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Programs of Interest
We have information sent to us by different organizations about opportunities they offer. We endorse none of them but simply make these available for students to take advantage of if they think the programming is worthwhile.
Current Juniors- WAKE ELECTRIC IS STILL SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR 2023 RURAL ELECTRIC YOUTH TOUR
Wake Electric seeks applicants for a one-week, all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2023 Electric Youth Tour. 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 from June 17 – 23, 2023.
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, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. Applications must be in our office by the deadline. Applicants will be notified in mid-January 2022.
Applicants must currently be high school juniors in Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Nash, Vance and Wake counties. Applicants DO NOT have to live in households served by Wake Electric in order to win.
For exciting details on the Youth Tour and what you can expect, visit www.youthtour.coop. To download an application, visit www.wemc.com/youthtour.
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.
Wake Electric seeks applicants for a one-week, all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2023 Electric Youth Tour. 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 from June 17 – 23, 2023.
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, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. Applications must be in our office by the deadline. Applicants will be notified in mid-January 2022.
Applicants must currently be high school juniors in Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Nash, Vance and Wake counties. Applicants DO NOT have to live in households served by Wake Electric in order to win.
For exciting details on the Youth Tour and what you can expect, visit www.youthtour.coop. To download an application, visit www.wemc.com/youthtour.
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.
CURRENT JUNIORS- ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A GREAT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY?
What is the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference?
Sponsored by the 47 Rotary Clubs of District 7710, RYLA is a truly unique leadership conference specifically designed for high school JUNIORS who have demonstrated leadership potential in scholastic, athletic and civic and/or religious activities. Specifically developed with
The Rotary Club of Cary
Attn. Kristin Sutton
PO Box 111
Cary, NC 27512
RYLA Application
What is the Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference?
Sponsored by the 47 Rotary Clubs of District 7710, RYLA is a truly unique leadership conference specifically designed for high school JUNIORS who have demonstrated leadership potential in scholastic, athletic and civic and/or religious activities. Specifically developed with
- discussion moderators
- professional facilitators
- alumni counselors coming from many disciplines
- qualities of leadership
- team-building activities
- trust activities
- time and stress management
- Date: The event will begin at 10 am on Friday March 31, 2023 and end at 12:30 pm on Sunday April 2, 2023
- Transportation: The Cary Rotary Club will provide transportation for the students we sponsor
- COVID protocol: All participants must have received the basic two shot Covid vaccinations. Boosters are at the discretion of students, parents and their family physicians. Mask policy will be determined closer to the date of the event.
- Application Deadline (application attached below): Friday, December 2, 2022.
The Rotary Club of Cary
Attn. Kristin Sutton
PO Box 111
Cary, NC 27512
RYLA Application
Georgetown University Pre-College Online Program
Georgetown University is launching its new Pre-College Online Program, offering courses that enable high school students 13 and older to explore subjects they may wish to study in college. Each features dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and live sessions with university mentors. The program is available year-round, and the online format enables you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. Click here for more information and to apply.
Georgetown University is launching its new Pre-College Online Program, offering courses that enable high school students 13 and older to explore subjects they may wish to study in college. Each features dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and live sessions with university mentors. The program is available year-round, and the online format enables you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. Click here for more information and to apply.
Work at Wake: The Future Teachers Program
The Future Teachers Program is a recruitment initiative aimed at developing the district’s internal student talent. Future Teachers participants are WCPSS high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in education and who commit to teaching with us upon completion of their teacher preparation programs. Future Teachers is not a scholarship. For more information, click here.
The Future Teachers Program is a recruitment initiative aimed at developing the district’s internal student talent. Future Teachers participants are WCPSS high school graduates who intend to pursue careers in education and who commit to teaching with us upon completion of their teacher preparation programs. Future Teachers is not a scholarship. For more information, click here.
