Opportunities at Middletown Township Public Library

Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Program

• Tuesdays from April 21st through June 9th from 4:00-5:30pm 
• For ages 14-17 
• Participate in an 8 week workshop to develop communication and leadership skills through practical experience. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a certificate which you can then put on your resume for college or career. This program is sponsored and conducted by Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization. 
• Sign up online at www.mtpl.org or call (732) 671-370 ext. 340 to register. Space is limited to 20.

Free SAT Practice Test

• Saturday April 25th at 9:30 am 
• For grades 8-12 
• Take a practice full length SAT. A Kaplan representative will be proctoring the exam. Bring a calculator and number two pencils. 
• Sign up online at www.mtpl.org or call (732) 671-370 ext. 340 to register. Space is limited to 20.

NJ Governor's STEM Scholars 2015-16

The Governor’s STEM Scholars Program has begun accepting applications for the class of 2015. The program is a public-private partnership for students interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and is an initiative of the Research & Development Council of New Jersey, Governor’s Office, New Jersey Department of Education, and Secretary of Higher Education. This is a free program open to New Jersey students in grades 10-Ph.D., and it will take place during four, day long Saturday conferences over the 2015-2016 academic year. Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 29, 2015.

The program seeks to select a diverse and representative group of 50 high school and post-secondary students (through Ph.D./M.D.) who are passionate about STEM, presenting them with incredible opportunities to learn about becoming a STEM professional from New Jersey’s vast STEM industry and leading academic professionals. Scholars are provided with mentoring opportunities allowing them to engage in meaningful, ongoing dialogue with professionals from New Jersey’s research and development community as well as state policymakers.

The heart of the program is four themed conferences that aim to mentor, educate, and inspire the scholars by introducing them to accomplished STEM professionals in industry, academia, nonprofits, and government. The expectation is that engaging the best and brightest students in our state with their professional peers will open up mutually beneficial doors of research, opportunity, and professional development.

To explore the site and apply to the program, please visit: www.govstemscholars.org

Note: If you are applying for this program, please email your counselor, who will send you a copy of your current transcript (required part of the application). 

BOLD Summer Camp

BioCONECT Oncology Leadership Development (BOLD) Camp

Open to high school students entering the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade in Fall 2015.

BOLD is a unique summer learning opportunity for students who have an interest in learning about cellular biology and genetics of cancer, as well as the diverse careers connected to the field.

During this week-long interactive experience, students will increase their understanding of cancer-related causes, diagnostic tools, treatment options and current research through the context of breast cancer. More importantly, they will identify risk reduction strategies and learn first-hand about diverse careers related to the field as they live the experience among the professionals at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey!

DATES: July 27 through July 31, 2015 (Monday-Friday)

TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM each day, continental breakfast and lunch provided

LOCATION: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ

TO APPLY: Visit the BOLD website to download an Application, http://cinj.rutgers.edu/bold

DEADLINE: Submit a completed application by March 31, 2015.

Accepted applicants will be notified by April 25, 2015. Upon acceptance, applicants must submit a registration fee of $125 (scholarships will be provided to those needing financial assistance) and enrollment forms by May 16, 2015 (provided after acceptance.)

Student Leadership Scholarship

The New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) is providing 25 student leadership scholarships to graduating seniors throughout the state in the amount of $2,000 each. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of demonstrated leadership in school activities (not including athletics). BTHS is able to nominate one student in the class of 2015 for this opportunity. 

To apply, submit the following to Mr. Brown's mailbox by Monday, March 23 (by end of the day):

• A one page essay on the topic "The Importance of Student Involvement in School Activities." 
• A resume indicating the leadership positions you've held and your contributions to BTHS while in these positions.

QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship for Juniors

The QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship gives outstanding low-income high school juniors an early advantage in college admissions. The Scholarship is designed for high school juniors who have shown outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges, and show the potential to attend top colleges.

QuestBridge takes all of the following factors into account when evaluating an application for the College Prep Scholarship:

• Academic Achievement
• Financial Qualifications
• Personal Circumstances

There are no absolute criteria or cut-offs for GPA, standardized test scores, or income and they take a holistic approach in reviewing applications. College Prep Scholars typically come from households earning less than $60,000 annually for a family of four, and often less than $50,000. Many past award recipients have been among the first generation in their family to attend a four-year college.

Application Deadline: March 25, 2015

Click here to learn more about this incredible opportunity!