APPLICATION:CUNY HSI Young Scholars Institute on Civic Engagement & Leadership Development
The CUNY Haitian Studies Institute invites New York City Youth (18 to 24 years old)to apply for its Young Scholars Institute on Civic Engagement & Leadership Development. Applicants can be high schoolers and college students. Accepted participants will each receive a stipend of up to $1500 at the end of the completion of the program. PROGRAM CRITERIA High School or College Students (ages 18-24) A minimum of a 2.5 GPA (75% or C) A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE Application Form A one-page resume A 500-word double-spaced application essay in English or Haitian Creole Letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, advisor, counselor, religious, community, or employer. Commit to attend program dates: July 7, 2025- July 24, 2025
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What is your current education level?
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Freshman (0-29 credits)
Sophomore (30-59 credits)
Junior (60-89 credits)
Senior (90+ credits)
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Please upload a copy of your resume. If you do not have any employment experience, feel free to include relevant academic achievements, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, skills, and any projects or coursework that demonstrate your abilities and interests.
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Application Essay
As part of your application to the Summer Institute for Leadership Development and Civic Engagement, please respond to the following two questions in a well-organized essay 500-700 word essay. Your essay maybe written in either English or Haitian Kreyòl.
ESSAY QUESTIONS Why do you want to participate in the Summer Institute for Leadership Development and Civic Engagement? Poukisa ou vle partisipe nan Pwogram Pou Devlopman Lidèchip ak Angajman Civik? How do you plan to use the experiences and skills gained from the Summer Institute to contribute to your community or future endeavors? Kijan ou pral itilize eksperyans ak kapasite ou pral devlope nan pwogram nan pou kontribye nan kominote ou oben nan pwochen etap nan lavi ou?
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Letter of Recommendation
We would like to request a recommendation to support your application. Please provide the names of your recommenders below. They will receive a separate form to complete and upload a recommendation letter.
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Participation Commitment
To fully benefit from the Summer Institute for Leadership Development and Civic Engagement, we ask that students commit to being fully available throughout the program ( July 7, 2025- July 24, 2025). Active participation is essential to gaining the knowledge and skills the program offers, and we want to ensure that each participant maximizes their experience.
By signing below, you are attesting and affirming that you are available to participate fully in the program during the selected dates. Participation includes: Attending all scheduled sessions and activities Engaging actively in workshops, discussions, and group projects. Completing any assigned tasks or activities within the program timeline.
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