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:
https://mail.ebcny.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://mit.edu/mites/www  

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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: https://mail.ebc-ny.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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.

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Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program for low-income sophomores or juniors with at least a 3.5 GPA (on 20a 4.0 scale) who have an interest in journalism. The cost is free including travel costs to and from Princeton! Apply now! Go to https://mail.ebc-ny.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.princeton.edu/sjp  

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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 go to:

https://mail.ebcny.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm..    

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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.

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The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for mal e 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=2 0(on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership s kills. The program runs from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00. To apply, go to:

https://mail.ebc-ny.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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 to 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:

https://mail.ebcny.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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:

https://mail.ebc-ny.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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 https://mail.ebc-ny.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ysp.umd.edu/pr


CIT Y YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps)  - Graduating seniors w ho 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.,=2 0a 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:https://mail.ebc-ny.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cityyear.org/

or email:  cmurphy@cityyear.org

or call:  202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman.

Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters:   918 20 Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20001.

Aviation & Aerospace Camp:

Do you know of any young person between the ages of 14-18 who may be interested in pursuing a career in aviation or aerospace?  If so, OBAP the Organization of Black Airline Pilots is sponsoring a camp from June 29th - July 3rd 2009 at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in Manassas Virginia.  The camp is open to all.

The purpose of the camp is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by giving them "up close" exposure to the many challenging careers and opportunities the aviation industry has to offer.  Participation in such a program will look extremely impressive on college admissions applications!   Admission is selective and limited to only those students who have a sincere interest.

For more information, please feel free read the attached information or contact the camps Director, Robert Newkirk at 571-307-5599 or newkirk@alum.mit.edu.