Ashley High School AIG Update
October 6, 2025
Would you like to mentor younger AIG students?
The AIG Mentor Program is running again this year and looking for students to work as mentors for elementary and middle school students. Here is a link to find more information on the program. NHCS is the only county that has this program and it is a great opportunity for you and the students you could support.
If you are interested complete this form: Mentor Interest Form
North Carolina School of Science and Math: Info Session, October 9th (DATE CHANGE!!)
A representative from NCSSM will be here to speak to interested 9th & 10th graders on October 9th. This is a great opportunity to hear about their programs (Residential in Durham & Morganton, online, & summer ventures) and get information on the application process. Bring any questions you may have with you.
Ashley: 8AM, student services (let the door monitors know where you are heading and don't worry if you will need to arrive late)
Hoggard: 9:30AM, Media Center
Please complete this RSVP so I know how many students to expect.
Coolidge Scholarship: FULL RIDE! 11th grade only!
The 2025-26 Coolidge Scholarship application is now live.
A quick refresher: the Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that recipients may use for undergraduate study at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2027 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. Even so, students have reported to us in past years they were glad to have applied even if they didn’t win, because the experience helped prepare them for college applications later on. Furthermore, 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 gathering and a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarship applicants are automatically considered for the Senators Program.
We hope you will share this opportunity with outstanding high school juniors you know. The scholarship application, along with additional information, can be accessed on our scholarship site: coolidgescholars.org. The submission deadline is 5:00 PM Pacific time, Wednesday, December 16, 2025. Questions? We can be reached by email at coolidgescholars@coolidgefund.org
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
The Youth Awards was founded in 1998 by the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Now entering its 27th year, the Youth Awards honors Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their excellence in various categories including: Community Service, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship & Business, Green Sustainability, Healthcare & Science, Media & Entertainment, Public Service & Social Justice, and Technology.
Eligibility:
- Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2025
- Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2026-2027
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
They award up to $4000 educational grants depending on the category.
Deadline: Nov. 2, 2025
For more info and to apply check their website.
Health Career Day at UNC--Chapel Hill
The North Carolina Health Careers Access Program (NC-HCAP), a program component of the Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs (CHEOP) Office is pleased to invite you to Health Careers Day On “The Hill” (HCDOTH).
This year’s event will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Frank Porter Graham Student Union on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
We are excited to welcome high school students from across the state for this one-day conference. HCDOTH offers students valuable insight, resources, and guidance as they explore Health Professional Careers. The event also fosters collaboration among Colleges, Universities, Educators, Healthcare Professionals, and Community Partners.
Event Registration opens on September 29th, 2025.
Please note there is limited seating and both individual and group registrants will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is not complete until participants submit all required documentation (i.e., NC-HCAP Registration Page, CampDoc) and provide payment in full - $25.00 per student).
For details on individual or group registration, please visit the NC-HCAP website and refer to the attached flyer. Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the NC-HCAP Team at nchcap@unc.edu or call 919-966-2264.
AI and Research Frontiers Practicum with Stanford Mentors
Inspirit AI is a 25-hour enrichment program taught by Stanford and MIT graduate students that introduces students to foundational artificial intelligence concepts by building impactful projects in environmental systems, astrophysics, and biotechnology. Winter applications are due by October 1st. Fee is approximately $1400.
Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition!
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 California, gaining invaluable speaking experience and enhancing their civic understanding. A $1000 scholarship goes to the final winner. We encourage students to seize this fantastic opportunity to grow and shine.
Submissions are due November 12th at midnight (PT).
NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN (10TH & 11TH)
The North Carolina Governor's School is a four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. Learning focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and it does not involve credit, tests, or grades. Students are selected to attend through a competitive process after being nominated by their public school unit or non-public school. For more information, review the GS Family Overview Packet. GS Application. GS Recommender Form. (Recommender's should submit forms directly to my email: jennifer.crudeli@nhcs.net)
NOMINATIONS ARE SELECTED FROM COMPLETED APPLICATIONS
COUNTY SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION: 3pm October 24th to Jennifer.Crudeli@nhcs.net
Please use the link below to access my GS newsletter with additional information including student information sessions.
The Azalea Festival Youth Committee
The Azalea Festival Youth Committee “AFYC” is a leadership organization for local high school students in Brunswick, Pender, and New Hanover Counties. The Azalea Festival Youth Committee develops a sense of community across different schools, as well as organizational, teamwork and leadership skills that make this program a success.
We develop future leaders of the community by supporting the mission of the North Carolina Azalea Festival.
AFYC supports the North Carolina Azalea Festival year-round by volunteering and fundraising. While AFYC members are busy volunteering during Festival week in April, they also get to take time to attend the Queen’s Coronation as special guests, hangout at the Concerts, and have way more behind-the-scenes fun than anyone else.
Oratorical Scholarship Program (Grades 9-12)
Win Scholarships for Speaking Your Mind on the Constitution!
Do you like speaking up, debating, or sharing your ideas? Here’s your chance to turn your voice into scholarship money.
American Legion Post 10 is inviting New Hanover County high school students to compete in the 88th annual Oratorical Scholarship Program.
Here’s what you need to know:
Give an 8–10 minute speech about the U.S. Constitution.
Win scholarships—up to $25,000 at the national level.
Represent your school and community in a contest that goes from local to national finals in Indianapolis.
Even state winners earn at least $2,000 in scholarship money just for competing.
“This program helps you sharpen your public speaking skills while learning about the Constitution and what it means to be an American citizen,” says Post 10 Oratorical Chair Marc McMullin.
Ready to step up? Fill out this quick form: https://forms.gle/93yvr2yJDdnt5E639
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.
Calling All Teens: Books + Opinions = Volunteer Hours
Need community service hours—or know a teen who does? Look no further. The library’s got you covered! Teens can earn service hours doing what they love—reading. Submit a short review of any book, graphic novel, or manga title from our Juvenile, Young Adult, or Adult collections and earn 1.5 hours per review (up to 5 reviews/month). Counting these as volunteer hours? Complete the Virtual Volunteer Form first and then submit your review! Virtual Volunteer Form • Submit Your Review Questions? Contact Ezra Letson at eletson@nhcgov.com
Emory Advantage Plus: For Families who earn $200,000 or less
Students whose families earn $200,000 or less will attend Emory University tuition-free starting in fall 2026.
This transformative scholarship, Emory Advantage Plus, represents a significant expansion of the university’s financial aid program and continues Emory’s longstanding commitment to support talented students by making a preeminent education more attainable.
All new and returning domestic undergraduate students who meet the income requirements and are eligible for need-based aid will be considered for Emory Advantage Plus next fall. Emory will also continue to meet 100% of demonstrated need for all domestic undergraduate students.
“Offering free tuition to every student whose family income is $200,000 or less is about leadership,” says Interim President Leah Ward Sears. “We want great students to come here without regard to the cost. And we will do everything in our power to give them a great education without the burden of crushing debt.
“When students sit at the kitchen table with their parents to discuss college, I don’t want finances to be a consideration,” Sears explains. “If they qualify to come to Emory and they want to come to Emory, we will make sure they can afford Emory.”
News From Wake Forest University: Scholarship for NC Students!!!
- Admitted students from North Carolina with an annual family income of $100,000 or less will receive financial aid covering tuition and standard living expenses.
- Admitted students from North Carolina with an annual family income between $100,000 and $200,000 will receive financial aid covering tuition — only paying standard living expenses and applicable fees.
- Admitted students from North Carolina with an annual family income between $200,000 and $300,000 will receive financial aid covering 50% of tuition.
Jennifer Crudeli
Email: Jennifer.Crudeli@nhcs.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/crudeliaig/home
Ashley Office: 405
Hoggard Office: 104B