Blog Post for the Week of April 22-26, 2024

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The "No Sweat" Scholarship (This is back...it is the easiest scholarship ($2500) to apply for so please do this)

This quarterly scholarship is offered to all students from 8th – 12th grade and is super easy to apply.

$2,500 "No Sweat" Scholarship

Amount: $2,500

Number of awards: 1

Due Date: June 30th 2024

Eligible Candidates: 8 - 12th grade students

Application URL: https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/

Application Process: Apply on the above URL. Free application.

Direct-to-student cash prize for any educational purpose: from books to summer enrichment to a new laptop.

No GPA requirements or Essays to write
No minimum income requirements
Selection based on their holistic Cirkled In profile

Introduction to Medical Interpreting for High School Students

The US has a growing number of residents who speak another language other than English. This leads to healthcare employers seeking qualified medical interpreters in the field.

This program provided by Gulf coast South AHEC has a 1-hour virtual orientation and 3 hours of self-study. Students will learn about the various opportunities for those that are medical interpreters.

There are limited seats available. Scan the QR code to register.

Announcing the Notre Dame Pre-College Online Program (Students may apply for need-based scholarships to cover the cost of program tuition)

The University of Notre Dame is now offering high school students online courses in some of our most popular subjects. Your students can now experience world-class learning from professors and experts in some of today’s most sought-after fields. This is a great opportunity from one of the nation’s top 20 universities, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report.

Notre Dame’s Pre-College Online Program is rich with valuable insights and interactive tools from subject-matter experts who work at the center of their respective fields. All courses are 100% online, enabling you to study at your own pace. Even better, you’ll be guided by mentors, and earn a Certificate of Completion from the University of Notre Dame.

Visit the website to learn more.

Rice University Precollege Program (Students may apply for need-based scholarships to cover the cost of program tuition)

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Gator Club of Jacksonville

Application deadline is May 15, 2024.

The scholarship is live on the website - https://www.jaxgatorclub.com/scholarship

CAS /Community Service Opportunity: Health Career Exploration Tours 2024 High School Students

Health Career Exploration Tours This program will include a series of professional presentations, interactive discussions, and team-based activities that will help students gain a better understanding of the medical field, learn about specific careers, and gain insight on public health topics. We will also be holding an SAT/ACT preparation course and CPR/First AID certification. This will be our 9th year holding this program.

Application due: May 21st, 2024. There is no cost to applying to or participating in this program. You can apply by clicking the link below.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/NortheastFloridaAHEC/HealthCareerExplorationToursProgramApplication

CAS/Community Service Opportunity: ZooTeen Program

UNF's Junior Preview Day

Junior Preview Day: Our Junior Preview Day event is planned for April 26. It is geared toward rising seniors and is an opportunity for them to learn more about UNF.

Spring Break Tours: Students are encouraged to sign up for a campus tour during their spring break. If unable to make it to campus, we also have a virtual tour option.

West Point - Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) (for current juniors only)

SLE is a one-week program for current Juniors (High School Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June.
Students in this program get to spend the week with our cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall.
Learn about West Point’s world class academics by trying 5 of our 17 academic workshops.
Learn about military training and becoming a Leader of Character at West Point by completing two military days to include rappelling, Zodiac boats, combatives (like Jiu-Jitsu) training and more!
Challenge themselves physically by attempting the Candidate Fitness Assessment, conducting physical training, and sports.
Complete their admissions interview with a cadet.
Spend the week making friends with other students from all over the US who are applying to West Point.