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2009 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
FREE!! MIT announces its MITES Program, (Minority Introduction to
Engineering and Science), a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares
promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are
selected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You
must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from MIT. To apply, go to http://mit.edu/mites/www
<http://mit.edu/mites/www>
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program
(summer) - This program places academically talented H.S. students (at
least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in
Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an
invaluable experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on
exposure to scientific & engineering practices not available in the HS
environment. It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned
a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information
about the program: http://www.usaeop.com
<http://www.usaeop.com/>
. Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher
recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily
transportation is the student's responsibility. Program runs from June 22 -
August 14, 2009.
FREE!! Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program for
low-income sophomores or juniors with at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) who
have an interest in journalism. The cost is free including travel costs to and
from Princeton! Apply now! Go to www.princeton.edu/sjp
<http://www.princeton.edu/sjp>
FREE!! The National Center for Health Marketing's Global Health Odyssey
Museum is pleased to offer the 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an
academic day camp for students who will be high school juniors and seniors
during the 2009-2010 school year. Campers will take on the roles of disease
detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation's health. The camp will be
offered twice from June 22-26 and July 13-17. For more info and to apply to go www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm
<http://www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm>
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FREE!! The American Legion sponsors a week-long summer
leadership program called Boys State. This year's program will be held at
McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland from June 21-27. If you are a junior
interested in a leadership opportunity see your guidance counselor right away
for more information.
The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola
Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for male students
completing their sophomore or junior year, and the other for male students
completing their senior year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0
scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership skills.
The program runs from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00. To apply, go to www.morehouse.edu
<http://www.morehouse.edu/>
. Application access is listed under "Events at the Leadership
Center."
NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program, a 6 week summer
internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. It is open to students who
will be 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade by June 2009, have
demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or
engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are
available in the Career Center or online at www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html
<http://www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html>
Apply now!
University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD, July 12-18
or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors. Go to www.wie.umd.edu/precollege
<http://www.wie.umd.edu/precollege>
or call 301-405-3283
University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors
who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college
life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three
weeks from July 12 - 31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr
<http://www.ysp.umd.edu/pr>
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps) - Graduating seniors who are not
sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid
community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24
year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC
community. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health
care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For
more info: www.cityyear.org
<http://www.cityyear.org/>
or email: cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc
or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will
be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor,
Washington, DC 20001. | |
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