Project 3C is a federal grant awarded to The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education, Project 3C will provide American Indian students with experiences and skills necessary to: accomplish goals successfully, increase similarities between their interests and career choices, and broaden their college and career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The project is open to American Indian students, grades 1-12, from the Lumbee Tribe's Service Area (Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, and Scotland counties). American Indian families and tribal communities will play a key role in the academic success of student participants. The consortium is comprised of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, Public Schools of Robeson County, Robeson Community College, and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Our Programs
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Indigenous Girls In STEM (grades 6-8)
Indigenous Girls in STEM: TECH WARS an introduction to coding and technology
- Serving Native American students in grades 6-8 who reside in Robeson, Scotland, Cumberland, and Hoke counties
- Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022
- Location: Virtual
- Time: 12-3 p.m.
- Deadline to Apply: February 18, 2022
- Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/t4pAdXp02T
For more information, contact Francine Cummings: 910.775.4723 • project3c@uncp.edu • uncp.edu/project3c
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STEM Family Nights
Project 3C's Family STEM Nights are for students and their families to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math by engaging in interactive and hands-on activities.
- Serving Native American students who reside in Robeson, Scotland, Cumberland and Hoke Counties.
- Materials will be provided to attendees
- Dates Available March 28 - April 4, April 25 - May 2, May 16 - 23
- Location: Hybrid
- Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/8kbxbLgh77
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Club iSTEM
Club iSTEM: Code Academy
Exploring technology and coding through a week of virtual interactive sessions.
- Serving Native American students in grades 1-4 who reside in Robeson, Scotland, Cumberland, and Hoke counties
- Date: February 28 - March 3
- Location: Virtual
- Time: 6-7 p.m.
- Deadline to Apply: February 20, 2022
- Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/KBPhmz95P2
For more information, contact Francine Cummings: 910.775.4723 • project3c@uncp.edu • uncp.edu/project3c
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Residential Summer Camps (rising 10-12 graders)
Camps are open to Native American high school rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who live in Hoke, Cumberland, Scotland, and Robeson counties.
- On-site residential camps students will take part in STEM programming as well as
- Financial Literacy
- College Preparation
- Career Skills
- Test-taking tips and strategies
- Camp Dates and Programs
- June 19th - June 24th Journey to the Great Beyond with Cummings Aerospace
- July 10th - July 15th Healing the Next Generation with STEM and Allied Health
- July 24th - July 29th Discovering D.C. with Indigenous STEM
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August 7th - 12th Exploring and Restoring Our Earth with STEM
Applications are three parts, including a personal essay, teacher recommendation, and YDS recommendation. To apply, please use the provided forms in the links below. No paper applications will be accepted. Application submission does NOT guarantee acceptance into Summer camp as spots are limited. All three forms must be submitted for the application to be considered complete.
See Application Links Below:
Summer Camp Application link: https://forms.office.com/r/JQhzDhiQvJ
Teacher Recommendation link: https://forms.office.com/r/S7zqx1ZKt5
Indian Education Recommendation link: https://forms.office.com/r/TBXXgXUva3For more information, contact Francine Cummings: 910.775.4723 • project3c@uncp.edu • uncp.edu/project3c
- On-site residential camps students will take part in STEM programming as well as
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