[bfsa] F Black Young Men....Special Summit in DC

[Brenda Scarborough]

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 Special Summit for Black Young Men in DC

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting 
applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC. The 
Institute provides America's best and brightest African American male 
college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership 
development, and life-long mentorship.

Through the focused and intimate structure of our program, the 
Institute equips these young men with the tools required for successful 
careers in business, education, journalism, law,government, the 
sciences, public policy, ministry, medicine,public service, and the 
arts.

Program Highlights
* Meet with influential leaders such as General Colin Powell, 
Congressman John Lewis, Justice Clarence Thomas, and Dr. Sheila C. 
Johnson;
* Take rigorous academic courses on constitutional and economic 
principles;
* Participate in roundtable discussions, including seminars on career 
development;
* Work at high-level internships around Washington, DC;
* Enjoy a host of social activities that help participants to build 
strong bonds with each other.

For more information about our program, please read the details below 
and visit our website at www.i4rc.org.

Program Details
The 2009 program will run from Saturday, June 6 to Saturday, August 1.
* Students must commit to two summers.
* Tuition and housing are paid for by the Institute.
*=2 0Students will be placed at paid internships based on their career 
interest (a stipend of $3000 will be provided for those placed at 
unpaid internships).

You should be a sophomore to apply. Although the Institute does not 
have a GPA requirement, the average GPA for participants is a 3.65. An 
applicant's GPA is not the only criterion that is considered during the 
admissions process. Other achievements such as campus involvement, 
honors and awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are looked upon 
favorably.

The application can be found on the web at: 
http://www.i4rc.org/application.htm. 

The deadlines for admission into the 2009-2010 class are:
Early Decision-November 7, 2008
Regular Decision-January 15, 2009

Inquiries should be directed to info at i4rc.org or (202) 659-2831.

Those considering applying are highly encouraged to review the website 
in detail and contact our office with any questions before submitting 
an application.

John T. Saunders III
Chief Program Officer
Institute for Responsible Citizenship
1227 25th Street, NW Sixth Floor
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: (202) 659-2831
Fax:     (202) 659-0582
Website: www.i4rc.org 
 


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