September 24, 2022
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NSLI-Y Opportunities
We are pleased to share an update on two NSLI-Y applications for language learning and cultural immersion: 
 
   1. Virtual NSLI-Y Winter 2023 Application: Now Available!  
     Application Deadline: Thursday, October 20th, 4pm Eastern Time  
 
The Virtual National Security Language Initiative for Youth (Virtual NSLI-Y) application is now available! Virtual NSLI-Y is a U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program that provides a beginner-level foreign language and culture experience.  
 
Eligible U.S. high school students can apply to Virtual NSLI-Y Winter 2023 to study Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Russian, or Turkish. Selected finalists will receive a merit scholarship to study the target language and associated culture(s) in live, online classes with peers from across the U.S. for 10 weeks in January – March 2023! 
 
Participation in a Virtual NSLI-Y program does not affect eligibility for the overseas 2023-24 program.  

  2.       NSLI-Y Summer 2023 & Academic Year 2023-24 Application: Now Available! 
     Application Deadline: Thursday, November 3, 2022, 4pm Eastern Time  
 
The 2023-24 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) summer and academic year application is now available! NSLI-Y is a U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program that provides overseas critical language study opportunities for high school language learners of all levels.  

Eligible U.S. high school students can apply to NSLI-Y 2023-24 to study Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, or Turkish. Selected finalists will receive a merit scholarship to study the target language in a host location, conditions permitting, in Summer 2023 or Academic Year 2023-24.  

We have a new fundraiser and we need your help. It’s the Scottsdale Farms Pumpkin Patch Parking. We would like to make this an ongoing partnership so we need to fill all the spots. The only restriction is that you need to be over 14!
 
Every October Scottsdale Farms in Milton has a Pumpkin Patch and the weekends are very busy. They reached out to us to help them direct cars in their parking lot every weekend during the month of October. For every hour we volunteer they will donate $15. There are quite a few spots available so sign up for as many as you like and pass along the link to others.
 
Habitat for Humanity Looking for Volunteers
Here are some reminders about the day:
 
  1. Have FUN
  2. If you are the first shift please be there early to hear the instructions
  3. You will get an orange shirt or an orange vest to wear, and a radio (walkie-talkie)
  4. Prepare for the weather i.e., hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen if it is sunny
  5. In case of bad weather please check your email, we will send out cancellation information
  6. Scottsdale Farms will be providing water and restrooms
  7. If you cannot make it, please find someone to take your spot
  8. Pass the sign up link to any friends (over 14)
  9. The address is 1539 Birmingham Hwy., Milton GA (770)777-5875
 
Email or text this link:
 
Call with any questions - Kathy Ortwerth - Mobile: (770) 605-6035
Irene Sanders
Executive Director
Linda McCain
Student Leadership Johns Creek
Dates to Remember:

  • October 27 - Class of 2023 Program Day 8 AM - 12 PM - Class of 2024 Program Day 12 PM - 4 PM Emory Johns Creek Hospital