The Wendell Scott Foundation is now accepting registrations for its free Camp Cultivation to be held July 18-20, 2023 on the campus of Virginia State University, a historically black college (HBCU). Camp Cultivation is a unique residential overnight experience for bright, forward-thinking students who are rising 11th and 12th graders.
Free tuition is available for 50 Camp Cultivation students and will cover residence hall expenses, food, and transport during the three-day program. Students will explore the exciting world of science, engineering, and technology through hands-on activities, workshops, and simulations. To register for Camp Cultivation, visit www.wendellscott.org/programs .
College students or recent graduates can also apply for Summer Internships with the Wendell Scott Foundation. Interns will work alongside the Executive Director May 15 – August 18 to support data analysis research, develop grants & program collateral, and maintain databases. This meaningful opportunity guarantees a summer of learning, growth, and meaningful impact in your community. To apply for a Summer Internship, email info@wendellscott.org.
The Wendell Scott Foundation has funded thousands of dollars in programs and scholarships to youth from underserved and economically challenged communities. On December 1, 1963, Wendell Scott broke the color barrier, becoming the first and only African American NASCAR driver to win a Grand National race, NASCAR’s highest level. The Wendell Scott Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit inspired by Wendell Scott Sr. and provides services such as job-skill training, STEAM education opportunities, mentoring, and other supportive services to at-risk, underserved youth between the ages of 8 – 18 years in Danville, Virginia and surrounding areas.
For more information, contact info@wendellscott.org or call (434) 533-0097.