Summer Internship Programs 2009......
1) 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 onlan>an>ine or get more information about
the program:
http://www.usaeop.com
or
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.
2) M.I.T. 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
3) 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
4) 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 information and to apply,
go to
www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm.
5) FREE!! 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.
6) 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 or
http://www.morehouse.edu/.
Application access is listed under "Events at the Leadership Center."
7) 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
8) University of Maryland , College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD,
July 12-18 or July 19-25; rising 20 juniors and seniors. Go to
www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call: 301-405-3283.
9) 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
www.ysp.umd.edu/pr
10) 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
http://www.cityyear.org/
or email:
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.
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