Leadership Scholarships and Internships

Nationally Competitive Scholarships:

Abroad:
Fulbright Program - http://us.fulbrightonline.org/home.html

1. Aims to increase mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries, through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills.
2. Is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
3. Is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.
4. Was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to "enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries."
5. Awarded approximately six thousand grants in 2004, at a cost of more than $250 million, to U.S. students, teachers, professionals, and scholars to study, teach, lecture, and conduct research in more than 150 countries, and to their foreign counterparts to engage in similar activities in the United States.
6. Receives its primary source of funding through an annual appropriation from Congress to the Department of State. Participating governments and host institutions in foreign countries, and in the United States, also contribute financially through cost-sharing and indirect support, e.g., as salary supplements, tuition waivers, and university housing.
7. Students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs at U.S. colleges or universities must apply through the Fulbright Program Advisers (FPA) on their campuses.
8. Campus Deadline: August 1

Gates Cambridge Scholarship - http://www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/

1. Scholarship for graduate or PhD programs at Cambridge University
2. Established by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
3. The Trust seeks to elect approximately 100 new scholars annually.
4. The scholarship is solely for study at Cambridge University in the UK
5. The Trust looks for students of exceptional academic achievement and scholarly promise for whom advanced study at Cambridge would be particularly appropriate.
6. Successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge, with a strong aptitude for research, analysis and a creative approach to defining and solving problems.
7. Gates Cambridge Scholars are thus expected to use their education for the benefit of others and to improve the common weal.
8. Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded only to students who gain admission to the University through the University's regular procedures.
9. They cover the full cost of study at Cambridge for a single person - namely, all approved University and College tuition fees, a maintenance allowance [which for 2005-06 will be £8,400], a further discretionary allowance for study-related activities [which for 2005-06 will be £2,000], and one return economy airfare between the UK and the Scholar’s normal country of residence.
10. Gates Cambridge Scholarships are full-cost awards for graduate and affiliated study in Cambridge
11. The Scholarships are awarded competitively to students from all countries in the world except the UK
12. The Scholars engage in full-time intensive academic work while studying in Cambridge
13. Campus Deadline: August 1

Scholars:

1. May come from any country of the world except the United Kingdom.
2. May apply to study any subject currently available at the University.
3. Must have a first class or high second class honors degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university. For universities which work according to the North American pattern, candidates will be expected to have excellent transcripts with high GPA scores showing evidence of sustained achievement in study, together with the type of academic references which speak of the candidate's leadership potential, social commitment, intellectual ability and why further study at Cambridge is particularly appropriate.
4. must apply to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses study:
1. Research leading to the PhD degree
2. One-year post-graduate courses (e.g. MPhil, LLM, Diploma etc.)
3. Second Bachelor degree as an Affiliated Student
4. MBBChir Clinical Studies

Marshall Scholarship - http://www.marshallscholarship.org/

1. Scholarship for graduate (an occasionally undergraduate) programs in the UK
2. Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. At least forty Scholars are selected each year to study either at graduate or occasionally undergraduate level at an UK institution in any field of study. Each scholarship is held for two years.
3. 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 2006, candidates must have graduated from their undergraduate college or university after April 2003.
4. The Marshall Scholarship covers University fees, cost of living expenses, annual book grant, thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.
5. At least 40 Scholarships awarded annually.
6. Applications are made in one of eight regions in the United States. Candidates may apply in one region only - either that in which they have their permanent home address or ordinary place of residence/employment, or that in which they are studying.
7. In appointing Scholars the selectors will look for distinction of intellect and character as evidenced both by their scholastic attainments and by their other activities and achievements. Preference will be given to candidates who display a potential to make a significant contribution to their own society. Selectors will also look for strong motivation and seriousness of purpose, including the presentation of a specific and realistic academic programme.
8. Scholars are required to enrol at a British university for the full two years of their award as full-time students proceeding to either a first (Bachelor's) or a higher degree.
9. Campus Deadline: August 1

George J. Mitchell Scholarship - http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/scholarships.html

1. These Scholarships support one year of graduate study in any discipline offered by an institution of higher learning in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
2. The Mitchell Scholarship provides tuition, housing, a $12,000 living expenses stipend, and international travel.
3. Normally, 12 Scholarships are awarded each year.
4. Mitchell Scholars must exhibit superior records of academic excellence, leadership and public service. Strong, demonstrated achievements in all three areas are required.
5. Campus Deadline: August 1

Rhodes Scholarship - http://www.rhodesscholar.org/

1. For Graduate study at Oxford
2. Selection committees are charged to seek excellence in qualities of mind and in qualities of person which, in combination, offer the promise of effective service to the world in the decades ahead.
3. applications are sought from talented students without restriction as to their field of academic specialization or career plans although the proposed course of study must be available at Oxford, and the applicant's undergraduate program must provide a sufficient basis for further study in the proposed field.
4. Rhodes Scholars are elected for two years of study at the University of Oxford, with the possibility of renewal for a third year. All educational costs, such as matriculation, tuition, laboratory and certain other fees, are paid on the Scholar's behalf by the Rhodes Trustees.  Each Scholar receives in addition a maintenance allowance adequate to meet necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Rhodes Trustees cover the necessary costs of travel to and from Oxford, and upon application, may approve additional grants for research purposes or study-related travel.
5. Prospective Rhodes Scholars are to be selected by:
6. literary and scholastic attainments;
7. energy to use one’s talents to the full, as exemplified by fondness for and success in sports;
8. truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship;
9. moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings
10. Campus Deadline – August 1

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship - http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/

1. The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries.
2. Scholarship/Grant availability depends on your district's contributions to The Rotary Foundation and which programs your district leadership chooses to support with available funds.
3. Currently, three types of scholarships are offered:
4. Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to US$26,000 or its equivalent. Academic-Year Scholarships are the most common type of scholarship offered.
5. Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships are for two years of degree-oriented study in another country. A flat grant of US$13,000 or its equivalent is provided per year to be applied toward the costs of a degree program.
6. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships are for either three or six months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country and provide funds to cover round-trip transportation, language training expenses, and homestay living arrangements up to US$12,000 and US$19,000, respectively. Applications are considered for candidates interested in studying Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili, and Swedish.
7. Campus Deadline: December 1

Financial Need:
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship - http://www.ed.gov/programs/jacobjavits/index.html

1. Fellowships for graduate or PhD programs
2. The program provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated:
1. superior academic ability and achievement;
2. exceptional promise;
3. financial need to undertake graduate study leading to a doctoral degree or a master's degree in which the master's degree is the terminal highest degree in the selected field of study.
3. The Department of Education awards fellowships in selected fields of study of the arts, humanities and social sciences.
4. Students must demonstrate financial need
5. The fellowship consists of an institutional payment (accepted by the institution of higher education in lieu of all tuition and fees for the fellow) and a stipend (based on the fellow's financial need as determined by the measurements of the Federal Student Assistance Processing System. In fiscal year 2005, the institutional payment was $11,822 and the maximum stipend was $30,000.

Who May Apply:

1. Undergraduate students about to enter graduate school and graduate students who have not yet completed their first year of graduate study and who intend to pursue a doctoral or master's degree, if the master's degree is the terminal or highest degree awarded in an approved field, may apply.
2. Twenty percent of the fellowships shall be awarded in the social sciences, twenty percent in the arts, and sixty percent in the humanities. A minimum of sixty percent of the awards shall be made to students who have no graduate credits.
3. Applicants attending a foreign institution are ineligible
4. Campus Deadline: August 1

Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship - http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/

1. Award approximately 65 scholarships to seniors and recent graduates planning to attend graduate school for the first time starting this fall. 
2. Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the graduate degree chosen. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the graduate program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum available per student per year of study is $50,000 and the maximum length is six years
3. Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their institution
4. The application deadline for the 2006 competition is May 1, 2006.
5. The Foundation will award 65 graduate scholarships in 2006 and expects to receive more than 1,400 applications.  Each accredited undergraduate college and university in the US may nominate up to two students.
6. The Foundation considers academic excellence first in evaluating candidates.  However, to be competitive, nominees must also show unmet financial need, which has two components:
7. Education costs that exceed to an appreciable degree other grant awards, and
8. Insufficient student and family income to meet educational costs.

Majors in Education:
James Madison Fellowship - http://www.jamesmadison.com/

1. Fellowship in pursuit of a graduate degree
2. Junior Fellowships are awarded to students who are about to complete, or have completed, their undergraduate course of study and plan to begin graduate work on a full-time basis. Junior Fellows have two years to complete their degree
3. Senior Fellowships are awarded to teachers who wish to undertake work for a graduate degree on a part-time basis through summer and evening classes. Senior Fellows have up to five years to complete their degree.
4. The fellowships are intended exclusively for graduate study leading to a master’s degree. James Madison Fellows may attend any accredited institution of higher education in the United States. Each individual entering the James Madison Fellowship Program will be expected to pursue and complete a master’s degree in one of the following (listed in order of the Foundation's preference):
1. Master of Arts (MA) in American history or in political science (also referred to as "government and politics" or as "government");
2. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) concentrating on either American Constitutional history (in a history department) or American government, political institutions, and political theory (in a political science department);
3. Master of Education (MEd) or the Master of Arts or Master of Science in Education with a concentration in American history or American government, political institutions, and political theory.
5. The Fellow’s proposed plan of graduate study should contain substantial constitutional course work. Fellows are encouraged to choose institutions that offer courses that closely examine the origins and development of the U.S. Constitution, the evolution of political theory and constitutional law, the effects of the Constitution on society and culture in the United States, or other such topics directly related to the Constitution.
6. Whatever institution and whichever degree a Fellow selects, at least 12 semester credits (or 18 quarter credits) of constitutional study must be part of the Fellow’s program. Six of these semester credits will be earned at Georgetown University by the Fellow at the Foundation’s Summer Institute on the Constitution.
7. Campus Deadline: December 1

Majors in Science/Math/Engineering:
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship - http://www.act.org/goldwater/

1. Undergraduate scholarship for Juniors and Seniors
2. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
3. The Foundation will award undergraduate scholarships to outstanding students, to be known as Barry M. Goldwater Scholars
4. The awards will be made on the basis of merit to two groups of students -- those who will be college juniors and those who will be college seniors -- who have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
5. To be considered, a student must be nominated by his or her college or university using the official nomination materials available to each institution on the Foundation's website.
6. Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. Scholarship monies not used during one academic year are not transferable to the succeeding academic year. Junior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of two years of scholarship support, and senior-level scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of scholarship support.
7. The Trustees intend to award up to 300 Goldwater Scholarships.
8. The word "resident" as used in this context refers to a person who has legal residence in the state from which he or she is a candidate. This status might be indicated by parents' place of residence.
9. Campus Deadline: December 1

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship - www.nsf.gov/grfp

1. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in the relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees, including women in engineering and computer and information science.
2. NSF Fellows are expected to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. These individuals will be crucial to maintaining and advancing the nation's technological infrastructure and national security as well as contributing to the economic well-being of society at large.
3. Approximately 1,000 graduate fellowships in this competition.
4. The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are at the early stages of their graduate study.

J. Edgar Hoover Foundation “Scientific Scholarship” - http://www.jedgarhooverfoundation.org/scholar/scholar.html

1. Scholarship in supporting outstanding students who are pursuing degrees in scientific fields relevant to modern day law enforcement
2. Georgia Southern University has been selected as one of 11 colleges and universities to be considered for the scholarship this year
3. The recipient of the scholarship will be awarded a check for $25,000.00 to cover expenses in furthering his/her academic career
4. Student must be a junior, senior, or graduate student
5. Must be a citizen of the USA
6. Application Deadline: April 5, 2006

Careers in Public Service:
Harry S. Truman Scholarship – http://www.truman.gov

1. The mission of the Truman Scholarship Foundation is:
1. to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and
2. to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service
2. The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. 
3. The Foundation also provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development. 
4. Scholars selected from 2005 on are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation funded graduate degree program as a condition of receiving Truman funds.
5. Each year, the Foundation reviews over 600 applications for our 70 to 75 Scholarships awarded annually.
6. All Candidates for the Truman must be nominated by their undergraduate institution. 
7. Campus Deadline: December 1

Careers in Environment or Tribal Needs:
Morris K. Udall Scholarship - http://www.udall.gov/

1. In 2006, the Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships of up to $5,000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 on the basis of merit to sophomore and junior-level college students who:
1. Have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; OR
2. Have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or health care, and are Native American or Alaska Native.
2.  Be a matriculated sophomore or junior-level student at a two-year or four-year institution of higher education, pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree. "Sophomore" is defined as a student who intends at least two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning in fall 2006. "Junior" is defined as a student who intends at least one more year of full-time undergraduate study beginning in fall 2006.
3. Have a college grade-point average of at least a "B" or the equivalent.
4. Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident.
5. Applicants must submit copies of relevant enrollment forms or descent documentation. Applicants who are members of the First Nations of Canada must submit proof of U.S. permanent residency.
6. Students are nominated by their college or university’s faculty representative.  Each university may nominate up to six candidates for the Udall Scholarship.
7. Course of study and proposed career likely to lead to position where nominee can make significant contributions to the shaping of environmental, tribal public policy, or Native American health care issues, whether through scientific advances, public or political service, or community action.
8. Leadership, character, desire to make a difference, general well-roundedness.

Raul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans - http://www.pdsoros.org/

1. The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields.
2. The Program is open to individuals who retain loyalty and a sense of commitment to their country of origin as well as to the United States, but is intended to support individuals who will continue to regard the United States as their principal residence and focus of national identity.
3. Once the application and other materials are in hand, teams of at least three readers consider the candidacy and determine who will be invited for interviews
4. Each year the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000 (paid in two installments) and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended by the Fellow (up to a maximum of $16,000 per academic year).
5. A Fellow may pursue a graduate degree in any professional field
6. Campus Deadline: August 1

Leadership Scholarships:

NACA Southeast Student Leadership Scholarship - http://www.naca.org/NACA/Foundation/Scholarships/

1. Scholarships for full-time undergraduate students in good standing during the semester in which the award is received
2. Demonstrate significant leadership skills and ability
3. Hold a significant leadership position on campus
4. Have made significant contributions via volunteer involvement
5. Is enrolled in a college or university within the former NACA Southeast Region (AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, and Puerto Rico)
6. Applicant must complete the NACA Southeast Student Leadership Scholarship form found on the website, submit two letters of recommendation, attach a leadership resume, and submit official verification of enrollment status

John F. Nolen SGA Scholarship

1. Applications available during the spring semester in the Office of Student Activities in the Russell Union
2. Five scholarships are generally given out in the amount of $1,000 each
3. Scholarships are granted based on academic performance and involvement in extracurricular activities
4. Applicants must hold sophomore, junior, or senior status, earned at least a 3.0 GPA, and submit three letters of recommendation
5. Application Deadline: Late February but subject to change

Leadership Development Programs:

Georgia Rising – http://www.fanning.uga.edu/programs/georgiarising/

1. Georgia Rising is a tree segment leadership development program designed for college students from throughout the state of Georgia.  The program will focus upon three key elements of leadership development:
1. Broadening knowledge about the state of Georgia
2. Heightening awareness of issues critical to the future of local communities
3. Developing skills leaders will use to address these critical issues within Georgia Communities
2. 24 college students will be selected to participate – two from each of Georgia’s 12 geographical regions
3. Participants must currently be enrolled in a four year college and a resident of Georgia
4. Program funded through private and public partnerships with participants required to pay $250.00 to participate in the three segment program.
5. Application Deadline: March 31

Leadership Internships:

Student Conservation Association – www.theSCA.org

1. SCA offers 3-to-12 month, expense-paid internship opportunities in all 50 states, in more than 50 professional fields with the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and state and local agencies, among others
2. Most SCA interns work one-on-one alongside conservation professionals, while a few others work in small groups, under SCA supervision, doing wilderness restoration, exotic plant management, fire fuels mitigation, and environmental education. 
3. The benefits are tangible -- you will perform hands-on conservation work at natural or cultural resource sites. The benefits are also personal – you can earn academic credit, defer student loans and make contacts that may lead you to a fulfilling career
4. Once agency staff has received applications, they select the most qualified applicant by reviewing applications and conducting telephone interviews and reference checks.

Defense Intelligence Agency – www.diajobs.us

1. DIA's Summer Intern Program provides promising undergraduate seniors and graduate students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in the areas of analysis, research, report writing, oral briefings, policy development, program management, and computer applications related to the intelligence field. Interns are appointed for a 10-week period from June through August 2006 as full-time, temporary employees.
2. While specific intern opportunities may vary from year to year based on the agency’s needs, internships are usually available in the following functional areas: Intelligence Analysis, Management Information Systems, Financial Resource Management, Engineering, and Public Affairs.
3. Current enrollment in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program in the following academic disciplines: Geography; Foreign Area Studies; International Relations with a concentration in a specific geographic region; Political Science; Engineering (Aerospace, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Information Systems, or Nuclear); Computer Science; Information Systems; Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Pharmacology, or Toxicology), or Business/Public Administration with a concentration in human resources, accounting or finance.
4. Proficiency in a hard target language such as Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Thai, Urdu, Farsi, Dari, Vietnamese, or Pashto will greatly enhance application.
5. Completion of 90 semester hours or its equivalent at the time of participation in the program.
6. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent at the time of application.
7. US citizenship of applicant (All students selected for the program are required to satisfactorily complete a security background investigation). Please note that security clearances can not be granted to those who hold dual citizenship.
8. Tentative Application Deadlines:
1. September 1, 2005: Spring semester, 2006 (January 2006)
2. March 1, 2006: Fall semester, 2006 (September 2006)

William J. Clinton Foundation Internship - http://www.clintonfoundation.org/

1. The intern's semester mirrors that of the school year, with the spring term extending from late January through May, the summer term from June through August, and the fall from September through December.
2. Each location offers intern positions, and is described in more detail below. No matter which branch of the Clinton Foundation you work in, you will experience some similarities between each of the programs:
1. Hands-on experience: Interns have the responsibility of interacting directly with staff, volunteers and Foundation stakeholders, in such activities as communications, development, and scheduling. Through firsthand experience you learn how the Clinton Foundation functions on a daily basis, and assist with this process directly.
2. Helping to accomplish the Clinton Foundation’s goal: In each intern class, we look for candidates who are diligent, resourceful, professional and intellectually curious, as we believe these qualities in our interns reinforce and bring us closer to the Clinton Foundation’s mission of meeting the challenges of global interdependence through our work in HIV, race relations, economic empowerment, leadership development and citizen service.
3. Brown Bag Lunch Series: Each semester, the Clinton Foundation hosts a number of Brown Bag Lunches, where guests, including senior administration officials, and leaders in politics, business, entertainment and journalism discuss issues of the day over an informal lunch.

Oxfam CHANGE Initiative - http://www.oxfamamerica.org/whatyoucando/act_now/student_action/change

1. a highly competitive national program that trains college students like you to become actively engaged in Oxfam America's social justice mission.
2. CHANGE develops capable leaders, who are informed voices for positive social change, and who inspire greater global awareness in others
3. You are brought together for one week of intensive leadership training that equips you as effective CHANGE advocates. You are introduced to social justice issues directly related to Oxfam America's mission, and are asked to work on one or more of these issues on your campus during the academic year. Oxfam assumes the cost of training, room and board, and travel.
4. You must be a college student entering your sophomore or junior year at a US-based college or university and be a student for the full year.
5. You will need an advisor in order to complete your application. An advisor can be any staff or faculty member at your college or university. Your advisor will receive instructions for how to proceed with your application. Your application will not be completed until your advisor sends in the advisor form online.
6. You must attend a week-long training program in Boston, MA during the last week of July. All costs associated with travel to Boston, housing, and attending the training will be covered in full.
7. You must be prepared to implement an Oxfam campaign on your campus or in your community.
8. Applications due: April 1

LeadAmerica - http://www.lead-america.org/

• Team Leader Positions
• Team Leaders work with students throughout the Conference and facilitate workshops and group interaction. Team Leaders are assigned a group of students to direct through all leadership activities and simulations. They assist faculty, guest speakers, the Head Team Leader and the Program Director as needed. Team Leaders attend all lectures, social gatherings, meals, site visits and floor meetings. They also serve as Resident Advisors in charge of a group for room checks and after-hour emergencies.
• Requirements:
• College students (upper-classmen preferred), graduate, law or medical students or professionals
• High energy, motivated team player with enthusiasm for working with high school or middle school students
• Leadership training and/or coaching/mentoring experience
• Knowledge of the Conference topic
• Availability to reside on campus for the duration of the Conference
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Serving as the initial point of contact for all student issues
• Directing student group in leadership curriculum activities
• Leading students in simulation break-out groups
• Preparing students for academic lectures, guest speakers, and off-campus excursions and encouraging active participation in Q & A sessions
• Maintaining accountability for the safety and security, actions and behavior of their students
• Supervising students during lectures, field trips, and down-time
• Serving as Resident Advisors in the dorms/housing
• Performing support duties as assigned by the Head Team Leader
• Compensation:
• Includes transportation to and from the Conference, room and board and a monetary stipend per session.

Disney College Internships - http://corporate.disney.go.com/careers/students.html

FBI Honors Summer Internship Program - https://www.fbijobs.gov/honors.asp

1. Each summer, a special group of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students are selected to participate in the FBI Honors Internship Program in Washington, D.C.  The program offers students an exciting insider's view of FBI operations and provides an opportunity to explore the many career opportunities within the Bureau.  
2. Only individuals possessing strong academic credentials, outstanding character, a high degree of motivation and the willingness to represent the FBI upon returning to their respective campus, will be selected.  In order to be considered, individuals must meet all of the following qualifications at the time that they apply:
3. Undergraduate students must be between their junior and senior years, attending a college or university full-time.
4. Graduate students must be enrolled in a college or university, attending full-time.
5. All applicants must be returning to their respective schools for at least one semester immediately following the completion of the internship.
6. Students must be attending a college or university that is accredited by one of the regional or national institutional associations recognized by the United States Secretary of Education.
7. Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
8. All students must be citizens of the United States.
9. Application Time Frame
1. July - August
   Obtain an application package from the FBI field office nearest your campus or visit the FBI web site.  Request a letter of recommendation from your dean or department head.  Obtain a copy of your current academic transcript.
2. August - September
   Complete your application, prepare your resume, write a 500-word essay, and obtain your letter of recommendation from your dean or department head.
3. September - October
   Review your Honors Internship brochure to ensure that all important documents have been obtained and completed.

Foreign Agricultural Service - http://www.fas.usda.gov/admin/student/summerintern.htm

1. The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) offers 15–20 paid internships each summer.
2. FAS also has fall internships and 2 year career internships (2 year internship requires a degree)
3. Most internships are in the fields of international economics and international agricultural marketing, although other positions in areas such as public affairs or international management are occasionally available.
4. Internships involve substantive work assignments to college students on a wide variety of international trade and agricultural trade issues. Interns work in the FAS offices in Washington, D.C.
5. Career interns generally will work out of the country
6. Skills FAS is seeking in a candidate:
1. Strong Analytical Skills
2. Leadership Skills
3. At Ease in Culturally Diverse Environments
4. Team Skills
5. Writing and Speaking
6. Flexibility
7. Willingness to travel domestically and/or abroad
7. Deadline for Summer: Early January
8. Deadline for Fall: Mid-April
9. Deadline for Career Internship: Applications are reviewed four times/year

National Forum for Black Public Administrators - http://www.nfbpa.org/
The FORUM Scholarships

1. NFBPA provides approximately 50 full-time university students with conference registration scholarships to attend FORUM. Scholarship recipients are responsible for their own travel, hotel and other related costs.

The Mary Ruth Fox Memorial Scholarship Fund

1. The Mary Ruth Fox Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded annually to an African-American high school student requiring financial aid. This Scholarship Fund was established to memorialize Mary Ruth Fox, an early supporter of NFBPA. Applicants must submit a one-page essay describing their personal attributes and the accomplishments they have made through their leadership and community involvement.

CH2M Hill Scholarship

1. The CH2M Hill SCHOLARSHIP will be awarded to an African-American graduate student pursuing a career in public service. In 1997, CH2M Hill agreed to offer an award of $5,000, for five consecutive years, to help NFBPA further achieve its mission of attracting African Americans to careers in public service. To qualify for this $5,000 scholarship, the applicant must:
2. Eligibility:
   · Be a full-time student, working towards a Master's degree in Public Administration or a related field.
   · Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
   · Have strong interpersonal skills, and excellent writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
3. Applications

· Provide all college transcripts.
· Submit two (2) reference letters, at least one of which should be from a faculty member.
· Write a three-page essay, detailing his/her autobiography and career goals and objectives.

1. Deadline for application: Mid-January (scholarship may no longer be available)

DMG-Maximus Scholarship

1. The DMG-MAXIMUS, Inc. Scholarship will be awarded to an African-American undergraduate or first year graduate student seeking a career in public service. DMG is entering its fifth year of the scholarship/internship program with NFBPA.
2. This program is designed to provide a talented individual with 1) a paid work experience and 2) $5,000 scholarship toward their academic program. The scholarship will be awarded upon completion of the required internship. The work experience is offered during the summer months up to a maximum of 500 hours over a three-month period. Compensation will be based on the successful applicant's qualifications.
3. Eligibility:

· Must be in the process of completing required course work for a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or a related field. First year graduate students will be considered, however, graduate students scheduled to complete their program in May 2002 or December 2002 need not apply.
· Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
· Have strong interpersonal skills, and excellent writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.

1. Application: - Print Form
   · Resume (please include an email address).
   · Three letters of reference (on official letterhead where applicable); one of which should be from a faculty member.
   · Writing Sample: 3-page essay detailing the applicant's autobiography and future employment goals and objectives.
2. Steven D. Ford Memorial Award
3. NFBPA is committed to recognizing excellence in scholastic and professional achievement. In an effort to further the goal of 'grooming and preparing younger, aspiring, public administrators for senior-level management positions', NFBPA offers the Steven D. Ford Memorial Award. This nationally competitive award seeks to recognize a young administrator, under age 35, who has demonstrated above average commitment and success in both his/her profession, and in the community. Only one award is given each year and it is presented during the ELI/Mentor Graduation.
4. Qualifications:
5. Must be under the age of 35 at time of nomination;
6. A regular (non-student) member of NFBPA for at least two years at time of nomination;
7. Currently employed by a public agency; and
8. Able to show demonstrated professionalism and leadership achievement.
9. Candidate must be active in an NFBPA local chapter.
10. Application:
    § A narrative, not to exceed five double spaced pages, fully explaining the basis for the nomination. This should include a description of the nominee's demonstrated professionalism and leadership achievement;
    § A complete biographical sketch of the nominee;
    § A separate page with name, title, organization, address and daytime telephone number of the nominee; the nominator; and two persons, one of whom should represent the nominee's local chapter; who can substantiate the leadership achievement and specific contributions of the nominee, and who have agreed to serve as references
    § A black and white photograph of the nominee.
11. Please send two copies of the nomination package to the NFBPA National Office by February 15.
12. Attn: Steven D. Ford Memorial Award
    National Forum for Black Public Administrators
    777 North Capitol Street, NE - Suite 807
    Washington, DC 20002