in their local Regional Symposium. See Rules of Competition for eligibility details. There is no cost to register for or participate in a regional JSHS event. If you are asked to pay a fee to register, please contact us at admin@jshs.org.
Any student who starts a research project and intends to submit their research at the regional JSHS competition is able to sign up for virtual mentoring through the Chronus platform. The mentor resource is available year-round to support you throughout the JSHS competition season and the non-competition time of completing research or improving continued projects. Join Chronus as a mentee here.
Symposium dates: February 23-24, 2025
Location: UNC-Charlotte
Deadline for student applications: January 10, 2025
Application page: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/jshs?key=JKR5-G7ZD1_K9KH-5PTF_c6f068d40448
NC Aviation Art Contest: Deadline Jan 17, 2025
The N.C. Department of Transportation's Division of Aviation hosts the North Carolina Aviation Art Contest each year to inspire and engage young people in aviation.
The contest offers children ages 6-17 who live or attend school in North Carolina the chance to explore different aspects of aviation. Winners from the North Carolina competition progress to the national competition, hosted by the National Association of State Aviation Officials. Winners of the national competition are submitted to the international competition. The North Carolina Airports Association sponsors the art contest.
2025 Aviation Art Contest Theme: ‘Women with Wings’
Since the earliest days of aviation, young people have been inspired by those whose
adventurous spirits have soared into the skies above us.
Stories of remarkable bravery and world firsts in the air and in space have long captured the imaginations of children across the planet. The glory of record-breaking long-distance flights, magnificent skydiving formations, perfect precision landings and gold medal wins will long continue to enthuse youngsters to take to the skies themselves and experience the challenges and the camaraderie of air sports.
Particularly inspiring for young girls are the tales of women who have defied society’s expectations to take to the air and prove that the sky is a place for everyone.
Using pencils, crayons, pens or paint, artists can be inspired by “Women with Wings” to show how women from all walks of life find liberty and inspire others through their love for flight.
ExploraVision Awards (Grades 10-12)
Scholarship Value: $10,000
Awards Available: 40
Award Deadline: Jan 31, 2025
Since its inception in 1992, more than 450,000 students from across the United States and Canada have participated in Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision. It’s a fun and engaging program that can inspire a lifelong love of science, technology and innovation for students and teachers alike.
What is ExploraVision?
The ExploraVision competition for K-12 students engages the next generation in real-world problem-solving with a strong emphasis on STEM. ExploraVision challenges students envision and communicate new technology 10 or more years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology.
ExploraVision is a science competition that goes beyond the typical student science competition and into what it takes to bring ideas to reality. A teacher will sponsor and lead his/her students as they work in groups of 2 – 4 to simulate real research and development. A teacher will guide his or her students as they pick a current technology, research it, envision what it might look like in 10 or more years, and describe the development steps, pros & cons, and obstacles. Past winners have envisioned technologies ranging from a hand-held food allergen detector to a new device to help people who have lost limbs regain movement in real-time.
Eligibility
All projects must meet the following requirements:
Any project previously awarded a prize in another competition may not be submitted
Any student who was selected as a regional or national finalist in ExploraVision can only compete in subsequent years with a new team — i.e., with students who have not previously been selected as ExploraVision regional or national finalists
Students enter as a team of 2-4 students with a teacher/coach and optional mentor (no individual entries)
For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
High School Level Category (Grades 10 – 12) Requirements
Each student may only submit one project via online per year. However, each teacher/coach can participate in multiple projects per year. Each complete project must consist of:
Enter your projects via online.*
An abstract (150 words max.)
The project description (11 pages max.)
Bibliography
Five sample Web pages
Please follow the guidelines in the project format section listed by grade level category. Submission materials will not be returned. Please retain a copy for your records. You may photocopy any part of the submission materials.
How to Apply:
Youth Legislative Assembly: March 7-9
Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA) is a mock legislative session where high school students voice their opinions and vote on issues concerning local, state and national government.
The conference allows high school students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the workings of local, state, and national government. Active participation in YLA increases the students' confidence and ability to debate current issues. Any high school student in good standing at a public, private, charter, or home school in North Carolina is eligible to participate in YLA. Just complete the student application; you do not have to have a member of the NC General Assembly to sponsor you to participate in the Youth Legislative Assembly.
$400 Early bird price or $450 regular
Application due Jan. 13, 2025
North Carolina Youth Institute, April 11th, 2025
Engage In Global Food Security: Through NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and North Carolina 4-H, along with national partners, high school youth are invited to explore these tremendous opportunities that will challenge them to explore our world and consider what it means to be a global citizen and the role they can play in making our best, better.
All high school youth are invited to join us for the 2025 North Carolina Youth Institute, an exceptional opportunity that ignites a passion for solving global hunger through an engaging exploration of agriculture and food systems.
The North Carolina Youth Institute is an educational initiative of the World Food Prize Foundation and is designed to spark emerging leaders in developing innovative solutions for our world’s most pressing grand challenges surrounding feeding a growing population. Register now and read more here.
Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC
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
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.
Reagan Mauk
Email: reagan.mauk@nhcs.net
You Can Book Me
Laney Office: 401 in the media center
NHHS Office: 509