Student Leadership Opportunity in DC

Plan International USA is now recruiting for their 2020 Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) taking place in Washington D.C. July 20-23rd, 2020. The program will be held at Catholic University of America and is open to US-based youth who are currently in 8th grade – 11th grade. 

The program builds young people’s knowledge and capacity in key development issues, like gender equality and climate action, and builds their personal leadership and advocacy skills. Young people participating in the YLA will design projects that they will implement in their community during the 2020/21 academic year with the support of small grants and a mentor from Plan’s youth network. 

The entire fee for participation is $100. This fee includes food, housing, activity costs, and transportation during the week. Participants will be responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from Washington, D.C. at the beginning and end of the YLA. Financial aid is available to those who are eligible.

The program also includes activities to celebrate diversity, learn about other cultures, and explore Washington D.C. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with a priority deadline of Feburary 15, 2020 and a general deadline of March 1, 2020. Visit planusa.org/yla to apply.

STEM Conference for High School Girls

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) welcomes high school girls to learn about the exciting career possibilities in engineering and STEM at the UCSD SWE Envision 2020 Conference on February 8, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at Jacobs Hall in UCSD. 

Students will participate in hands-on engineering activities and a STEM project fair, hear speakers from industry and academia, and have a chance to be mentored by engineering undergraduates. There will be a parallel parent-educator session that includes discussions about interrupting gender stereotypes in engineering, financial aid, and a student panel. 

Visit the program registration page https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUe8pQoZEpzTIzJ1ejqeI818XjP-NRrxYo2B_oJSfLRO7bxw/viewform for more information. Registration is free. Contact swe.envision.outreach@gmail.com with any questions.

The Fleet Science Center’s BE WiSE application window is open!

The Fleet Science Center’s BE WiSE Program application period is fast approaching! The FREE four year program for girls currently in 7th or 8th grade.

BE WiSE (Better Education for Women in Science and Engineering) is a program that stimulates and sustains girls’ interest in science through a science overnight event and workshops throughout their time in High School. Through this program girls will meet other like-minded girls, connect with female scientist role-models, and participate in many hands-on opportunities at science career sites all around San Diego County.

Application window for 2020 is January 2, 2020- February 4, 2020.

Please visit Fleet's website for more details and to apply https://www.rhfleet.org/application or contact Ivel Gontan with questions communityalliances@rhfleet.org

STEM in Your Backyard - Free STEM events in San Diego!

STEM in Your Backyard (SIYB) provides access to free, meaningful STEM experiences by bringing the spark of science directly to communities throughout San Diego. Each SIYB program is organized similarly to a street fair: local companies, non-profits and community organizations set up exhibit booths with fun, hands-on STEM activities for all participants. SIYB increases the opportunities for students to interact with STEM professionals, providing youth with positive and diverse STEM role models and changing the image of STEM. This STEM exposure encourages youth to stay involved in STEM and consider a career in this field a reality. SIYB provides a holistic approach to STEM outreach and education, as it incorporates parent education, teacher professional development, and year-round student engagement. Approximately 500-2,000 San Diegans from these communities participate in each SIYB Program. Support of this program speaks to a commitment to accessible, quality STEM educational experiences for our communities and a devotion to the sustainability of San Diego County’s thriving STEM-based industries.

Nonprofit and educational institutions who are interested in exhibiting, please fill out the brief application and you will be contacted with more information.

Interested in sponsoring a STEM In Your Backyard? Contact Karmin Noar, Executive Director knoar@biocom.org

Interested in volunteering at a STEM In Your Backyard? Contact Karmin Noar, Executive Director at knoar@biocom.org

Next event: Linda Vista, Kearny High School of Science Connections & Technology, February 26, 2020, 10:00am – 12:30pm

High Tech Family Night with the Fleet Science Center

Students and families from San Diego Unified are invited to attend the High Tech Family night at the Balboa Activity on February 6, 2020 from 5pm-8pm (2145 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101).

The High Tech Fair is a FREE event for both families and students and allows those who are interested in a scientific career the opportunity to speak with representatives from local STEM businesses. These representatives come from a variety of scientific sectors, including:

• Aerospace/Defense
• Biotech
• Energy/Sustainability
• Higher Education
• Environmental Science
• Technology

Family Night allows families with students in grades 7–12 to participate in a number of activities while being exposed to scientific fields they may not have considered before. Budding marine biologists, for example, can speak with representatives from Birch Aquarium and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography about the science they use as part of their daily jobs. So too can burgeoning cyber enthusiasts engage with businesses such as Northrop Grumman and General Atomics to learn how technology and engineering play a part in commercial aviation, military defense, virtual reality and unmanned aircraft.

To register for FREE tickets click here.

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation is the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families. The scholarships are for children of eligible applicants pursuing a post-secondary education at any accredited school—whether that be a trade school, career training, community college, or four-year university. These scholarships are not competitive, and are awarded scholarships to every eligible applicant. 

In the 2019-20 academic year they awarded over $8.2 million to more than 2,360 students, and will provide a similar level of support in the 2020-21 academic year. 

The scholarship application for the 2020-2021 academic year opened on January 1, 2020 and will close on March 3, 2020. For more information on eligibility or to apply, visit www.mcsf.org/apply.

Drive2Life: PSA Contest About Seat Belt Safety

Drive2Life is running a Public Service Announcement Contest about seat belt safety. Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to become seat-belt-safety advocates. Participants will help save lives by researching the hazards of not wearing seat belts, and role-playing what to say when a family member or friend isn’t buckled up. Each participating student must create a storyboard or written script on 8.5 x 11-inch paper for a 30-second PSA promoting the importance of all passengers wearing a seat belt while in a vehicle.

One Grand Prize winner will win $1,000 and a trip to NYC to have his or her PSA filmed professionally. Plus, the winner and his or her PSA video will be featured on Teen Kids News! All entries must be post marked by February 4, 2020. 

Visit http://www.scholastic.com/drive2life/contest/index.htm for more information.

USD SOLES Innovation Lab

USD SOLES Innovation Lab offer free and open to the public STEAM workshops. Experience VR, coding, and designing thinking on a college campus!

Upcoming workshops include "Designing for a Better World Pactful App Introduction" on 1/30/20 from 12:00PM-2:00PM, and the "Creative Collaboration Stations: A Mindfulness Experience" on 2/20/20 from 4:00PM-5:50PM.

Sign up here. https://www.sandiego.edu/soles/jacobs-institute/professional-learning/workshops.php

Black College Expo & Scholarship Opportunity

Families are encouraged to attend the Black College Expo on Wednesday, January 29th from 12pm-6pm for on-the-spot college admission opportunities. Students should plan on bringing copies of their current high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores. Please view flyers for more information.

In preparation for the Expo, win dollars for college by answering the question, "Why is college education important to me?" This scholarship opportunity is currently open for 11th and 12th grade students, and the deadline 1/21/2020. Visit https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/students/scholarships and click on Black College Expo San Diego to apply.

San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application

The San Diego Foundation Common Scholarship Application gives San Diego students access to more than 100 scholarships that comprise the Community Scholarship Program by filling out just one application. 

Apply now! https://app.smarterselect.com/matching/444/start_page 

Deadline is February 5, 2020

BigSun Scholarship

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. 

Deadline - June 19, 2020 

Amount of Award - $500.00 

The successful applicant will be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute and currently involved in some sport at that institution or in the community. Please visit this website http://www.bigsunathletics.com to apply.