Laney High School AIG Update
January 20, 2025
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar Program
Scholarship Value: $5,000
Awards Available: 100
Award Deadline: Feb 15, 2025
As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds.
Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
HSF Scholars have access to a full range of invaluable Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
Career services include access to select internship and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, and Healthcare Summit
Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and career opportunities
Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in Scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which range from $500-$5,000 and are awarded directly to students
Eligibility Requirements
Must be of Hispanic heritage
U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2025-2026 academic year
Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)
How to Apply:
Scholarships for Military Children - deadline Feb. 12
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 500
Award Deadline: Feb 12, 2025
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize military families' contributions to the fighting force's readiness and to celebrate the commissary's role in the military family community.
The Scholarships for Military Children program intends that a scholarship funded through contributions be awarded annually at each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide.
Who Can Apply?
The Scholarships for Military Children program is open to unmarried military dependent children under the age 23 who possess a valid Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. In addition, a student's parent(s)/sponsor(s) must be one of the following: active duty, reserve/guard, deceased, or retired from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force.
Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate program leading to a bachelor’s degree or a community/junior college designed to allow for a direct transfer into a four-year program.
High school applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 basis).
How Do I Apply? - The Scholarships for Military Children Program expects that the student completes the application themselves and they must attest to this when submitting the application.
Create an account that you can later come back to.
Complete all tabs of the form – a green checkmark indicates completion.
Write a short 500-word essay – the essay topic will be announced when the scholarship opens.
Submit transcripts
High school applicants – transcript indicating a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
College applicants – transcript indicating a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
You must validate your eligibility as a military dependent by entering the benefits number found on the reverse of the Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card. If you qualify for an ID card but do not have one, immediately schedule a visit to a military personnel office with the proper documentation.
How to Apply: Go To Scholarship Application
Wilmington Road Runners Scholarship - March 21
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
MEREDITH COLLEGE MUSIC: INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES
PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 1, 2025, 10am - 2pm: Any high school students or transfer students planning to audition for a college music program (at Meredith or any college/university) are welcome to register for our pre-audition workshop. (Note, this is rescheduled from the original date of Jan 11, 2025 due to inclement weather forecast). During this workshop, Meredith College Music Faculty will prepare students for auditions to college schools of music. The workshop will include tips, what to expect in the audition process, mini-lessons with one or more audition pieces, lunch, and time to share a selected piece in a mock audition. The $25 registration fee is due at the door and includes lunch, mini-lessons, and the opportunity to perform and receive comments. You may register here.
MUSIC MAJOR/MINOR FOR A DAY (MM4D): Your high school female students are invited to attend a class, meet current students and faculty, sit in an ensemble, receive a free sample lesson, and have the opportunity to ask questions while on campus. We also want to learn more about the students, their goals, and dreams for the future and how we can support them in achieving these. Students and a family member/guest can register to attend one of our MUSIC MAJOR/MINOR FOR A DAY (MM4D) visits during the 2024-25 academic year using this form. Both students and parents/guests will have activities planned for them throughout the day. Remaining MM4D dates scheduled this year are: Thursday, January 30, 2025; and Tuesday, March 18, 2025; and individual visits per arrangement with us.
AUDITIONS TO MEREDITH COLLEGE: High school senior young women interested in majoring or minoring in music are asked to complete our registration form and audition to be admitted to the program, which also provides the opportunity to be considered for one of the numerous scholarships that we have for music majors and minors. Remaining audition dates for this year are: January 25, 2025; February 7 and 8, 2025; March 1, 2025; or March 22, 2025. If none of these dates work for the student, we are able to arrange another date for a private audition. The application deadline for scholarships and admittance to the program is April 15, 2025. Please note that you must be admitted to both Meredith College as well as the Music Program at Meredith in order to Major or Minor in Music. I am happy to talk through the audition process with you or any interested students or families. Our faculty’s goal is to meet students where they are now and to help take them where they want to be to achieve their dreams!
ADMISSIONS AT MEREDITH: We encourage students to visit our admissions office to connect with an admissions counselor and to receive key information, including application deadlines, types of financial aid, and more. Students can sign up for an Admissions Tour, which can be done during weekdays or on Saturday open houses. We can also pair a weekday admissions tour with a music visit to include meeting with faculty, a free sample lesson (pending faculty availability), and audition if desired, while students are on site and upon prior arrangement.
STAYING CONNECTED: In addition to the Meredith Music website, we also encourage you to follow our department on social media (Instagram and Facebook) and please come visit any of our performances this year - all are free and open to the public! We will publicize performances at the beginning of the semester on the website and social media.
Volunteer Opportunity: Miracle League of Wilmington.
The spring season schedule and volunteer sign up is available if you would be willing to participate. We welcome volunteers of all ages and just ask that anyone under the age of 14 have an adult accompany them.
The Miracle League of Wilmington is an accessible baseball league filled with joy, dancing and home runs for children and adults living with disabilities; Ages 3+. Currently, the Miracle League of Wilmington serves over 150+ All Stars through three types of teams: Tee Ball, Classic, and Competitive.
All games and practices are played at the Miracle Field located at 5510 Olsen Park Lane in Wilmington, NC. The specialized 33,000 square foot field is made of a flat, rubberized surface that is barrier free for all Miracle League All Stars!
They will likely need support March 8th and April 5th due to UNCW spring break and Azalea Festival, but will take any help on any day volunteers can attend!
Northside Elite Aquatics
Winter Swim lessons began Saturday, January 18. We offer free swimming lessons to the community and we need volunteers to help us make these lessons a success! Our immediate need is for an on-deck volunteer for each lesson group. No experience is necessary to be an on deck volunteer. The on-deck volunteer helps us to make sure we accurately record the skills of each swimmer. We also need in-water volunteers. This can be a swimmer or parent. The in-water volunteer assists the instructors and helps to keep all the swimmers safe. Please consider volunteering your time!
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.
2025 Kids@CAMp
Embrace your creativity and attend a CAMp at Cameron Art Museum this summer taught by a local teaching artist. Each CAMp features a different theme and includes a trip to the exhibitions inside the museum. CAMps are half-day for ages 5-8 or 9-12 during June, July, and August. Teen CAMps are during the month of July. CAMp session times are either 9 am-12 pm or 2-5 pm. Register for updates!
Date/Time:
June, July, August
Skill Level:
Youth: ages 5-8, Youth: ages 9-12, Youth: Teens
Admission:
CAM Member $160, Not-Yet-Member, $190
Instructor:
Local Teaching Artists
Supplies:
All supplies included for all CAMps
Reagan Mauk
Email: reagan.mauk@nhcs.net
NHHS Office: 501
Laney Office: 401 in media center