Scholarships

Dear Timothy:

Thank you for all the work you’re doing to help prepare your students for the next step in their academic journey. To help you in this work, we want to encourage you to "save the date" for **Project Uplift 2016 **, **North Carolina Renaissance 2016 ** and our new program **Uplift Plus 2016 **. You'll receive additional details about these amazing opportunities for your students in the coming months.

Project Uplift is a unique opportunity that enables high-achieving rising seniors to experience college life on the Carolina campus. Students spend two days attending academic classes, meeting with faculty and staff, interacting with Carolina students, and participating in cultural and social activities. Students can select one of the following four dates to attend Project Uplift: May 19-21 , May 26-28 , June 2-4 , and June 9-11 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">. There is a non-refundable $35 registration fee; beyond that, Project Uplift is an all-expense paid program, including meals, room, and program materials (excluding travel costs).
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">PROJECT UPLIFT **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Project Uplift is designed for students from diverse backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented populations (African American, American Indian, Latina/o, Asian American, first-generation college, rural areas and/or disadvantaged backgrounds). Students should be academically motivated, and be enrolled in the most rigorous academic curriculum that may include AP, IB, and/or dual enrollment courses. **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Please know we will send additional information about the nomination process in November; however, if you have questions now, please email project_uplift@unc.edu **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Who is eligible for nomination? **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The North Carolina Renaissance program invites rising juniors from rural communities for an educational four-day enrichment program. Students will participate in specially designed sessions including leadership and team building, college admissions, financial aid, and community service. The objective of the program is to inspire high achieving scholars to pursue their educational aspirations while developing unique leadership skills. The program will run <span class="aQJ" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">May 11-14 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">. There is a non-refundable $25 registration fee that covers all program materials, lodging, and meals (excluding travel costs).
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">NORTH CAROLINA RENAISSANCE **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">North Carolina Renaissance is a program for emerging leaders from rural counties in North Carolina. Students should have some exposure to leadership and be academically motivated. **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Please contact us at diversity@unc.edu if you have any questions about the nomination and/or application process **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Who is eligible for nomination? **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Uplift PLUS is a six-week program that takes place during Carolina’s Summer Session II. High achieving, Project Uplift participants are selected based off of their outstanding Project Uplift applications. During the six-week program, participants will live in Alexander Residence Hall, attend a SAT/ACT session and enroll in English 105 – a 3 credit hour course. To further expand participants’ knowledge of different academic and career fields, Uplift PLUS participants will gain exposure to units across the campus community. In addition to serving as daily program advisors, UP staff members serve as tutors and program facilitators. Participants will also have an opportunity to engage with important campus resources throughout the summer.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">UPLIFT PLUS **

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Uplift Plus is approaching its third year, and students who have participated have seen an average of a 200-point increase on the SAT, and a majority of participants have matriculated to the University.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Uplift Plus is for students who attend Project Uplift – outstanding students are invited to participate based off of their Project Uplift applications. **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Please contact us at diversity@unc.edu if you have any questions about the nomination and/or application process **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Who is eligible? **


 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Applications for all three programs will be available ** **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">at diversity.unc.edu by December 1, 2015 **<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We look forward to working with you.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Sincerely,

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Office of Undergraduate Admissions <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial,Verdana,Geneva,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Here is a list of scholarships offered. I know that many of you are Freshmen, but you need to look at these scholarships with your parents so that you can start thinking about which ones you would like to apply for when you reach the appropriate grade level.




 * Travel Scholarships**

Youth for Understanding


 * Carolina Catalyst Conference**

Carolina Catalyst Conference Website


 * Leadership Opportunities for Young Women**

Ann Power Vital Voices Initiative for Young Women


 * Summer Opportunities**

Here is a great summer opportunity for students who are rising 10th and 11th graders. Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this camp.

Camp Carolina


 * Writing Contests**

JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest- 10,000 dollar prize

Profile in Courage Essay Contest


 * Student Opportunities:**

Poetry Ambassador


 * Haiku Writing Contest**

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 * Heels For Success**

Heels for Success