USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Application
Know someone who wants to attend college at:
Alabama A&M University, Alcorn State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Langston University, Lincoln University, North Carolina A&T University, Prairie View A&M University, South Carolina State University, Southern University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Virginia State University and West Virginia State University?
If so this is an opportunity to receive a full scholarship through the United States Department of Agriculture USDA 1890 National Scholars program and the eighteen 1890 Historically Black Land–grant Universities.
The program awards scholars to students attending one of these universities and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food, natural resources, or related academic disciplines and willing to work full-time with the USDA upon graduation.
Important! The deadline in February 1, 2011.
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Application Period Opens Scholarship Recipients Receive Tuition, Fees, Summer Employment
WASHINGTON, Dec. XX, 2010—Applications for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program are being accepted by the Department of Agriculture for the 2011-12 academic year.
USDA/1890 scholarship recipients receive full tuition, fees, books, use of laptop computers and printers, software, summer employment and benefits for each of the four years they pursue a Bachelor’s degree.
For each year of the scholarship, students receive room and board provided by the partnering institutions. Each annual scholarship renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance and normal progress toward the bachelor's degree. Upon completion of the scholar's academic degree program, there is an obligation of 1 year of service to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for each year of financial support.
The scholarship program between USDA and the 1890 Land-Grant Universities and Tuskegee University expands diversity through the recruitment of talented students to public service in agriculture-related fields, including food sciences, natural resource sciences and agricultural sciences. Since 1992, USDA has funded scholarships for over 500 students. USDA selects scholars based on recommendations of participating 1890 Land-Grant Universities. The 1890 Land Grant Universities include: Alabama A&M University, Alcorn State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Langston University, Lincoln University, North Carolina A&T University, Prairie View A&M University, South Carolina State University, Southern University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Virginia State University and West Virginia State University.
Applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2011, and mailed to the respective USDA Program Manager Office at the institution of the applicant’s choice.
For more information about the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, contact Brittini Brown, Interim Program Lead, USDA/1890 Programs, at (202) 205-4307 or by email at brittini.brown@osec.usda.gov. Additional information as well as the application is also available online at http://usda.gov/1890program.xml.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
NAUW Scholarship Interviews
This did not come in as a formal announcement and has not been verified:
The National Association of University Women - Atlanta Branch is accepting applications for its annual scholarship. Students must be a graduating high school senior and have a 2.5 or higher GPA to apply.
If you know of anyone please have them contact me ASAP. The applications are due in February and an essay as well as 15 minute interview are required.
Thanks,
Jamela Benjamin '98
jamela1@bellsouth.net
The National Association of University Women - Atlanta Branch is accepting applications for its annual scholarship. Students must be a graduating high school senior and have a 2.5 or higher GPA to apply.
If you know of anyone please have them contact me ASAP. The applications are due in February and an essay as well as 15 minute interview are required.
Thanks,
Jamela Benjamin '98
jamela1@bellsouth.net
Center for Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins - Post Doc Fellowship
The Center for Africana Studies at The Johns Hopkins University Invites Applications for the 2011 - 2012 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Africana Studies
The Center for Africana Studies at the Johns Hopkins University in conjunction with the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a one year postdoctoral fellowship in humanities and social science research pertaining to the Black experience. Scholars specializing on Africa, U.S.-based African American topics, and the Black experience in other parts of the globe (i.e. the African Diaspora) are encouraged to apply.
The field of specialization is open, although priority will be given to applicants in History, English, History of Art, Musicology, Classics, Anthropology, Philosophy, Economics, Comparative Literature, History of Science & Technology, Near Eastern Studies, Political Science, and Sociology. The fellowship is open to junior scholars who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than June 30, 2008. The one-year ppointment in the Center for Africana Studies begins on July 1, 2011 and carries a stipend of $46,000 plus medical benefits and up to $1,500 for relocation expenses. Depending upon the successful applicant's field, efforts will be made to pair the scholar with an appropriate senior faculty mentor affiliated with the Center for Africana Studies. The fellow will pursue his/her own research, teach one undergraduate course in either the Fall or Spring semester in their area of specialty, give a public presentation, coordinate the Africana Studies Critical Thought Collective Reading Group, and submit a report on their activities at the end of the year to the Center's director.
Completed applications must include:
· Cover letter,
· Curriculum Vitae,
· Short sample of scholarly writing (such as a manuscript chapter or article),
· Project proposal, and
· Three (3) letters of reference, including one from the dissertation advisor.
Note: Project proposals should clearly discuss the applicant's plans for the fellowship year, as well as his/her research. The proposal should not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages. Send completed applications to:
Professor Franklin W. Knight, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Africana Studies
African Diaspora Postdoctoral Fellowship in Africana Studies
The Johns Hopkins University
118 Greenhouse
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218.
All materials must be received by January 30, 2011. No e-mail applications will be accepted.
For more details, contact Dr. Franklin Knight at africana.studies@jhu.eduor (410) 516-6385.
Website: http://www.jhu.edu/africana/index.html
Women and minorities are urged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an AA/EEO employer.
The Center for Africana Studies at the Johns Hopkins University in conjunction with the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a one year postdoctoral fellowship in humanities and social science research pertaining to the Black experience. Scholars specializing on Africa, U.S.-based African American topics, and the Black experience in other parts of the globe (i.e. the African Diaspora) are encouraged to apply.
The field of specialization is open, although priority will be given to applicants in History, English, History of Art, Musicology, Classics, Anthropology, Philosophy, Economics, Comparative Literature, History of Science & Technology, Near Eastern Studies, Political Science, and Sociology. The fellowship is open to junior scholars who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than June 30, 2008. The one-year ppointment in the Center for Africana Studies begins on July 1, 2011 and carries a stipend of $46,000 plus medical benefits and up to $1,500 for relocation expenses. Depending upon the successful applicant's field, efforts will be made to pair the scholar with an appropriate senior faculty mentor affiliated with the Center for Africana Studies. The fellow will pursue his/her own research, teach one undergraduate course in either the Fall or Spring semester in their area of specialty, give a public presentation, coordinate the Africana Studies Critical Thought Collective Reading Group, and submit a report on their activities at the end of the year to the Center's director.
Completed applications must include:
· Cover letter,
· Curriculum Vitae,
· Short sample of scholarly writing (such as a manuscript chapter or article),
· Project proposal, and
· Three (3) letters of reference, including one from the dissertation advisor.
Note: Project proposals should clearly discuss the applicant's plans for the fellowship year, as well as his/her research. The proposal should not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages. Send completed applications to:
Professor Franklin W. Knight, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Africana Studies
African Diaspora Postdoctoral Fellowship in Africana Studies
The Johns Hopkins University
118 Greenhouse
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218.
All materials must be received by January 30, 2011. No e-mail applications will be accepted.
For more details, contact Dr. Franklin Knight at africana.studies@jhu.edu
Website: http://www.jhu.edu/africana/index.html
Women and minorities are urged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an AA/EEO employer.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Dissertation Fellowship at Middlebury College
Middlebury College Dissertation Fellowship
Institution: Middlebury College
Posted: December 3, 2010
Location: Vermont
Employment Level: Non tenure track
Middlebury College Dissertation Fellowship
Middlebury College invites applications for a dissertation fellowship for the academic year 2011-12. We are seeking graduate students with a clear commitment and ability to advance educational diversity, either through the nature of their scholarly work, or through their ability to model success in fields where their own backgrounds and experiences may be underrepresented. Fellows will receive teaching and research mentorship from faculty committed to excellence in undergraduate education. Fellows will be hosted by an appropriate department or program, and will be expected to teach one one-semester course, normally in the fall semester. Fellows may apply to extend their fellowships to a second year. The annual stipend for the position is $30,000. Ph.D. candidates must have completed all doctoral work except the dissertation by the end of the current academic year. For further information and application details, please visit http://apptrkr.com/169371. Applications are due by January 21, 2011. Inquiries should be sent to Susan Burch at dfp@middlebury.edu .
Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement its increasingly diverse student body.
Institution: Middlebury College
Posted: December 3, 2010
Location: Vermont
Employment Level: Non tenure track
Middlebury College Dissertation Fellowship
Middlebury College invites applications for a dissertation fellowship for the academic year 2011-12. We are seeking graduate students with a clear commitment and ability to advance educational diversity, either through the nature of their scholarly work, or through their ability to model success in fields where their own backgrounds and experiences may be underrepresented. Fellows will receive teaching and research mentorship from faculty committed to excellence in undergraduate education. Fellows will be hosted by an appropriate department or program, and will be expected to teach one one-semester course, normally in the fall semester. Fellows may apply to extend their fellowships to a second year. The annual stipend for the position is $30,000. Ph.D. candidates must have completed all doctoral work except the dissertation by the end of the current academic year. For further information and application details, please visit http://apptrkr.com/169371
Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement its increasingly diverse student body.
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DATE: January 22, 2011
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Calvary Episcopal Church
820 6th Street, N.E., Washington,DC 20002
202/ 546-8011
Hosted By: the Princeton Review
DATE: January 22, 2011
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
PLACE: Calvary Episcopal Church
820 6th Street, N.E., Washington,DC 20002
202/ 546-8011
Hosted By: the Princeton Review
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
"To promote harmony, understanding, and respect among people of different races by identifying and recognizing high school age students whose efforts have had a significant, positive effect on race relations in their schools or communities."
An Overview of the Princeton Prize
In order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton University sponsors an annual awards program for high school students—the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Applications postmarked by January 31, 2011 will be eligible for prizes—including cash awards up to $1,000 for particularly noteworthy work.
- If you are a high school student involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in your school or community, we want to hear from you.
- If you know of a high school student who is helping to improve race relations, please encourage him or her to apply.
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations was created to identify and commend young people who are working to increase understanding and mutual respect among all races. Through this effort, we hope to inspire others to join in these or similar efforts, and to undertake initiatives of their own.
Princeton is strongly committed to advancing the cause of race relations on its campus. Among other efforts, in recent years, Princeton has:
- Increased the diversity of its faculty, staff, and student body
- Launched the Center for African American Studies to serve as a model for teaching and research on race in America
- Adopted the most progressive undergraduate financial aid program in the country
- Dedicated the Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding
- Launched a program of "sustained dialogue" on the subject of race relations among students, faculty, and staff.
With the Princeton Prize, the University intends to reach beyond its own campus to recognize the efforts of America's next generation of leaders.
We look forward to hearing from you.
An Overview of the Princeton Prize
In order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton University sponsors an annual awards program for high school students—the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Applications postmarked by January 31, 2011 will be eligible for prizes—including cash awards up to $1,000 for particularly noteworthy work.
- If you are a high school student involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in your school or community, we want to hear from you.
- If you know of a high school student who is helping to improve race relations, please encourage him or her to apply.
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations was created to identify and commend young people who are working to increase understanding and mutual respect among all races. Through this effort, we hope to inspire others to join in these or similar efforts, and to undertake initiatives of their own.
Princeton is strongly committed to advancing the cause of race relations on its campus. Among other efforts, in recent years, Princeton has:
- Increased the diversity of its faculty, staff, and student body
- Launched the Center for African American Studies to serve as a model for teaching and research on race in America
- Adopted the most progressive undergraduate financial aid program in the country
- Dedicated the Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding
- Launched a program of "sustained dialogue" on the subject of race relations among students, faculty, and staff.
With the Princeton Prize, the University intends to reach beyond its own campus to recognize the efforts of America's next generation of leaders.
We look forward to hearing from you.
2011 White House Internship - Deadline Extended!
The application deadline for the White House Internship Program’s Summer 2011 session has been extended until Sunday, January 16th!!
Please take the time to think of five future young leaders you believe would serve as great White House Interns, and personally encourage them to apply.
- Visit the White House Internship website: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/
- Apply to the White House Internship program: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/apply/
- Learn more about the selection process: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/selection/
A White House Internship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.
Our mission is to cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities. Encourage all eligible young leaders to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!
Sincerely,
The White House Internship Team
Please take the time to think of five future young leaders you believe would serve as great White House Interns, and personally encourage them to apply.
- Visit the White House Internship website: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/
- Apply to the White House Internship program: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/apply/
- Learn more about the selection process: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/selection/
A White House Internship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.
Our mission is to cultivate and prepare those devoted to public service for future leadership opportunities. Encourage all eligible young leaders to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!
Sincerely,
The White House Internship Team
Internships at National Public Radio (NPR)
NPR seeks talented interns!
NPR is an internationally acclaimed producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming. We seek talented students to work in challenging internship positions throughout the organization. Our internships offer hands-on opportunities to impact NPR and public radio. And, we work with our interns to help them develop skills in their chosen areas and network with staff and individuals in their professions.
Thank you for your interest in the Summer 2010 internship semester. We are no longer considering applications for the summer, as intern selections have already been made. We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 semester. The application deadline for the Fall 2010 semester is July 15, 2010. The Fall 2010 semester begins Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
To learn more of what interns do at NPR, visit the Intern Edition site produced by our Summer 2010 interns.
Internship Program Information
The NPR Internship Program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with an opportunity to learn about broadcasting and the supporting areas of NPR. NPR offers internships at its national headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at our NPR West office in Culver City, CA (all internships are located in Washington, DC unless noted otherwise beneath the title of the internship).
Eligibility: A candidate must be a graduate student, an undergraduate student, or have graduated from college within twelve months of beginning the internship. Internship applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
General Information: Internships are offered during the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters. Interns are expected to work full time, 40 hours per week during the 10-week summer semester and between 10 and 40 hours per week during the 16-week fall and winter/spring semesters. Summer internships offer a stipend of $8.25 per hour. Fall and winter/spring internships are non-paid, however, interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between the NPR Human Resources Division and the intern's college or university. All interns are subject to the applicable NPR employee rules, including its Employment Dispute Resolution Policy.
Application Procedures: Candidates must complete an internship application form (you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this file) and submit it with a cover letter and resume. Some internship positions require additional application items, such as a writing sample. All application items must be submitted as a complete package. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Application Deadlines: For the summer program, applications must be postmarked by February 15; for the fall program, applications must be postmarked by July 15; and for the winter/spring program, applications must be postmarked by November 15.
Please note: Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to notify applicants who are not selected for internships.
Mail or fax applications to:
National Public Radio
Human Resources Department
635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax - (202) 513-3047
Please direct your questions and concerns to internship@npr.org.
Click here to see a list of internship opportunities and to access the online application: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/
NPR is an internationally acclaimed producer and distributor of noncommercial news, talk, and entertainment programming. We seek talented students to work in challenging internship positions throughout the organization. Our internships offer hands-on opportunities to impact NPR and public radio. And, we work with our interns to help them develop skills in their chosen areas and network with staff and individuals in their professions.
Thank you for your interest in the Summer 2010 internship semester. We are no longer considering applications for the summer, as intern selections have already been made. We are now accepting applications for the Fall 2010 semester. The application deadline for the Fall 2010 semester is July 15, 2010. The Fall 2010 semester begins Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
To learn more of what interns do at NPR, visit the Intern Edition site produced by our Summer 2010 interns.
Internship Program Information
The NPR Internship Program is designed to provide students and recent graduates with an opportunity to learn about broadcasting and the supporting areas of NPR. NPR offers internships at its national headquarters in Washington, D.C., and at our NPR West office in Culver City, CA (all internships are located in Washington, DC unless noted otherwise beneath the title of the internship).
Eligibility: A candidate must be a graduate student, an undergraduate student, or have graduated from college within twelve months of beginning the internship. Internship applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
General Information: Internships are offered during the summer, fall, and winter/spring semesters. Interns are expected to work full time, 40 hours per week during the 10-week summer semester and between 10 and 40 hours per week during the 16-week fall and winter/spring semesters. Summer internships offer a stipend of $8.25 per hour. Fall and winter/spring internships are non-paid, however, interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between the NPR Human Resources Division and the intern's college or university. All interns are subject to the applicable NPR employee rules, including its Employment Dispute Resolution Policy.
Application Procedures: Candidates must complete an internship application form (you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print this file) and submit it with a cover letter and resume. Some internship positions require additional application items, such as a writing sample. All application items must be submitted as a complete package. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Application Deadlines: For the summer program, applications must be postmarked by February 15; for the fall program, applications must be postmarked by July 15; and for the winter/spring program, applications must be postmarked by November 15.
Please note: Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to notify applicants who are not selected for internships.
Mail or fax applications to:
National Public Radio
Human Resources Department
635 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax - (202) 513-3047
Please direct your questions and concerns to internship@npr.org.
Click here to see a list of internship opportunities and to access the online application: http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/
Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program
Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program
Announcement of Summer Student Fellowships
May 22-July 28, 2011
The Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP) is a paid summer fellowship designed to foster the entrance of talented students from diverse backgrounds within the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts into graduate school and faculty positions in U.S. colleges and universities. More broadly, the program seeks to increase the presence in graduate school and eventually in academic ranks of minorities and others who demonstrate a commitment to eradicating racial disparities. The program serves the related goals of providing role models for all youth and structuring campus environments so that they will be more conducive to improved racial and ethnic relations. MURAP aims to achieve its mission by identifying and supporting students of great promise and helping them to become scholars of the highest distinction.
Each summer, the program brings a cohort of 20 undergraduates (rising juniors and seniors) from colleges and universities in the U.S. to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus for an intensive, ten-week research experience. Students are expected to develop a 20-page research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor with whom they are paired according to areas of study and research interests. In addition to meeting at least three times a week with faculty mentors, students will attend weekly 3-hour seminars where they will present and discuss their research with the entire cohort (all students, faculty mentors, and MURAP staff), receive required biweekly instruction in preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), attend biweekly writing and communication skills workshops, and a weekly graduate professional skills workshop. In addition there will be a variety of informative workshops, social events and a two-day academic conference.
Participants will submit their final research paper based on their project and must receive approval through the signature of their faculty mentor. For a student to complete the program successfully and receive the entire stipend, participation in all of these activities and completion of the research paper are required. A sample calendar of required activities and deadlines is available on our website.
For their participation in the program, student fellows will receive a stipend of $3500 (in the case of students holding Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships, they receive their summer stipend from their home institutions), an allowance for meals of $1450 and a travel allowance up to $500 to cover the cost of transportation to and from Chapel Hill. Additionally, students will be provided on-campus housing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Debra Skinner, Associate Director of UNC’s Center for Genomics and Society (CGS), will for the first time this year serve as mentor to one student whose proposed research project is related to the ethical, legal, or social issues involving genetic research. Students with backgrounds in sociology, anthropology or philosophy would be strong candidates. For more information on research projects that would be relevant, please go to the CGS website (http://genomics.unc.edu/genomicsandsociety), or contact Dr. Skinner (debra.skinner@unc.edu).
*************************************************************
Applying to MURAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 4, 2011
Program applicants should be mindful that MURAP offers an intensive research experience which requires a substantial commitment of time, intellectual resources and effort. Therefore, students may not be employed or take classes while enrolled in the program. Student fellows are selected based on a variety of factors that may include their academic promise, clarity and quality of their statement of research interests, availability of an appropriate mentor match, their demonstrated commitment to increasing opportunities for underrepresented minorities in academic settings in the fields designated above, serious intent to pursue graduate (as opposed to professional) studies, and willingness and ability to participate in all aspects of the MURAP program.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, must have completed at least four semesters of undergraduate study, and must have at least one semester of undergraduate work remaining when they enter MURAP.
In completing the statement of research interests included in the application, students must demonstrate clearly their fit with and suitability for the program given MURAP's mission and selection criteria. For more information about the program and to learn how to apply please visit MURAP’s website http://www.unc.edu/depts/murap/index.html.
Rising seniors applying to MURAP should consider applying simultaneously to the Associate Program of the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT), since—if selected—participants will receive valuable help and counseling during the graduate school application process. For more information consult http://www.andover.edu/irt.
Announcement of Summer Student Fellowships
May 22-July 28, 2011
The Moore Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (MURAP) is a paid summer fellowship designed to foster the entrance of talented students from diverse backgrounds within the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts into graduate school and faculty positions in U.S. colleges and universities. More broadly, the program seeks to increase the presence in graduate school and eventually in academic ranks of minorities and others who demonstrate a commitment to eradicating racial disparities. The program serves the related goals of providing role models for all youth and structuring campus environments so that they will be more conducive to improved racial and ethnic relations. MURAP aims to achieve its mission by identifying and supporting students of great promise and helping them to become scholars of the highest distinction.
Each summer, the program brings a cohort of 20 undergraduates (rising juniors and seniors) from colleges and universities in the U.S. to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus for an intensive, ten-week research experience. Students are expected to develop a 20-page research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor with whom they are paired according to areas of study and research interests. In addition to meeting at least three times a week with faculty mentors, students will attend weekly 3-hour seminars where they will present and discuss their research with the entire cohort (all students, faculty mentors, and MURAP staff), receive required biweekly instruction in preparation for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), attend biweekly writing and communication skills workshops, and a weekly graduate professional skills workshop. In addition there will be a variety of informative workshops, social events and a two-day academic conference.
Participants will submit their final research paper based on their project and must receive approval through the signature of their faculty mentor. For a student to complete the program successfully and receive the entire stipend, participation in all of these activities and completion of the research paper are required. A sample calendar of required activities and deadlines is available on our website.
For their participation in the program, student fellows will receive a stipend of $3500 (in the case of students holding Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships, they receive their summer stipend from their home institutions), an allowance for meals of $1450 and a travel allowance up to $500 to cover the cost of transportation to and from Chapel Hill. Additionally, students will be provided on-campus housing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Debra Skinner, Associate Director of UNC’s Center for Genomics and Society (CGS), will for the first time this year serve as mentor to one student whose proposed research project is related to the ethical, legal, or social issues involving genetic research. Students with backgrounds in sociology, anthropology or philosophy would be strong candidates. For more information on research projects that would be relevant, please go to the CGS website (http://genomics.unc.edu/genomicsandsociety), or contact Dr. Skinner (debra.skinner@unc.edu).
*************************************************************
Applying to MURAP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 4, 2011
Program applicants should be mindful that MURAP offers an intensive research experience which requires a substantial commitment of time, intellectual resources and effort. Therefore, students may not be employed or take classes while enrolled in the program. Student fellows are selected based on a variety of factors that may include their academic promise, clarity and quality of their statement of research interests, availability of an appropriate mentor match, their demonstrated commitment to increasing opportunities for underrepresented minorities in academic settings in the fields designated above, serious intent to pursue graduate (as opposed to professional) studies, and willingness and ability to participate in all aspects of the MURAP program.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, must have completed at least four semesters of undergraduate study, and must have at least one semester of undergraduate work remaining when they enter MURAP.
In completing the statement of research interests included in the application, students must demonstrate clearly their fit with and suitability for the program given MURAP's mission and selection criteria. For more information about the program and to learn how to apply please visit MURAP’s website http://www.unc.edu/depts/murap/index.html.
Rising seniors applying to MURAP should consider applying simultaneously to the Associate Program of the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT), since—if selected—participants will receive valuable help and counseling during the graduate school application process. For more information consult http://www.andover.edu/irt.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
DC Public Charter School Recruitment Expo - time sensitive
The DC Public Charter Recruitment Expo is a school information and job fair. All 52 charters on 93 campuses will be represented and families will be able to find out about the various education programs as well as register their students for the school of their choice. In addition there will be opportunities for teachers and education professionals to apply for open positions at the schools as well. We want this expo to be a big community event where one can learn about the public charter schools (talk to the principals, staff, other parents) and there will be fun events for everyone (entertainment, giveaways, student performances etc..)
This event is free to the public to attend but please register online at www.dccharterexpo.org
WHAT: DC Public Charter School Recruitment Expo for families and job seekers
WHEN: Saturday, January 8, 2011; 12:00 - 4:00pm
WHERE: DC Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001 (between 7th and 9th Streets NW)
METRO: Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center (Yellow Line)
DETAILS: Are you looking for a school for your child? Are you looking for a job in a public charter school? Then join us for this event! Come and learn more about DC's 52 public charter schools on 93 campuses. There is sure to be one that is a match for your child. Children's entertainment , giveaways, refreshments. The event is free of charge.
CONTACT: To register, visit the website at www.dccharterexpo.org
This event is free to the public to attend but please register online at www.dccharterexpo.org
WHAT: DC Public Charter School Recruitment Expo for families and job seekers
WHEN: Saturday, January 8, 2011; 12:00 - 4:00pm
WHERE: DC Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001 (between 7th and 9th Streets NW)
METRO: Mt. Vernon Square/Convention Center (Yellow Line)
DETAILS: Are you looking for a school for your child? Are you looking for a job in a public charter school? Then join us for this event! Come and learn more about DC's 52 public charter schools on 93 campuses. There is sure to be one that is a match for your child. Children's entertainment , giveaways, refreshments. The event is free of charge.
CONTACT: To register, visit the website at www.dccharterexpo.org
Government Affairs Associate
Government Affairs Associate
Smart Growth America (SGA) is seeking a full‐time Government Affairs Associate to work with the Government Affairs & Outreach team and coalition partners to engage and educate Congress and the Administration on the benefits of smart growth and sustainable communities. The Government Affairs Associate will work on issues including housing, tax and finance, transportation, fiscally responsible development, and other community development issues. The position features a great deal of responsibility, significant Capitol Hill and Administration engagement, direct collaboration with leading national organizations, and valuable hands‐on experience.
Smart Growth America is a national non‐profit organization with over 100 coalition members working at the federal, state, and regional levels to support coordination of development, transportation, revitalization of older areas and preservation of open space. For more information about our work, please visit www.smartgrowthamerica.org.
Responsibilities will include:
- Manage existing and develop new relationships with Congressional offices.
- Create supporting materials for legislative proposals, including sign on letters, talking points, and fact sheets.
- Engage coalition partners in advocacy and media efforts, including organizing advocacy days, sign on letters and district meetings.
- Track and analyze existing and proposed administrative and legislative policy for incorporation of smart growth topics.
- Develop and provide feedback on policy proposals for Congressional and Administrative officials.
- Research and write white papers, policy reports and other materials related to the connection between smart growth and state and national policy issues.
Qualifications
- A self‐motivated, detail‐oriented person with strong organizational, communication, and research skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. He or she should be comfortable working in a fast‐paced environment and demonstrate an ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
- A candidate with federal policy knowledge of financial services, housing, transportation, or community development will be preferred.
- Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and an educational background or work experience in real estate, economics, tax, housing policy, urban planning, sustainable communities, or a related field.
- One to three years of relevant work experience on the hill, with a federal agency, or working on federal advocacy is required.
Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience. SGA provides excellent benefits, competitive with non‐profit organizations in the Washington, DC region.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please submit application materials to jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org. A complete application will include: 1) resume, 2) cover letter, 3) three references, and 4) short writing sample (not to exceed two pages).
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Job is available immediately.
Equal Opportunity Employment: Smart Growth America is an equal opportunity employer.
Smart Growth America (SGA) is seeking a full‐time Government Affairs Associate to work with the Government Affairs & Outreach team and coalition partners to engage and educate Congress and the Administration on the benefits of smart growth and sustainable communities. The Government Affairs Associate will work on issues including housing, tax and finance, transportation, fiscally responsible development, and other community development issues. The position features a great deal of responsibility, significant Capitol Hill and Administration engagement, direct collaboration with leading national organizations, and valuable hands‐on experience.
Smart Growth America is a national non‐profit organization with over 100 coalition members working at the federal, state, and regional levels to support coordination of development, transportation, revitalization of older areas and preservation of open space. For more information about our work, please visit www.smartgrowthamerica.org.
Responsibilities will include:
- Manage existing and develop new relationships with Congressional offices.
- Create supporting materials for legislative proposals, including sign on letters, talking points, and fact sheets.
- Engage coalition partners in advocacy and media efforts, including organizing advocacy days, sign on letters and district meetings.
- Track and analyze existing and proposed administrative and legislative policy for incorporation of smart growth topics.
- Develop and provide feedback on policy proposals for Congressional and Administrative officials.
- Research and write white papers, policy reports and other materials related to the connection between smart growth and state and national policy issues.
Qualifications
- A self‐motivated, detail‐oriented person with strong organizational, communication, and research skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. He or she should be comfortable working in a fast‐paced environment and demonstrate an ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
- A candidate with federal policy knowledge of financial services, housing, transportation, or community development will be preferred.
- Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s Degree and an educational background or work experience in real estate, economics, tax, housing policy, urban planning, sustainable communities, or a related field.
- One to three years of relevant work experience on the hill, with a federal agency, or working on federal advocacy is required.
Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience. SGA provides excellent benefits, competitive with non‐profit organizations in the Washington, DC region.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please submit application materials to jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org. A complete application will include: 1) resume, 2) cover letter, 3) three references, and 4) short writing sample (not to exceed two pages).
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Job is available immediately.
Equal Opportunity Employment: Smart Growth America is an equal opportunity employer.
CBCF Congressional Internship Program
CBCF Congressional Internship Program
Session: Summer
Deadline: February 25, 2011
Program Dates: May 29‐July 30, 2011
To apply online, please visit www.cbcfinc.org/internships.
Program Description Established in 1986, the CBCF Congressional Internship Program answered the call to help diversify our democracy by increasing the pool of talented public servants. This intensive nine‐week summer program offers the opportunity for college students from across the nation to learn about the legislative process, leadership and careers in the policy‐making process. Interns work in CBC member offices, attend professional development events, and participate in leadership development rojects. The program prepares young people to become informed decision-makers and future influential leaders who shape our world.
Benefits
- Interns will receive a $3,000 stipend
- Housing at a local university
- Interns may be eligible to receive academic credit at their college or university for participating in the program
Qualifications
• U.S. citizen or permit to work in the U.S.
• Currently or recently enrolled in college full-time when applying for program
• Demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and policy-making process
For more information and to apply online please visit www.cbcfinc.org/internships.
1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 263-2800
Fax: (202) 775-0773
Internet website http://www.cbcfinc.org
Session: Summer
Deadline: February 25, 2011
Program Dates: May 29‐July 30, 2011
To apply online, please visit www.cbcfinc.org/internships.
Program Description Established in 1986, the CBCF Congressional Internship Program answered the call to help diversify our democracy by increasing the pool of talented public servants. This intensive nine‐week summer program offers the opportunity for college students from across the nation to learn about the legislative process, leadership and careers in the policy‐making process. Interns work in CBC member offices, attend professional development events, and participate in leadership development rojects. The program prepares young people to become informed decision-makers and future influential leaders who shape our world.
Benefits
- Interns will receive a $3,000 stipend
- Housing at a local university
- Interns may be eligible to receive academic credit at their college or university for participating in the program
Qualifications
• U.S. citizen or permit to work in the U.S.
• Currently or recently enrolled in college full-time when applying for program
• Demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and policy-making process
For more information and to apply online please visit www.cbcfinc.org/internships.
1720 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 263-2800
Fax: (202) 775-0773
Internet website http://www.cbcfinc.org
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