Dream Makers Summer Program

March 2008

The Indian Resource Development Program (IRD) will be hosting the Dream Makers Summer Program scheduled for
June 8 - June 21, 2008 at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces.

This two-week enrichment program will provide American Indian Middle school students the opportunity of an on-campus residential living experience. Through hands-on activities, classroom participation, presentations, and demonstrations conducted by college professors, students will explore natural resource-related fields in Engineering, Agriculture, Math, Science, and Business.

Students must meet the following criteria:

1. Student will complete the sixth or seventh grade by June 2008.
2. Student has a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
3. Student plans to enroll in a college or university.
4. Student has an interest in pursuing a natural resource-related career.
5. Student demonstrates leadership abilities.

Application packets including supporting documents must be submitted by May 9, 2008.
For any questions, please contact Jeanelle A. Chavez, Program Coordinator.

Contact information:

Jeanelle A. Chavez
Telephone: 575-646-1347 or 575-646-1126.
Fax: 575-646-7740.
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