Middle College High School

• Through our Student Leaders® program, we annually connect more than 300 community-minded high school juniors and seniors from nearly 100 communities throughout the U.S. to employment, skills development and service. Those selected for this program gain practical work and life experiences.

• We are looking for the next generation of community change-makers. If you or someone you know is a current junior or senior in high school and have a passion for improving the community, please join us for an information session to learn more about the application process and program details.  This session is open to prospective applicants, parents, guardians, guidance counselors and advisors.

• To learn more:

   

  • Please visit our website to learn if you or a student you know is eligible for the program and to review our FAQs.

   

  • We invite you to join an information session on December 4, 2023, from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET/  Registration is quick and easy but must be completed prior to the session. Please register via this link.

   

  • • If you are unable to attend live but would like to learn more, a replay of the information session will be available for 90 days after the event. To view the replay, please register using the same registration link above.
    • Please reach out to foundation@bofa.com if you require ADA accommodations.
  • To apply for Student Leaders online, please click here. Applications are due January 17.

• The yearlong, no-cost leadership development program helps young people with passion start making a difference today. Each year, 17 high school juniors and an educator from each of their schools are selected from across the United States and Africa as Bezos Scholars. To be eligible to apply, current juniors must:

  • Attend an eligible public school with a current, overall free and reduced lunch rate of 30% or higher
  • Be enrolled in or have taken one advanced course (Honors, AP, IB, etc.)
  • Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or have received DACA status
  • Nominate an educator, a willing and supportive adult from their school who will serve as their mentor, fully participating in the program alongside them
  Successful applicants have a strong commitment to their education and demonstrate maturity, curiosity, perseverance and leadership. 

• DukeREP is a paid summer internship program during which students learn about biomedical research methods, work on an independent project, and receive guidance on the college application process.
• Flyer in  English and Spanish
• More information about the program can be found at: https://sites.duke.edu/dukerep/ 
• Virtual info session for applicants, parents, and teachers on Thursday, December 7th at 7 PM. Register here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2SVxnkC0wAvyTQ.

• RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Academy) is going to take place April 5-7, 2024. This is a free leadership retreat that is paid for by the Rotary Organizations in Durham.
• Learn more about this great opportunity and how to apply on this file here.
• The deadline has been extended, so apply today!

• HPREP provides professional development and mentoring to historically underrepresented high school students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. 

• IN PERSON Saturday morning sessions with hands-on activities such as CPR training and small group activities to allow for team-building and interactions with mentors. 

  • Development of fundamental research and writing skills through preparing case presentations, participating in mock interviews, and drafting and refining a personal statement.

  • Opportunities for SCHOLARSHIPS and awards for exceptional participants in our program

  • Provides professional development and mentoring to historically underrepresented high school students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. This program includes:

  • Program requirements: 

    • Student from an underrepresented minority or ethnic group in 9-11th grade 

    • 3.0 GPA or above 

    • Attendance of at least 6 out of 8 sessions 

    • Interest in health professions 

• Applications are due Dec 11, 2023 at Midnight! 

  Apply on this form: https://forms.gle/VZKgfZeaaAVnS2dQ8 

  More info can be found on out webpage: https://sites.duke.edu/hprep/

• Session dates (2024) & location: 

  Trent Semans Center for Health Education 

  2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710

  January 27  |  February 10, 24  |  March 9, 23  |  April 6, 20  |  May 4 

• Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting FREE SAT & ACT Prep Classes on November 20th (SAT) and November 27th (ACT), conducted by APlus Test Prep, 6:30pm to 8:30pm both nights. ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS are invited to attend! Please see below for registration links and flyers. Students must register by November 17th and 22nd, respectively.
  • SAT Prep Class Tickets, Mon, Nov 20, 2023 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
     
    ACT Prep Class and Parent Info Session Tickets, Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite

• Link to more information
• A 4-week virtual entrepreneurship program where teens build a real business - from ideation to revenue.

• Overview: BOOST Beyond is a two-on-one mentorship program between BOOST high school mentees and Duke graduate mentors that is meant to help high schoolers navigate life after high school graduation. Mentees can be rising juniors, seniors, or recent high school graduates who are a part of the BOOST family and are interested in mentorship. Once a month, you will meet virtually or in person with your mentor for 1-2 hours. These meetings will review topics including college applications, scholarships, editing personal statements, accessing available resources, and staying on top of upcoming deadlines.
• Learn more: https://linktr.ee/boostbeyond

• LEDA brings together a community of student leaders for a completely free five-week residential program at Princeton University that includes academic preparation for college, leadership training, college guidance support based on individual fit, SAT/ACT preparation, and a chance to experience life on a college campus. LEDA is for life. After the summer institute, the LEDA team continues to work with Scholars intensively on all aspects of their college applications and their transition to and through college. The LEDA community is a network that will continue to provide support and opportunities beyond college graduation.  

• Students to apply here!
• Join us for our first Student Information Session on 9/14 @ 6PM EST

• Mrs. Machak will be hosting bi-weekly workshops in September, October, and November for you to drop in and receive support in filling out your college applications.
• Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
• November Dates: 14^th [11-103]; 28^th [11-103]
  • • ** September 19^th will be an College Essay Workshop hosted by the Game Plan College team

• High school seniors/graduates are eligible to apply for fellowship. Once awarded, recipients of the forgivable loan are required to graduate with their associate degree in two (2) years and, upon graduation, become certified and employed full-time in an eligible criminal justice profession in an eligible North Carolina County for a period of four (4) years. Upon meeting these requirements, a recipient’s loan will be forgiven in full. Additional program information can be found online at https://www.ncdoj.gov/cjfellows.

ACT ONLINE PREP ACCESS AVAILABLE FOR ALL DPS JUNIORS

• All DPS juniors have access to ACT Online Prep as a resource to support their preparation for the ACT administration in Spring 2024.

• Juniors can log on to onlineprep.act.org and enter their DTCC email address for practice.

• Available online for free through Khan Academy