The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC.

The institute is looking for African American male college students interested in networking and leadership development. The program is designed to equip young men with the tools needed for successful careers in business, education, journalism, law, government, the sciences, public policy, ministry, medicine, public service, and the
arts.

Program highlights include:

• 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 one another.

The 2009 program will run from Saturday, June 6 to Saturday, August 1. Students must be in their sophomore year and commit to two summers. Tuition and housing are paid for by the Institute.

Students will be placed at paid internships based on their career interest. A $3,000 stipend will be provided for those placed at unpaid internships.

Although the institute does not have a GPA requirement, the average GPA for participants is 3.65. Other achievements, such as a student's campus involvement, honors and awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work, are considered as well.

  For more information, go to www.i4rc.org. The deadlines for admission is Jan. 15, 2009.

Send inquiries to info@i4rc.org or (202) 659-2831. The application can be found at http://www.i4rc.org/application.htm.

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