Grant & Fellowship Opportunities

Call for Participants

Thank you for your interest in the 2009 F.L.A.M.E. (Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere) program, hosted by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) on August 1-4, 2009. Celebrating its 16th year, F.L.A.M.E. is a dynamic, educational program packed with leadership enhancement opportunities, the chance to learn from USOC leaders, Olympians and Paralympians, engage in sports demonstrations and enhance self-discovery.

Participants will spend four inspirational-filled days at the U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorodo Springs, Colorado with other college student leaders from around the country. Participants receive FREE roundtrip airfare from their hometowns to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and live like Olympic hopefuls in the athlete dormitory. Additional program expenses are also covered by the USOC.

Please thoroughly read the packet prior to completing the application.

The Application Process

• There are several components to the application materials including the basic application, a required essay and transcripts. All materials must be submitted at the same time in one envelope.
• Application materials must be postmarked by June 12, 2009.
• The F.L.A.M.E. fact sheet provides basic information about the program
• The criteria fact sheed provides information about the selection process for the program
• If you have any questions please call F.L.A.M.E. Committee Chairperson, Erica Hutchinson, at 719.866.4604 or e-mail Erica at flame@usoc.org
• Notification letters will be postmarked and sent to all applicants no later than June 19, 2009.

Thank you again for your interest in F.L.A.M.E. Program.

Sincerely,

Erica Hutchinson
F.L.A.M.E. Committee Chairperson