Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Summer Programs for North Carolina High School Students

Please share with qualified students

The Shelton Challenge
The Shelton Challenge is a one-week summer experience for rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors in high school located at 4 different universities. Shelton’s cornerstones of values-based leadership – honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility – are the foundations of the experience. The core curriculum focuses on Leadership Roles and Accountability, Team Building, Leadership Styles and Situations, Social Responsibility, Integrity as a Leader, Public Speaking, Changing Behaviors, and Goal Setting. Participants must have least a 3.0 GPA. There is a cost of $575.00, which includes deposit, lodging, meals, and program curriculum. $100.00 deposit towards the total fee is non-refundable after the application deadline. Scholarships may be available. To obtain an application, or for more information, please go to www.ncsu.edu/sheltonleadership or contact 919.513.0148 or debbie_reno@ncsu.edu

Summer Ventures in Science and Mathematics
SVSM is a cost-free, state-funded program for academically high achieving students who have demonstrated interest in career fields related to STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). The program brings rising juniors and seniors together in residential settings for four weeks (June 20-July 24, 2010) of intensive study. A statewide program of the University of North Carolina system, SVSM is administered by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Six campuses of the university system host the SVSM institutes, each of which has its own director. Eligible students:*Rising high school juniors or seniors who have not previously participated in an SVSM program*Students whose custodial parents or guardians live in NC as of December 1, 2009*Students who have a proven academic ability, motivation in STEM fields of study, and emotional maturity. Applications are due January 31st and are available online at the SVSM website, http://www.summerventures.org.