Important Announcements

Student Opportunities:

Campapalooza 2025 Academic Summer Camp

Explore PCC Health Science Programs

 PIRATE Future Teacher Summer Program

 Regional Aspiring Teachers and Educators (PIRATE) program. The PIRATE program will be June 18-20, 2025, and will include three days and staying two nights in a residence hall. The application is open and can be accessed at bit.ly/429aDr8.

West Point Summer Programs

QuestBridge - College Prep Scholars Program

Girls Who Want to Code Summer Program

 

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Apply now to Girls Who Code’s Summer Programs!

 

Girls Who Code’s Summer Programs are back! 9th-12th grade girls and non-binary students are invited to apply.

 

With two exciting options , you can choose the adventure that fits your vibe:

• Join the ultimate summer squad in the Summer Immersion Program (SIP)! Over two weeks, you’ll design and build your own computer games, make new friends, and connect with mentors. Plus, get insider college and career tips from industry pros—all in live virtual classrooms!
• Learn at your own pace with Pathways! You'll explore cutting-edge tech like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science through step-by-step video tutorials and real-world projects. Connect with industry pros and join an exclusive Discord community along the way!
  
  

Apply here by April 11! Need more info? Join a webinar or email us at summer@girlswhocode.com.

 

Youth Symposium: March 15th at JH Rose

ECU Health VolunTEEN Program

Experience Meredith College! 

Elon Summer Journalism Camp

 

Year four of the Emerging Journalists Program at Elon University starts this month with its first virtual workshop on Jan. 16, and there’s still time for your students to apply. High schoolers of any class year are welcome to join these virtual sessions. But better yet, we’re now starting to review applications for the free, fun and immersive summer experience that’s scheduled for June 16-27, 2025. This on-campus residential learning workshop is open to rising seniors from diverse socio-economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds. And, again, it’s completely free. EJP pays for students’ travel, lodging, meals and instructional materials, so now’s the time for your students to submit their applications. Last year’s summer cohort produced a newspaper, a 40-minute newscast and a website. Here’s a snapshot of what our students did while on campus with us. If you think the Emerging Journalists Programs would interest your students, please have them apply at www.elon.edu/ejp. And if you’d like to talk more, please reach out to Colin Donohue (cdonohue@elon.edu) or Kelly Furnas (kfurnas@elon.edu). We hope to see applications from your students soon. Thank you.  Colin Donohue '05 EJP Program Director Director of Student Engagement and Special Projects Instructor in Journalism

Red Hat Shelton Challenge

We wanted to let you know our information session for students and families is just one week away! Spread the word, and help students learn about this unique opportunity to build their confidence and leadership skills! For over 20 years, the Shelton Leadership Challenge at NC State University has been inspiring students to become values-based leaders in their communities. We emphasize the need for leaders with personal integrity, professional ethics, and the desire to serve others.  Students leave with skills and perspectives that prepare them to lead effectively in their schools, communities, and beyond.   We invite students and their families to learn about the benefits, applying, scholarships, and more. Students/Families Virtual Information Session January 15th at 6:30 p.m. Register to Attend   LEARN MORE

Questions? EMAIL US! (sheltonchallenge@ncsu.edu)

Shelton Challenge Programs Shelton Leadership Center 919.513.0148 · sheltonleadership.ncsu.edu

Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP) STEP is a chance for rising high school seniors to experience the best of what the Wilson College of Textiles and NC State have to offer. During one of five weeks in the summer of 2025, students will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, current students and alumni while exploring textiles through projects, workshops and other activities. Students will live in our residence halls, eat in our dining halls and see what it’s like to be a college student. STEP will take place during the following weeks: Week 1: June 8 – 13 Week 2: June 15 – 20 Week 3: June 22 – 27 Week 4: July 6 – 11 Textile Pioneer Week: July 13 – 18 (Students from Tier 1 and 2 counties only) Each student has the opportunity to rank their level of interest in one of the subject areas below and will complete a project pertaining to that subject. Fashion Design Textile Engineering and Technology Business Management Textile Design Polymer Chemistry The STEP application opened on January 1 and will close on April 15. If you have any students interested, please invite them to apply here. Scholarship opportunities are available for those with financial need. If you have any questions, please reach out to our summer programs team at tex-summer-programs@ncsu.edu.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship for Juniors

We are excited to share that the Horatio Alger Association scholarship application  for high school juniors is OPEN!  600+ scholarships available, up to $25,000 each The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students that display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue higher education.  Students must have financial need and a determination to turn their adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream.   If you have students that you believe would be great candidates, please share this information and application with them today!     If you would like to know more about the Horatio Alger Association scholarships, please consider attending our live Info Session in January. Click here to RSVP. APPLICATION DATES: DECEMBER 1, 2024 - MARCH 1, 2025 APPLY NOW ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution) Demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower household income) Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and Be a United States citizen

2025 Black History Quiz Bowl Essay

Ready, Set, App

Join Ready, Set, App!

Deadline to Register: January 27, 2025

 This mobile app building competition is open to all NC high schoolers. It challenges students to find creative and innovative solutions to problems in their community. Students will develop skills in design thinking, coding, graphic design, presentation, teamwork, critical thinking, and so much more.

 No experience with app design? No problem!

Ready, Set, App! offers a multitude of resources to aid students in the app building process, including a team of dedicated interns with app building experience who will meet with students regularly, providing mentorship and guidance.

 Visit www.ncbce.org/ready-set-app to sign up and learn more.

Ready, Set, App! Quick Start Guide:

What:  North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s Ready, Set, App! challenge is a mobile app development competition for high school students sponsored by Lenovo™. Student groups are asked to develop a mobile app to solve a problem in their school or community.

Who:  Ready, Set, App! is open to all NC high school students. Students will participate in groups of 3 - 5 along with an advisor. This can be a teacher, school faculty member, or community leader.

When:  Registration is open now until January 27^th, 2025 at 11:59 PM. App projects are due in March 2025.

How:  Student groups will create a functioning mobile app using a mobile app development platform (e.g., MIT App Inventor, App Lab, etc.) to solve a problem in their school or community. They will then create a two-part video that includes an app pitch with demo, and a group reflection. Those videos will then be voted on, and the top teams will go to the final pitch competition where they will pitch their apps to a live audience and panel of professionals for the chance to win prizes courtesy of Lenovo™. Check out last year’s app submissions here.

To learn more and register, visit www.ncbce.org/ready-set-app.

For any questions, please reach out to Ciera Tucker, NCBCE Program Manager, at ciera.tucker@nc.goSummer Ventures-North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics2025 Summer Opportunity 

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Wake Forest Pre-College Programs

Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Program   Application Opens November 1! Greetings from the Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Program. We invite high school students to participate in an immersive, week-long summer experience designed to help them explore college life and refine their future goals. Held on campus at Wake Forest University, these week-long sessions run throughout June and July, offering a unique opportunity to explore subjects ranging from STEM to the creative arts. A full list of institutes and their respective dates will be announced on November 1. For additional details about past institutes, please visit our website. Mark your calendar. Sign up for a Google Calendar reminder below.  Application Opens November 1 Refer Students Download the Flyer Visit our Website Need-based scholarships are available in limited amounts; therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. Popular institutes often fill up quickly, and waitlists may begin forming as early as December. Stay Connected Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs (980) 224-9298 summerimmersion@wfu.edu