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What is DC HAPP?
The DC Health and Academic Prep Program is a four-week program for Washington,
D.C. graduating public or charter high school seniors, who are going to a college or university in Fall 2009 with an interest in pursuing a health career, to engage in and explore various medical and public health careers. Working directly with graduate students, doctors, and other medical professionals, DC HAPP scholars learn about various medical professions as possible career paths for their future, as well as prepare for their upcoming college experience. Scholars who satisfactorily complete the four-week program will earn a $1,000 stipend, as well as be eligible to earn an $8,750 college scholarship. The program is hosted by and housed at George Washington University.
Funding for this program is provided by the US Department of Education, US Health and Human Services/AHEC Program and the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences. A special thank you goes to Dr. Hrant Semerjian and US Senator Orrin Hatch for securing the primary funds for this program.