A Great Summer Opportunity

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.

The Institute includes focuses on careers in law, public policy, medicine, social sciences, ministry, and the arts. Some of the program highlights include working at high level paid internships around Washington D.C., meeting with influential Black Leaders, and networking with others from across the nation. The program will run from June 6, until August 1. Students must commit to two summers in the program. Tuition and Housing are paid by the institute. 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