Adult Learning Weekend Scholarship Deadline Coming Up
Our next Adult Learning Weekend (Outdoor Adventure Training Weekend) is coming up April 19-21 at Keyauwee Program Center, and the deadline to apply for a scholarship is this upcoming Sunday, March 10. Don’t let finances keep you from joining us! The weekend will be a great time to take training and certification courses, enjoy the outdoors and connect with other volunteers from across the council.
You can find more details about the Outdoor Adventure Training Weekend, including the full list of workshops being offered, on our online calendar. The final registration deadline for the event is March 19 (March 10 for scholarship requests).
United Way Art Contest
Every year, United Way of High Point holds an art contest asking children to submit creative, vibrant and colorful pictures that express their gratitude to donors of United Way and the organizations/foundations they serve. This year’s contest is currently going on and all Girl Scouts are encouraged to submit an entry. The artist of the winning entry gets their name published in the High Point Enterprise, along with a gift card and a framed poster print of their photo as it appears in the newspaper.
Submissions are being accepted through Friday, March 29 and can be sent to Jane Liebscher, president of the United Way of High Point. Instructions for entries include:
- Artwork should be created on plain white paper.
- Please use colored markers or crayons- the brighter, the better!
- Include the child’s first name, age, school and partner agency (Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont).
NC TECH Scholarship for Women Now Open
The NC TECH Association is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Betsy Y. Justus Founders Scholarship. This scholarship supports young women in North Carolina who are first year colleges students who are pursuing an academic and career path in the areas of tech and/or engineering at a college, university or community college within the state.
Applications are being accepted through April 1. You can learn more about the scholarship and apply by visiting this link.
Don’t Forget Girl Scout Week Starts on Sunday!
Girl Scout Week starts this Sunday, March 10, and we hope you’ll celebrate with us all week long!
Don’t forget to join us for the virtual Girl Scout Birthday Party on Tuesday, March 12! Special activities and an exclusive announcement will be revealed during the party!
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