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Each year a group of African American and Jewish high school juniors from throughout the City of Philadelphia are selected to participate in Operation Understanding. Students are selected based on demonstrated leadership ability, communication skills, and the ability to work with others to promote understanding.
Every effort is made to select a diverse group of participants who represent a variety of neighborhoods and come from all economic backgrounds.
The program is free to all participants, ability to pay is not a factor in the selection process. Instead, students 'give back' to Operation Understanding and the community by offering workshops and community programs throughout their senior year of high school that address issues of multi-culturalism and coalition building.
Applications and all supporting materials are due January 11th.
Download the application here.
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!
Applications are due January 22, 2010.
Please feel free to call 215-665-8575 with any questions or visit www.operationunderstanding.org
FAQ on applications and process:
• Applications must be recieved in the office by January 22, 2010 at 3:00 pm.
• Applications can be faxed in but must be followed by a hard copy by mail.
• Don’t forget a photo!
• Supporting documentation (recommendations and transcripts) MUST be in the office by January 22, 2010.
• Invitations for an interview will be released by January 28th. Please check your email.
• If invited for an interview, you and your parent/guardians will be invited to information session on February 7th at 2:00 pm. Attendance with at least one guardian is required, location TBA.
• Interviews will be the weekend of February 20th and 21st.
