Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College Counseling Blog

There will be a special afternoon session to provide information about North Carolina Central University! In this session, we will discuss admissions, financial aid and campus life.  We will also have Latino Student Leaders to answer questions from the high school students and families. Our focus is on Latino students and their families, however, ALL are welcome. Interpretation services will be provided if needed. We will also have lunch.  The event will happen at the NCCU Nursing Building 1402 S. Alston Ave. Durham, NC 27707 from 1-3pm.  Please assist students in the RSVP process if possible. If you have questions, please feel free to email or call me. Registration is required if you would like lunch. Please register here: https://nccu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1MrHM4zgi50v9jf

The Golden Door Scholarship is a full, four year scholarship for DACA students.  Scholarship recipients will receive funding to support tuition, room and board for a four-year degree at Golden Door  partner schools  and schools offering in-state tuition to students with DACA status, beginning Fall semester, 2019.  Students who have applied to or are interested in other colleges should also apply. We will support students at non-partner schools on a case-by-case basis.   Note that Golden Door will match scholarship recipients to partner and other colleges, based on student preference and school admission slot availability. Golden Door will host two Webinars to answer FAQ's and provide tips on submitting college applications to give you the best chance of being offered admission to the school of your choice. The first Webinar will be on Monday, 10/1/18 and the second will be on Friday 10/26/18. More information will be sent to those who have applied before each Webinar. Please

For a free, helpful resource on completing common app visit  http://go.collegewise.com/collegewise-reach-higher-guide-to-the-common-application .

WHAT IS THE MOREHEAD-CAIN? Established in 1945 and modeled after the Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford University, the Morehead-Cain was the first merit scholarship program in the United States. It is a unique, fully-funded, educational opportunity that includes an undergraduate scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a summer enrichment program offering a life-enhancing combination of global travel, research, and realworld work experience in public service and the private sector, and a discovery fund for educational opportunities during the academic year. Morehead-Cain Scholars have access to support and advice from dedicated Morehead-Cain advisors throughout their collegiate experience, and have the opportunity to interact with nearly 3,000 Morehead-Cain Alumni who live and work around the globe. WHAT MAKES A MOREHEAD-CAIN SCHOLAR? In every senior class, there is a handful of dynamic leaders that sets the standard higher for the rest—in conduct and achievement,

Starting in fall 2019, Rice undergraduates will be eligible for  The Rice Investment , one of the nation’s most generous financial aid initiatives that increases access to an affordable, quality education for low- and middle-income students. The Rice Investment will provide extraordinary opportunity for extraordinary students to seek a top-tier college education at a time when many families are struggling to make ends meet. Going forward, low- and middle-income families with typical assets will receive scholarships and grants as outlined below: Family Income Range* The Rice Investment Grant to Include $65,000 and below Full Tuition, Fees, Room and Board $65,001 - $130,000 Full Tuition $130,001 - $200,000 Half Tuition *Some families may qualify for additional need-based aid beyond The Rice Investment. The Rice Investment will also reduce the burden of student debt. Beginning in fall 2019, degree-

The Science faculty invites you to the first of the 2018-19 Science Seminar series. All of the seminars will be at 3:30 p.m. in Collins 2-178 unless otherwise noted. On Sept. 19, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice will talk about weird spider sex, touching on survival strategies, natural selection, and needy boyfriends. On Oct. 17, Dr. Joshua Pierce will discuss drug development and antibiotic resistance. Please join us!

The October Poetry Hour, Reflections in French , will cover famous 19 th and early 20 th century poetry from France, French Canada, the Caribbean, and various African countries. The audience will learn how these works reflect the French-speaking world in recent history. Durham Tech French and Spanish Instructor Dr. Lisa Blair will lead the event on Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. in the Teaching and Learning Center, Philips 3-125. All are welcome to this fun and informal event. Refreshments will be served.

There’s a new guaranteed admissions pathway from Durham Tech to NC State . NC State Community College Collaboration, or C3, is a program for Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Engineering students who wish to transfer to NC State. NC State will select 15 students a year for the program through a competitive admissions process. C3 students who maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA, attend full-time, and finish their associate’s degree at Durham Tech are guaranteed admission to NC State, although not necessarily to some competitive majors such as engineering or design. To be eligible for this new program, students must be in the beginning of their associate’s degree at Durham Tech (under 30 transferable credit hours), be residents of North Carolina, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Students in the C3 program will receive advising from NC State, access to NC State’s specialized online advising and course planning tools, ability to enroll in designated NC State courses as a

Calling all hackers, coders, and 9th-12th grade women! Applications are open for the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing. Recipients receive engraved awards, scholarship and internship opportunities, entry to a peer-network of technical women in the NCWIT AiC Community, various prizes, and more. Students can apply online at www.aspirations.org/AiCHSAward no later than 8:00 p.m. MST on November 5, 2018. Students with any level of experience are encouraged to apply: NCWIT recognizes aspirations as well as accomplishments! Webinars for building STRONG applications for September are: (notice they are Mountain time zone and use Zoom; please create a free account in Zoom prior to the meeting) Zoom link will be the same for all our webinars and Q&A sessions:   https://cuboulder.zoom.us/j/444659699 Thursday, Sep 13 at 6:30 pm MT - HS Applicants Q&A Session Tuesday, Sep 25 at 5 pm MT - HS Applicants Q&

Are you a 15- to 18-year-old visual, literary, design or performing artist? Apply to YoungArts' national arts competition. ​Receive up to $10,000 in cash awards Take master classes with accomplished artists ​Become eligible for nomination as a U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts Receive a lifetime of mentoring and professional support Achieve national recognition The deadline to apply is October 12, 2018. For more information and to apply visit  http://www.youngarts.org/apply

Outstanding seniors are encouraged to apply for nomination for the Park Scholarship. Middle College will nominate two students who will go on to be considered for this award. Nominees should be competitive applicants to North Carolina State University. Please review NCSU average admissions data to ensure your application is competitive. The Park Scholarship provides: Four-year scholarship valued at up to $109,500 in-state and up to $200,000 out-of-state, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, travel, and personal expenses Grants to fund professional and personal enrichment experiences, such as research projects, service activities, and conferences in the United States and abroad Early course registration Guaranteed invitation to join the  University Scholars Program  for all Park Scholarships Finalist Interested students should submit the following to Mrs. Brown at tiffany.brown@dpsnc.net by no later than Monday, September 17, 2018 to be considered

LOWELL L. BRYAN SCHOLARSHIP An award for top scholar athletes, valued at $35,000 annually. As a scholar athlete, you know the meaning of hard work and setting goals, and the importance of discipline and focus. You are as comfortable discussing literature, science, and art as you are in the pool, or on the court, the track or the field. That training has paid off. You must be nominated by your school or by a member of the Davidson coaching staff to be considered for a Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship. The scholarship is renewable, totaling up to $140,000 during the recipient's Davidson career, provided you continue to play your eligible sport, maintain a specified grade point average, and meet requirements toward earning a degree. ELIGIBILITY One female and one male scholar athlete in each first-year class are awarded the scholarship. To be considered, you must participate in an eligible sport: Men's Golf Wrestling Baseball Men's and Women