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Youth Scholar Academy
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Application must be received by:
Friday, January 29 ,
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The Institute for Responsible Citizenship
is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for
African American male college students interested in
Education. We are currently accepting
applications to participate in leading the Youth
Scholar Academy (YSA), our new
initiative for High School Students.
The Youth Scholar Academy leverages our
Washington program by having the Institute’s
exceptional College Students prepare outstanding
High School Students to enter college and thrive.
College students will participate in the Institute’s
core program in Washington, DC and intern at youth
serving organizations.
Program
Highlights
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Training and workshops |
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Exposure to
leaders in education and youth development |
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High-level
internships in Washington, DC |
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Rigorous academic training |
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Participation in Career Development Seminars |
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Social activities that foster strong bonds |
Program Details
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The program runs from
June 5 to July 31, 2010 |
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Housing is provided by the Institute |
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Students must commit to two (2) summers |
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First Summer
- Students work at Youth-Serving
Organizations |
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Second Summer
- Manage YSA |
You should be a
college
sophomore
to apply. The Institute does not have a GPA
requirement. However, the median GPA for recent
classes is 3.65. GPA is
not the only criterion that is evaluated during the
admissions process. Campus involvement, awards
earned, athletics and volunteer work are also
important factors.
Applications
must be received, not postmarked, by
the deadline,
Friday, January 29 ,
2010.
The
application and criteria are at
www.i4rc.org/application.htm.
All
inquiries should be directed to
eheyward@i4rc.org or 202.659-2832. |
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