Jae Kim of Sammamish will join 50 college-bound high school students with disabilities on the University of Washington Seattle campus to participate in the annual DO-IT Scholars summer study program.

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) is funded by the state of Washington, the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education. Other donors include Boeing, Microsoft, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Beginning July 12, new DO-IT Scholars will spend 10 days living on campus, participating in an intensive program designed to promote college and career success. The students will learn about challenging careers in fields such as technology, science, engineering and mathematics.

DO-IT Scholars learn about college life by living in a dorm, getting along with a roommate, participating in academic classes, preparing for challenging careers and having fun. Year-round, they communicate via the Internet with their new friends and are mentored by successful adults with disabilities.

DO-IT Scholars targets high school sophomores and juniors with disabilities who are interested in

pursuing higher education. The program seeks to encourage their participation in challenging academic programs and careers. Students apply to the program during the fall with recommendations from their parents, teachers, and counselors.