Duke Tip 7th Grade Talent Search

What is the Talent Search? Duke TIP's 7th Grade Talent Search is the largest program of its kind in the nation. Since its inception in 1980, over 2 million students have participated. The 7th Grade Talent Search identifies academically talented seventh graders based on standardized test scores achieved while attending elementary or middle school. Candidates are invited to take the ACT or the SAT college entrance exam as seventh graders, which allows them greater insight into their academic abilities. Participants gain valuable benefits and have access to unique resources for gifted students. Traditional testing often fails to measure the variation among many gifted students who reach the upper limits of scoring on grade-level exams. Above-level testing at least two years above a student's current grade placement offers gifted students and their families a far better understanding of how the student compares to his or her gifted peers and what level of educational challenge is appropriate. In addition, experts at Duke TIP have developed and compiled information to inspire academically talented young people to learn through exciting educational opportunities. Eligibility for enrollment is an honor and indicates outstanding intellectual ability. Duke TIP provides participants with an exciting, stimulating and challenging opportunity to augment their capabilities. For more information you may contact your child's school counselor at 956-233-3900 or contact Duke Tip Talent Search directly at: Duke Tip Talent Search Address: 1121 West Main Street Durham, NC 27701 Phone number: 919-668-9100 Duke Tip Links www.tip.duke.edu/7gts www.tip.duke.edu

Jack Kent Cooke Scholar Program

What They Provide

 

The Young Scholars Program is a unique opportunity for exceptionally promising, high achieving students with financial needs from across the United States.  Each Young Scholar receives comprehensive support during high school, including educational advising, participation in a community of similarly talented students, and financial aid for a variety of educational pursuits.  Examples of services include:

*Help with selecting a high school and, if necessary, applying to a private or magnet school.

*Advice about and financial assistance for summer and out of school academic and enrichment programs.

*Access to computers, software, or other learning technology.

*Music, art, or other talent lessons.

*Mentoring or leadership lessons.

*College admission advising.

 

Who They Select

 

Each year, the Foundation chooses approximately 50 Young Scholars from among more than 1,000 seventh-grade applicants based on:

*High academic ability and achievement.

*Financial need.*

*Motivation and the will to succeed.

*Leadership and public service.

*Accomplishments in music, the arts, or other extracurricular activities.

 

Young Scholars come from all racial and ethnic backgrounds and from rural, suburban, and urban communities throughout the United States.   They encourage students with learning differences to apply.

 

*While there is no formal cut-off, more then 90 percent of Young Scholars have come from families with incomes below $60,000.  The average family income of entering Young Scholars is approximately $25,000.  In assessing financial need, the Foundation considers factors such as family income and assets, the number of siblings in college, exceptional family medical expenses, and geographic differences in the cost of living.

 

How to Apply

 

Visit the Web Site from January through April to obtain an application.  All applications are due the last Monday in April.

 

www.jkcf.org/scholarships/young-scholars-program

 

To learn more about the Young Scholars Program, please visit the Web site or use the information below to contact the talent center in your region.

 

*Southern states

Duke University Talent Identification Program

919-668-9100  or [email protected]

Fundación Jack Kent Cooke Programa Becarios Jóvenes

 

Lo Que Ofrecemos

 

El Programa Becarios Jóvenes es una oportunidad única para estudiantes sobresalientes de potencial excepcional y con necesidades financieras por todas partes de los Estados Unidos.  Cada Becario Joven recibe apoyo completo y orientado durante su educación secundaria, incluido consejo académico, participación en una comunidad de otros estudiantes talentosos, y apoyo financiero para oportunidades educativas.  Ejemplo de servicios:

 

*Ayuda en escojer una escuela secundaria y, si es necesario, hacer una solicitud para una escuela privada o de elección ("magnet")

*Consejo en identificar programas académicos y de enriquecimiento de verano o extraescolares.

*Computadoras, software, u otra tecnología de aprendizaje

*Clases de música, arte, u otros talentos.

*Programas de consejería o liderazgo.

*En preparse para el ingreso a la universidad.

 

A Quienes Escogemos

 

De más de 1,000 solicitantes in séptimo grado cada año, escogemos a 50 Becarios Jóvenes basándonos en:

 

*Capacidad y realización académica muy alta.

*Necesidad financiera.*

*Motivación y voluntad de tener éxito.

*Liderazgo y servicio a la comunidad.

*Habilidad en la música, las artes, u otras activades extraescolares.

 

Los Becarios Jóvenes provienen de todos los origines raciales y étnicos y de comunidades rurales, suburbanas y urbanas por todas partes de los Estados Unidos.  Animamos a los estudiantes con diferencias de aprendizaje a hacer la solicitud.

 

*Aunque no hay un límite financiero formal, más del 90 por ciento de Becarios Jóvenes vienen de familias con ingresos menores de $60,000.  El promedio de los ingresos familiares de los Becarios Jóvenes es de $25,000 aproximadamente.  Para evaluar la necesidad financiera, la Fundación considera factores como los ingresos de la familia y sus activos, el número de hermanos asistiendo a la universidad, gastos médicos excepcionales en la familia y diferencias geográficas en el costo de vida.

 

Como Hacer la Solicitud

 

Cada enero, montamos la solicitud en nuestra página Web.  La fecha de entrega es el último lunes en abril.

 

www.jkcf.org/scholarships/young-scholars-program

 

Si tiene preguntas o quiere recibir una solicitud por correo, por favor póngase en contacto con el centro de talento que le corresponde.

 

*Estados del sur

Duke University Talent Identification Program:

919-668-9100  o  [email protected]