Fish Out Of Water Career Development Center, Inc.

07/24/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the first recipients of the Fish Out of Water Career Development Center Scholarship! We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and honored to be part of their educational journey. This is just the beginning—here’s to bright futures and many more graduates to come! 💙

07/24/2026

Save the Date 📆

Class of 2027! 🎓 Save the date for College for North Carolina - CFNC College Application Week. Several NC colleges & universities will waive application fees on CFNC.org during the week of October 19-25, 2026. Full list of colleges waiving fees released on October 1.

02/24/2026

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The Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission (FCHRC) is accepting scholarship applications from Cumberland County high school seniors until March 26.

High school, private school, and home school graduating seniors seeking financial assistance towards attending a two or four-year college or university are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship award is $1,000, and eligibility will be determined based on the following criteria:
- Student has resided in Cumberland County at least one year immediately prior to applying for this scholarship.
- Student will be a senior in a high school located in Cumberland County.
- Student has maintained an average of 2.50 GPA (unweighted) or better.
- Student has been admitted as a full-time student to an accredited course of study to a two or four-year college or university.

Completed scholarship packets can be submitted by mail or dropped off in person at the Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Department, Festival Park Plaza, 225 Ray Ave., Suite 100. Mailed applications must be postmarked by March 267.

For more information or to apply visit FayettevilleNC.gov/HumanRelations

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

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02/14/2026

🎤 Student Voices Fellowship — Now Recruiting!

The Dudley Flood Center is currently recruiting middle and high school students for the Student Voices Fellowship Program, an exciting opportunity for students across North Carolina to share their perspectives and help shape conversations around educational equity.

Fellows will:
• Amplify their voices on issues impacting education
• Build leadership, communication, and storytelling skills
• Connect with peers and mentors across North Carolina
• Gain hands-on experience in advocacy and civic engagement

We encourage students, families, educators, and community partners to help spread the word and support student leadership across our communities.

👉 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefBvI8oAsVXmLVdvxiQXre70n42rCsLlri0qBu4QVEz_5sLA/viewform?usp=header

02/07/2026

🐟✨ Only 3 days left to join our Centennial Trunk Challenge!

Our little Fish Out of Water is floating with BIG dreams — and you can help make them real. Every quick survey you complete donates $1.60 directly toward providing dorm trunks for first-year students who need support starting their journey.

No money required — just a few minutes of your time can create real impact.

Jump in with us, share with friends, and help us cross the finish line! 💙

👉 Take the survey today — link in comments!

02/03/2026

From now until February 10th,  HundredX will pay your school $1.60 for every quality opinion you share on brands and companies that matter to you. A single person can create over $100 for their school over the course of the 30-day campaign.