UC Irvine American Indian Summer Academy, 7/5-12/08
Irvine, CA, April 02, 2008 --
The University of California, Irvine is hosting a free one week summer
program for American Indian high school students. The program runs from July 5th through July 12th. Students must have an intent to pursue higher education. An application is enclosed, but you can also visit
www.cfep.uci.edu/airp
for more information and an application.
During the program, students will reside in the UCI dormitories and participate in various interactive presentations from the different departments at UCI. In the afternoons, they will engage in cultural workshops and activities as well as field trips and social events. For their final project, students will work in groups to identify and address an important issue pertaining to the Native community. The program will end with a symposium where students will present their work as well as a closing ceremony where one student in the program will be selected to receive an Exceptional Student Award.
All students in the program will receive follow-up mentorship by UCI staff and students throughout their remaining years of high school, which will include guidance in choosing their coursework, financial aid, and applying to a university.
No cost to you! The Summer Program will cover most expenses during the week. These include: housing, daily meals, course books, school supplies, and transportation during program activities.
To Apply:
Complete the 2007 American Indian Summer Academy Application. Submit your current academic transcripts or a copy of your most recent report card Write a one page essay telling us your reasons for wanting to participate in the program The completed application is due April 30,2008.
Please contact Yolanda Leon at
yleon@uci.edu
or (949)824-0291 with questions or for more information. Send completed applications to:
American Indian Summer Academy
University of California, Irvine
Center for Educational Partnerships
5171 California Ave., Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92697-2505
Applications can also be emailed to yleon@uci.edu
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