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HOWARD UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM 

Residential Program estimated cost: Housing ($1,100.00) and Meals ($400.00)

 Non-Residential Program estimated cost: Transportation ($400.00) and Meals ($400.00)

June 23, 2008 – August 1, 2008

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Center of Excellence (COE) High School Summer Enrichment Program is a six-week intensive summer program. Thirty (30) High School students who express an interest in a career in the health professions will be selected. The COE High School Summer Enrichment Program selection process is competitive. National Achievement Scholars and high achieving mathematics/science students are encouraged to apply. The Center of Excellence program is designed to integrate the (NIH) Healthy Behavior Curriculum including the following; Using technology to study Cellular and Molecular Biology; Cellular Biology and Cancer; Sleep, Sleep disorders, and Biological Rhythms; and The Science of Mental Illness. The curriculum will also include Math and English classes, Health Fairs, Seminars, Workshops and Educational Field Trips. Students must exhibit leadership skills as well as mathematics/science and technology aptitude. Participates are challenged to achieve greater accomplishments.  We can be reached at www.howard.edu; navigate to the College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences and continue to the Center of Excellence/Summer Enrichment Program and Recruitment. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

African-American, Hispanic and Native-American students with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in their science and mathematics courses. Student participants must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.  Students must complete and submit the following information:

1.                   COE High School Summer Enrichment Program Application

2.                   Three letters of recommendation from a math or science instructor and/or counselor

3.                   An official transcript (necessary for acceptance into the program)

4.                   An essay that demonstrates the students’ interest in their chosen career field

5.                   Pre Orientation Interview

The application and supporting materials must be received by April 1, 2008.  Final candidates will be contacted for a personal interview, which will be April 4 - 8, 2008.  All applicants will be notified of the decision regarding their application by May 12, 2008. Applicants must reply within five days of notification. Final and official high school transcripts, which indicate the successful completion of a student's course of study should be received by June 2, 2008.

APPLICATION DEADLINE April 18, 2008             

     Download Application       

   Download Applicant Recommendation Form 

 Submit to:

Howard University

College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

Dr. E Jeannette Andrews

Attention: Center of Excellence

2300 4^th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20059

Faculty Annex III Room 116

Phone: (202) 806-4211 or (202) 806-4212

  E-mail Address:  e_andrews@howard.edu

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