Ashley High School AIG Update

If you would like to schedule an individual meeting for this week, I will be at Ashley Monday-Thursday (2/24-27) and at Hoggard on Friday (2/28).

Appointments with Crudeli

The New Hanover County ABC Board is sponsoring an Underage Drinking Prevention & Education Award for high school SENIORS in New Hanover County. Students who apply are eligible to receive a $1,500 scholarship award; final awards will be selected by a panel of judges at the NHCABC Board. They typically have many of these scholarships to give so this is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!!!!!!!!

An info session will be held Tuesday, February 25 during FLEX in the media center.

COMPLETE THE FORM HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND.

Please review the requirements in the Award Specifications linked here.

Instructions for creating an account for the application are linked here

Shoot Like a Girl, is a Wilmington-based, summer program focused on workforce development for high school girls. Our curriculum is dedicated to giving them the skills and confidence to become future filmmakers.

This program is looking to connect with any students not currently on their mailing list who have an interest in storytelling, film, photography, theatre and the arts in general. This camp is led by award-winning industry professionals and is centered on hands-on experience.

You can learn more and get inspired by the programs in this 2-minute video.

Apply Here

The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition, impact-driven undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. The Cameron Impact Scholar is unique among their peers in their desire to directly impact their communities and in the world at large. Our Scholar aspires to contribute to positive forces for change and plans to tailor their education to that end. The Cameron Impact Scholarship covers the full tuition, fees, and books at any accredited U.S. based college or university that the recipient chooses to attend.

As a merit-based program, the Cameron Impact Scholarship is open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. We are looking for young leaders with demonstrated passion and commitment to any variety of positive impact.

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE CLASS OF 2026

*** WE ARE LIMITED TO ACCEPTING A TOTAL OF 3,000 COMPLETE APPLICATIONS.

***** We are only able to accept and review a total of 3,000 complete and eligible applications - please note that we typically reach capacity prior to the final deadline and we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE applicants to submit well before the September deadline. The early deadline is in May.

The New York Times invites students to explain how to do any task in 400 words or fewer. Contest dates: Feb. 12 to March 12, 2025.

How to . . .

It's the time of year to start signing up! The site linked below is certainly not exhaustive, but we have tried to include what we can. If a link on the page doesn't work . . . google it. Many of the links change every year and it is impossible to keep up.

Boston University Summer Journalism Academy offers students hands-on experience in reporting, writing, and storytelling. Taught by award-winning journalists, it’s a great opportunity for students to build valuable skills for college and beyond.

We offer on-campus (June 23–July 11) and online options (June 16, June 30, July 13) and early applicants can save $200–$400 by applying before March 2.

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This one-week program is designed for current high school juniors, offering them a unique opportunity to experience life as a Cadet at West Point. The action-packed week will be both challenging and rewarding, with participants taking part in:

• Four hands-on academic workshops selected from 17 different options, taught by West Point faculty.

• Physical and mental challenges, including indoor and outdoor obstacle courses, intramurals, and the Candidate Fitness Assessment.

• Leadership and character development through team challenges, the Leader Reaction Course, and ethics discussions led by West Point Cadets.

Check out the SLE 2024 VIDEO to learn more about the experience.

Students can choose between two SLE sessions:

• May 31 – June 6

• June 7 – June 13

Applications for SLE open on February 15, and selections will be made on a rolling basis starting March 15. Completing this application also fulfills the first portion of the application to West Point.

West Point provides scholarships to cover the costs of SLE fees and travel expenses for students who have proven financial need.

Learn more here: West Point Summer Leader Experience

Apply to SLE: SLE Application

Rising high school seniors can experience college life on Carolina’s campus. Project Uplift seeks to engage participants in an immersive experience that connects them with UNC-Chapel Hill. Participants learn about the admissions and financial aid process, build meaningful connections with students from across the country, attend a culture show, and interact with Carolina students, faculty, and staff. Parents/guardians have the option to attend a parent panel, where they learn about academic and campus resources available to their student.

Project Uplift is designed to allow students to experience learning in a variety of different university contexts, from large lectures to small seminars and, most important, from interactions with current Carolina students. The cost to participate in Project Uplift is $50.

Click here to register for Project Uplift.

Over the last eight years , The Wilmington Road Runners have awarded $36,000 in scholarships to area track and XC seniors. This year we will be awarding a record $12,000 in total scholarships .

WRRC Scholarship 2025

Awards will be as follows: 2x $3000 and 4 x $1500

Open to: Seniors who have or are serving on their XC or track team

Applications and more info can be found here : https://wilmingtonroadrunners.wildapricot.org/WRRC-Scholarship

Deadline : March 21st

The 2025-2026 UNCF STEM Scholars Program is an initiative designed to identify and provide scholarship and academic support for high school students who aspire to earn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degrees and to pursue careers in STEM fields, awarding 100 scholarships on an annual basis. The program enables highly capable young people to pursue undergraduate STEM majors and prepares them for successful careers in a variety of STEM professions. If you are willing and able, please share this opportunity with students that may qualify for this program.

Deadline: 3/24/2025 at 5:00pm EST

Click Here To See Eligibility Requirements and Apply

Information Webinar details and the registration link are below:

2025-2026 STEM Scholars Program webinar

February 25, 2025 6:00-7:00 p.m. EST

Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/I9UzC9suRRyRGAn5uMVlWw

2025-2026 STEM Scholars Program office hours

March 11, 2025 6:00-7:00 p.m. EST

Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qtm3FtwzQZepTLc1NpD6Tw

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 GAC is an independent council of families, community members, business leaders, and NHCS staff who meet monthly to support and advocate for the NHCS AIG Program. The GAC is part of the community partnership standard in the 2022-2025 AIG Plan. The council provides perspectives, information, and independent initiatives that are not shared through regular NHCS AIG communications. Please use the link below to join the GAC's mailing list for newsletters and other information for how to support your student and their school's AIG program.

The meetings are from 6-7pm at the Spencer Boardroom, 1805 s. 15th Street.

March 17th

April 7th

May 19th

Please use the link below to join the GAC's mailing list for newsletters and other information for how to support your student and their school's AIG program.

Information about these opportunities was provided in previous newsletters. Check the archive to get more details and links to registration/applications.

• Mathworks Math Modeling Challenge - Feb. 21
• STOSSEL Essay Contest - March 21
• O'Connor Institute Ambassadors Online Civics & Debate Club (9-12) March 29
• NC Design Camp (10-12) - April 11

Email: jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net

AHS Office: 405

Hoggard Office: 104B