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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
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.
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
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.
FREE!! The
American Legion
sponsors a weeklong 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.
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
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
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=2 012 - 31, 2009.
Visit
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 or email:
http://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=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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