Category Archives: Student Opportunity

Shenandoah National Park Welcomes 4th-Grade Students through Every Kid in a Park Initiative

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Every Kid in a ParkShenandoah National Park, as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program, is offering fourth graders (and their families!) the opportunity to see America’s natural wonders and historic sites for FREE! Fourth-grade students can visit the Every Kid in a Park website and complete an activity to obtain a free year-long entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks.

Fourth-grade educators: You can download the activity and print paper passes for each of your students by clicking on the Educators link!

Scholarships for Women & Minority Students Studying STEM – Applications Due Sep. 15

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AFCEA CEVA LogoACPS Counselors & Educators: If you know a current or former student who may qualify, please share! The Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association of Central Virginia (AFCEA CEVA) will be awarding four (4) $1,000 merit-based scholarship grants to qualified female or minority students who will be or who are currently enrolled in a four-year accredited science or engineering program at a Virginia college or university. Open the application »

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JMRL’s Summer Reading Challenge, June 1 – August 31

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JMRL Summer ChallengeThe Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s summer challenge is back! Beginning June 1, adults, teens and kids can participate in the same program, using the same process. Prizes include Barnes & Noble gift cards for four kids, Amazon gift cards for two teens, and an Amazon Kindle for one lucky adult! Don’t miss it—the program ends on August 31. Get the details »

Registration Now Open for the Summer Fine Arts Academy

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Albemarle County Public Schools’ Summer Fine Arts Academy provides students from our region an opportunity to spend an extended period of time studying a field of art of their choice under the direction of a highly qualified and engaging teacher. Culminating in a public performance or display at a local venue, students can choose from jazz studies, creative writing, visual art, drama/playwriting, choral performance, or rock/rap. Learn more »

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Albemarle Leadership Academy Accepting Applications Through May 1

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Summer 2015 marks the 4th Annual Albemarle Leadership Academy! Applications are now being accepted to this exciting (and free!) summer opportunity for students who will be in grades 9-12 during the 2015-16 school year. Students will explore the concept of leadership and develop a range of skills that they will apply to areas of their own interest.

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VSCA 2015 Student Scholarship – Submissions Due by Apr. 17

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VSCA Student ScholarshipThe Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA) 2015 Student Scholarship was established in 2015 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to Virginia students pursuing post-secondary opportunities. One scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded each year funds are available. Participants should be high school seniors planning to pursue a post-secondary opportunity, with a minimum unweighted cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applications must be submitted by April 17, 2015; final selection will be made by May 22.

Extreme Journey Summer Camp 2015: Registration Now Open!

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JTHG LogoRegistration is now open for the annual Extreme Journey Summer Camp. Offered in partnership between Albemarle County Public Schools and The Journey Through Hallowed Ground, this program provides rising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students the opportunity to hike, bike, tube and canoe their way through several sites along our National Heritage Area, running from Gettysburg to Monticello. View the 2015 flyer »

Registration Deadline Approaches for Summer 2015 I’m Determined Youth Summit

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I'm Determined LogoThe Virginia Department of Education’s I’m Determined project, in conjunction with the Partnership for People with Disabilities, invites applications for sponsorship to the 9th Annual I’m Determined Youth Summit at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, June 17-19, 2015. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on March 20. Continue reading →