UND NSPA Monthly Communiqué
June 2021, Issue 12, Special Summer Edition
Summer Opportunities
June 20 is the official start of summer. Summer has been the backdrop of some of my happiest memories visiting breathtaking places all over the world such as Big Sky Montana, Odense Denmark, and Srinagar Kashmir, to name a few. A walk along picturesque Coogee Trail on my way to Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia captures the relaxing notes of summer, which serves as the backdrop of this newsletter.
Have you already secured your summer plans? In this special issue I share many scholarship, research, internship, and enrichment opportunities for summer fun that recently crossed my desk. I organized the opportunities by year of study: undergraduate, graduate and beyond, and professional status. NOTE that some of the websites have not been updated since last year when COVID19 hit. Make sure to look first at the dates and follow-up as appropriate. If you are still making summer plans or would just like to know what scholarship opportunities have opened, read and enjoy!
Yee Han Chu PhD MSSW
Academic Support & Fellowship Opportunities Coordinator
Undergraduate
The Best College Summer Programs
What can college students do during the long summer days? There’s summer classes, but many students desire a break from the studies during the days of sunshine and warmth. BestCollegeReviews.org (BCR) created an open-use resource containing some of the most interesting and unique summer opportunities available and many combine all the elements that make for a great summer break without the thought of falling behind.
In fact, from summer camps, to conducting research, to summer travel opportunities, these programs are ways for college students to make extra money, further their career, serve the community, and grow as individuals. The schools were selected if their summer programs met the following criteria: The program is for current undergraduates, unique and interesting – not just summer classes, and at least four weeks.
Sample opportunities listed :
- the Natural Science Summer Research Program (NSSRP)
- a unique summer research program for students interested in biotechnology
- the Summer Institute of Environmental Design
- earn certificates in business, international relations, human rights, or in UN studies in just six weeks
- Columbia’s School of Professional Studies six-week program called Business Edge
- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
Deadline: Variable https://www.bestcollegereviews.org/features/best-college-summer-programs/
Fund for Education Abroad
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.
- The Spring 2022 FEA scholarship application OPENS on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 12am (midnight) EST.
- The application consists of: 1. An online application form; 2. Financial aid form; 3. Unofficial transcript upload; and 4. Letter of recommendation. See www.fundforeducationabroad.org/apply
- Students must be: 1. A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient. 2.· Currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a U.S. college or university. 3.· Receiving college credit from their home institution Studying abroad for at least four weeks (28 days)
Study a Bachelor's in the USA Scholarship
Attention International Students:
Educations.com is offering one undergraduate scholarship for Fall 2021 of up to $5,000 to help cover tuition fees. It is open to students from any country who will be studying a bachelor’s degree abroad at a college or university in the USA.
Ideal Candidate:
- Globally-minded and interested in other cultures
- A high academic achiever with consistently outstanding grades that showcase this
- Involved in extra-curricular groups and activities
- Excited to begin your adventure and share your story with the world!
Deadline August 31, 2021: https://www.educations.com/scholarships/study-a-bachelors-in-usa-19901
Study.Com
Study.com is pleased to announce that several new scholarships are now open! Each scholarship is an award of $500.
- Study.com Scholarship for Students of Color
- Study.com Scholarship for Military Children
- Study.com Scholarship for Asian American & Pacific Islander Students
- Study.com Scholarship for LGBTQ Students
- Study.com Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Undergraduate & BEYOND
APSIA: Best Practices in Applying to Graduate School Webinars
Each month, Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) hosts a free webinar with best practices in applying to graduate school. APSIA walks attendees through the basics of selecting a program, putting together an application, paying for school, and more. Next ones will be June 16 and July 8. Find the whole list of upcoming events at apsia.org/events.
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs International Communication and Marketing INTERNSHIP
Location: Any US location possible.
Hours: Flexible, minimum 20 hours / week
Compensation: $500 stipend per semester
What you do for APSIA:
- Create website, social media, video, print, and other content to promote APSIA and its events to relevant audiences around the world
- Work with the Admissions Manager to publicize APSIA events to target audiences in different locations around the world across all channels
- Create student and alumni profiles for APSIA’s website and marketing materials to tell the story of what can be done with an APSIA degree
- Work with Executive Director and Admissions Manager to evaluate marketing analytics and Return on Investment
- Work with the Admissions Manager to grow APSIA’s network of student advisors and influencers in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America
- Status as current student or recent graduate.
- Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills in English. Additional language skills a plus.
- Excellent command of MS-Office Suite.
- Experience with Canva, WordPress, MailChimp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and social media scheduling tools (ex: Hootsuite).
- Basic HTML helpful.
- Experience creating social media graphics preferred.
- Previous office experience required.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask with minimal supervision required.
What you get from an APSIA internship:
- Practical experience in multicultural, multinational marketing
- A portfolio of projects tailored to a variety of international audiences
- Strong connections to top schools of international affairs
- Experience in outreach, analysis, and project management
- Insights into educational and career trends that will help you shape your career.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, writing sample (2 pages maximum), and two points of reference to apsia AT apsia.org. Please include your desired beginning and end dates and available number of hours per week in your cover letter.
Application Deadlines:
- Spring – Apply by November 17
- Summer – Apply by April 16
- Fall – Apply by July 31
Please apply as soon as possible. No calls or LinkedIn inquiries please.
APSIA does not have the ability to support visas or work permits. APSIA actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation.
For the full posting, see
Communications Internship Opportunities with US Dept of Education IFLE office
The US Department of Education International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) office promotes the study of foreign languages, and the regions of the world in which those languages are used, at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels in the United States. IFLE seeks motivated students who are anxious to learn and work as part of our team during an unpaid full- or part-time internship during the summer, fall, and/or spring. Interns write brief articles about how international experiences and/or learning a foreign language changed the life of a student, teacher, or other professional, assist in producing short video(s), provide support for IFLE presence on social media (posts, tweets), support staff in preparing for and running grant competitions; gather data, assist in arranging meetings and webinars with grantees and other key stakeholders; other related duties as required. Should be at least college juniors.
Required skill set:
- Strong academic background (college juniors and seniors or first-year graduate students);
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience in managing social media;
- Good research skills with emphasis on internet-based research;
- Interest in education;
- Flexibility, initiative, and teamwork skills;
- Experience in learning a world language and international experience preferred;
- Video editing, graphic design and related creative skills desirable.
Deadline: Unclear https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/internships.html
Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access and Diversity Announces First LEAD Fund Author of 2021
The LEAD Fund is a “Think and Do” tank, which advances new knowledge and tested strategies aimed at eliminating prejudice and discrimination. The LEAD Fund Authors Program emphasizes “Diversity in Action” and is committed to promoting undergraduate and graduate research that advances new understandings and tested strategies aimed at expanding organizational or institutional knowledge of access, equity, and diversity.
The Fund welcomes the submission of papers from undergraduate and graduate students and will publish a maximum of five papers through December. Each selected paper will be edited by a professional editor, prepared for publication and uploaded to the LEAD Fund website. The author will also receive an honorarium and may intern with the LEAD Fund or AAAED.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be of undergraduate or graduate status, enrolled at a higher education institution.
- Paper submissions must be relevant to advancing knowledge about access, equity, and diversity in domestic or international spheres.
Submission Criteria:
- Include a 500-word maximum bio or curriculum vitae
- Must have abstract and conclusion
- Minimum, 15 pages: maximum, 30 pages
- Accurate Citation, Chicago Style (Bibliography will be verified)
- Appropriate Footnotes
- Submission must focus on advancing access, equity, and diversity in domestic and/or international spheres
- Consent to be published by the LEAD Fund
- Submit today by emailing leadfund@aaaed.org.
- Consent to have the paper edited
Deadline: Unclear https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Announcing-Carolina-C--Gomez--First-LEAD-Fund-Author-of-2021.html?soid=1101929144254&aid=LULfxRJVRxw
German Chancellor Fellowships
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German Chancellor Fellowship sponsors future decision-makers, multipliers and thought leaders – regardless of industry. Candidates should hold US, Brazilian, Chinese, Indian, Russian, or South African citizenship, have completed their Bachelor or comparable degree no more than twelve years ago, work in a field such as politics, business, media, administration, society or culture and have demonstrable initial leadership experience, want to conduct an independently developed project with a host of your choice in Germany, have good knowledge of English and/or German.
Deadline: October 15, 2021 https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/german-chancellor-fellowship#h12003
IGNITE Fellowships
The IGNITE fellowship program for women in or just out of college who want to jump-start their public service careers. IGNITE is looking for Fellows from across the ideological spectrum who are deeply motivated, take initiative, have organizing experience on college campuses and in their communities and have a proven track record of building new initiatives and sustained programming. We are specifically looking for young women who have a history of serving their communities through volunteer activities, internships, public office, or other civic engagement activities. Strong candidates will demonstrate experience in organizing and coalition building, civic engagement and political leadership with a deep commitment to advancing equal rights for women.
Deadline: Varies by city https://www.ignitenational.org/fellowships
JET Program
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, with the aid of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recruits around two thousand new JET participants every year to come to Japan and work as Assistant Language Teachers who provide language instruction in Japanese elementary, junior, and senior high schools; Coordinators for International Relations who work in communities on international exchange activities; or Sports Exchange Advisors who promote international exchange through sports.
■ Typical duties for an ALT:
■ Duties for a CIR may include:
■ SEAs are sports professionals whose role is to assist with sports training and the planning of sports related projects.
Deadline: November TBD http://jetprogramme.org/en/aspiring/
Marshall
Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to fifty Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate level at an UK institution in any field of study.
Program Objectives:
- To help Scholars gain an understanding and appreciation of contemporary Britain.
- To enable intellectually distinguished young Americans, their country's future leaders, to study in the UK.
- To contribute to the advancement of knowledge in science, technology, the humanities and social sciences and the creative arts at Britain's centres of academic excellence.
- To motivate Scholars to act as ambassadors from the USA to the UK and vice versa throughout their lives thus strengthening British American understanding.
- To promote the personal and academic fulfillment of each Scholar.
Eligibility: Open only to United States citizens who (at the time they take up their Scholarship) hold a first degree from an accredited four-year college or university in the United States with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for awards tenable from October 2022, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2019.
Deadline: September 28, 2021: https://www.marshallscholarship.org/apply
Pathwaystoscience Toolbox
The mission of the Institute for Broadening Participation is to increase diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce. Since 2003, IBP has connected underrepresented students with STEM funding and research opportunities, and has provided faculty and administrators with tools and resources to help promote the positive factors that keep underrepresented students on the STEM pathway into successful STEM careers. We design and implement strategies to increase access to STEM education, funding, and careers, with special emphasis on diverse underrepresented groups. We believe that diversifying the STEM workforce is the best way to ensure our nation's economic vitality and solve global challenges. To learn more about our current projects, click here.
Tips on preparing applications, including:
· Getting Strong Letters of Recommendation
· Writing Strong Essays and Personal Statements
· Enhancing your Fellowship Application
· and more...
Preparing for Graduate School, including:
· How to Find the Right Graduate Program
· Tips on Applying
· The Difference Between the Undergraduate and Graduate Experience
· and more...
https://pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx#Graduate%20School
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports thirty New Americans (immigrants or the children of immigrants) who are pursuing graduate school in the United States. Each Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. Each award is for up to a total of $90,000.
Deadline: Oct 28, 2021 https://www.pdsoros.org/apply
Stratetgy Risks: MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP
Strategy Risks seeks self-motivated individuals to assist with managing the company’s marketing operations and social media pages. Candidates should have an interest in China and the private sector plus experience with social media content creation on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram (even if not professionally). Positions involve the use of a personal phone and laptop. The interns will start immediately. This is a remote position that requires a commitment of 10-15 hours per week, with flexible scheduling and the option for additional hours, as required.
Desired Knowledge, Education, and Experience:
1-2 years of experience with social media content creation on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, even if not professionally
Familiarity with social media strategies and platforms
Clear and proactive verbal and written communication skills
Creative problem solver who can manage up and across as needed
Keen eye for design, visual details, and accuracy
Self-starter and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and G Suite
Experience with Squarespace, video, and ads a plus
Interest in China and the private sector
Deadline: Rolling https://www.strategyrisks.com/marketing-internship
U.S. Department of State's Seminar Series: "Inside U.S. Foreign Policy"
USA Study Abroad, part of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), and its Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program, are pleased to invite all interested American undergraduate and graduate students from any field of study and background to attend a new free virtual Inside U.S. Foreign Policy series and gain an inside look at how the State Department designs and implements U.S. foreign policy around the world. Recipients and alumni of the State Department’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program and other U.S. Government exchange programs are also warmly invited to attend.
Through this seminar, participants will learn directly from civil and foreign service officers about:
· the State Department’s foreign policy goals for South and Central Asia,
· how offices in Washington D.C. and the U.S. Mission in India work to further these goals, and
· how this work impacts Americans.
The seminar will also include a panel of Gilman alumni who have worked as diplomats in South and Central Asia, who will discuss their careers, and a breakout networking session. The seminars will last three hours each and be followed by an optional 30-minute informational session on a variety of careers within the U.S. State Department.
Open for registration now! U.S. Foreign Policy in South and Central Asia, featuring participation from representatives from the U.S. Embassy in India, June 9, 10:00am-1:30pm EST. REGISTER NOW at https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/insideusforeignpolicy/
Upcoming Seminars: Summer and Fall 2021
July 14: U.S. Foreign Policy in North Africa and the Middle East
July 29: U.S. Foreign Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa
August 20: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Western Hemisphere
September 15: U.S. Foreign Policy in East Asia and the Pacific
October 14: U.S. Foreign Policy in Europe and Eurasia
Please visit the Inside U.S. Foreign Policy webpage for more information https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/insideusforeignpolicy/
US House of Representatives Employment Bulletin
Free Internships and Jobs Bulletin from the US House of Representatives
The House has a weekly job alert email containing internship and job opportunities on both sides of the aisle, as well as with Committees.
Each House Office is an independent employer and responsible for candidate screening, interviewing and selection, as well as job requirements, compensation, and conditions of employment. Staff positions in House Offices are classified as legislative, administrative, or press, however, specific titles, and duties may vary. Offices within the United States House of Representatives are equal opportunity employers.
Bulletin is free to sign up and is delivered to your inbox every Monday the House is in session. http://house.gov/content/jobs/hvaps_subscribe.php
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program competition for 2022-23 is open! Note: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is NOT the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, which is also open.
Visit the U.S. Scholar Catalog of Awards for details of over 400 awards offered across 130 countries. Please note that U.S. citizenship is required. Join a webinar this month to learn more about Fulbright opportunities around the world.
Please join us in one of the following live webinars in June 2021:
- June 2: Spotlight on Brazil: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities
- June 3: Spotlight on Finland: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities(Date changed)
- June 8: Spotlight on HBCUs: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities
- June 9: Meet the New Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassadors
- June 10: Spotlight on Israel: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities
- June 14: Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship
- June 15: Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence – Application Walk Through
- June 16: Spotlight on France: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities
- June 18: Understanding the Flex Option: Experiences from Alumni
- June 21: Opportunities for Applicants with Disabilities
- June 23: Spotlight on Canada: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Opportunities
- June 30: Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program: Distinguished Scholar Awards
Can't join us live? All webinars are recorded and archived on our website. To view more upcoming and archived webinars, visit our Webinar Schedule.
Deadline: September 15, 2021: https://cies.org/
Fulbright Canada
For 2022/2023, Fulbright Canada is offering more than 50 Research Chairs at top Canadian Institutions. Our grants support research with colleagues across Canada for a 4 to 9 month period- applications are accepted through September 15th, 2021. These opportunities are for a start date of September 2022 or January 2023.
ALL AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES
- Below you will find all the Research Chair opportunities in different fields (click each area for more details)- most of these awards are for a 4 month period:
Arts, Humanities, and Culture; Agriculture & Food Studies; Policy, Law, and Governance;
Business and Management; Health Studies; Language, Culture & Identity; Education; Indigenous Studies; Science and Technology; Environmental Studies; Public Affairs in North America Studies; Postdoctoral Research; Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation Fellowship on Global Economies; All Disciplines
- There is also a series of Distinguished Chairs offered for 9 Months by Carleton University in Ottawa on the following topics:
Arts and Social Sciences in Canada and North America Entrepreneurship; Public Affairs in North America: Society, Policy, Media Environmental Science; Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Eligibility Requirements
- Detailed eligibility requirements are available here.
- Be a U.S. citizen (Permanent residence is not sufficient)
- Hold a Ph.D., MFA, ... or equivalent professional/terminal degree
- Applicants who have resided abroad for five or more consecutive years in the six-year period preceding the application deadline are ineligible. A period of nine months or more during a calendar year constitutes a full year.
- Recipients of a Fulbright Scholar award are eligible to apply for another award two years after the date of completion of the previous award.
Application Components
- Application portal is available here; for the application, no project budget is required.
- Detailed application requirements page.
- Main pieces of your application are Project Statement (Up to 5 pages); CV/Resume (Up to 6 pages; up to 8 pages for Distinguished Scholar awards); Letters of Recommendation (Two letters); Bibliography (Required for Research and Teaching/Research awards, up to 3 pages); Syllabi/course outlines (Required for Teaching and Teaching/Research awards, up to 10 pages); Letter of Invitation Only for the Traditional All Disciplines Awards; Language proficiency (English)
Review Criteria
- Applicant training, background, and experience: The applicant possesses the training, credentials, and active professional standing, as appropriate for their project, discipline, and career path, and meets all stated requirements for the award.
- Quality of the project: The project is feasible, original, well-designed, innovative, and sophisticated, with sufficient resources and time allocated, and can be adapted if needed. In addition, the project can be understood by individuals outside of the applicant’s discipline.
- Project’s potential impact, outcome, and benefits: The project exhibits potential for impact, which is significant, broad, and sustainable in discipline, at their home institution and community, and to the applicant’s professional development.
Personal qualities:
- The applicant displays an ability to be adaptable, culturally sensitive, collegial, and can serve as a cultural ambassador for the U.S.
Interested in more information on the awards?
- See the booklet with the full list of Awards
- You can see here the application details
- See here the Webinar "How to prepare a successful application".
Yee Han Chu PhD MSSW
HRS: 8:30AM to 4:30PM, M-F until June 30, 2021
Email: yee.chu@und.edu
Website: https://und.edu/academics/national-scholarships/
Location: Columbia Hall, Room B307 501 North Columbia Road, Stop 7187 Grand Forks, ND 58202-7187
Phone: (701)7774436