US Embassy Policy Specialist (EPS) Program

EPS provides fellowships to US scholars and professionals for up to eight weeks to serve US Embassies in Eurasia as policy specialists on a chosen topic and pursue their own research project independently. EPS Grant covers the cost of travel and in-country housing and provides a stipend for living expenses.

Washington Internship Institute

The Washington Internship Institute (WII) has been the leader in the field of experiential learning for 20 years and provided students with real world experience while challenging them through academic coursework.

WII offers three internship programs for undergraduate and graduate students:

• The Capital Experience serves students of all majors who wish to investigate careers in Washington, DC
• The Embassy and Diplomatic Scholars Program serves students with interests in international relations including language and business
• Go Green! serves students with interests in environmental action and policy

For more information about WII’s internships, visit their website or call 1.800.435.0770

The National Council Fellowships: D.C. Summer Internship Program

The National Council on US-Arab Relations’ Washington, DC Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students a professional, academic, and career opportunity by internship in the Nation’s Capital. The program combines professional work experiences with a parallel two-month series of seminars. By design, the primary focus of the academic component of the program centers on a sub-region of the Arab countries, the Middle East, and the Islamic world: Arabia and the Gulf.

• Dates: June 1, 2010 to August 6, 2010
• Cost: $150 non-refundable program fee must be submitted with the application
• Deadline: March 15, 2010
• Application Process:

1. 1. A double-spaced essay (no more than 2 pages) on the topic: US-Arab Relations: Changing Perspectives in the New Decade – 2010 and Beyond
   2. A resume of curriculum vitae
   3. Transcripts of all university-level work
   4. Two letters of recommendation, at least one from a faculty member who knows your work well
   5. A signed Internship Program Application
   6. $150 non-refundable program fee

For more information, click here.

El Pomar Foundation Summer Internship

The El Pomar Internship is a unique summer program that provides continuing undergraduate students an introduction to the nonprofit sector and an opportunity to develop professional interests and skills.  Interns work with and are mentored by leaders in philanthropy.  They serve an important role by providing administrative support for the Foundation’s offices.  Interns receive assignments based upon the Foundation’s needs and, to the extent possible, the interns’ interests.  A weekly professional development series provides insight into and practice in a professional atmosphere.  Past classes have received training in investments, grant-making, public speaking, and career planning.  Each intern fulfills an individual role, but also receives meaningful interaction with the intern class.  While each intern has a distinct learning experience, all have the opportunity to learn concepts through hands-on practice and receive the support and guidance to develop professionally.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have current enrollment in a four-year university or college
• Applicants should have a Colorado connection, e.g. be a state resident, have attended an in-state college/university, or have family who are current or past residents
• Applicants must demonstrate an interest in public and/or community service

Application

• Cover letter describing interest in the Internship, career aspirations, and specific position interest, if known (please see website for updated position descriptions)
• Resume
• College transcript(s)
• Two letters of recommendation (maximum)

Deadline: February 26, 2010
Website: http://www.elpomar.org/internship
Contact: Nathalia Giraldo, Internship Director
internship@elpomar.org or at 1-800-554-7711

Download more information here.

DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions to provide faculty and student research teams with the opportunity to conduct research at the DHS Centers of Excellence (DHS Centers).

The intent of the program is to provide research opportunities to increase and enhance the scientific leadership at Minority Serving Institutions in research areas that support the mission and goals of DHS. In addition, the program is designed to engage early career faculty, along with undergraduate and graduate students, in research that will provide them opportunities to understand the mission and research needs of DHS and make advances in Research Areas of importance to DHS, while strengthening the talent pool of scientists and engineers.

Summer research opportunities will be awarded to qualified faculty members and students to work on collaborative research of mutual interest to the Team, the DHS Center and DHS.

• Deadline: January 8, 2010 (letter of intent), February 1, 2010 (application form)
• Website: http://www.orau.gov/dhsfaculty/

DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for eligible rising junior and seniors majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant research areas at federal research facilities.

The goal of this program is to engage a diverse, educated, and skilled pool of scientists and engineers in HS-STEM issues and to promote long-term relationships between student researchers, the DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, and federal research facilities to enhance the HS-STEM workforce.

DHS has partnered with Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to manage the application and review process, notification, and implementation of the Program. The DHS Science and Technology Directorate reviews applications and makes final award selections.

Award: Stipend of $500 each week ($5,000 for 10 weeks) payable every two weeks; transportation expenses for one round trip between the student’s current address and the assigned federal research facility, with some limitations

• Deadline: January 5, 2010 (application form), January 12, 2010 (supporting materials)
• Website: http://www.orau.gov/dhsinternships/

DHS Scholarship Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) realizes that the country’s strong science and technology community provides a critical advantage in the development and implementation of counter-terrorist measures and other DHS objectives. The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. This education program is intended to ensure a highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be studying in a homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics; eligible students will also need to be pursuing an interest, major or concentration directly related to a homeland security research area (see the website for the list).
• Deadline: January 5, 2010
• Website: http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/
• Contact: dhsed@orau.org

Canada’s Student Mobility Program

The program is designed to support short term initiatives involving exchanges and  study tours in Canada. Applicants can request up to $10,000 Canadian to cover expenses for travel related expenses including economy class airfare, local transportation, and accommodation.

All activities must take place after April 1, 2010 and finish by March 31, 2011.

• Deadline: February 1, 2010
• Details and Forms: http://www.international.gc.ca/studies-etudes/mobility-mobilite.aspx?lang=en

100 Projects for Peace

Davis 100 Projects for Peace is an initiative for all students at the Davis United World College Scholars Program partner schools, including Lewis & Clark College, to design their own grassroots projects for peace that they themselves will implement anywhere in the world during the summer of 2010. Through a competition on over 90 campuses, projects will be selected for funding at $10,000 each.  Jane Atkinson, Interim President of Lewis & Clark, will add an additional $2,500 to the award.

Davis 100 Projects for Peace is being funded by Kathryn W. Davis, a lifelong internationalist and philanthropist who is now over 102 years old. She is the mother of Shelby M.C. Davis who funds the Davis UWC Scholars Program currently involving over 90 American colleges and universities. Mrs. Davis feels some urgency to spark initiatives for building prospects for peace in the world and so is committing $1 million to fund one hundred $10,000 projects for peace. She believes that today’s youth – tomorrow’s leaders – ought to be challenged to formulate and test their own ideas.

Students with queries may direct them to Greg Caldwell as communication between students writing proposals and the Davis UWC Scholars office is prohibited.

Complete Proposal Package:

1. Written Statement describing the project (who, what, where, and how) including expected outcomes and prospects for future impact (no more than two pages)
2. Budget (one separate page)
3. Pre-approval of all involved parties and organizations in the proposed project

• Eligibility: Undergraduate students at Lewis & Clark (including senior who would complete their projects after graduation). Groups of students may submit proposals together, as well as individual students.
• Deadline: January 29, 2010 at noon
• Contact: Greg Caldwell, 503.768.7304
• Website: http://www.lclark.edu/offices/international/100_projects_for_peace/
• Workshop: Noon, December 3, 2009, Howard 135
• Get on the listserv: Email 100projectsforpeace@lclark.edu
• Submit your proposals to Greg Caldwell, Associate Dean of Students and Director of International Students and Scholars (Templeton Center, Third Floor)

The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship

In 2010 the Rangel Program will award up to twenty (20) fellowships of up to $34,000 annually towards tuition, room, board, books and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master’s degree. At the conclusion of two years of study, the Rangel Fellow is expected to obtain a degree in international affairs or another area of relevance to the work of the Foreign Service (such as public administration, public policy, business administration, foreign languages, economics, political science, communications) at a graduate or professional school approved by the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center. Awardees are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 throughout their period of study.  Fellows who successfully complete the Rangel Program and Foreign Service entry requirements will receive an appointment as a Foreign Service Officer, embarking on one of the most exciting and rewarding careers available.  A program description (PDF) is attached.

• Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the United States with an undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be in the senior year of their undergraduate study or have completed their undergraduate degree by June 2010 and must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2010 for a two-year program.
• Deadline: January 22, 2010
• Website: http://www.howard.edu/rjb/rangelprogram_old.htm
• Contact: Patricia H. Scroggs or Vanessa Rozier
  Howard University
  2218 6th Street, N.W.
  Washington, D.C. 20059
  Tel: (202) 806-4367
  Fax: (202) 806-5424
  Emails: pscroggs@howard.edu or vrozier@howard.edu