Put your artistic vision to the test for an opportunity to earn a scholarship to SCAD, the University for Creative Careers. Check out this LINK for full details, descriptions and  how to enter. What does SCAD stand for:  Savannah College of Art and Design.  Deadline for submissions:  February 16, 2026.  Winners notified, March 6, 2026.

Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors who attend a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington are invited to participate in the 2026 John Carroll Society Margaret Mary Missar High School Essay Competition. It is a meaningful opportunity to reflect on your faith, explore important issues in the Church and share your voice with the Archdiocese of Washington.  This year's theme is inspired by Pope Leo XIV's first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te ("On Love for the Poor"): How are we, as followers of Christ called to love and serve the poor in our modern world?   Prizes: 1st Place-$2,000 toward next year's tuition; 2nd Place-$1,000; 3rd Place-$500; Honorable Mention-$100.  Deadline: January 23, 2026. Full details, essay prompts, and submission instructions can be found here.

KALEIDOSCOPE  is calling all seniors!  The Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Go-Green Scholarship 2025-2026 program is now accepting applications.  Follow your dreams and fund your flavorful future with a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any trade, vocational, or academic 2-year or 4-year program.  Applications are open; deadline is January 31, 2026.

The Savannah College of Art and  Design is proud to announce their Distinguished Scholars Award for $25,000 per year which is applied to tuition at any SCAD location. To be considered, students must be recommended by a teacher or counselor.  Students should apply online.  Teacher/Counselor can nominate a student here, Questions regarding this award, contact SCAD admission at admission@scad.edu. Deadline for applying: Friday, December 5, 2028.

This Cirkled In $2,500 "No Sweat" SCHOLARSHIP is a fantastic opportunity for High School Students in GRADES 9-12!   This scholarship is just one piece of what Cirkled In offers.  Cirkled In is an award-winning, all-in-one College & Career Readiness hub built for those Gen Z thinkers and learners.  It is free for students and teachers.   Deadline:  December 31, 2025.  Application.

Summer Discovery 2026 is excited to share this news with you! Oxford Summer Programs has joined with  Summer Discovery. Both are and is offering a plethera of programs for interested students.  Check out Summer Discovery website for details on both programs. 

Loyola University in New Orleans is holding its fall Open House on Nov. 8 and Nov. 15 from 10:00 am–4:00 pm.  Register for your preferred date. Can't make it? They are open M-F for daily individual visits! Loyola is proud to announce a new and full tuition scholarship, Deadline: Dec. 1 and Honors Program.

The Washington, D.C. Joint Plumbing Apprentice Committee is now accepting applications for  2026-2027.  Applicants must apply online.  The application process is open year-round; however, the entrance exam process is conducted on specific dates.  Applicants must be 17 years of age when submitting and be 18 years old for employment.  Must have either a high school diploma or high school equivalency (GED certificate).  Official transcripts are accepted but must be uploaded online or mailed directly from the institution not the applicant.  Check website for list of required documents.

If you know of anyone who is interested in serving an apprenticeship in the Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Process Piping and Environmental Systems Trades, the Washington D.C. Joint Steamfitters will be accepting online applications ONLY starting November 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and closing on November 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.  DETAILS HERE.  Please visit to apply.

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Community Conversations series, where our students will talk about how they celebrate their identities and find belonging on campus. This is a great opportunity to learn about the different experiences of Hopkins students. Use link above to learn more about these events and to register.

Revolution Prep is offering a Digital ACT and practice SAT FREE for SJC students. They have carefully modeled their testing experiences after the official tests, so that students feel confident in navigating the intricacies of the digital format of the SAT and the ACT—the closest experience to the real thing that you can get! 

SAT Practice Exam:

When: Saturday, January 10, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM

Where: Proctored online via Zoom

*Please note that these live exams are proctored in standard time only. If you have been approved for an extended time accommodation, go ahead and register for the exam, then use this self-proctoring guide to walk you through the process of self-proctoring with extended time.

Step 1: Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/1360

Step 2: Schedule a free 30-minute score report review with a Revolution Prep testing expert to help you interpret the results and develop a customized plan to prepare. Please schedule this appointment for the few days after the exam. You can pre-schedule this Score Report Review here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/diane-fein

Step 3: Attend the mock exam and instantly receive our best-in-class score report, illustrating three high-impact areas to focus on for each section of the test.

Questions? If you have questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to Diane Fein at (484) 845-5556 or by email at diane.fein@revolutionprep.com.

What's it like to be a student at Notre Dame? Current sophomores and juniors looking for a collegiate experience may consider applying to our on-campus programs in summer 2026!  Check out Summer Scholars or Leadership Seminars which allows students to live on Notre Dame's beautiful campus for two weeks.  Need-based financial aid, including application fee waivers, partial to full-tuition scholarship, and travel reimbursement, is available to students who qualify.

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY offers pre-college courses to students  ages 13 and older to explore their interests.  The summer courses application period is now open.  Through participating in our courses, students can discover if an interest could lead to a college major or even a future career.  FLYER.