Do you have what it takes to be a Bank of America Student Leader?

We are looking for the next generation of community leaders. If you are a junior or senior in high school with a passion for improving your community, we want to help you turn that passion into action.

As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit
organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role
nonprofits play.

In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader will attend the Student Leader Summit held in Washington, D.C. where you will explore how government, business and the nonprofit sector work to address critical community needs.
If you would like to make a difference in your community, apply today!

To become a Student Leader, you must:
? Currently be a junior or senior in high school
? Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization and work 35 hours a week
? Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship through the end of September 2019
? Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (July 8 – 13, 2019) (All expenses paid as part of Student Leaders. This week will be part of your 8- week experience.)
? Be a student in good standing at your school
? Obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator. Contact your recommender as soon as possible to provide them with the requirements listed at the end of the application. You will need to upload the letter no later than February 1, 2019.

See POSTER and WELCOME LETTER for more information!

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CLICK HERE: Competitive Scholarship Application

This application must be submitted to the Main Office for seniors to be considered for nomination for any competitve scholarships. 

Some examples include: UF Lombardi Scholarship, Jefferson Scholarhip, Morehead Cain, etc.

W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute at Princeton University

The W.E.B. Du Bois Scholars Institute is a leadership development organization for adolescents and secondary students. Since its inception in 1988, the Institute has provided extensive leadership, scholarship and community service training with the goal of developing a cadre of activist scholars-leaders who excel both academically and professionally. Through rigorous university-level courses and guidance, the Institute aims to help youth develop to their fullest capacities so that they can better serve others.

Applications from high-achieving 10th and 11th graders with an interest in STEM courses are welcomed.  The application and supporting materials deadline is November 13, 2019. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage students to apply as early as possible.

ANNOUNCEMENT

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Looking for a service or volunteer opportunity?  Literacy Volunteers, a non profit agency, is looking for high school students to help tutor children in our Homework Helper program, which is an after school program at the Dr. B.L. Perry Jr. Branch library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 - 6:00.  The Homework Helper program begins the week of September 17 and will finish the week of Dec. 17th (12 weeks) You must commit to at least two hours per week for at least 6 weeks and you may begin at any point during the 12 week session.  More hours are an option if you need/want them. Campus organizations looking for group volunteering options are welcome. For more information, call 850 606 2644.

CLICK HERE for the flyer!