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Leadership Opportunities by Grade Eligibility
Eligibility - by Grade Name of School/Company, Program Name Program Type Geographic Location Cost/Free/Stipend? Comments Website

Alternative House

VOLUNTEER VARIOUS Free Alternative House, founded in 1972, provides support to at-risk children, youth and families through counseling, shelter, crisis intervention and neighborhood outreach. Site Locations: 2100 Gallows Rd, Vienna, VA 22182; Culmore Location: 6033 B Culmore Court, Falls Church and Annandale Location: 4801 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, VA. Attend a Volunteer Orientation to learn about volunteer opportunities. Download Volunteer Application from website. Location: 2100 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22182. Contact info: Volunteer Program Associate, 703-506-9191, email: admin@thealternativehouse.org. Web

American Red Cross

OFFICE WORK FAIRFAX Free See www.redcrossnca.org/Volunteer/how_to_volunteer.php3 for volunteer assessment, orientation schedules and volunteer opportunities. Also, volunteer opportunities in this area may be found at http://redcross.volunteermatch.org. Web

American Youth Foundation

National Leadership Conference
Camp Other U.S. States Cost $590 Program for emerging leaders. Scholarships available. Develop leadership skills, personal and group effectiveness. Web

Camp Rising Sun

Camp Rising Sun
Camp Other U.S. States Free International group promoting commitment to service and leadership. Camp offers service projects, outdoor experience, artistic activities, etc. Students nominated by counselor. Web

Capital Area Food Bank

ADMIN AND OPERATIONAL D.C. Free The Capital Area Food Bank has a branch in Lorton, VA. To make arrangements to volunteer with that branch please contact: Tom Carroll, 6833 Hill Park Drive, Lorton, VA 22079 (703) 541-3063 ext. 14; FAX: (703) 541-0179 email: volunteerlorton@cfoodbank.org Web

City at Peace

MUSIC D.C. Free Volunteers for the core program must be able to work with the program almost every Wednesday night and Saturday. Some other volunteer opportunities are available on an ad hoc basis. Programs seeks 13-19 year olds who are interested in using their ideas and creativity to promote community change. They accept young people with a wide range of academic achievement, personal histories, levels of artistic training and leadership skills. Auditions for its 2009-10 program were held on 9/19/2009, Additional auditions will be held in the Spring and Summer. Students must audition (sing and dance) and fill out a questionnaire. No preparation necessary for the audtion. Come in comfortable clothes and plan to be there about 1 & 1/2 hours. Web

Colvin Run Mill

SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANT GREAT FALLS Free
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FCPS

George Washington Student Leadership Program
Other Greater DC Metro Area Free Event takes place in the evening. Dinner, a tour of Mount Vernon, and featured speakers for students and teacher sponsors.

Friends of National Zoo

VOLUNTEER D.C. Free The zoo is currently recruiting for Keepers' Aides in the Amazonia exhibit and in the Kid's Farm. These are year-round, one day a week positions involving animal care for students 16 and older. See website for more information. Training day is on June 13, 2009 for the 2009 summer teen volunteer program. Web

Giant Campus Tech

Leader in Training
Other Greater DC Metro Area Cost $450 Week long sessions run from 6/22/09 to 8/7/09, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Located on GMU campus. $450 per week. Web

Holiday Project

COMPANION VARIOUS Free
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Ireland & Associates, Inc.

Passport to Leadership


Cost $1,500 - $1,900 This program is meant to be purchased by the school and presented in-house as an assembly and workshops. Web

Lead America

Congressional Student Leadership Conference
Other Greater DC Metro Area Cost varies Various conferences, locations and session dates vary. Earn college credit. Web

LeadAmerica

Congressional Student Leadership Conference
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost varies Lead America offers spring and summer conferences offering academic credit. Web

Smithsonian Institution: National Air and Space Museum

VOLUNTEER VARIOUS Free Visitor Services recruits volunteers to work directly with visitors at the museum on the National Mall and Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. If you would like to volunteer for Educational Services at the National Air and Space Museum, opportunities are available for Behind-the Scenes support of programs as well as working directly with visitors in the How Things Fly Gallery, Discovery Stations, and the Docent Program.
The Explainers program gives young adults (16+) a part-time paid work opportunity at the National Air and Space Museum. Explainers work at least two days each month during the school year (September to May) and up to four days during the summer. Explainers work weekend days as scheduled. Pay rate is competitive. Further information and applications are available on the website.
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Spark the Wave


VARIOUS Free Spark the wave empowers youth through educational programs to be great volunteers and community leaders Web

Student Achievement & Advocacy Services

Adventures of the Mind
Other Other U.S. States Free "Adventures of the Mind" will be held at Princeton University this summer, offering all-expense paid opportunities to a limited number of exceptional students. Teachers and principals nationwide nominations will be reviewed and selected by March 1, 2009.

Sully Historic Site

VOLUNTEER CHANTILLY Free
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

DOCENT D.C. Free Volunteer opportunities include: 1. Visitor Services Volunteer Representative - Volunteers help greet visitors, assist with flow of people in the museum, give museum and tourist information, distribute time passes, and welcome and orient groups. Must contribute one 4-hour shift every week or 1 six-hour shift every other weekend for a minimum of 3 months. 2. Learning Center Specialist - greet, engage, and educate visitors in the multimedia learning center. Must contribute 4 hour shift every week or a 6 hour shift every other weekend for a minimum of 3 months. 3. Educational Programs/Tour Guides - make public presentations and lead tours of museum. Must contribute at least 4 hours per week. 4. Behind the Scenes Volunteer - work throughout museum and off-site performing a number of jobs, from special projects and clerical work to research, translation, and transcription. Must contribute minimum of 12 hours per month. Apply online. Web

Washington Workshops Foundation

The Congressional Seminar
Internship/Research Greater DC Metro Area Cost Application fee $300. Also Washington Internship Experience, 6/14/09-7/25/09, cost for 3 weeks is $3750, for additonal weeks cost is prorated Web
11th Operation Understanding DC

Operation Understanding DC
Other Greater DC Metro Area Free You must be an African-American or Jewish student in your junior year to apply. This is a year long program running from January of junior year to January of senior year for African-American or Jewish students. Some of the activities include speaking in public forums; leading diversity workshops; appearing on radio and TV shows; traveling to different areas of the state to gain an understanding of their cultures.This program fosters interracial harmony and cooperation between African-American and Jewish youth. The application period is from Sept through Nov of each year. Interviews are typically the first week in December. Web
Rising 9th & Up Brown University

Summer @ Brown
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost varies See website for session dates, costs. Seven week courses for rising seniors, 1-6 week courses for all HS students. Limited financial aid available. Web
Rising 9th & Up Cambridge, University of

Cambridge College Programme
Academic Courses Outside U.S. Cost $5,995 Cost does not include airfare. Leadership program includes debating. Various courses available. "Session 2" is optional extension trip to Paris. Web
Rising 9th & Up Congressional Youth Leadership Council

National Young Leaders State Conference
Academic Courses Greater DC Metro Area Cost $1,380 - $1,480 Nominees may be personally selected by those who have directly witnessed their academic and leadership abilities in action: an educator, mentor or other community leader. Additionally, achievement nominations are awarded to select students demonstrating proven academic excellence and to those who can demonstrate extracurricular involvement, community service or other qualified academic and leadership achievement, such as students who have successfully completed the voluntary pre-college evaluations of the National Research Center for College and University Admissions' Post-Secondary Planning Survey. Web
Rising 9th & Up Duke University

Talent Identification Program
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost varies Various programs in the US and overseas. Financial Aid available for programs in the US. Early app deadline: 2/20/09. Web
Rising 9th & Up Fairfax County Park Authority

CIT-Summer Counselor in Training Program
Camp VA Out of Metro Area Cost $75 To become a counselor in training students must attend an orientation at Poe Middle School in Annandale V on June 13 9:00-12:00. Web
Rising 9th & Up Hollins University

Hollinsummer
Academic Courses VA Out of Metro Area Cost $1249 Cost covers 2 week residential program including activities and room and board. Web
Rising 9th & Up Howard University

Center of Excellence
Camp Greater DC Metro Area Cost $1360 - $2250 Six-week intensive program for 30 high achievers with expressed interest in health professions. National Achievement Scholars and high achieving math/science students encouraged to apply. Residential and non-res. programs available. Web
Rising 9th & Up Junior Statesman Foundation

Junior Statesman Summer Program
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost $4395 - $4695 Four Locations: Georgetown, Stanford, Yale, and Princeton. Stanford session runs from 06/28/09 to 07/19/09. Junior Statesmen Symposia also available, shorter sessions and less expensive. See website for details. Web
Rising 9th & Up National Young Leaders Conference

Congressional Youth Leadership Council
Other Greater DC Metro Area Cost $2290 Students will examine the concept of leadership in the context of national and global issues. Tuition includes hotel housing, breakfasts and dinners. Scholarships application due 4/17/09. Web
Rising 9th & Up Outward Bound USA

Outward Bound Wilderness
Other Other U.S. States Cost Varies Outdoor nature adventure and service program. Web
Rising 9th & Up Putney Student Travel

Putney Student Travel
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost Programs overseas in community service, language, learning and pre-college enrichment at Amherst and overseas. Cost and session dates vary. Web
Rising 9th & Up Rustic Pathways

Rustic Pathways Travel Programs
Other Outside U.S. Cost $895 + airfare - up Travel program to various destinations around the world, see website. Programs available in several countries from June to August. Marine Science, outdoor adventure, sports, public/volunteer service also available. Web
Rising 9th & Up Sidwell Friends School

Sidwell Summer Programs
Camp/Academic Courses Greater DC Metro Area Cost See "Summer Studies, Credit and Enrichment Courses" (US History, various math and science. Runs 6/22/09 to 7/31/09) and "Overnight Programs" (Note: Only one international program ran in 2009, runs 6/13/09-7/22/09) Cost varies. Web
Rising 9th & Up Virginia State Parks Youth Corps

Youth Consevation Corps
Paid Job VA Out of Metro Area Stipend $500 Park development and maintenance projects. Web
Rising 9th & Up Visions Service Adventures

Cross Cultural Programs of Service and Adventure
Service Opportunity Other U.S. States Cost $3450 - $5500 Cost excludes travel expenses. Cross cultural service programs in U.S., Caribbean, Central America, South America and Vietnam. Three, four, or five week program with start dates June through August. Web
Rising 9th & Up Windsor Mountain International

Windsor Mountain Student Travel International Summer Camp
Other Other U.S. States Cost $4195 - up 2009 camp and travel dates available on website.Starting salary for summer residential camp is $1600; cost for camp and travel is $4195 and up. 3-6 week project in foreign country. Some projects in the U.S. Language learning, environmental awareness, wilderness adventure, cross cultural exploration, friendship exchange, etc. Web
Rising 10th & 11th Claremont McKenna College

Kravis Leadership Institute-Step Up to Leadership
Other Other U.S. States Cost $625 Students need to provide own transportation to Claremont, California. Cost includes food & lodging. Online application form available on website, due March 25 (not May 25, as incorrectly printed on brochure).. Web
Rising 10th & Up Barnard College, Columbia University

Summer in New York City- Pre-College Program
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost Limited number of scholarships available. 1-4 week residential sessions. (Tuition for commuters $1060-$3000.) Web
Rising 10th & Up Claremont McKenna College

Kravis Leadership Institute - Step Into Leadership Program
Other Other U.S. States Cost $625 Cost includes food and lodging. Students live on CMC campus in dorm rooms for the week. Students need to provide their own transportation to Claremont, California. Web
Rising 10th & Up Council on International Exchange

Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program
Other VA Out of Metro Area Free Exchange program. Live with a host family in Germany and attend school for one year. There is also a vocational exchange program for HS graduates. Full scholarship. Web
Rising 10th & Up Duke University

Duke Summer Youth Programs- Leading by Example
Camp Other U.S. States Cost $825 - $1655 Day camp $825; Residential Camp $1655 Web
Rising 10th & Up Furman University

Summer Scholars Program
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost $800 Cost includes room and board. 25% discount if attend both sessions. Web
Rising 10th & Up Future Leader Camp

Future Leader Camp
Camp Other U.S. States Cost $1455 Camp includes adventure training, survival training, team challenges and classroom instruction. $1455 includes dorm room, meals, uniforms and all activities. Web
Rising 10th & Up Johns Hopkins University

CTY - Civic Leadership Institute
Academic Courses MD Out of DC Metro Area Cost $3510 The CTY Civic Leadership Institute was created in partnership with the Civic Education Project based at Northwestern's Center for Talent Development. First session in Baltimore, MD. Second session in San Francisco, CA. Web
Rising 10th & Up Leadership Greater Washington

Youth Leadership Greater Washington
Other Greater DC Metro Area Cost $200 Tuition assistance is available. The program provides training and experience to aspriing leaders. Students meet once a month for six months. Web
Rising 10th & Up Maryland, University of

WIE LEAD Academies
Camp MD Out of DC Metro Area Cost Fee $35 to attend 1 academy; $50 to attend any 2 academies; $65 to attend all three academies. Students entering 10th grade may be considered. Web
Rising 10th & Up National Student Leadership Conference

National Student Leadership Conference
Other Greater DC Metro Area Cost $1595 - $2995 Career focused leadership conferences in 13 career areas. Held at American Univ., Univ. of MD., Fordham Univ., Univ. of CA.-Berkeley & Loyola (Chicago). College credit avail. Programs run JUN-AUG. Web
Rising 10th & Up Norwich University

Future Leader Camp
Camp Other U.S. States Cost $1455 Tuition includes dorm, meals, uniforms and activities Web
Rising 10th & Up Norwich University

Leadership Challenge Weekend
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost $50 Apply only if interested in attending a Federal Academy, military college and/or applying for a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship. Youth Leadership Conference held on March 26-28, 2010, application deadline March 12. One add'l challenge weeked session April 16-18, 2010. Web
Rising 10th & Up Presidential Classroom for Young Americans

Presidential Classroom for Young Americans
Other Greater DC Metro Area Cost $1525 - $1675 Leadership and Academic Program. Sponsored by the Alexandria Rotary Club--Some scholarships available. Scholarship Applications due March 31. Web
Rising 10th & Up Running Start

Young Woman's Political Leadership Retreat
Other Greater DC Metro Area Free The program is entirely free of charge, and travel scholarships are available. Emphasis on public speaking and presentation, advocacy, persuasive writing, and campaigning, but girls do not need to be interested in politics to participate. Web
Rising 10th & Up Student Conservation Association

High School Conservation Crews
Internship/Research Other U.S. States Cost Work with natural, cultural resource management agencies e.g. National Park Service, US Forest Service. Teams of 6 to 8 students work together on conservation assignment. Cost for airfare and personal equipment. $25 nonrefundable application fee. Spring Break session in Grand Canyon also available. Financial Aid available to those who qualify. Web
Rising 10th & Up Susquehanna University

Leadership Institute for Entrepreneurship
Other Other U.S. States Cost $495
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Rising 10th & Up Volunteer Fairfax

Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute
Other Greater DC Metro Area Cost $50 Includes classroom instruction and experiential training. Participants will plan their own community service project and implement it as a group. Program is on hiatus for 2009. Web
Rising 10th & Up Yachad Inc

Ramp It Up
Camp Greater DC Metro Area Cost $350 - $400 Students spend a week building an accessibility ramp for a lower-income homeowner with disabilities. Work is done under the supervision of a professional carpenter and counselor. Web
Rising 11th Mount Holyoke College

Take the Lead
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Free Weekend leadreship seminar in October. $75 registration fee necessary to cover administrative costs. Applicants must be nominated by April 10, and application and recommendation due by May 15, 2009 for fall 2009 session. Web
Rising 11th & Up American University - School of International Service

Community of Scholars
Academic Courses Greater DC Metro Area Cost $2200 Non-residential program; Study intl diplomacy and intl relations with School of Intl Service (SIS) faculty. Cost includes three college credits, tuition, and weekday lunch. Deadline extended. Web
Rising 11th & Up Americans for Informed Democracy

Global Scholar
Camp VA Out of Metro Area Cost $2000 No program available in 2010. Expecting to return when funding is available. Learn about world affairs from leading ambassadors and scholars. Cost includes room and board, tuition, activities fees and textbooks. Need-based scholarships available.. Web
Rising 11th & Up Amigos de las Americas Washington DC Chapter

Amigos de las Americas
Service Opportunity Outside U.S. Cost $5300 Must have completed at least 2 years of Spanish or an equivalent fluency level. Fee includes airfare, food, lodging and transportation.Cost: $2900 plus fundraising goal of $2400. Scholarships available. Web
Rising 11th & Up Bank of America

Student Leaders Program-Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
Internship/Research Greater DC Metro Area Salary 8-week paid summer internship with local non-profit organization. Includes all-expense paid week in Washington DC at Student Leadership Summit. Learn how nonprofits, government and business partner to create a positive impact in our communities. Web
Rising 11th & Up Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel

Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel
Other Outside U.S. Free Students of Jewish background. Follow-up seminar in NYC in November. Web
Rising 11th & Up Fairfax County Environmental Quality Advisory Council

RESEARCH FAIRFAX Free This job will provide the student opportunities to learn about a broad range of environmental issues that affect his or her local community and about the processes through which the local government addresses these issues. The student member will be able to vote on matters that come before the Council and therefore will have the opportunity to influence County Government actions. Web
Rising 11th & Up George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens

Fifth Annual George Washington Student Leadership Program
Other Greater DC Metro Area Free This program is for high school juniors and seniors who serve their schools or communities in a civic, service, sports, or other leadership capacity. The program is on 4/14/2009, 4:00 - 8:30 pm. It is designed to discuss the character and contributions of George Washington. It will explore how Washington's legacy of character and civic responsibility remain relevant in our modern world. Speakers include: Dr. Peter Henriques, author of "Realistic Visionary: Essays on the Life and Character of George Washington", and Kathleen Matthews, former anchor of ABC 7 News. Special events include: private evening tours of Washington's Mansion, Competitive History Bee, dinner at the Mount Vernon Food Court, and Student Certificates. Area high schools are invited to select 3 student leaders to participate in this FREE program. Teacher sponsors (one from each school) will receive a stipend of $100. Participating students and teachers will receive a booklet of selected Washington documents to review prior to the program. Schools are to send their reservations to education@mountvernon.org by 4/7/2009. Reservatins are accepted on a first-come first-served basis, since seating is limited. See flyer posted. Web
Rising 11th & Up Morehouse College

Pre-College Leadership Program
Other Other U.S. States Cost $400 Limited to 30 participants. Must have minimum GPA of 3.0, be self-disciplined and interested in leadership. $400 fee includes meals, housing and all materials. Web
Rising 11th & Up Operation Understanding DC


D.C. Free This program fosters interracial harmony and cooperation between African-American and Jewish youth. The application period is from Sept through Nov of each year. Interviews are typically the first week in December. Web
Rising 11th & Up Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Preface Program
Free Academic Courses Other U.S. States Free Only $32 health center fee. Includes transportation, accomodation, meals. Web
Rising 11th & Up Shenandoah University, Harry F. Byrd School of Business

Young Entrepreneurs Boot Camp
Camp VA Out of Metro Area Free Limited to 10 participants. Compete for $300 cash prize for business plan. Web
Rising 11th & Up Tufts University

Tufts Summit Program/European Center
Academic Courses Outside U.S. Cost $5140 a college-level course on international relations, an exploration into the complexities of world cultures and global issues, French classes complemented by living with a French host family, and experiencing French culture first hand. Two recommendations and an essay to apply. Scholarships available ($500-$2,000) Web
Rising 11th & Up U. S. House of Representatives

Page Program
Paid Job Greater DC Metro Area Salary $20,181.00 While serving the House, Pages live in Washington D.C., at the Page Residence Hall, a few blocks away from the Capitol. During the academic year, Pages attend classes at the House Page School. Pages must be sponsored by a Member of Congress and be at least sixteen years old on the date they begin their term. All communication regarding the Page program must be made through the applicant’s sponsoring Member. See website for more information. Web
Rising 11th & Up Virginia, University of

Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership- High School Leaders Program
Other VA Out of Metro Area Cost $750 - $1300 Program cost $750, Can earn 3 UVA credits for additional $550. Program designed to teach about VA gov, politics and public policy challenges. Scholarship and financial aid available. Web
Rising 11th & Up West Point Leadership & Ethics Conference

West Point Leadership & Ethics Conference
Other Greater DC Metro Area Free The event is a day-long conference, held at George Mason University. It will address current issues in ethics, integrity, and leadership. Up to four current juniors may attend, along with one faculty member. Students must be nominated by TJHSST - see Laurie Kobick, College and Career Center. Delegates should be leaders and role models in the school. Web
Rising 11th & Up Youth Leadership Foundation

Youth Leadership Foundation
Service Opportunity Greater DC Metro Area Free Request TJ Junior & Senior Boys to mentor 3rd-6th grade at-risk minority boys on Saturday mornings. Web
Rising 12th Bryant University

Bryant University Institute for Leadership Development
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Free Eligibilty limited to African-American, Asian American, Native American, Latino and female students only. Nominees must be college bound, minimum 2.7 GPA, and must have completed Algebra II by the end of their junior year. Web
Rising 12th Bryant University

The PricewaterhouseCoopers Accounting Careers Leadership Institute
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Free Eligibility limited to Latino and African-American/Black students only. Nominees must be rising seniors, college bound, minimum 2.7 GPA, and have completed Algebra II by the end of their junior year. Web
Rising 12th Saint Albans

School of Public Service at St. Albans
Academic Courses Greater DC Metro Area Cost $4800 Financial aid is available. $25 application fee after 4/1/09. Web
Rising 12th & Up Alabama, University of

Capstone Business Leadership Academy
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost $350 10 day residential program for rising seniors interested in a business career. Includes individual interaction with college professors and Fortune 500 company executives. Web
Rising 12th & Up Christopher Newport University

Commonwealth Leadership Institute
Other VA Out of Metro Area Cost $1750 Principals nominate students. Three undergraduate credits. Web
Rising 12th & Up Commonwealth Leadership Institute

Commonwealth Leadership Institute
Academic Courses VA Out of Metro Area Cost $1750 Earn 3 college credits. Residential program at Christopher Newport University. Principal's nomination required. Web
Rising 12th & Up Foundation for Teaching Economics

Economics for Leaders (EFL)
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost $125 - $200 Various sites in the US including College of William and Mary. One-week program on economics and leadership. Free lodging, meals, and materials. Student pays a program fee ($125 - $200) and transportation to site. Web
Rising 12th & Up George Mason University

Washington Journalism and Media Conference
Other Greater DC Metro Area Cost $1685 George Mason University has partnered with FastWeb in sponsoring this prestigious annual event. Participants in this intensive academic program receive college credit from Mason while interacting w/ some of the leading figures in the fields of journalism and media. The conference will educate and inspire young leaders from across the country through once-in-a-lifetime experiences designed to provide an accurate understanding of careers in this field. This week-long residential program will focus on key issues for journalism, including: Issues related to the First Amendment, privacy, and security; the relationship between old and new media; the challenge of accuracy in a 24/7 news cycle and the rapidly changing economics of the field. The base for the conference is George Mason University, with events planned at the National Press Club, the Newseum, the Kennedy Center, and the House of Representatives. While conference attendees represent high schools from all across the country, we are reserving a select number of spots for students in the Potomac and Chesapeake region. We invite you or your teachers to nominate your most deserving students. Nominees should be rising seniors, have strong academic records (with a minimum 3.5 GPA and/or be in the top 20% of their class), be of good character, and most importantly have a demonstrated interest and experience in journalism and media, and be exceptional representatives for their states and high schools. Your students will be notified of your nomination and will receive additional info on registering for the conference. Each school may nominate up to 3 students. You may visit www.dcpresspass.com for more info and to access the educator nomination form, OR to expedite the process, please feel free to email Amy Takayama-Perez with your nominations directly at atakayam@gmail.com. Students who have not received a nomination may apply for a select number of spots by filling out the Self Nomination form. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Web
Rising 12th & Up Miami University (Ohio)

Multicultural Leadership Program

Other U.S. States 4-day 2009 leadership program offers academic, leadership & career choice activities. Must be rising senior with 3.1+ GPA, AP/Honors/IB/PSEO courses, and leadership/co-curricular activities. Web
Rising 12th & Up Pennsylvania, Wharton School, University of

Leadership in the Business World
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost $5400 Designed to expose high school students to leadership in business. Web
Rising 12th & Up Pennsylvania, Wharton School, University of

Management and Technology Summer Institute
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost $5400 For students who seek to learn about the integration of technological concepts and management principles. College credit earned. Web
Rising 12th & Up U.S. Air Force Academy

Summer Seminar
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost $325 30 programs. Fee includes uniforms, room and board, meals and supplies. Student provides their own transportation. Web
Rising 12th & Up U.S. Coast Guard Academy

AIM Program
Other Other U.S. States Cost $350 Application deadline: Early spring. Week-long introduction to the Coast Guard Academy. Sailing, military training, engineering, design competition. Scholarships available. Web
Rising 12th & Up U.S. Military Academy

Summer Leaders Seminar
Academic Courses Other U.S. States Cost $325 The program is primarily for those considering West Point as a college option; by applying to the seminar, students open an admission file at the Academy. Web
Rising 12th Only The Alexander Hamilton Friends Association

Hamilton Leaders Academy
Internship/Research Other U.S. States/Outside US Free Hamilton Leaders Academy is a fully-paid 4-year leadership program that includes week-long summer training in Seattle and in Guatemala. Students apply for the yearly Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award, a $500 or $250 cash scholarship. Top winners are automatically enrolled in the Hamilton Leaders Academy. See website for application and further details. Web
Rising 9th & Up City Year Washington, DC

VOLUNTEER D.C. Free A 2005 TJ grad had a wonderful experience as a City Year New Hampshire corp member, volunteering full time with them for a "gap year" after graduating TJ and before attending college. See Mrs. Kobick for more info on this opportunity. Applications are accepted during four cycles each year: Nov. 30, Feb. 15, April 15, and May 31. Web
Rising 9th & Up Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale

FOOD SERVICE VARIOUS Free The 2009 campaign began on March 1.End date has not been announced. Check website for fact sheet during March. Web
Rising 9th & Up Volunteer Fairfax

VOLUNTEER VARIOUS Free
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