The online application is closed for the 2025-26 school year. If you have any questions or are interested in joining, please email info@crosbyscholarsiredell.org with student's name and grade and a member of our team will reach out to you.

Crosby Scholars encourages students to explore careers and learn about jobs available in the community. Try-It Tuesday is our series of events held during the summer.
Our Entrepreneurship Career Exploration will be hosted by the Small Business Center at Mitchell Community College. Thirty students can participate and they will learn the basics of starting a business.
See a Need. Fill a Need. Build Your Idea.
What if your idea could solve a real problem—and maybe even become a business someday?
Join us for a hands-on, high-energy entrepreneurship experience designed just for high school students. In this interactive session, you’ll learn what entrepreneurship really is, hear from a real local business owner, and discover how simple ideas can turn into real solutions.
You’ll team up with other students to spot a problem in your school or community, create a business idea to solve it, and pitch your concept to real judges. No experience needed—just creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to try.
Along the way, you’ll learn how entrepreneurs think, how business ideas are planned (without boring paperwork), and how you can start building something—even as a teen. Plus, teams will compete for prizes and bragging rights!
If you like solving problems, working with friends, being creative, or dreaming big, this session is for you.
Spots are limited—sign up and bring your ideas to life!
