High+School+Opportunities

This stuff is from last year, but many programs are implemented every year...

 * $5000 PCCY Picasso Project Arts Grants Available to Schools:**

Grants of up to $5000 are available to support arts projects in Philadelphia K-12 public schools during the 2009-2010 school year through PCCY Picasso Project. Staff at schools with less than 1.5 arts teachers may apply. Grant applications are due November 16, 2009. Grant Support Help Sessions will be held October 5-8. We ask your help in disseminating to your staff this information. [|Click here] for details, application and eligibility guidelines or go to [] ; contact the Picasso Project Coordinator at gretchenelise@pccy.org or (215) 563 5848 x 22.

__**Tuesday, June 16, 2009 12pm-4pm** Campus Philly would like to invite all young adults to the 2009 Opportunity Fair. The event will include a Career Fair, Graduate and Professional School Fair, and Educational and Networking Sessions. Please contact Lysette Artis at lysette@campusphilly.org or 215-988-1707 ext. 101 (ramosfredd 4/12)

Community Education Center/CEC Dance Camp For youth ages 13- 15. The camp will meet Monday through Friday starting July 6 – July 31 from 1pm-4pm. For more information call Theresa Shockley at 215 387-1911. The cost for the camp is a one time fee of 125$


 * Summer Full of Learning Opportunites by the School District of Philadelphia**
 * July 1, 2009** Morning sessions will be totally academic and open to students for enrichment or for remediation and credit recovery—from 8:00 to 12:30 P.M. In the afternoon, sessions will run from 12:30 to 2:30 for students who wish to explore other interests or develop their creative talents in areas such as art, music and dance. The opportunity of a single summer can change a life. If you would like your child to attend, sign up now! Registration begins after the Memorial Holiday weekend. You can sign up at the main office of your school. For additional information, please feel free to contact your principal.


 * University of Maryland, College Park : Women in Engineering**,
 * Beginning July 12-18 or July 19-25 for rising juniors and seniors.** Go to [] 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 12 - 31, 2009.

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 []
 * 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program**

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 American Legion Sponsors a Week-Long Summer Leadership Program called Boys State**

The Calvin Ray Mills Scholarship, Sponsored by the Andrea Mills Foundation, is going to give $500 to two high school seniors who demonstrate strong community leadership. To view a printable application [|click here].
 * The Calvin Ray Mills Scholarship**

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 []
 * 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC)**


 * 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. 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: Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration.Daily transportation is the student's responsibility. Click [|George] for details. Program runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009. (tjones 5/11)

NASA sponsers a 6 week summer internship at the NASA 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.
 * National Space Club Scholars Program**,

July 12-31.** Targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel and experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for the three weeks. Visit [|**www.ysp.umd.edu/pr**] for more information. //Submitted by Dawn Angelique Roberts. (mnguyen 2/26)//
 * Another University of Maryland Young Scholars Program

Deadline: August 7, 2009**, Students in grades 5-12 can enter to win a laptop and/or IPod, if they write an essay on the topic, "How Can Parents Partner with My School?" Details are available on the [|flyer] or by contacting the Parent and Community Resource Center at 215-400-7272 or dhurst@philasd.org. Winners will be announced at the 4th Annual Parent Appreciation Day Event on Saturday, October 3rd at 440 North Broad Street at noon. Information about Parent Appreciation Day will be available soon.(BfFitzgerald 5/14)
 * District's Third Annual Student Essay Contest


 * 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! But there are only 20 spots for this wonderful 10 day program. So you must Apply now! Go to []

0 W. Godfrey Avenue (CCP). State Reps Cherelle Parker and Dwight Evans invite the first 100 registered youth to attend workshops about financial aid, interviewing skills, and resume writing between 9 am and 11 am. The Expo is open between 11 am and 2 pm. Call 215-242-7300 or 215-549-0220 for information or to register. (3/13 qadivine)
 * 2009 Youth Summer:**

The University of Pennsylvania in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia are sponsoring a summer opportunity for students who are currently enrolled in 10th or 11th grade to learn about college and about careers in six fields: Dental Medicine, Engineering/Internet Technology, Law, Medicine, Nursing and Veterinary Medicine. For more info, please contact: Don Harrison University of Pennsylvania 215-898-0809. donrh@pobox.upenn.edu
 * Summer Program at UPenn for Phila. High School Students**


 * US House of Representative Page Program**. If you or someone know is 16 yrs. old and has a 3.0 GPA who might be interested in serving in the Obama Administration as a Page then please access the below link for specific details:[|**http://pageprogram.house.gov**]**.** The honor of serving as a page during the Obama administration will be an invaluable experience. Help identify students to participate in this enlightening educational opportunity. //Submitted by Dawn Angelique Roberts. (mnguyen 2/26)//


 * MIT announces its MITES Progra**m (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 by MIT. You must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. To apply go to [] (tjones 5/11)

**Youth Entrepreneurship Enrichment Program** The Business Center for Entrepreneurship & Social Enterprise and Philadelphia University present the youth entrepreneurship enrichment program entrepreneurship and financial management career opportunities summer enrichment program. Sound FUN!! Click here to [|check] out all the information. (tjones 5/12)

**Legacy Scholarship Award**. The Foundation has established the Legacy Scholarship Award to encourage artistic excellence among future generations of Rhythm & Blues musicians. The annual award is intended to further the education and nurture the career development of aspiring young artists. For more information about our programs, please contact the Foundation at info@rhythmblues.org or 215.568.1080.


 * Florida A&M University Scholarships for Black Women Fall 2009.** Florida A & M University is providing an outstanding opportunity for Black women entering college in the fall of 2009. It is designed to address their absence in the field of computer technology. Dr. Jason Black is the Principal Investigator of a recently awarded $552,000 NSF Grant entitled African-American Women in Computer Science. The grant provides scholarships from $4000 to $10,000 per year for female African American students. **LINK** You can also contact Dr. Black jblack@cis.famu.edu.//(2/6 lzdravkovic//__

 =Ongoing Opportunities__=
 * Future Black Male Teachers Wanted**. Do you know any Black males who are seniors in high school and interested in teaching? This program is looking to send Black male students to 4 years of college for free. Click here for more information. or call (800) 640-2657.


 * Air Traffic Controller Jop Opening.** the Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller school. Kids between the ages of 18-31 with some effort could reach a salary of over $100,000 with benefits in about 3 years! You need only a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the exam. Go to: [] for details and to fill out the application immediately - even if they don't know if they'd want to attend immediately. Submitted by //Beverly L. Penn// (3/6 mnguyen)

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: [] 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.
 * CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps)**


 * Target's Field Trip Grant:** Schools and educators are eligible to apply for up to $800 in money to take their students on a field trip sponsored by Target. Get your students to where they want to go and what they need to see with a little help from Target. Applications for 2009-2010 to be available in August 2009. Visit the [|website] for more information. (tjones 5/1)

We are seeking talented candidates for the positions of AmeriCorps VISTA Business District Coordinator and AmeriCorps VISTA Technology Center Coordinator. Please share the attached [|LINK] job announcements with individuals interested in committing a year of service to fighting poverty and supporting ongoing economic development efforts. The AmeriCorps VISTA members will receive a stipend and limited health coverage from the Corporation for National and Community Service. ( Tellis 5/13)
 * New Positions at Logan CDC**


 * New Reports: College Access in Philadelphia -** The following link will provide information about current events concerning college access, [] (Posted during October, information provided by PHENND.)


 * The Ellis Trust still has a large pot of money** to spend on young ladies in grades 9 - 12. They can give up to $6,500 per student, per year. Foundation from Steven Girard and Charles Ellis who were the founders of Girard College. $1,500,000 is split evenly between Public, Private and Catholic Schools.


 * Do Something Plum Grants: Rolling Acceptance**. Got an idea for a program that is going to better your community? Would $500 help make the idea a reality? Visit [|this website] for more information on how to apply for a grant from Do Something.


 * Radio Program Philly Word Live!! is looking for journalists to cover news stories and conduct interviews.** Your stories could be published today!!! Stories will include current events, press releases, feature articles, and interviews with local artists and public officials. *Some Journalism background required. Go to Phillywordlive.com to check out the website. For more info: Contact Ogbonna Hagins at phillywordlive@gmail.com check out this website [|journalist newsletter.pdf] (Cyndi 5/1)


 * Start an NAACP at Your School**. Go to the PA NAACP Youth & College Division at [] and almost anything you need to start a club at your school is on that page. For more information click go to this page


 * Education Plus - Youth is For You!** Interested in continuing your education beyond high school? Need assistance with college & training program entrance exams? Click here for more information. or call 215 471 4365 and ask about //Education Plus.//


 * Student Stipend Program:** Stipends given by White Williams Scholars' mission is to help students pay for supplies, books, food and other school-related expenses. For students who are Philadelphia residents in grades 9 through 12 enrolled in a School District of Philadelphia public high school and have all A's and B's in major subjects and no D's. Students may have one C. For more infovisit White Williams Scholars'.


 * My Degree //Now!//** Your Path to a Debt-Free Degree. Pay no tuition or fees with My Degree //Now// at Community College of Philadelphia. Click here for more information.