11/8 @ 8:00am in the media center

11/19 @8:00am OR 10:00am the beginning of 2nd Block in the media center

Please RSVP here so I can have your folder ready for you.

Use this or the email reminders as your pass.

Thursday, November 7 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Online

Join NCWF South Wake Conservationists Chapter and speaker Preston Montague for a presentation on his work as a landscape architect developing Piedmont prairies for residential clients. Participants will learn about constructed prairies in our built environment, components of a successful prairie, as well as tactical information on prairie-making.

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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: 7vqvgrq

Deadline: Tuesday, November 12th.

Thursday, November 7 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Online

Join NCWF for an exciting and informative webinar with Natalie Bohorquez, NCWF’s Vice President of Conservation Partnerships. Natalie will discuss the critical importance of grassroots conservation in protecting, conserving, and restoring wildlife habitat, and safeguarding their future. She will introduce all of NCWF’s Community Wildlife Chapters and give attendants tips on how to become and stay engaged. She will also give a brief overview of how to form your own chapter if there isn’t already one in your area. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what you can do to help protect North Carolina’s wildlife!

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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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A parent and former students will be there to provide insight and answer questions.

Link to register.

This year’s Coolidge Scholarship application deadline is now just six 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.

www.coolidgescholars.org

UNC School of the Arts (UNCSA) Visual Arts Program is a residential program designed for high school juniors and seniors who have an artistic interest, dedication and enthusiasm they wish to pursue in a structured course of study. Learn more about the program.

Tuition is provided free of charge for in-state high school students, and the majority of their other educational costs (e.g., textbooks, health and wellness services, room and meal plan, activities, etc.) are covered by the North Carolina High School Artists Grant. Learn more about tuition and financial aid.

Rising high school juniors or seniors are encouraged to apply here.

Application Fee Deadline: January 15th

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 New Hanover 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: 7vqvgrq

I will also accept applications per my email at (reagan.mauk@nhcs.net)

Deadline: November 15th.

New Hanover HOBY Application

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.

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth - College Workshops

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

More Information and the application

UNCW is excited to launch the 2025-2026 MI CASA application for Cohort 16! The application opens Friday, October 4th, 2024, and closes January 31st, 2025. This opportunity is for current 10th graders who identify as Latinx/Hispanic.

The goal of this two-year program is to identify high achieving Hispanic students from local high schools who wish to further their education in universities like UNCW. During this college preparatory process, high school mentees and UNCW mentors foster a stronger sense of community.

MI CASA serves as a comprehensive support program that provides mentoring, college preparation seminars, tutoring, community service, and cultural enrichment activities to help high school mentees become compelling candidates for college admission and scholarship awards.

Click Here for more Information and to Apply

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.

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

We invite teenagers to tell a true story about a meaningful life experience in just 100 words. Contest dates: Nov. 6 to Dec. 4, 2024.

Tiny Memoir Contest for Students

• The Rules

• Resources for Teachers and Students

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Submission Form

Volunteers needed for Dec 8!

Join NCWF Lower Cape Fear Wildlife Chapter at the Cape Fear River Watch cleanup. More details to come!

November Second Saturday Cleanup with Cape Fear River Watch

Saturday, November 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Check the calendar for specific location and click the link on the date to register.

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

The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans.

RBSP competitively awards 20-25 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship – the four pillars of the late Ronald H. Brown’s mission to uplift people of all races, cultures and ethnicities – especially our disadvantaged youth.

Recipients may use the renewable scholarships to attend an accredited four-year college or university of their choice within the United States. Ron Brown scholarships are not limited to any specific field or career objective and may be used to pursue any academic discipline. Since the Program’s inception in 1996, 634 students have been designated as Ron Brown Scholars.

Applicants for the Ron Brown Scholarship MUST be Black/African American, US citizens or permanent residents, and a current high school senior at the time of their application. APPLY NOW!

Application and FAQs

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