Monday, January 31, 2022

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship Summer Program

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is Hosting a Free Summer Program for Black Men in their Sophomore Year! 


The Institute for Responsible Citizenship selects fifteen outstanding young male scholars from all over the United States to spend two consecutive summers in its Washington, DC program. They have a wide variety of interests and represent small liberal arts colleges, large universities, Ivy League institutions, and historically Black colleges and universities.

The Institute's primary goal is to inspire and equip the nation's best and brightest African American men to use their extraordinary talents to serve others. They believe:

  • Men With The Greatest Potential Should Be Challenged To Pursue The Highest Achievement. 
  • Men Who Work Hard To Achieve Academic Success Should Be Recognized And Rewarded. 
  • Men Who Strive To Make A Difference Can Have A Greater Impact By Working Together. 
  • Men Who Are Destined For Leadership Should Understand Fundamental Economic And Constitutional Principles. 
  • Men Of Character Should Be Encouraged To Pursue Success As A Platform For Service To Their Communities, Our Nation, And The World.
The Washington Program includes: 
  • High-Level Internships In Their Fields Of Interest 
  • Seminar On Economic And Constitutional Principles 
  • Residency As A Cohort In A University Residence Hall 
  • Comprehensive Leadership And Professional Development Workshops 
  • Private Briefings With Some Of The Nation’s Most Prominent Public And Private Sector Leaders

Interested candidates must meet the following guidelines

  • College Sophomores 
  • Strong Academic Performance
  • Campus Involvement
  • Two Summer Commitment

The deadline to apply is February 15th, 2022.