Internship for Sophomore Males

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer program at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Each summer, twelve of the most promising young minority male sophomores in the country are given the chance to travel to the nation's capital and engage in prestigious internships while taking rigorous classes at Georgetown. The courses in government and economics are designed to provide these young men with the skills necessary to critically analyze the world's problems while adhering to a deep respect for civil liberties. When the students are not in class or at work, they are often called upon to attend social functions designed to help them network in their field.
Personal meetings with such leaders as Barack Obama, John Lewis, and Clarence Thomas are made possible by the intimate nature of the program.
The program run! s from June 4 - July 29 and is a two-summer
commitment. Tuition and housing are paid for by the Institute,
while students are expected to pay for their transportation and food. In addition, those not placed in paid internships will receive a stipend in the amount of $2500.While there are no major requirements, the program focuses on attracting young men interested in the fields of law, politics, business, academics, and the ministry. You should be a sophomore to apply, however, juniors are considered if they are committed to attending graduate or professional school directly following their senior year.
More information, along with the application, can be found on the web at http://www.i4rc.org/ The application deadline is February 1, 2006.