American Indian Summer Academy (AISA)

Applications Available!

June 27 - July 12, 2009

Applications are due April 30th

AISICS is a free two-week residential summer program where students will work with professors, college students, and invited American Indian community members to develop interactive story projects that combine computer game technology with traditional American Indian culture. At AISICS, students will learn about computer science and technology fields and they will be introduced to a university environment. Students will also have the opportunity to tour various departments at UCI so that they will be better informed when selecting a major. In the Communication Skills segment of the program, students will create videos to post on YouTube, give short presentations to other students, and complete a college application form.

All students in the program will receive follow-up mentorship by UCI staff and students throughout their remaining years of high school, which will include guidance in choosing their coursework, financial aid, and applying to a university. Please email or call Yolanda Leon for more information: yleon@uci.edu/ 949-824-0291.

Eligibility:

• have the desire to contribute to the American Indian community at large,
• plan to enroll in an institution of higher education,
• be a currently enrolled 8th-11th grade student,
• have completed or plan to complete Algebra I by the end of their 10th grade year, and
• have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above.

To Apply:

• Complete the 2009 American Indian Summer Program Application
• Submit your current academic transcripts or a copy of your most recent report card
• Write a one page essay telling us your reasons for wanting to participate in the program

The completed application and supporting documents are due April 30, 2009.

Applications submitted without transcripts or the essay will be considered incomplete.

All applicants will receive notification by Friday, June 5th 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Yolanda Leon at yleon@uci.edu or (949) 824-0291 with questions or for more information. Send completed applications to:

American Indian Summer Academy
c/o Yolanda Leon
University of California, Irvine
Center for Educational Partnerships
5171 California Ave., Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92697-2505

The American Indian Summer Program is also looking for qualified undergraduate or graduate students who can serve as Resident Assistants during the summer program. If you have experience working with youth, we encourage you to apply!

2009 Resident Assistant Application