Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 2, 1 February 2015 — INSPIRE Pre-College Program [ARTICLE]

INSPIRE Pre-College Program

Native Hawaiian, Native Ameriean and Alaska Native high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for a new full-scholarship program that entails spending three weeks in July on the George Washington University campus in

Washington, D.C. Participants in the INSPIRE Pre-College Program will learn about intergovernmental relations between tribal governments and the federal government. The program is a full-day experiential undergraduate course, Native Politics and the American Political System, taught by GW faculty, whieh offers students opportunities to meet inHuential native advocates who work in the nation's capital. Students will earn three undergraduate credits. The scholarship provides room and board on campus, round-trip airfare to Washington and textbooks. Scholarships are awarded based on academic ability, leadership potential and interest in public service. There is no applieahon fee. Applications are due March 1 for the July 5-25 program. For information, visit inspire.naplp.gwu.edu/about-inspire-pre-college-program. INSPIRE Pre-College Programis spearheaded by the Native Ameriean Poliheal Leadership Programat George Washington University and made possible by a grant from the AT&T Foundation.