Entries must be RECEIVED by Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

This year’s theme is “Air Sports for a Peaceful World.”  Read more about the theme at https://www.fai.org/yac-contest-theme. All students who live in or attend school in North Carolina are invited to grab their favorite art supplies (note: pencils and colored pencils are prohibited) and conjure up a vision of a peaceful world in which people live together in harmony, uniting through common interests – such as air sports – to create friendships, and show kindness and respect.

All students who participate will receive Certificates of Participation.  Additionally, the top three entries in each age group, determined by date of birth, will be forwarded to Washington, D.C., to be judged in the national competition. The artwork of the national winners will be sent to Switzerland to compete in the international competition.

Cash awards for student winners are:

Additionally, the school of each winner will receive:

Student artwork will be returned after the competition if:

·        The student or school submits return packaging/mailer and postage at the time the artwork is submitted.

·        The student does not place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at the national or international level. The national and international contests may retain winning artwork.

Contest tips and rules, entry forms, and the required Certificate of Authenticity may be found at https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/aviation/aviation-art-contest/Pages/contest-rules.aspx

Mail artwork submissions to:

North Carolina Aviation Art Contest

NCDOT Division of Aviation

Attn: Corbi Bulluck

1560 Mail Service Center

Raleigh NC 27699-1560

WHAT: The STAR Program provides a hands-on, high-quality research experience during the summer academic break. During the program, participants get the chance to: • Work with a Duke faculty mentor on an original research project • Submit their research for publication in a peer-reviewed journal • Learn about research methodology, writing, statistics, medical ethics, and career development • Students who are age 18 and above can experience clinical medicine firsthand by shadowing a physician on hospital rounds

WHO: Undergraduate students and rising junior and senior high school students, preferably rising seniors, are encouraged to apply. No background in scientific research is necessary, but strong academic performance and an interest in medicine and/or the sciences are preferred. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required for participation.

WHEN: The program takes place from June 24 to Aug 02, 2024. WHERE: The program is held at the Duke Clinical Research Institute (DCRI), a clinical research organization that is part of Duke University. The DCRI is located at 300 West Morgan Street in downtown Durham, North Carolina. Website: https://dcri.org/dukes-star-program/ email address: dukestarprogram@duke.edu

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Ali Warshay Chief of Staff The Coding School 781-956-1122  |  www.the-cs.org  |  ali@the-cs.org   3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd. Ste 153 Los Angeles, CA 91604

Memorandum
October 4, 2023

Wake Electric seeks applicants for a one-week, all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2024 Youth Tour and winners also receive a $1,000 scholarship! Winners MUST go on the Washington Trip to be eligible for the $1,000 scholarship. The trip will be hosted in mid-June 2024.

Students who attend the Youth Tour will join 1,500 high school students from across the U.S. to learn about electric cooperatives, American history and the U.S. government.  Students will also visit the historic sites and federal facilities of the nation’s capital, as well as spend time with their congressional delegations. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded the following year upon proof of enrollment in a North Carolina college or university.

The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023 by 5:00 p.m.  Applications must be in our office by the deadline. Applicants will be notified in mid-January 2024.

Applicants must currently be high school juniors in the counties served by Wake Electric which include Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Nash, Vance and Wake counties.

For exciting details on the Youth Tour and what you can expect, visit www.youthtour.coop. To download an application, visit www.wemc.com.

This opportunity is an excellent way for students to boost their college applications, as well as win a $1,000 scholarship from Wake Electric towards their college education.  Youth Tourist winners from across North Carolina will also be eligible to apply for and win one of three annual scholarships: The Gwyn B. Prince Youth Scholarship ($2,500); The Katie Bunch Memorial Scholarship ($2,000) and the Youth Leadership Council Scholarship ($2,000).

If you have questions, please contact Wake Electric at communications@wemc.com.

September Scholarship Opportunities

If you are interested in attending a forum on Youth Leadership and National Security, see Mr. Barefoot for details. jbarefoot@wcpss.net 

If you are interested in attending a forum on student leadership and medicine, see Mr. Barefoot for details. jbarefoot@wcpss.net  

The Capital Area Food Network presents Youth Circle-bringing students together to take action on hunger, food waste, and food systems dilemmas! Get involved for a great cause!!

Contact:  abbey.marceau@wakegov.com 

Need help expanding or creating the digital media presence of your club, student organization, or athletic team (class or department) within our school?  Project Management students are here to help! Contact Carol York, cyork@wcpss.net or stop by room 2210.  NOTE: This is a semester capstone project, so work will be completed throughout the Fall semester.