NCASC Refugee Scholar Program

April is 💡

Here are some useful financial tips:
✔️ Create a budget and track your spending.
✔️ Save for emergencies (even small amounts add up over time!).
✔️ Be smart about borrowing money, understand interest, and use credit wisely.
✔️ Plan ahead for big expenses.

Financial literacy isn’t just about paying for college. It’s also about building habits that support your future. Start now, stay consistent, and don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way!

Show me the money Mondays!! 💵
The Driver Education Scholarship is seeking to reward essay applicants $10,000 in scholarships (award amounts may vary) - for students entering college or already enrolled in a higher education institution – on the topic of being a safer driver (750 word essay required).
App due: Round 1: Accepting entries May 1st – August 1st. Prep your essay in advance to be ready! No excuses! Apply now, thank me later!
**Check out the link below for more info! (also in IG bio for a limited time!)
https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/

College Tip Tuesday virtual session featured a great presentation from Ms. Tiffany Jacobs , Director of The Forge and active member local and state chapters of AAUW. Our ladies, scholars and interns, obtain valuable insights on joining professional groups while in college.

Scholars had a great time at Top Golf. Thank you Crossroads Pathways to Success for partnering with RACE to increase our capacity to reinforce leadership skills. It takes patience, focus, and team work to accomplish a team victory.

Youth Services kicked off it's virtual College Success tips. We'd like to thank City of Greensboro Public Career Services Librarian Valerie Coll for sharing great resources with our scholars tonight.

OUR SCHOLARSHIP SEASON IS IN FULL SWING AND DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING. Have you completed your application?

The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro offers scholarships that recognize academic or athletic achievement, respond to financial need, support field-of-study pursuits, and help us build the next generation of community leaders. Scholarships range from one-time $1,000 awards up to renewable awards of $10,000 every year for four years. For a full list of scholarships or to apply, visit cfgg.org/students.

Interested in jouning this virtual sessionbo Wednesday Feb. 25th. Connect to youth services to get the link.
Ms Wosen - [email protected] or Mr Al- [email protected]. (RSVP no later than Friday Feb.20th)

For students trying to make the best financial decision about college there a new resource that should make the process easier.

The Washington Post just launched a new database compiling nearly 1,000 free-tuition programs nationwide, supported by institutional commitments and state policy efforts. The resource spans 2-year colleges, 4-year institutions, and vocational pathways.

It can help college advisors, students, and families better understand options that reduce financial barriers to postsecondary education.

Learn more and explore the tool by clicking the linked article from Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, in the comments.

Show me the money Mondays!! 💵
There's STILL time to apply! ✨️👇🏾
The Anna Waters Scholarship is awarding $500 - $2,000 to graduating high school seniors with a 2.0 - 2.9 GPA who possess a strong commitment to community. No excuses! Apply now, thank me later! App due 3/15/26
**Check out the link below for more info! (also in IG bio for a limited time!)
http://avwsf.org/