Tuesday, October 15, 2013

North Carolina Weslyan College Info

There are some new and exciting things happening here at North Carolina Wesleyan College and I wanted to share some of these things with you. First our Fall Open House is scheduled for Monday, November 11, 2013. I would like to invite you and your students out to our place for a day of fun and information about our campus and what we offer. For more information and to register please go to http://www.ncwc.edu/admissions/open-house.php. Also students can visit during the school day. We will give the student an absentee note for the visit and we are also opened from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturdays.

Next, North Carolina Wesleyan College understands how demanding the cost of higher education has become and how this financial burden keeps many deserving students from having access to a four year college education. NC Wesleyan College has adopted the John and Charles Wesley Heritage Scholarship Initiative to address this dilemma. The scholarship fully underwrites tuition, room, board, and books for entering freshman and transfer students. Students interested in the John and Charles Wesley Scholarship Initiative should have a minimum math and verbal SAT combined score of 1100 or a corresponding ACT score of 24 with a weighted high school GPA of a 3.5.

D. Williams

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

OPEN HOUSE

College Open Houses

Barton College – November 23. Register online at http://www.barton.edu/admissions/openhouse.

Bridgewater College – October 26 & November 16. Register online at http://www.bridgewater.edu/visitcampus.

Campbell University – September 14 & October 19. Register at http://www.campbell.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit-us/

Campbell University PGA Golf Management Visitation Day: If you are a high school junior or senior and are interested in a career in the golf industry, then register to reserve your spot at Visitation Day. You’ll get to play a round of golf as well as learn about Campbell’s PGA Golf Management Program. The event will take place on October 14. See Mrs. Graybeal register or register online at http://www.campbell.edu/pgagm.

Catawba College – September 21 & November 9. Register online at http://www.catawba.edu/visit.

East Carolina University – November 2. Register online at https://pirateport.ecu.edu/pirateport/.

Elizabeth City State University at http://www.ecsu.edu/administration/chancellor/sac/emr/admissions/schedulevisit.cfm.

Fayetteville State University – October 12. Register online at http://www.uncfsu.edu/admissions/fallpreview.htm

Greensboro College – November 9. Register at http://www.greensboro.edu/admissions.

Johnson & Wales University – September 28, October 26 & November 9. You can register at http://www.jwu.edu/visit.

Lees McRae – September 2 & November 23. Reserve your spot online at http://www.go.lmc.edu/openhouse.

Meredith College – September 21 & October 26. Register at http://www.meredith.edu/admissions/first_year/visit

NC A&T University – October 19 Visit http://www.ncat.edu/admissions/undergraduate/events/university-day.html for more information on how to register.

NC School of the Arts: October 18. You may register online at http://www.uncsa.edu/admissions/openhouse.htm.

North Carolina State University – October 19. Register online at http://www.ncsu.edu/openhouse.

UNC Asheville – September 28 & November 9. Register online at http://www.unca.edu/admissions/visit/open-house.

UNC Charlotte – October 19 & November 16. Register online at http://admissions.uncc.edu/visit/open-houses.

UNC Greensboro – October 19. Register online at http://admissions.uncg.edu/showcase.

UNC Pembroke – November 9. Register online at http://www.uncp.edu/admissions//open_house

UNC Wilmington – September 21 (seniors only). Register online at http://www.uncw.edu/admissions/ss.html.

University of Virginia – On October 3 at 7:00 pm, join an Associate Dean of Admission and a panel of recent grads for a presentation about the University and their admission process at the Cameron Village Regional Library in Raleigh. Please RSVP at http://www.admission.virginia.edu/uva-visits-you.

Western Carolina – September 14 & November 9. Register online at http://openhouse.wcu.edu.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

2013 Open House N.C. State

2013 OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, OCT. 19

9 A.M.- 2 P.M

Learn about the application process, academic programs and opportunities for personal enrichment.

Meet with faculty, staff and students

Learn more at ncsu.edu/openhouse

Register online at wolfpaw.ncsu.edu

Have questions? Email openhouse@ncsu.edu

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Need to Talk?

Call 1-800-999-9999

email help@nineline.org
visit www.nineline.org

You talk. We Listen

Feel Alone? Troubled? Scared? Covenant House can help. Call the Nineline.
Its toll-free and it's here for you 24/7


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Teen line is operated by Teens for Teens
310-855-4673

800-852-8336

Monday, April 22, 2013

More Scholarships

1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
2) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
3) Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
http://www.coca-colaschola/rs.org/programs.html
5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/
6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
http://www.aynrand.org/contests/
7) Brand Essay Competition
http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm
8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)
http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12
9) Xerox Scholarships for Students
http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp
10) Sports Scholarships and Internships
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html
11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html
12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html
13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm
14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships
http://www.fina/id.org/
15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/
16) Microsoft Scholarship Program
http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp
17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp
18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits
http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/
19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm
20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/blackhtml
21) Guaranteed Scholarships
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/
22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects)
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships
23) Easley National Scholarship Program
http://www.naas.org/senior.htm
24) Maryland Artists Scholarships
http://www.maef.org/
26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)
http://www.jackituckfield.org/
27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm
28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm
29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
http://www.iefa.org/
30) College Board Scholarship Search
http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html
31) Burger King Scholarship Program
http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/
32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition
http://www.siemens-foundationorg/
33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html
34) CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database
http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index
35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htmarships/scholar.htm
36) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel
http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm
37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help
http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm-sch.htm
38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm
39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
40) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students
http://www.back2college.com/
41) Scholarships and Fellowships
http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html
42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm
43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)
http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html
44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html
45) INROADS internships
http://www.inroads.org/
46) ACT-SO EUR Olympics of the Mind "A Scholarships
http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml
47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp
48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html
49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIESIES
50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html
51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
http://www.roothbertfund.com/

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Wilson Junior Woman's Club

This year we are giving away two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors for the college of their choosing.  I am attaching a letter explaining eligibility and requirements and a general information application. Please take time to print these applications off and make them available to your students.  I will be picking up completed applications on Friday, May 3rd.  Upon collection, the completed applications will be reviewed and winners will be selected.  The winner will be recognized at the Awards Day Ceremony for your school.  

Monthly Community Education Series


Join us as we explore a new topic each month. 
Get information that relates to your local community.
These events are FREE and open to the general public.



April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Topic: Alcohol: Get Informed
Presented by: Lorie Savage, Pride in NC


Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Date: Wednesday, April 10th, 2013
Location: Wilson Medical Center 
Auxiliary Conference Room 
1705 Tarboro Street SW
Wilson, NC

To register call Tiffany Purdy at 1-800-913-6109


Monday, March 11, 2013

Girls Empowerment Camp

WILSON, N.C. — Barton College is excited to host the second annual W.I.S.E. Girls Empowerment Camp for girls in grades 6-12 on Saturday, March 16. W.I.S.E. stands for Women Inspiring Success and Empowerment, and this camp’s focus will be to empower and inspire young females through a series of fun activities and workshops that will also educate them about positive body image, self-esteem, goal-setting, leadership, health & fitness and more. Coordinating the event will be campus counselor Heather Brewer and members of the Women and Gender Studies Club.

The all-day camp will be held in Hamlin Student Center from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and will be limited to 40 participants from area middle schools and high schools. Students must be nominated by a teacher, counselor, principal, or other leader in the community. Nomination forms have been distributed to Wilson County schools’ counselor offices, and an electronic copy of the nomination form is also available by contacting Heather Brewer at 252-399-6587<tel:252-399-6587> or hcbrewer@barton.edu<mailto:hcbrewer@barton.edu><mailto:hcbrewer@barton.edu<mailto:hcbrewer@barton.edu>>.

Cost for registration is $5 per camper; light morning refreshments and lunch are included. The event cost has been offset by support from the Barton College Student Government Association, and Barton College Health Services.

“I want to encourage teachers and counselors to nominate girls in their schools for the W.I.S.E. Girls Empowerment Camp at Barton,” shared Heather Brewer, campus counselor at Barton. “This is a wonderful opportunity for mentorship as Barton’s female students reach out to serve as amazing role models for young girls in the Wilson community. Barton’s Women’s and Gender Studies club developed the plan for the camp. They have done a wonderful job incorporating female leaders on the Barton Campus as well as Barton upperclassmen to make this event meaningful to all the participants.”

Keynote speaker for the event will be Dr. Jennifer O’Donoghue, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Sport Studies and Director of the Athletic Training Education.

In addition to Dr. O’Donoghue, other presenters include campus counselor Heather Brewer, visiting instructor of psychology Ashley Gardner, senior mass communications major Catherine Okafor, and senior physical education major Amber Weaver.

Following the keynote address, there will be four workshops for participants. “How do I look?” led by Heather Brewer. This session, focusing on body image, will help participants learn how to improve their body image through a better understanding of media literacy (how to interpret all the images of women’s bodies in the media), and by emphasizing their own positive physical attributes and by raising awareness that their most important attributes are not related to how they look. This interactive session will include group discussion and fun activities.

“Fitness 101” will be led by Amber Weaver. The fitness workshop will include several fitness stations with a focus on dynamic stretching, static stretching, and walking. The purpose is to make the campers more aware of the importance of stretching and exercise and how being physically fit affects other aspects of their lives.

Catherine Okafor, will lead “Speak Up!” Most people tend to shy away from public speaking. However, this skill can make a huge difference in how one expresses an opinion, presents a project, or delivers an introduction or a speech. This workshop will teach participants the fundamentals of public speaking by participating in activities such as debating, creative writing, and the dramatic arts. This session will also focus on leadership and teamwork.

“The Power of Positive Thinking,” led by Ashley Gardner, will address how thinking positively about the future can help one stay focused on reaching long-term goals. So, how does one think positively all the time? In this session, campers will make “vision boards” to help focus on how they want to reach their goals and how to keep their lives headed in the direction they have chosen.

Group leaders for the campers include Barton students: Anyya Street, Dengail Hines, Kathi Shaner, Charmayne Simpson, Taylor Myers, and Shabrika Jenkins.

Space is limited, and students who are nominated will be added to the participant list on a first received, first registered basis. Heather Brewer will contact the nominees to confirm their attendance and to share additional details for the day.

Questions? Please contact Kathy Daughety, director of public relations, at 252-399-6529<tel:252-399-6529> or email: kdaughety@barton.edu<mailto:kdaughety@barton.edu><mailto:kdaughety@barton.edu<mailto:kdaughety@barton.edu>>.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

DEBT-FREE DEGREE

ATTENTION ALL EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS


VISIT www.uncfsu.edu/admissions/early-college-scholarship or call 910-672-1371 or 1-800-222-2594 for more information


APPLY NOW AND BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TO A DEBT-FREE DEGREE.


Friday, February 8, 2013

Forgivable Education Loans for Service (FELS)

Qualified students committed to working in North Carolina in fields that have a critical need for more employees, such as nursing, teaching, allied health fields, or medicine may apply for a FELS loan.  The program was established by the North Carolina General Assembly and is administered by the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority.

The loan program provides financial assistance to help students with their higher education expenses.  Prior to receiving funding, recipients must sign a promissory note agreeing to pay back the loan after graduation either by working a year in an approved position in NC for each academic year of funding received or by repaying the loan in cash.

Full details of the FELS program, the application, eligibility requirements, award amounts, loan repayment details and listings of qualifying academic programs and institutions can be found at CFNC.org/FELS.

The application deadline is April 1.2013.

UNCG in 3 Program

hThe UNCG in 3 Program has been created to give students the opportunity to graduate in 3 years:
·      Receive priority registration where they register first on day one - a huge perk
·      Save about $8000 or more
·      Have a UNCG in 3 advisor in addition to their major advisor to keep them 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 20 participating majors
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 our list. They are still eligible for financial aid, honors programs and any other offerings UNCG has for them. 

Thursday, January 3, 2013

FAFSA Day


FAFSA Day - February 23, 2013

FAFSA Day is a program offered by College Foundation of North Carolina, the North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and the State Employees' Credit Union each February. On FAFSA Day, Saturday February 23, 2013 college financial aid officers and other volunteers will help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. The program is open to students who plan to attend college in the 2013-14 academic year.
It's important to do your taxes early. Click here to find out why.


View a brief video on filling out a FAFSA.



IMPORTANT NOTES:


1) FAFSA Day takes place before most deadlines for submission of the form, but you should check with the institutions you are considering to make sure their deadlines are not earlier (and if they are earlier, you should not wait until FAFSA Day to submit your form!)
2) Some colleges require additional documents, such as institutional financial aid forms or the CSS PROFILE. The financial aid representatives on site the day of the program will provide general guidance about forms other than the FAFSA; however, they may not be as familiar with other forms and they may advise students to contact the financial aid offices at the colleges the students are considering for additional assistance.
3) Complete Your Taxes Early! Filing 2012 federal taxes early simplifies the FAFSA completion process, and it is to your advantage to submit your federal tax return prior to FAFSA Day, if possible. If a student or parent hasn't yet filed taxes and needs to estimate income information on the FAFSA when they first fill it out, they can use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to submit corrections at a later date once their taxes have been filed.
Watch this video for more information about the importance and advantages of filing your taxes early.