February 27, 2009

Office of Intercultural Relations
List of Student Academic and Career Opportunities
February 27, 2009

Scholarships

Connecticut Broadcasters Association
The Connecticut Broadcasters Association represents a membership of Connecticut's commercial, public, religious, college, and high school radio and television stations. Organizations and individuals, involved in related aspects of broadcasting, participate as associate and individual members. Current membership is 115 stations, associates and individuals.
CBA sponsors and promotes an annual scholarship campaign for high school and college students pursuing careers in broadcasting. Member stations donate over $500,000 in broadcast time each year to promote these scholarships. Grants currently total $40,000 annually.
Awards will be given on the basis of need and/or demonstrated talent.
Only Connecticut citizens are eligible to receive CBA Scholarship awards.
Scholarship applications, with all requirements completed, can only be filed with CBA by US Postal Mail sent to:
Connecticut Broadcasters Association
90 South Park Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
Application deadline: Saturday, March 21, 2009
Application form
For more information: CBA

Hispanic College Fund
The mission of the Hispanic College Fund is to develop the next generation of Hispanic professionals.  We accomplish our mission by providing Hispanic high school and college students with the vision, resources, and mentorship needed to become community leaders and achieve successful careers in business, science, technology, engineering and math.
Last year the Hispanic College Fund awarded $2 million to more than 615 students nationwide.  More than 80 percent of the scholarships that were awarded were for students studying business, science, technology, engineering, and math.
HCF Scholars include some of the nation's top college students. Through the HCF network, students have started careers at companies like Lockheed Martin, Estee Lauder Companies, and Google.
Application deadlines:  Please see this website for deadline information for each scholarship.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists: Rubén Salazar Fund
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists.
Ranging from $1,000 - $2,000 per student, these scholarships are awarded to college-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast or online journalism.
Application deadline: Monday, April 6, 2009
For more information: NAHJ Scholarships

National Association of Hispanic Journalists: NAHJ Ford Motor Company Scholarships
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Established in April 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic journalists.
Ranging from $1,000 - $2,000 per student, these scholarship are awarded to college-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast or online journalism.
These scholarships of up to $3,000 will be awarded to students pursuing careers in print, broadcast, online and visual journalism. College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduate or graduate students are eligible as long as they have a 2.0 average. These scholarships are made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund, an effort to support young aspiring Latino journalists.
Application deadline: Monday, April 6, 2009
For more information: NAHJ Scholarships

Blanche E. Colman Trust
Provides scholarships to art students in New England
For more information:
Blanche E. Colman Trust
c/o Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co.
1 Boston Pl. (024-0092)
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 722-3891

Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships: Daring Young Artists to Dream
Each year, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships receives hundreds of applications from young people in this very predicament - desperate to influence the world with their amazing talents but without the financial means to do so. Fortunately, with the support of generous individuals, organizations and corporations, Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships allow young people from minority and economically disadvantaged backgrounds not only to realize their artistic dreams, but also to give back to their communities.
Awards range from $2,000 to $6,000.
Application process:  Students must submit both an online application and a hard copy application.
Application deadline: Friday, April 3, 2009
For more information: Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships

Hope Initiative Scholarship
Each year, Hope Initiative awards two (2) $1,000 scholarship to two qualified full-time students (one male and one female) attending any accredited university/college in the United States. As a charitable organization, HI wishes to recognize and help community-service oriented students continue their education. The recipient will be an upstanding citizen, a role-model for other students, and an active member or leader within their community.
Application deadline: Sunday, May 31, 2009
For more information: Scholarship FAQ list; Application; Essay; Hope Initiative Scholarship main page

Internships

White House Internship Program
On February 26, 2009, President Obama launched the White House Internship Program for his administration and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009.  Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills. 
In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects.
Program dates: Friday, May 22 through Friday, August 14, 2009
Application deadline: Sunday, March 22, 2009
Those interested in applying to the White House Internship Program must be:
- US Citizens
- Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship
- Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years
Interns will be placed in a departmental office for their internship. Below is a list of departments in the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President where interns could be placed.
- White House Department of Scheduling and Advance
- The Office of Cabinet Affairs
- The White House Communications Department
- The White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs
- The Office of the First Lady
- The White House Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
- The Office of Political Affairs
- The Office of Management and Administration
- The Office of White House Counsel
- The Domestic Policy Council
- The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
- Office of the Vice President
For more information: White House Internship Program

National Organization for Women (NOW) Internship Program
With over 500,000 contributing members, NOW is the largest feminist organization in the United States. Since NOW was founded in 1966, we have struggled to end the injustice and inequality women face daily. As an intern with the National NOW Action Center you will be on the front lines of the women's rights movement.
An important element of our program is comprehensive leadership training. We hold a series of workshops to empower young feminists and give you the tools and knowledge to become leaders on your campuses and in your communities. You will learn the organizing skills from leaders of the most prestigious feminist organization in the world. Becoming a NOW intern is a commitment to apply the skills learned during the internship and to become, or continue to be, an activist leader.
Each semester NOW interns participate in a wide range of activities which distinguish us from other Washington, D.C. based programs. These are just a few of the activities provided for interns each semester:
- First-hand observation of how a sexist, racist, and classist political system impacts women in this country.
- Frequent opportunities to organize and attend Congressional and U.S. Supreme Court hearings, press conferences, demonstrations and rallies.
- Intern Lobby Day which includes a "how to lobby" workshop.
- Training in our successful, time-honored grassroots organizing including workshops on campus organizing, coalition building and networking.
- Weekly intern discussion groups and field trips on a wide range of feminist issues which are led by National NOW staff and officers.
NOW Internship Facts:
- NOW offers volunteer, unpaid internship opportunities, both full and part time, throughout the year.
- College credit can be arranged.
- A minimum of 3 days/week is required. Full time interns are preferred.
- Prospective interns should be hard working, enthusiastic and flexible individuals who possess or seek a working knowledge of women's issues and feminist organizing. Interns should also be committed to continuing to struggle for equality and justice once they leave the internship program and return to their campuses and communities.
For more information: NOW Internship Program
Application deadline: March 15, 2009 (for summer internships)

Women for Women Internship Program
What we do:  "From Victim to Survivor...to Active Citizen" Women for Women International mobilizes women to change their lives through a holistic approach that addresses the unique needs of women in conflict and post-conflict environments.
The Communications Intern will provide critical support to the Director of Communications in raising awareness about Women for Women International in the media.
The Research and Publications Intern at Women for Women International will serve as the Managing Editor of Critical Half, a bi-annual journal dedicated to the discussion of gender, development, and conflict issues.
The Institutional Advancement Intern will report directly to the Institutional Advancement staff. This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students looking to obtain experience fund-raising for grassroots women's development programs.
The Marketing Intern will help capitalize on our Grassroots support to get more people involved, active and engaged! Women for Women International is seeking someone to provide support with online marketing for events and in-house support of events and other fundraisers.
The Executive Office Intern will gain hands on experience supporting an organization dedicated to the survival of women. We are seeking an intern to function as an Assistant and to work as a right hand to the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Founder.
The Income Generation Intern will report to the Economic Development Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students looking to obtain additional experience in the organization, maintenance and management of grassroots women's development programs.
For more information: Descriptions of Women for Women Internships