The Institute: Leadership Program for Black Men

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:25:01 -0500

The Institute selects scholars from all over the United States. They have a wide variety of interests and represent small liberal arts colleges, large universities, Ivy League institutions, and historically Black colleges and universities.

Interested candidates must meet the following guidelines:

College Sophomores
Applicants must have sophomore standing at an accredited college or university and have completed at least one academic year on a college campus. First-year students with sophomore status are not eligible to apply. Second-year community college students are welcome to apply; however, they must show proof of acceptance to a four-year institution before being admitted to the Institute.

Strong Academic Performance
Although the Institute does not have a GPA requirement, the median GPA for participants is a 3.65. An applicant’s transcript should reflect a rigorous and challenging courseload. All majors are welcome apply.

Campus Involvement
Applicants should be active members of their campus communities, including student organizations, athletics and arts programs, and community service activities.

Two-Summer Commitment
Applicants must be willing commit to two consecutive summers in the Institute.

For questions or more information regarding eligibility, please email info@theinstitute.net or call 202.660.2519.

Registration opens November 15, 2013 and closes February 7, 2014.
Visit http://www.theinstitute.net/apply to apply.