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2009 Summer Programs for High School Students     GEORGE       WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY     Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer)   - Applications Due: Feb. 27, 2009 - 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. The program provides a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) with students assigned t! o a sci entist or engineer who serves a mentor and runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009. To apply online or for more information visit:    [|http://www.usaeop.com.]     Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0 required) and a teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration. Daily transportation is the responsibility of the student      FREE!! The National Center for Health Marketing. 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 visit    [|& lt; SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">www.cdc. gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm]. Deadline is April 20.. 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 or know a junior interested in a leadership opportunity, see the guidance counselors at your school 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 years of high school, 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. Application deadline - February 20. 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 is open to students who will be 16 years of age 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! All applications must be postmarked by February 17, 2009.     University of Maryland, College Park ; Women in Engineering        Program. To be held July 12-18 and July 19-25; seeking rising high school juniors and seniors. Go to [|www.wie.umd.edu/precollege] or call 301-405-3283 University of Maryland, College Park; Young Scholars    Program     invites rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. Fourteen (14) courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 - 31, 2009. For details 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 full-time commitment of ten months in the Washington DC community for youth between the ages of 17 and 24. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and a $4,725 educational scholarship. For more information and to address any questions see: [|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 City Year headquarters located at: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd Floor, Washington , DC 20001. Visit the site for details.