Guidance Gazette
March 2021
Teen Dating Violence Awareness month
Dating violence is more common than people think, especially among teens and young adults: one in three teens in the US will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults, and nearly half (43%) of college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors.
Every February, young people and their loved ones join together across the country for a national effort to raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long push focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.
We are so excited to announce the theme for TDVAM 2021 is Know Your Worth. Know Your Worth is all about learning about healthy relationships and self-empowerment! Every young person is deserving of a healthy, loving relationship.
Special thanks to Fay Martin, Victim Advocate for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking, N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs and Annette Hampton, Executive Director, Safe Haven of Person County for sharing this information.
NC Merit Scholarship- Virtual Information Sessions
You're Invited!
Interested high school students, families, school counselors, and college advisors are invited to join the following North Carolina scholarship programs for an informational evening via Zoom. Program representatives will provide an overview of each scholarship and answer questions. Below are dates the sessions will be held and we hope you can join us for one!
- Thursday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before March 22)
- Monday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before April 9)
- Tuesday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before April 9)
- Wednesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. EDT (register before April 12)
East Carolina University
EC Scholars are among the university’s most valued investments as they embody academic excellence and leadership, a way of life that is at the heart of East Carolina.
Housed in the Honors College, EC Scholars receive a scholarship valued at nearly $64,000. Students accepted into this prestigious four-year program engage in rigorous coursework, collaborate with faculty on research, receive a stipend to study abroad, and become leaders amongst their peers.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The Levine Scholars Program is UNC Charlotte's premier scholarship program. As a program grounded in civic engagement, the Levine Scholarship not only covers the full cost of attending UNC Charlotte but also awards scholars a grant to implement a community service project and funding to support a nonprofit internship. Scholars grow into transformational leaders through an experience that includes study abroad, a pre-professional internship, individualized mentorship, and a professional development fund.
North Carolina State University
The Park Scholarships is NC State University’s premier four-year merit scholarship program.
Beyond covering the full cost of attending NC State, it affords Park Scholars access to a vibrant community of peers and alumni; horizon-expanding trips, retreats, service opportunities, and leadership training; individualized faculty mentoring; early course registration; and grants to fund professional and personal enrichment experiences such as study abroad and research projects.
North Carolina Central University
The Cheatham-White Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship program for students attending North Carolina Central University. This program was designed to provide an outstanding educational experience for exceptional scholars with a wide range of interests. Students chosen for the Cheatham-White Scholarship typically are proficient in both the arts and sciences, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and have a commitment to public service.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Morehead-Cain is UNC-Chapel Hill's premier scholarship program and the first merit scholarship program established in the United States. The Morehead-Cain provides a full four-year scholarship covering tuition, books, room and board, and four summer experiences known as the Morehead-Cain's Summer Enrichment Program. Nominees must be a competitive applicant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Criminal Justice Fellows Program
The application process will close on May 31, 2021.
Attention Class of 2022- College Board Opportunity Scholarships
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships are now open for class of 2022 students. The program lays out six simple steps that all students can take to get to college.
For the class of 2022, the College Board Opportunity Scholarships program will help even more students plan for college, address affordability concerns, and connect them with other scholarship opportunities. Here are a few key changes to the program for the class of 2022:
More than 7,000 students will earn a scholarship each year, nearly double the number of winners in previous years.
All scholarship steps for the class of 2022 will be awarded for the same amount: $500. The Complete Your Journey award will remain $40,000.
There's a new Explore Scholarships step to help students find scholarship opportunities that may be a good fit for them. And there's a simplified Practice for the SAT® step that will guide students to begin personalized SAT practice just for them.
At least half of all the scholarships—over $2 million each year—are awarded to students whose families earn less than $60,000 per year.
Juniors may sign up for the program HERE for a chance at $500.
Career and College Promise (CCP)
Roxboro Community School 11th and 12th graders have access to take free classes at Piedmont Community College through the Career and College Promise Program.
For more information on eligibility, visit https://www.piedmontcc.edu/ccp.
Mrs. Rollins is the Career and College Promise Coordinator. She is available to RCS students every Tuesday. Have questions? Need an appointment? Please email her at rollinsl@roxborocommunityschool.org.