The Law Offices of Ivan M. Diamond launched their Second Annual NYC Born and Raised High School Scholarship. To be eligible for this $2,500 scholarship, students must be recent New York City high schools seniors and must plan to attend college within New York City beginning fall semester 2017. The scholarship payment will be made directly to the award recipient’s school and is to be used exclusively for tuition and other educational expenses. Applications are due August 1, 2017. The winner will be announced mid-August.

The Mayor’s Office Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop the capacity to solve New York City’s most pressing issues. The mission of the Mayor’s Office Internship Program is to build a diverse pipeline of future public service leaders. The Internship Program encompasses three major components: a work assignment where interns are placed in specific departments and work on a range of projects and tasks; opportunities to engage with government officials; and a service project that interns collaboratively plan and execute. The 10-week program for high school students, college and graduate school students and graduates, and veterans begins September 20, 2017. Applications are due August 18, 2017.

City Sail is Hudson River Community Sailing's (HRCS) week-long sailing summer camp for youth ages 10-17. No boating or swimming experience is required.  Students may sign up for multiple weeks. First-timers usually opt for 1-2 weeks and veterans go for 2-3 weeks. There are options for early drop-off and late pick-up. Scholarships are still available for HRCS' Inwood location.