2009 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 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 http://mit.edu/mites/www


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:

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.

FREE! Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program for
low-income sophomores or juniors with at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
who have an interest in journalism. The cost is free including travel costs
to and from Princeton!
Apply now! Go to www.princeton.edu/sjp


FREE!! 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 to
go
www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm.


FREE!! The American Legion sponsors a weeklong 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.


The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola
Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for male 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 (on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and
interpersonal leadership skills. The program runs from June 20 to
June 26. The cost is $400.00. To apply, go to 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 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
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
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 2 - 31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr


CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (AmeriCorps) - Graduating seniors who 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.,
a 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:
www.cityyear.org or email:
http://us.mc01g.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or
call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held
once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington,
DC 20001.

Harlem Children's Society Summer Internship at CSI

Hot off the press - Harlem Children’s Society is offering summer internship opportunities at different sites throughout New York City.

For students in Staten Island, the internship site will be at the College of Staten Island.

In order to be considered for the internship, a student has to interview at New York University

The address is:
25 Waverly Place, Room 204
Department of Anthropology

In order to get there – hop on the N or W lines to 8th Street in Manhattan.

Interviewing will take place from 3 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12th and Thursday, May 14th.

George Felton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award

Staten Island Branch #2227 NAACP
NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIP
George Felton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award Sponsored by the Staten
Island Branch NAACP
George Felton, Jr. was a New York City Fireman and Fire Marshall. He served two terms as president of the Staten Island Branch NAACP. Under his leadership the branch fought housing discrimination and job discrimination on Staten Island. A $500 scholarship presented to one deserving African American high school student in his name.
Criteria for George Felton, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award:
1. Be an African-American resident of Staten Island.
2. Be an active member of an NAACP Youth Council.
3. Be a prospective June or August high school graduate (transcript required).
4. Have an acceptance from an accredited college or university(acceptance letter
required).
5. Be of good character
6. Have demonstrated commitment to the goals of the NAACP through involvement
in a community not- for- profit organization.
7. Submit a 250 word essay on the NAACP history in the civil rights movement.
Application deadline June 1, 2009
Applications are to be mailed or delivered to the Law office of Duane C. Felton at 805 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, N.Y. 718-273-9600
2009 GEORGE FELTON Jr.
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name
first middle initial last
Address
number and street
Date of birth Telephone
Parent or Guardian
High School attending
Date of graduation______________
College you will attend
(please attach a copy of your notification of acceptance and two letters of reference)
On a separate document, typed and double spaces set forth the following:
1. High School activities and achievements
2. Community activities and achievements (church, clubs, organizations, awards, etc.)
3. Hobbies
4. Employment history
5. Essay : 250 essay on the history of the NAACP in the Civil Rights movement.
6. High School transcript.
7. Mail your application and accompanying documents to Duane C. Felton at 805 Castleton
Avenue, Staten Island New York 10310
The deadline for applications is June 1, 2009!

Harry Lee Collins , Sr. Memorial Scholarship Award Sponsored by the Staten

Staten Island Branch #2227 NAACP
NOTICE OF SCHOLARSHIP
Harry Lee Collin s , Sr. M e m o rial Sc h o la rs h ip Aw ard Sp o n s o re d b y th e Staten
Is lan d B ranc h NAACP
Harry Lee Collins, Sr., experienced first hand the financial hardship of trying to attend college on a limited budget. Therefore, upon his death, a large donation was made to the Staten Island Branch NAACP for the purpose of helping to defray the college expenses of African American students admitted to college.
Criteria for Harry Lee Collins, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Award:
$500 scholarships presented to two deserving high school students.
Eligibility Requirements
1. A Staten Island resident of African-American heritage
2. A prospective June or August high school graduate (Transcript from school
required).
3. An acceptance letter as a first term matriculating freshman from an accredited
college or university (acceptance letter required).
4. Of good character. One letter of reference from non-family member required.
5. Have demonstrated a commitment to the tenets and principles of the NAACP
through community activities.
6. Have demonstrated significant academic improvement during your high
school career.
Application Deadline is Monday June 1 2009
Application should be mailed or delivered to the Law Office of Duane C. Felton, at 805
Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10310. 718-273-9600
2009 HARRY LEE COLLINS, SR.
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name
first middle initial last
Address
number and street zip code
Date of birth Telephone
Names of parents
High School
Expected date of graduation
College you will attend
(please attach a copy of your notification of acceptance and two letters of reference)
The following documentation must accompany your application:
1. High School activities and achievements
2. Community activities and achievements (church, clubs, organizations, awards, etc.)
3. Hobbies
4. Employment history:
5. Submit a 250 word essay on the history of the NAACP in the Civil Rights movement.
6. Provide a copy of your high school transcript with your application.
7. Mail your application and accompanying documents to Duane C. Felton at 805 Castleton
Avenue, Staten Island New York 10310
The deadline for applications is Monday, June 1
2009!

Controlling the Skies as an Air Traffic Controller

Calling all seniors - - -

When you are 18 and with a high school diploma, the Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for Air Traffic Controller School. You need a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the exam.

Go to this website: http://www.faa.gov/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/ for details and to fill out the application immediately – even if you do not know if you would want to attend immediately – it is the federal government and it may take them months to call.

The key is to APPLY.

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Access to knowledge is our thing. When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, we don’t want anything to stand in the way. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Lime. Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and networking retreats for computer science students with disabilities. Recipients of the Google Lime Scholarship will receive a scholarship for the 2009–2010 academic year. Selected students will also be invited to attend the all-expenses- paid retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View , CA , in 2010. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic background and demonstrated passion - $10,000USD for those studying in the US and $5,000CAD for those studying in Canada (based on average tuition costs).
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must be:
A student entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study or be enrolled in a graduate program in the 2009–2010 academic year at a university in the United States or Canada (in addition to US and Canada citizens, international students with disabilities studying at universities in the US or Canada are also encouraged to apply)
Enrolled in a Computer Science or Computer Engineering program, or a closely related technical field as a full-time student for the 2009–2010 academic year
A person with a disability (defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term, or recurring, issue that impacts one or more activities that others may consider a daily function); this definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists

How To Apply
Candidates will apply online via the Lime online application process, and provide the following:
Contact and education information
Current resume
Academic transcripts
Answers to essay questions
Two recommendation letters from a professor, adviser or supervisor

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Application Deadline: June 1, 2009
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