GRANVILLE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Scholarship and Enrichment Opportunities
March 2014 (updated 3-18-14)
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Career Development
Students: Check this link out if you don’t have a clue what you want to do.
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankings/the-100-best-jobs
Notice to High School Student Services re: Prom Shoppe for female students
*Apex UMC Prom Shoppe - has over 1,000 dresses--gorgeous ones to help girls feel very
beautiful for their special evening! The shop provides prom dresses, shoes, jewelry and other
accessories. There is no charge for these items, and there are no requirements in order to visit. If
any girl or parent wants to make a monetary or in-kind donation to help other girls prepare for
future proms, the shop gladly accepts your effort to "pay it forward". This advertisement was
provided by Patricia Hays Evans, Apex UMC Prom Shoppe, 919-481-3906 (h);806-683-9309(c).
Local Workshops
SAT PREP session – This free workshop will be hosted at JF Webb High School on
Saturday, April 12, from 10 am to 2pm. The workshop will be facilitated by a Sylvan
Learning Center instructor. Sylvan will provide materials to aid students in being
successful. The Educational Opportunity Center will also give each participant an SAT
study guide book. There is space for 10 GECHS students to attend. If you are a junior
or senior and interested in attending, please see Mrs. Banks no later than Friday, April
4, to sign up.
College Fairs and Open Houses
University of North Carolina Asheville Open House – UNC Asheville will host their
Spring 2014 Open House Saturday, March 22. Tour the campus, meet professors and
students, visit classes and learn more. Make reservations online at
unca.edu/admissions.
William Peace University Open House – Space is limited. Spring 2014 Open House
dates are March 8, March 22, and April 26. RSVP: admissions@peace.edu or
919.508.2214.
Contests and Competitions
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*2014 Congressional Art Competition – This is a wonderful opportunity for high school
students across the Thirteenth Congressional District to compete for the opportunity to display
their artistic talents in the United States Capitol. The Grand Prize winner will be invited to attend
a special reception at the U.S. Capitol in June 2014 and receive two roundtrip tickets to
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Washington, D.C. compliments of Southwest Airlines. For competition information, please visit
http://holding.house.gov/services/congressional-art-competition and speak with Mrs. Banks. You
may also contact Doug Wegman at Doug.Wegman@mail.house.gov or by calling (919) 7824400. Deadline to submit art is Friday, May 2, 2014.
Stop Rx Abuse PSA Competition - Attorney General Roy Cooper’s office will be
holding its Stop Rx Abuse competition for the third year to increase awareness about
the dangers of youth prescription drug abuse. All students enrolled in grades nine
through 12 are eligible to enter by creating a short public service announcement. The
competition will run from March 1-April 15 and winners will receive prizes. In the coming
weeks, each high school will receive detailed rules and guidelines about the
competition, as well as a promotional poster to display via U.S. mail. To learn more, visit
www.ncdoj.gov or e-mail questions to StopRxAbuse@ncdoj.gov.
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Norman Mailer High School Writing Awards | Entries Accepted March 1 - April 30, 2014
The High School Creative Non-Fiction Writing Award Competition is open to students currently
enrolled in a high school accredited by the US. Students may submit one or more pieces of
writing as one file, maximum 10 single-spaced pages, endorsed by a teacher and released by a
parent or guardian. The winner will receive: • Cash award of $2,500 • Travel and lodging to
attend the Colony’s National Award Ceremony.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1hzPAhL
Ayn Rand Essay Contests | Deadlines: March 20, 2014 and other deadlines based on contest
Ayn Rand’s novels are inspiring and intellectually challenging. But they can also be financially
rewarding for high school and college students. The Ayn Rand Institute sponsors annual essay
contests that offer 600 prizes and $100,000 in prize money every year.
Learn more: http://aynrandnovels.org/essay-contests.html
Up2Us Sports Matter Matching Grants | Deadline: March 21, 2014
Up2Us is partnering with DICK'S Sporting Goods to support a new, youth sports initiative,
Sports Matter. Sports Matter will accept applications from youth (K-12) sports teams that as a
result of funding restraints, are no longer able to play, are on the brink of being cut, or have
never existed despite youth interest. Selected teams will be asked to raise half the funds needed
to operate their program for one year, and the other half will be provided through a matching
grant once the goal is met. In addition to toolkits and other fundraising resources, teams will
have access to support from Up2Us to help them build capacity and stability.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1jd6nbG
Lend for America Fellowships | Deadline: March 30, 2014
The Lend for America fellowship program trains students who are seeking to start microfinance
organizations ("Campus MFIs") at their college campuses. Fellows receive a crash course in
microfinance in North Carolina, a full-time paid summer internship with an existing
microfinance group at one of three locations (North Carolina, New Jersey, or Rhode Island), and
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year-round support from Lend for America as they start their organizations on campus.
Undergraduates and graduates of all majors are encouraged to apply.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1myC7rL
World of Children Youth Award | Deadline: April 1, 2014
The World of Children® Award provides funding and recognition to support life-changing work
for children by discovering and elevating only the most effective changemakers for children
worldwide. The Youth Award recognizes a young hero (under the age of 21) who is making
extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. Awards will be presented at an annual
ceremony held in New York City, USA, on November 6, 2014. At that time, World of Children
Award will offer cash grants up to $25,000 to the proven, sustainable programs created and
managed by the 2014 Honorees.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1d02HEU
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes | Deadline: April 15, 2014
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes celebrates inspiring, public-spirited, highly diverse
young people from all across America. Each year, the Barron Prize honors twenty-five
outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people
and our environment. The top ten winners each receive a $5,000 cash award to support their
service work or higher education.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1jhX1vT
2014 Thacher Environmental Research Contest | Deadline: May 5, 2014
Since 2000, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies has sponsored the Thacher
Environmental Research Contest in honor of late IGES Board Member Peter S. Thacher. The
contest provides cash awards to high school students (grades 9-12) who conduct innovative
research on our changing planet using the latest geospatial tools and data. With millions of acres
of protected land in our country, what are the best ways to utilize remote sensing technologies to
ensure these areas stay safe for future generations? As part of this year’s contest, high school
students are expected to tackle this difficult question, while exploring the past, present, and
future of U.S. protected areas. Students are asked to identify a U.S. protected area of interest, and
design a research project that identifies why the area is unique, why it significantly contributes to
our society, how this area has changed over time, and ways remote sensing and geospatial tools
can be used to monitor these environmental treasures. Three cash awards will be given – 1st
place – $2,000, 2nd place – $1,000 and 3rd place – $500.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1fsaBh9
SIGGRAPH - SpaceTime 2014: Call for Submission | Deadline: May 15, 2014
The SpaceTime competition provides an excellent opportunity for students currently attending
school in either traditional academic setting or home school at either the College/University
levels or High School/Secondary levels and working in computer based media to exhibit their
creative work nationally and internationally. Entries will be judged on the basis of solution of the
theme, artistic merit, design, originality, technical excellence, and content. We are interested in
ways to push the limits of the technology available or involve combinations of technologies. The
theme for SpaceTime 2014 is “Naturally Digital” in keeping with the theme of 2014 conference.
We are looking for posters that depict this idea. Selected works will be exhibited at the
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SIGGRAPH Education Committee Booth at the 2014 Conference and included on the ACM
SIGGRAPH Education Committee web site, and in promotional materials. Three winners will
receive a Conference Access registration to the SIGGRAPH 2014 Conference in Vancouver,
Canada August 10-14 2014, which does not include travel or lodging. The authors of accepted
works will receive a letter, which may serve as a basis for applying for their schools’ grants to
attend the conference. You may include text in the poster design as long as it suits the theme. A
minimal use of text is suggested.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1jB45Uv
World We Want Foundation Grants | Deadline: Rolling
The World We Want Foundation partners with different types of organizations and schools to
form teams of youth and work with them to implement their Social Action Project. With the
Social Action Project, teams identify a need for change within their community, research and
develop a solution, and measure the impact of their project within the community. Through the
World We Want Foundation, Young Global Citizens are able to showcase and raise funds for
their project online and gain skills in leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Learn more: http://bit.ly/1lmsErn
Teen Ink Contests | Deadlines: RollingACMs
Since 1989, the website/magazine/book publisher Teen Ink, has invited submissions from teen
writers for inclusion in its magazine. It's a great opportunity to get your work published. Here are
the current categories. Cover Art—Send your best photo or artwork and it could be published on
the cover of Teen Ink magazine. Nonfiction—Two winners selected every month out of the
following nonfiction sections: Nonfiction, Focus/Special Issue, College Essays, Heroes, Pride &
Prejudice, Health, What Matters, and Sports. Poetry—Are you the next Maya Angelou or E.E.
Cummings? Serious, funny, long or short - send us your poems today! One winner selected each
month! Educator of the Year— Send your nominating essay today to recognize that amazing
teacher in your life, and give him or her a chance to be in the spotlight. Fiction—Fairy tales, scifi, horror, romance - short stories galore! Entries of all kinds are accepted throughout the year.
Winner selected twice yearly. Travel & Culture—Hiking in Yosemite. Strolling through Paris.
Celebrating Chinese New Year. Describe your latest cultural adventures at home or abroad.
Winners selected twice a year. Environment—Hybrid cars? Required recycling? Tell us about a
problem facing the planet ... and about your solutions and ideas. Winners selected annually.
Community Service Awards—What do you do to make the world a better place? Tell us about
it and win $100 for your favorite charity, plus a prize for you. Winners selected annually.
Learn more at: http://www.teenink.com/Contests
WaysToHelp.org Grants | Deadline: Ongoing
WaysToHelp.org invites teens in the United States to apply for grants to fund their community
service ideas across any one of 16 issue areas. You can apply for a grant, by visiting
www.waystohelp.org and for any issue area, selecting "See Ways To Help" followed by "Apply
for a Grant". Applications are short - just 5,000 words or less - and should summarize: how the
project will involve others, who it will help, what effect it's expected to have, when it will start
and how the funds will be used. Grant requests are reviewed and responded to on a monthly
basis.
Learn more at: http://www.waystohelp.org
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Scholastic Lexus Environmental Challenge | Deadline varies; see website.
The Scholastic Lexus Environmental Challenge program is designed to educate and empower
students to take action to improve the environment. The program encourages middle and high
school students to develop and implement environmental programs that positively impact their
communities. Middle and high school teams comprised of 5 to 10 students and one teacher
advisor are invited to participate in four initial challenges, each addressing a different
environmental element -- land, water, air, and climate. Maximum Award: $75,000. Eligibility:
students in grades 6-12 and their teachers. Deadline: varies.
Learn more at: http://www.scholastic.com/lexus
Student Exchange Programs
Summer Opportunities
*Free Enterprise leadership Challenge – Learn more about running your own business
at this five-day overnight camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Camp dates are June 15-19 at Wingate University, and July 20-24 at Campbell University.
Spaces are limited. Register online: FELCEXPERIENCE.ORG.
HEELS FOR SUCCESS - Heels for Success is a one-day summer program designed to help
academically-talented, rising sophomores and juniors (i.e., current freshmen and
sophomores) prepare for college. This program is targeted to reach high-achieving
students from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented students, first-generation
college students, and those from rural areas. Students should be academically motivated,
rank in the top 10% of their class, be enrolled in a curriculum that includes (or will include)
AP/IB/dual enrollment courses, foreign language, and advanced mathematics. Heels for
Success nominees should show active involvement in extracurricular activities and have
demonstrated leadership. Over the course of the day, students will learn techniques for
approaching the ACT, explore the Carolina campus and its wide-ranging academic
opportunities, as well as learn how to manage the college application process. They’ll also
get the chance to connect with other outstanding students from across the country. This
program is free to students, although transportation assistance will not be provided. If you
are interested in this opportunity, visit the Heels for Success website or email your
questions at heelsforsuccess@admissions.unc.edu. The website contains instructions on
how to apply and a link to the application. The deadline for submitting applications is
March 21, 2014. Students will be emailed their decision by April 30, 2014.
BLUR 2014 – The Blue Ridge Summer Institute for Young Artists is a threeweek summer camp for high school students who are interested in creative
writing, theatre and visual arts. Participants live in residence on Sweet Briar’s
3,250-acre campus in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. All
participants receive an iPad and two hours of college credit for successfully
completing the program. Women who attend the institute and later enroll at
Sweet Briar will receive a $2,000 tuition college scholarship. Scholarships are
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available, as a special discount for day students. For more information, visit
sbc.edu/blur or email Michael Stablein at mstablein@sbc.edu.
2014 Summer Programs for Teens: Abroad and at Home
Back by popular demand . . . WKCD's directory of challenging summer programs for teens,
updated for 2014. This year's directory includes three sections: (1) summer abroad programs
that combine service, teaching and learning, and exploration; (2) national pre-collegiate
programs on college campuses that focus on academic enrichment and college life; and (3)
summer camps with an "edge," that take up issues like political leadership development, social
justice, the environment, video, LGBT youth, and more. Click on the above link or go to
http://www.whatkidscando.org
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Carnegie Mellon Summer Pre-College Programs – Carnegie Mellon offers
pre-college programs from June 28 – August 9, 2014 in Advanced
Placement/Early Admission, the Fine Arts: Architecture/Art &
Design/Drama/Music and National High School Game Academy. Visit
admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/pre-college or contact the Office
of Admission Pre-College Programs (412) 268-2082.
LENS @ Wake Forest Summer 2014 – This summer program is a three-week
residential experience (June 23 – July 11, 2014) at Wake Forest University for
rising high school juniors and seniors. Applications are accepted on a rolling
basis. Scholarships are available. Apply @ lens.wfu.edu
St. Andrews University offers academic summer programs for students in grades 8 –
12. Each student will get to pair their major with an elective of their choice. For more
information, visit academiccampNC.org, campstandrews@sapc.edu, or call
800.883.4159.
Scholarships and Other Opportunities
*Granville County Board of Education’s Prospective Teachers’ Scholarship is
designed to bring back home the best and most dedicated graduates who want
to enter the rewarding teaching profession. If you need financial help for
college, are interested in a career in teaching, or would like to come back home
to teach in Granville County; see Mrs. Banks for application and details. This
scholarship is worth up to $5600 over four years. Apply by March 27, 2014.
The Thad Stem Scholarship is given annually to a graduating senior from a
Granville County high school with an interest in the arts and demonstrating
financial need. Preference will be given to persons demonstrating an interest in
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the literary arts. Applications are available at
www.nccommunityfoundation.org (under “Scholarships”). For more information,
contact Katie Crumpler, Northern Piedmont Regional Associate for the North
Carolina Community Foundation, at 919-256-6914 or visit the NCCF website at
nccommunityfoundation.org. Application deadline is April 25.
The Donald Patrick Darden Scholarship is given to a graduating senior from a
Granville County high school who is a child, grandchild, stepchild or step
grandchild, of a member of the Highway Patrol and who plans to attend East
Carolina University. Applications are available at
www.nccommunityfoundation.org (under “Scholarships”). For more information,
contact Katie Crumpler, Northern Piedmont Regional Associate for the North
Carolina Community Foundation, at 919-256-6914 or visit the NCCF website at
nccommunityfoundation.org. Application deadline is April 25.
Stem Ruitan Club Scholarship – This scholarship will be given to an outstanding
High School graduate who meets the following criteria:
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Must be a graduating senior
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Submit a brief essay telling the club about yourself, your family and how you plan to use
the scholarship. Include with summary the field of study for your major.
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Must have maintained 3.0 or higher GPA
Submit a copy of high school transcript and SAT scores
Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or personal
reference (cannot be a relative)
Available for interview if required.
Submit a copy of your letter of acceptance from the college, university, or vocational
school that you plan to attend.
The check will be made payable to the appropriate college, university, or
vocational school. For additional information and for a copy of the application,
please see Mrs. Banks. Application deadline is March 24, 2014,
Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS) – Established by the North Carolina
General Assembly in 2011, the Forgivable Education Loans for Service provides
financial assistance to qualified students enrolled in an approved education program
and committed to working in critical employment shortage professions in North Carolina.
The application for this program is available online through the CFNC.org/FELS page.
Email is the official form of communication between the FELS Program and the
applicant. It is strongly recommended that applicants keep their contact information up
to date on the SEAA Portal at www.cgnc.org/seaastudent. The application must be
submitted electronically on or before April 1, 2014, and supporting documentation to the
application (transcripts, acceptance letters, etc.) must be postmarked by the above date
as well.
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State Employees Association of North Carolina (SEANC) Scholarship
Foundation - Each year this foundation offers academic scholarships to the
dependents of SEANC members. Thirty awards are annual scholarships (15 meritbased, 15 financial need) for four-year college or university students. Eight awards are
annual scholarships (4 merit-based, 4 financial need) for those students enrolled in a
junior college, community college or technical school. The scholarship application is
available online at http://www.seanc.org/membership/scholarship/ and must be returned
completed to the Scholarship Chairperson of the SEANC district of which the parent is a
member. All applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2014.
The College Prep Scholarship – This scholarship is open to high school juniors who
are planning to apply to college in the fall of their senior year. Students become
successful applicants to the nation’s most selective colleges by giving them the tools
they need to prepare an effective application, and showing them that a top college
education is possible through the strong financial aid offered by these schools. The
awards include full scholarships to college summer programs at schools like Harvard,
Stanford, and Notre Dame, one-on-one college admission counseling, invitations to
National College Admissions Conferences, and more. To apply, qualified students
should fill out the free online application available at www.questbridge.org. The
application requires a letter of recommendation from a teacher and is due March 26,
2014.
NCCU Alumni Association Northern Piedmont Chapter Scholarship – The
Applicant for this scholarship must be a graduating senior who has already been
accepted and will attend North Carolina Central University. The applicant must have
maintained a 2.8 GPA while in high school and will be selected on: scholastic ability to
complete college work, financial need, participation in school activities, and community
service. Two letters of recommendation are required, one of which must be from a
current teacher. This $500 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving public school
student in Granville and/or Vance County. Application and letters of recommendation
must be submitted on or before May 20, 2014. See Mrs. Banks for application.
The North Carolina Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation - The
Scholarship awards (for the 2014-15 school year) will be $600 each. Applicants must
enroll in an accredited school of higher education in North Carolina, must enroll in an
accounting degree program with six or more credit hours per semester, and must show
a firm intention to continue into the field of Accounting. Please see Mrs. Banks for
additional eligibility requirements and for an application. Applications are due by April
15, 2014.
The 2014 Sam Perry Memorial Scholarship – This scholarship will be awarded by the
Granville Health System Foundation to a Granville County resident who has been
accepted into a two-year or four-year allied health program at an accredited school and
who intends to pursue a career in the allied health care field. Programs eligible for this
scholarship include clinical laboratory sciences, physical therapy, occupational therapy,
radiological science, pharmacy, RN, BSN, ADN, LPN, dentistry and related careers,
physician assistant, and nurse practitioner. A monetary award of $500 will be paid
toward the recipient’s tuition in August 2014, upon verification of acceptance into an
approved program. Please see Mrs. Banks for an application or go online at
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www.ghsFoundation.org/ScholarshipApplication. Completed application packages
must be received by 4 pm on April 30, 2014.
UNCG in 3 Program – This program has been created to give students the opportunity
to graduate in 3 years:
 Receive priority registration
 Save about $8000 or more
 Have a UNCG in 3 advisor in addition to a major advisor to keep students on
track to graduate in 3 years
 Have a minimum of 12 college transfer credit hours prior to starting at
UNCG (AP, Community College, Middle or Early College)
 Students need to choose one of the 23 participating majors (i.e. BA in Art,
Music, Kinesiology, Anthropology, French and Spanish). Check the website for
additional majors as they come on board. Kinesiology is great for pre-med, predent, OT, PT and PA majors as well as others in the health fields.
For students with less than 12 hours, there are other options such as taking credits in
the summer prior to the fall semester. Students can go to the website
(uncgin3@uncg.edu) to fill out the form to get on their list. Students are still eligible for
financial aid, honors programs and any other offerings UNCG has for them.
UNCG Guarantee scholarship – This scholarship is based on 100% poverty level.
Students apply online at guarantee.uncg.edu. This scholarship pays room, board,
tuition, books, travel, laundry, etc. Applications are open November 18, 2013-April 1,
2014.
Search scholarships Online:
www.cfnc.org/apply/applyfinancialaid.jsp
www.findtuition.com
www.fastweb.com
http://getcollegescholarship.com/
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarshiphelp.org
www.meritaid.com
www.scholarshipamerica.org
www.apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
www.findaid.org/scholarships
http://www.whatkidscando.org
www.firstinthefamily.org
www.howyouthlearn.org
www.nextgenerationpress.org
Student Grant and Loan Resources:
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www.cfnc.org/apply/applyfinancialaid.jsp
www.gocollege.com
www.school-grants.org
www.estudentloan.com
www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads
www.salliemae.com
www.nasfaa.org
www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/steps
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www.finaid.com