The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer programs in Washington, DC and New York City.

Washington Program

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC.  The Institute provides America’s best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life-long mentorship.

Through the focused and intimate structure of our program, the Institute equips these young men with the tools required for successful careers in business, education, journalism, law, government, the sciences, public policy, ministry, medicine, public service, and the arts.

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You must be a college sophomore to apply.  The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65. An applicant's GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

The application deadline for the Washington program is Friday, January 29, 2010.

Youth Scholar Academy

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for African American male college students interested in education. We are currently accepting applications to participate in leading the Youth Scholar Academy (YSA), our new initiative for high school students.  

The Youth Scholar Academy leverages our Washington program by having the Institute’s exceptional college students prepare outstanding high school students to enter college and thrive.  College students will participate in the Institute’s core program in Washington, DC and intern at youth serving organizations.

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• The program runs from June 5 to July 31, 2010
• Students must commit to two summers
• Housing is provided by the Institute
• Students work at youth-serving organizations during first summer and manage YSA second summer

You must be a college sophomore to apply.  The Institute does not have a GPA requirement. However, the median GPA for recent classes is 3.65.  GPA is not the only criterion that is evaluated during the admissions process. Campus involvement, awards earned, athletics, and volunteer work are also important factors.

The application deadline for the Youth Scholar Academy is Friday, January 29 , 2010.

KPMG Summer Scholars Program

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is accepting applications for the KPMG Summer Scholars Program in New York City. Similar to our Washington Program, the KPMG Summer Scholars Program provides high-achieving African American male college sophomores with unparalleled networking opportunities, life-long mentorship, and leadership development.

The KPMG Scholars Program was established in 2007 in conjunction with KPMG, one of the world's foremost accounting firms. This program aims to provide African American male college sophomores majoring in Accounting with an introduction to tax, audit, and advisory services. Students also receive one-one-one mentoring from senior executives and their staff.

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