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The application
deadline is February 1, 2007. Inquiries should be directed to
info@i4rc.org
Thanks to the
Institute for Responsible Citizenship for sponsoring this program.
"A journey of a
thousand miles begins with one step"
Know any young
black male college sophomores who might be interested and eligible
to apply? Pass this along....
Please share this
information with your family, friends and your church. Let's get
the word out and help our young men. I'm sure someone can benefit
from this. Pease read everything!! !
The Institute for
Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for
its summer program at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Each summer, 12 of the most promising young minority male college
sophomores in the country (possibly 24 this coming summer) are
given the chance to travel to the nation's capital and engage in
prestigious internships while taking rigorous classes at
Georgetown.
The courses in
government and economics are designed to provide these young men
with the skills necessary to critically analyze the world's
problems while adhering to a deep respect for civil liberties.
When the students are not in class or at work, they are often
called upon to attend social functions designed to help them
network in their field.
Personal meetings
with such leaders as Colin Powell, John Lewis, and Clarence Thomas
are made possible by the intimate nature of the program. The
program runs from June 3 - July 28 and is a two-summer commitment
(accommodations are made for students on the quarter system).
During their
first summer, students' primary responsibilities outside of their
internships are their academic courses. The following summer, in
addition to their internships, mentorship with the latest
cohort of
Institute students and young high school students becomes a
priority.
Tuition and
housing are paid for by the Institute, while students are expected
to pay for their transportation and food. In addition, those not
placed in paid internships will receive a stipend in the amount of
$2500. While there are no major requirements, the program focuses
on attracting young men interested in the fields of law, politics,
business, academics, and the ministry.
You should be a
sophomore to apply, however, juniors are considered if they are
committed to attending graduate or professional school directly
following their senior year. To give you an idea of the kind of
students we have in our program, here are some statistics from our
2006 cohort:
GPA Range: 3.02 -
3.97 Average: 3.65
Leadership in at
least one post held at time of application More information, along
with the application, can be found on the web at http://www.i4rc.
org
The application
deadline is February 1. Inquiries should be directed to
info@i4rc.org or (202) 659-2831.
Those considering
applying are highly encouraged to review the website and contact
our office before filling out the application. |