Enrichment Opportunities
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Enrichment Opportunities are shared on this website as we are made aware with the goal to list them in the order of the stated deadline or event date. Please make certain to scroll to the bottom of the page to view all opportunities. Your home high schools often have these same types of opportunites on their own websites.
Last Updated: 4/08/25
Heart Academy
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Virtual ACT/SAT Prep
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The United States Senate Youth Program & Scholarship
Deadline to Apply is October 6, 2024
Event to be held in Washington, DC on March 1 - 8, 2025
Global Gap Year Fellowship for Seniors
Up to $8,000 for a year of international service
Delta GEMS Program
Program sponsored by Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for young ladies, ages 14-18.
Deadline to register is Friday, October 18, 2024
Please visit our chapter website for more information www.wsalumnaedst.org.
Link to GEMS Application:
Winston-Salem State University Mathematics Department Visit Opportunity
Friday, October 18, 2024 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Register in advance - QR code on flyer
Wake Forest University Summer Immersion Program
Application opens November 1, 2024 for programs in June and July 2025. Need-based scholarships are available in limited amounts; therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged. Popular institutes often fill up quickly, and waitlists may begin forming as early as December.
Queen Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant for 11th Grade Females
Virtual Interest Meeting on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 3:00 pm (Link to join on Flyer)
Congressional Essay Contest from The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America - Forsyth County chapter
Essay deadline of December 1, 2024
GreenTree Peer Support Program
Outdoor Fire Pit Gathering for Teens on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 5 - 7pm
Catalyst Conference is a social justice organization within UNC’s Campus Y. Our mission is to provide high school students across North Carolina with the opportunity to immerse themselves on UNC’s campus, where they learn about current social justice topics with a cohort of other enthusiastic, dedicated leaders. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions, build lasting personal relationships, and cross boundaries of race, ethnicity, religion, and gender. The conference fosters dialogue about relevant issues and equips students with practical strategies to address these challenges within their communities. Application Link Applications due December 20, 2024.
Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) Program
The Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) Program provides a high-quality research experience for undergraduate students, high school students, medical students, and middle and high school teachers during the summer academic break.
The six-week program will give participants interested in science and medicine real hands-on experience in research methodology and writing. Participants are placed in teams and matched with Duke faculty mentors to work on an original, hypothesis-driven project, originating as a one-page summary and culminating in a complete research paper. A goal of the program is to have every participant qualify for co-authorship on a peer-reviewed manuscript related to their team’s project.
The STAR Program is held at the Duke Clinical Research Institute in Durham, N.C., which has organized educational and support programs for junior faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students as well as high school and college students. Participants receive a stipend to attend, which makes the program an option even for students who plan to work over the summer break
Applications due January 3, 2025.
North Carolina Legislative House Page
The 2025 Long Session House Page Applications will be available online beginning Monday, January 6, 2025. The Page website can be accessed by visiting the following: https://www.ncleg.gov/House/PageProgram/.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Pages may only serve one time in the House.
Each Representative is allotted up to 5 Page appointments during the 2025 Long Session.
Current sophomore, junior, and senior high school students will be eligible to apply.
Direct prospective Pages to our website for Page information, including the process and the application.
Check the House Page website for participant eligibility requirements and available dates to serve as a House Page.
Please note, House Pages are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
House Page applications are accepted until all weeks are full.
Applications are submitted electronically for review, approval, and sponsorship. To access pending online applications, please visit your Member Dashboard and click on the Member Actions drop down menu – under Page Applicants, click Manage. Attached to this email is a screenshot of the Member’s Dashboard with detailed instructions.
Hard copy applications should be signed by the sponsoring Member and sent to the House Page Supervisor when completed, Room 1329 LB.
Questions about the program may be directed to:
Sue M. Frederick
House Page Supervisor
919-733-5701, Room 1329
Wake Forest University College Launch Program
The Wake Forest College LAUNCH Program application is now open. Refer students today to help them discover their futures!
College LAUNCH is a FREE college prep program for students in Winston-Salem and Charlotte, NC. Students will stand out during the college application process and build upon their leadership skills as Wake Forest College LAUNCH Scholars. LAUNCH alumni are more prepared and earn more in college scholarships than the average college applicant.
Refer current sophomores to join their like-minded peers one Saturday a month (September - May) for college prep workshops, a community-driven group project, and to build relationships with dedicated mentors who care about their future.
High school students who will be juniors during the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible to apply beginning January 7. Applicants must be located in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, or the surrounding communities, as Scholars are required to attend monthly in-person events at their regional Wake Forest University campus (Winston-Salem Main Campus or Charlotte Campus).
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply early. Read all eligibility and application requirements at collegelaunch.wfu.edu/apply/
North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA)
Held March 7 - 9, 2025 with applications accepted through January 16, 2025
NC Department of Transportation Aviation Art Contest
Entries must be RECEIVED by Friday, January 17, 2025.
This year’s theme is “Women with Wings.” Read more about the theme at the NCDOT Division of Aviation’s art contest website. We invite all students who live in or attend school in North Carolina to focus their creativity on the incredible Women with Wings, who unite in a world where the skies are a canvas of peace and friendship. Using colored pencils, crayons, pens, or paint, artists can be inspired by Women with Wings to show how women from all walks of life find liberty and inspire others through their love for flight.
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.
Contest tips and rules, entry forms, and the required Certificate of Authenticity may be found on the NCDOT Division of Aviation’s art contest website.
Youth Grantmakers in Action
YGA is now accepting applications for youth-led projects in Forsyth County! This program empowers young people to bring creative ideas to life and make a positive impact in our community.
Who Can Apply?
Youth-led groups (majority of membership must be under 18) in Forsyth County.
Groups need an adult advisor and a sponsoring organization (e.g., school, community group, church).
What Can Funds Be Used For?
Projects that positively impact the Forsyth County community and will be complete by August 2025.
Event costs, supplies, and services to carry out the project.
Important Dates:
Virtual Grantwriting Workshop: Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 5:00–5:30 p.m. (RSVP HERE).
Application Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025.
Interviews: Saturday, February 8, 2025 (two youth from each group must attend).
How to Apply:
Visit Youth Grantmakers in Action for the application, workshop link, and full details.
Short-Term Research Experience Program to Unlock Potential (STEP-UP)
Wake Forest University School of Medicine currently serves as a coordinator for this program that provides students with an 8-week summer research experience with a dedicated mentor. The application portal is open and will close on February 15, 2025.
North Carolina State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council
Calling all high school juniors! The application for State Superintendent Mo Green’s Student Advisory Council has been reopened.
High school juniors interested in state education issues, advocating on behalf of their peers and serving as an advisor to decision-makers in K-12 education are encouraged to apply. As a member of the Student Advisory Council, students will meet monthly and serve a two-year term that concludes at the end of their senior year. Open to all students in NC.
Application Link: https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Sgih01Z6CkgWPA
Deadline to apply is February 19, 2025.
Forsyth Adolescent Health Coalition Career Development Workshop
Held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Forsyth Tech Information Sessions for Seniors and Their Familes
Winston-Salem/Other Summer Camps
Forsyth County Public Library's Online Resources (All Free!)
Use your library card number or WS/FC student ID number (last 4 numbers of your student ID would be your PIN) to access Forsyth County Public Library's free online resources.
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For a list of all of our online resources, go to the Forsyth County Public Library's website and click on the Online Resources button on the right-hand side of the page.
Forsyth County Public Library's Teen Programs
All Forsyth County Public Library programs are free and open to the public. You do not need a Forsyth County Public Library card to attend library programs. Please call 336-703-3081 for more information on teen programming and resources. Want more ways to connect? Follow us on Instagram at FCPLTeens. Visit our website at Forsyth .
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