Student Services March Newsletter
Second Edition
Meet our New Counselor: Mrs. Venus Little!
Registration Update
All current 9th and 10th grade students should have received their electronic Registration forms through email. If you have not completed your Registration form you need to do so ASAP! Watch the video below for step by step instructions for how to complete your form if you have not already done so.
Juniors---If you have not received your registration information from Mrs. Pate prior to spring break, she and Mrs. Little will be working to get that to you once returning from spring break. Don't Panic if you have not received your information yet!
Attend a Virtual College Fair
Scan the Barcode to register or click on the link: https://www.strivescan.com/carolinas/
Registration is now open for our Virtual College Fair! Sign-up to virtually connect with 200+ colleges and universities from around the country and world for free.
During the Virtual College Fair, you will have the chance to hear from many different colleges. You can choose which colleges you want to hear from by registering for their sessions. You and your family can ask questions of the college representatives throughout the presentations too!
All sessions will be recorded, so please register for ALL college/universities that you have an interest in, even if you can't make the live session...you'll have an opportunity to watch the recordings later!
Scholarship Information Sessions
College can be expensive. Scholarship money can help alleviate some of the financial burden of continuing your education. Now is the best time to begin preparing and find out what you need to accomplish to be able to apply for some of these scholarships. I encourage you to attend any of these sessions that are offered by the college you are interested in attending.
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!
- 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)
ECU's Honors College:
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 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.
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.
The Cheatham-White Scholarship
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.
Morehead-Cain is UNC-Chapel Hill's premier scholarship program
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.
QUEST Student Research Insititute
Students from groups that are historically underrepresented in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply.
For more info or to apply visit: https://www.questsri.org/
Boys and Men of Color Conference
NCSU Undergraduate Admissions Pre-College Summer Programs
We encourage students to apply if they have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.4 or higher or are in the top 15% of their class, are interested in higher education, and identify as or are interested in one of the communities below. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 16.
CAMINOS: Your Journey to College
A virtual program for rising juniors and seniors who have a strong interest and appreciation for the Hispanic/Latinx culture.
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Emerging Scholars Academy (ESA)
A virtual program for rising juniors who have a strong interest and appreciation for the African American culture.
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Native Education Forum (NEF)
A virtual program for rising juniors and seniors who have a strong interest and appreciation for the Native American/American Indian culture.
Learn More
CFNC is launching Take Your Dreams Off Hold: College Is Within Reach!
The pandemic has put a lot of things on hold for North Carolina high school seniors. But the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) and our statewide education collaborators want to support schools, counselors like you, and most importantly — SENIORS — who may need guidance refocusing on college plans.
That’s why CFNC is launching Take Your Dreams Off Hold: College Is Within Reach! This campaign supports high school seniors and parents, to help them complete the three important steps for college enrollment for the fall semester: college application, FAFSA, and residency.
Please click here for more information on residency, FAFSA, and college application completion.
For additional information on upcoming events and opportunities, please see CFNC’s Take Your Dreams Off Hold newsletter.