SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Categories: Humanities/Social Science/Fine Arts | business | public service/social advocacy | science/research
2006 Career Center Internship Funding Program
The Career Center is now accepting applications for its 2006 Internship Funding Program. If you are considering or have taken an internship this summer that is unpaid or paid less than $1000, you are eligible for the program. Through the generosity of corporate, individual and class donors, we are able to offer grants ranging from $600 to $2,500 for students who accept these internships and demonstrate financial need. Act soon. The application deadline is March 2. Contact Scott Mofield, Internship Coordinator, at scott.mofield@duke.edu if you have any questions.
HUMANITIES/SOCIAL SCIENCES/FINE ARTS
MELLON UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS
For SUMMER RESEARCH in LATIN AMERICA and the CARIBBEAN SUMMER 2007
Interested in traveling to Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica, Haiti, or other parts of Latin America or the Caribbean? The Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies is offering undergraduate research awards for Summer 2007, funded by an endowment from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. These travel grants provide opportunities for Duke undergraduates to complement coursework with research experience in Latin America or the Caribbean. The awards are open to all fields and subjects. COMPETITION INFORMATION SESSION * Monday, February 12, 2007 (7:00pm to 8:30pm)
* Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, 2114 Campus Drive
For more information, visit www.duke.edu/web/las or email las@duke.edu.
Moore Undergradute Research Apprentice Program (MURAP)
MURAP’s objective is to foster the entrance of talented students from diverse backgrounds into graduate school and faculty positions within the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts in U.S. colleges and universities. More broadly, the program seeks to change the demography of the academy to reflect more closely the composition of society by increasing the number of minority students who pursue graduate work.
Each summer, the program brings 18-20 undergraduates, usually rising seniors, to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus for an intensive, ten-week research expeirence. Students are expected to develop a research project under the guidance of a university faculty mentor with whom they are paired. Students attend weekly seminars, present their researc to faculty and students in the program, receive weekly couses in preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and participate in a variety of informative workshops and conferences. Student fellows receive a stipend, a food allowance, travel allowance, and on-campus housing. Application deadline: February 9th, 2007. Online and hard copy applications can be otained throug the Summer Pre-Graduate Research Program (SPGRE)
New York University Psychology Dept.
From the Chair of Psychology, Marisa Carrasco: "The Psychology Department at NYU is committed to recruiting, supporting, and graduating a diverse group of doctoral students. All of our students receive 5 years of funding for thier studies (4 years for students who have already earned an MA degree). Our commitement to this goal is exemplified by our work with the Leaderhsip Alliance Program...[which] brings talented students from underrepresented groups to NYU for the summer. During the summer, these students work on research wihtour faculty and get to know us better. Visit http://www.psych.nyu.edu and the Leadership Alliance's webiste for more information.
Institute for International Public Policy
The United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation
BUSINESS
GOLDMAN SACHS
SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE
INROADS
A nation-wide leadership development and corporate internship program for African Americans, Latino/a, and Native American students. For more information, click here for a flyer (MS Word) or visit www.INROADS.org.IT'S ALL ABOUT BUSINESS
The program is sponsored by the Wake Forest University Babcock Graduate School of Management and the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy, and runs May 24 June 16, 2006. IAAB 2006 will be offered on a full-scholarship basis. This includes tuition, fees, and room and board. After completing their 3 1/2 course of study, selected students may be offered a 6-8 week paid internship with companies such as Merrill Lynch, ING Americas, Fidelity Trust, Altria and the Marriott Corporation. The deadline for application
If interested you may apply online at http://www.mba.wfu.edu/iaab
For more information, contact Amy Farmer at 336-758-3345 or amy.farmer@mba.wfu.edu
PUBLIC SERVICE/SOCIAL ADVOCACY
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
2007 Hearst Fellowship Information
The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the Fund. Through this program, the Fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
The AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholarship Summer Internship Program provides students of color with an opportunity to work on the front lines of the labor movement. Students will participate in a variety of activities, and the best part of this program is that students have a chance to make a real difference in people's lives. The 8-10 week internship provides a stipend of $4000, on-site housing, and an opportunity to attend a week-long orientation and training at Harvard University. In addition, participants who successfully complete their internship are eligible to receive a scholarship of up to $5000 per year when they return to school. Open to sophomores and juniors of color only. For more information and to apply, visit www.uncf.org and look under the section pertaining to internships. Application deadline: February 27, 2006.THE BREAKTHROUGH COLLABORATIVE
Breakthrough's innovative Students Teaching Students model partners middle-school students with college and high school students who serve as teachers, role models and mentors, providing real-life examples that it's 'cool to be smart'. Breakthrough boasts a proven ripple effect of positive results. US citizens, US nationals or lawful permanent resident aliens of the US who have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate, and are at least 17 years of age are qualified to apply. Teaching at a Breakthrough site this summer qualifies you for a minimum award, or $1,000, for 300 hours of service. The final application deadline is March 6, 2006. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/apply/index.html.
COLLEGE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The Korean American League for Civic Action, Inc. (KALCA) is now accepting applications for the 2006 College Internship Program. The program, now entering its sixth year, is a unique opportunity for college students and recent graduates of Asian Pacific American descent with demonstrated leadership potential to gain practical, hands-on exposure to government, politics and non-profit advocacy.KALCA is an intensive eight-week program that places interns in prominent government offices, political campaigns, and non-profit organizations. In addition to full-time assignments, interns will participate in individualized leadership development and public speaking workshops, interact with government and civic leaders, explore community and cultural issues, and seek career advice from professionals in public service. Through reading assignments, workshops and events, interns will gain exposure to the tools and techniques necessary to strengthen civil society. Interns will receive a stipend of $3,500 for the duration of the program.
The application deadline is March 10, 2006.
For more information or to apply, please visit http://www.kalca.org
ENVIRONMENT CAREERS ORGANIZATION
SFA is looking for at least one student/youth to come to Immokalee, Florida to live and work alongside farmworkers and allies who are organizing to transform fast food into fair food. Currently, we're accepting applications for Summer 2006. During this 2.5 months for summer positions you will learn first-hand about sweatshop conditions and modern-day slavery in the fields; Create campaign strategy with a team of farmworkers, students, youth, and faith-based organizers; Support the CIW's anti-slavery effort; Be part of organizing the 2006 SFA Encuentro; And develop a wide range of organizing skills such as coalition building, campaigning, media work, mobilization planning, and fundraising. Lodging and a modest stipend are provided.
The deadline is March 15, 2006. To apply, fill out and submit the application at http://www.sfalliance.org/intern%20app.pdf If you would like more information, please contact us at mailto:atorganize@sfalliance.org or call (239) 657-8311.
SCIENCE/RESEARCH
HOWARD HUGHES RESEARCH FELLOWS
Participants receive a $3,300 stipend and housing on central campus. This year the program will be held from June 5 - July 28. Applications will be accepted from first-year students who matriculated in Trinity College or the Pratt School of Engineering in Fall 2005 and who have taken or are enrolled in at least one course in the biological or chemical sciences.We especially welcome applications from women and members of minority groups traditionally underrepresented in science careers. The application deadline is Friday, February 20, 2006.
For more information or to apply, visit http://www.aas.duke.edu/trinity/resfel/.
If you have any questions about the Research Fellows Program, please call 684-6066 or email deborah.wahl@duke.edu.
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