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Thursday, December 12, 2019 | Vol.2 No.16

In this Newsletter...
FREE Test Prep -- Juniors ONLY!!
ACT Resources
Shout Out
$$$ FAFSA APPLICATION IS OPEN! $$$
Scholarship Section
College Spotlight
College Announcements
PD Opportunities for Educators
Community Announcements
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FREE 7 - week ACT test prep course. You must be available to attend ALL sessions and complete ALL assignments. Test prep will occur on MONDAY and TUESDAY from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

Sessions will begin the week of January 6th, 2020 and run through the week of February 18th, 2020.

To qualify you must:
- attend a Durham Public School
- have a 3.0 weighted GPA*; and
- submit your most updated transcript by December 18, 2019.

*Students below a 3.0 weighted GPA may be considered by emailing Dr. Campbell (dcampbell@emilyk.org) with their reasoning and interest in the prep course.

To indicate interest please complete the Free ACT Test Prep Form. You must drop off or email an unofficial transcript by December 18th, 2019.

Address: Emily K Center (904 W. Chapel Hill St. Durham, NC 27701)
Email: gameplancollege@emilyk.org

Deadline to indicate interest and submit a transcript: December 18th, 2019.

(Only the FIRST THIRTY students who fulfill the requirements will be admitted to the test prep course).

$$$ FAFSA APPLICATION IS OPEN! $$$

Don't forget to complete your FAFSA!

All high school seniors and current college students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Congrats, you’ve filed the FAFSA! But now what?
Here are some financial aid next steps:

1. Check your email every day! Financial aid offices at universities may email you about your financial aid application and ask for additional materials. This is called verification. If you need help locating these materials, please contact us!

2. If you’d like to send your FAFSA to more schools, log back into the application, add your schools and resubmit the FAFSA. This will not change how much money you are eligible for.

3. Talk to your school counselor about local scholarship opportunities. They will often receive applications from local organizations looking to give scholarships to DPS students.

Scholarship Section

Amazon Future Engineer

Overview: Amazon will be awarding 100 new winners each a $40,000 college scholarship, plus a guaranteed paid software engineering internship at Amazon. All 2020 high school graduates who have taken or are currently enrolled in AP computer science and intend to study computer science in college are eligible.
Deadline: January 17, 2020

The Bonner Program

Overview: Provides a scholarship to students in exchange for weekly commitment to intensive and meaningful service with a local community organization over the four years as an undergraduate student with our campus partners.
How to apply: You must apply directly one of the campus partners. Each campus has their own application and selection process. We suggest contacting both the Admissions Office and Bonner Program office at the school(s) you're interested in applying to for admission.
Deadline: varies by school

Eisenhower Scholarship

Requirements: Positively transforming your community | Top-performing applicants within a most challenging curriculum who have demonstrated a high level of civic engagement locally, nationally, and/or internationally
Deadline: January 15, 2020

The North Carolina Hispanic College Fund

Requirements: Scholarships recipients are recent graduates of North Carolina high schools who are of Hispanic/Latino background. Recipients of a NC Hispanic College Fund scholarship must enroll in a degree program at a community college or a 2 or 4 year college/university and be committed to public service and community development.
Deadline: January 15, 2020

Opportunity Scholarship - TheDream.US

Requirements: DREAMers who live in states where they effectively have no access to college – either because they face paying out-of-state tuition or because their state will simply not admit them into its universities.
Deadline: January 30, 2020

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program

Overview: The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is a partnership between of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities. The program awards scholarships to students to attend one of 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Universities.
A scholarship under the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program provides:
Full tuition;
Employment with the USDA during the summer and after graduation;
Employee benefits while employed with USDA;
Fees;
Books;
Use of a laptop computer, printer, and software while on scholarship;
Room and board for each of the 4 academic years.
Deadline: January 31, 2020

National Scholarship - TheDream.US

Requirements: National Scholarship as the “Pell Grant” for highly motivated DREAMers with significant, unmet financial need. While we consider your GPA and test scores, we place great emphasis on your demonstrated commitment to community service and your ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that DREAMers face each and every day.
Deadline: February 27, 2020

Elizabeth City State University is a small, 4-year, public liberal arts college. This coed college is located in a large town in a rural setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees.

Top Undergraduate Degree Programs:
1. Security and Protective Services
2. Business/Marketing
3. Education

Direct Costs
$15,233 Total Tuition, Fees, Room and Board

Location: Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Distance from Durham: 190 miles

Undergraduate Admission Averages
3.19 Average GPA
19 Average ACT
930 Average SAT

Application DEADLINE
August 1 - Regular Decision

Enrollment
1,633 Undergraduates
40 Graduate

College Announcements

Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP)
Overview: PSJP is a free residential journalism and college preparatory program for high-achieving current juniors from low-income backgrounds who are interested in journalism. Over 10 days, students live on campus at Princeton University and learn reporting skills from professional journalists. All program expenses, including meals, housing, airfare or train tickets to and from campus, are covered by the program.
Cost: FREE
Deadline to apply: February 17th, 2019
Link to learn more: https://psjp.princeton.edu/about-program/apply

Environmental Science Summer Program at Duke
Overview: Are you a rising or current Triangle area 10th, 11th, or 12th grader? Interested in Environmental Science? Want to experience Duke University’s state-of-the-art facilities and the Duke Forest? Want to build a professional resume with Duke’s career development experts?
If so, apply here for the Environmental Science Summer Program at Duke. Best part yet: It’s FREE to all students and, if you’re a DPS student, transportation is provided!
Cost: FREE! If you are a DPS student, transportation is provided.
Deadline to apply: March 1st, 2020
Program Dates: July 27st - August 7th 2020
Link to learn more: https://sites.nicholas.duke.edu/essp/home/

Project Uplift and Uplift Plus
Overview: Students may begin applying for Project Uplift and Uplift Plus on December 15. Hosted by UNC's Office for Diversity and Inclusion, these summer enrichment and college access programs provide students with an inside look at college life and the admissions process at Carolina.
Applications available: December 15th, 2019 --- Mark your calendar!
Location: UNC-Chapel Hill
Cost: Varies by program but scholarships available!
Link to learn more: https://diversity.unc.edu/access/summer/project-uplift/

SCS Noonan Scholars
Overview: SCS Noonan is searching for a group of exceptional students to become our Class of 2021 SCS Noonan Scholars. We’re excited that you have chosen to apply and our team is here to support you through the application process.

The SCS Noonan Scholars Program is FREE to admitted students! Students who are selected as SCS Noonan Scholars benefit from:

A six-week, residential Summer Academy following their junior year and senior year of high school. At Summer Academy, Scholars take math and writing courses taught by college professors, in addition to ongoing support around the college application and college transition process. All costs of Summer Academy, including housing, meals, and travel to Amherst College, are covered by SCS Noonan Scholars.
A $500 stipend each summer that they participate in Summer Academy, and a $1000 stipend each year of college.
A laptop that is theirs to keep at the end of the 2020 Summer Academy.
Ongoing individual support, resources, and programming focused on applying to college, and succeeding in college and in career.

Who Should Apply

Are a current high school junior (11th grade student)
Have an unweighted GPA of at least 3.7 (out of 4.0) and taking the most rigorous courses available at your school (Honors, AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, etc.)
Have 10th Grade PSAT Score of 1050+ or 11th Grade PSAT Score of 1140+ (if taken)
Identify as either: a first-generation college student OR a student of color
Have annual household income of $75,000 or less
Are committed to your academic and future success!

Deadline: December 18th, 2019
Link to apply: https://www.scsnoonan.org/apply/

Journalism and Media Programs
Overview: Students interested in journalism and media are invited to apply for these on-campus summer opportunities offered through Carolina's Hussman School of Journalism and Media.

NC Scholastic Media Institute - This four-day institute provides students and advisers with intensive training in disciplines such as broadcast, newspaper, yearbook, literary magazine, and design. To learn more, click here.
Carolina Sports Journalism Camp - From attending a Smith Center press conference to writing a sports feature story on deadline, students get an inside look at what it takes to become a sports journalist. Click here to learn more.
Chuck Stone for Diversity in Education and Media - This fully-funded program gives rising seniors of diverse backgrounds the opportunity to hone their storytelling and writing skills through classroom study, real-world scenarios, and professional mentors. To learn more, click here.

Location: UNC-Chapel Hill
Cost: Varies by program but scholarships available!

Design Camp 2020
Overview: Design Camp is an annual series of pre-college summer programs offered at NC State University College of Design to high school and middle school students who are interested in design. Design Camp informs students about college study in design and raises awareness of the impact of design in all aspects of our everyday lives. The skills in design thinking and creative experience gained at Design Camp can empower students on their path toward becoming innovative problem solvers and prepare them to tackle the challenges of the future.
Registration Opens: January 29th, 2020 --- Mark your calendar!
Location: NC State University
Cost: Varies by program but scholarships available!
Link to learn more: https://design.ncsu.edu/designlab/designcamp/

UNCG CHANCE (Campamento Hispano Abriendo Nuestro Camino a la Educación)
Overview: A unique experience that provides area Latino/Hispanic high school students with the opportunity to engage in an intensive, five-day college readiness and test prep experience. All Latino and Hispanic students who are currently enrolled in tenth or eleventh grade with a minimum 2.8 high school GPA and are committed to attending the program may apply. Space is limited to the first 160 qualified students.
Date: July 13-18th, 2020
Location: UNC-Greensboro
Cost: $65
Sign up here: admissions.uncg.edu/chance.

Carnegie Mellon's Virtual Admission and Counseling Sessions
Overview: The Carnegie Mellon Office of Admission invites students to meet with a member of our admission staff for a one-on-one virtual admission counseling session this fall. During these non-evaluative counseling sessions, we can answer students' questions about Carnegie Mellon's colleges and programs, admission and financial aid, life as a student in Pittsburgh and more. This is also an opportunity to discuss their academic interests and future plans with one of our admission counselors.
Date: Various throughout Fall
Location: Video or phone call
Register here: registration link

UNC-Chapel Hill Scholarships and Student Aid
Request a visit to your school or event. Carolina's Office of Scholarships and Student Aid is offering local visits to help students understand what financial aid is available at Carolina and how to apply for it. To request a visit at your location, please complete an Outreach Request Form. We recommend submitting your request at least three weeks in advance of the event.

Game Plan: College Workshops
Educators, community members, or other youth-serving organizations may contact us to have a workshop scheduled for your group.

Community Announcements

Hotspot Checkout from Durham County Library
Overview: Durham County Library patrons can borrow mobile hotspots to take the internet wherever they go. A hotspot is a portable device that provides Wi-Fi internet access to computers, phones, or tablets. They connect to 4G LTE speeds through a cellular network, and DCo Library hotspots come with unlimited data. So, if you don’t have internet at home or want a reliable internet connection for your devices on vacation, hotspots are a great option.
Cost: FREE!!! (fees applied if not returned)
Learn more / check out: https://durhamcountylibrary.org/services/hotspot-checkout/

Spectrum Internet Assist
Overview: Spectrum is proud to be the fastest-growing Internet, TV and Voice company. We believe that everyone should have access to reliable, high-speed Internet. Through the Spectrum Internet Assist program, qualified households* can receive high-speed 30 Mbps Internet with no data caps, internet modem included, no contracts required, and add in-home WiFi for $5 more pore month.
Learn more: https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html