MULTICULTURAL ADVERTISING INTERN PROGRAM American Association of Advertising Agencies 666 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-4056 (212) 682-8391www.aaaa.orgPurpose: To provide racial minority students job experience in advertising agencies and to present them with an overview of the agency businessEligibility: Eligible to apply is students from any racial minority group who have completed their junior year by the summer of application and who are interested in a career in marketing or advertising. College seniors will be considered only if they plan to attend graduate school. Graduate students are eligible if they are currently enrolled in school and have completed 50 percent of their studies.Financial Data: Undergraduate student interns are paid $250 a week. Graduate student interns receive higher salaries. Half of the costs of transportation and housing are covered by the association.Duration: 10 week during the summer. Special Features: Interns may be assigned the following duties: accounts management, art direction, copyrighting, research, or media and television production. Some interns qualify for $2000 scholarships/fellowships as well.Limitations: Interns are placed in advertising agencies located in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.Number Awarded: Between 30 and 40 each year.Deadline: January of each year.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: JAMES E. WEBB INTERNSHIP FOR MINORITY GRADUATE STUDENTS IN BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Offices of Fellowships and Grants Smithsonian Institution 750 9th Street, NW, Suite 9300 Washington D.C. 2056-0902 Phone: (202)275-0655 Fax: (202) 275-0489www.si.eduPurpose: Annual program to promote excellence in the management on nonprofit organizations by placing interns in offices, museums, and research institutes throughout the Smithsonian Institution. Field of Study: Business, Public AdministrationEligibility: U.S. minority graduate or undergraduate students in above-mentioned majors.Award: $400/week for 10 weeks starting in JuneApplication: May be downloaded from websiteDeadline: January 15
JAMES E. WEBB INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Office of Fellowships Smithsonian Institution 750 9th Street NW Suite 9300 Washington, DC 20560-0902 (202) 275-0655 Fax: (202) 275-0489http://www.si.edu/InternsEmail: siofg@ofg.si.eduPurpose: These fellowships are intended to increase participation of minority groups who are underrepresented in the management of scientific and cultural organizations.Eligibility: When they apply, applicants must be formally enrolled as an undergraduate with an academic standing as a senior or in a graduate program of study in business or public administration or have completed their degree within the past four months. Students are generally expected to have an overall GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent. The relevance of an internship at the Smithsonian to the student’s academic and overall career goals will be an important part of the evaluation of the applicant. Applicants should note that it is not possible for the Office of Fellowship to arrange an internship project of award a stipend to all qualified candidates.Application: See website for applicationDeadline: February 1 of each year
PGA TOUR MINORITY INTERN PROGRAMPGA TOUR Diversity Internship Program 100 PGA TOUR Boulevard Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 1-800-556-5400 Ext. 3520www.pgatour.com Email: pgatdip@mail.pgatour.comPurpose: The objective of this program is to introduce the business side of golf to minority students. The PGA TOUR and other major golf industry organizations seek to identify prospects for future employment within the golf industry.Eligibility: For all positions, applicants must be: • Of African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Native American or Hispanic descent. • A rising junior, rising or graduating senior or graduate student at an accredited four-year college or university.Deadline: Varies, usually early to mid February
MORRIS K. UDALL FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAMThe Morris K. Udall Foundation Internship Program 130 South Scott Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701-1922 Monica Nuvamsa, Program Coordinator Pho(520) 670-5187 or (520) 670-5529E-mail: nuvamsa@udall.govPurpose: The Udall Foundation established the Native American Congressional Internship Program to give Native American students an opportunity to learn about the federal government from the inside. Each year, twelve candidates are selected for a ten-week, intensive internship in Washington, D.C. Interns work full time in congressional offices or federal agencies, fulfilling a variety of tasks ranging from general support work to special research and writing projects. This enables interns to observe government decision-making processes on a daily basis, including attending hearings and votes in the House and Senate. Through an enrichment component of the program, students are provided with the opportunity to network, meet key decision-makers; and attend lectures, special lunches and receptions.Eligibility: Candidates program must: • Fall under the Foundation’s definition of Native American or Alaska Native • Be a college junior, senior, graduate student, law student, or graduating from a tribal college. (Applications from freshmen and sophomore students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.) • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA or a "B" average. (Applications from students with lower GPAs will be accepted on a case by case basis.) • Have an interest in tribal government and policy • Be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident, or, in the case of applicants from American Samoa, a U.S. nationalAmount: Interns are provided with the following: • Roundtrip airfare to Washington, D.C. from the closest airport to the intern’s home or school • Dormitory lodging at a local university • Daily allowance sufficient for meals, transportation, and incidentals • A $1,200 educational stipend to be paid at the conclusion of the internshipEligibility: Applicant must complete an intern application including a copy of the student’s Chickasaw citizenship card or CDIB, resume, copy of latest college transcript, a letter of recommendation, and a short essay describing the students goals and why he/she is interested in an internship at the Chickasaw Nation. If selected, applicant must sign an agreement to participate in the program. Applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 25, be a full time student enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior, and must submit all information to the Self-Governance office. Application: Available by contacting above address.Deadline: None. Students can intern at any time, given availability of internship positions
MINORITY HEALTH DIPARITIES SUMMER RESEARCH OPPRTUNITIES Sandi Bartell NIH/IMSD Program Coordinator Graduate College Diversity Programs 1031 N. Mountain Avenue Tucson, AZ 85721-0102 Phone: (502)626-0095 Fax: (520)626-3590Email: bartell@email.arizona.eduPurpose: The University of Arizona is offering summer research opportunities focusing on health issues that affect minority communities in a disproportionate manner. American Indian/Alaskan Native, African American, Hispanic, and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander undergraduates between their junior and senior years in majors leading to biomedical careers will engage in specific research projects at the University of Arizona under the supervision of faculty conducting research on minority health issues. You will also present your research at the Summer Colloquium.Eligibility: Applicants must be: • Of American Indian/Alaskan Native, African American, Hispanic, and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander decent (i.e., groups traditionally underrepresented in biomedical careers) • US citizens or permanent residents • Major in fields leading to biomedical careers (i.e., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Nutritional Sciences, etc.) • Have completed a minimum of 75 semester units toward your bachelor’s degree • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above • Be interested in pursuing graduate education in a biomedical field. Program Attributes: • June through August (10 weeks) • Students will receive a stipend of $4000 • Round trip airfare is provided from anywhere in the US and Puerto Rico • 6 units of upper division research credit • Compete for one of seven $1000 travel awards to attend a national conference (SANCAS or ABRCMS) to present your research poster • Housing will be available at the University of Arizona residence halls.Deadline: February 1stApplication: Abobe downloadable application available at: http://grad.arizona.edu/multi/mhdapp.pdf
SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIAhttp://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/gpo/srip/program.cfmPurpose: The goals of the program are to expose undergraduate students to laboratory research, to familiarize them with the opportunities that exist for careers in biomedical research. The program runs for ten weeks each summer and includes three major components.Eligibility: The program targets, but is not limited to, under-represented American students in their sophomore, junior and senior college years.Applications: Online, must be submitted onlineDeadline: February 15, annually
SEQUOYAH NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER SUMMER INTERNSHIPShttp://ualr.edu/sequoyahPurpose: The goal of the American Indian Student Intership Program is to provide students an experiential learning enviroment in which to acquire an understanding of the value of archives and the research potential of the collections of the Center and to engage in academic research and practical database builiding activities related to tribal culture, society and issues. Interns will be expected to demostrate the value of their experience by either a summary report of work, finding aids for collections, reports of research or other written work that may be shared with their home institutions. Eligibility: To qualify for an internship, students must
Applications: Students interested in applying should send applications or inquiries by e-mail to Daniel F. Littlefield at dflittlefiel@ualr.edu or Robert E. Sanderson at resanderson@ualr.edu or by U. S. mail to SNRC, University Plaza, Suite 500, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. Deadline: March 15, 2010
AISES INTERNSHIP PROGRAMShirley LaCourse Program Officer (505) 765-1052 ext. 106 shirley@aises.orgwww.aises.org Purpose: To Explore Opportunities with AISES' Partner Agencies. The AISES Internship Program is a 10-week summer program that provides qualified AISES students with internship opportunities to explore potential federal service careers with the following agencies. Interns are provided a weekly stipend and local transportation allowance.Eligibility: In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must: • Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). GPA requirement for Bonneville Power internship is 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). • Be enrolled and pursuing a degree in a college or university on a full-time basis. • Be a college or university sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student at the time the internship begins. • AISES membership is strongly encouraged. • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident. Interns should not undertake this commitment if their personal or financial obligations prevent them from being able to participate for ten consecutive weeks or creates an undue hardship.Application: May be obtained from websiteDeadline: Varies for each Partner Agency, for full list see website
SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE CURE PROGRAMSteven Novak, PhDE-mail: snovak@coh.org.Purpose: The CURE Program is designed to engage the scientific curiosity and promote the potential cancer research careers of promising young high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented populations, such as, African American, American Indian, and Pacific Islander. Eligibility: City of Hope welcomes high school and college students who meet the following criteria. Students must be at least sixteen years of age. They should have taken courses in chemistry and biology. Because City of Hope is also a hospital, state law requires students to submit immunization records and proof of a negative tuberculosis skin test. All students must have work authorization and, at the time of hire, be able to present documentation showing their right to work in the U.S.Application: To apply for the CURE program: • Fill out online Summer Student application • Check CURE Program applicant to indicate desire to be considered for the CURE Program as well.Duration: Twelve weeks.Amount: Stipend is $3899Deadline: February.