Scholarships and Fellowships!

From CUNY’s Tuesday Brief:

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Check out these Scholarships & Fellowships:

BASTA Fellowship: If you’re a first-generation college student, apply to get additional support through the job search process (deadline 3/12/21)

NYC Summer Bridge for All Coach: If you went to NYC public high school, get paid to support high school seniors through their transition after graduation (deadline 3/17/21)

New York Women in Communications Scholarship: Earn a scholarship and access to professional development, mentoring, and a diverse community of communications professionals (deadline 3/19/21)

CUNY Cultural Corps: Get matched with a paid internship in the cultural/arts sector just for CUNY students (deadline 4/5/21)

Don Lavoie Fellowship: Learn about political economy while earning a stipend and research support through this online fellowship (deadline 4/15/21)

Internship Opportunities at the American Philosophical Society Library

2019-2020 Fellowship and Internship Opportunities at the American Philosophical Society Library

The American Philosophical Society Library in Philadelphia invites applications for long and short-term research fellowships for scholars working inĀ all fields, and especially those working on projects pertaining to theĀ history of science, technology, and medicine;Ā early American history; andĀ Native American and Indigenous Studies.Ā Ā The Library is also accepting applications for its 8-week Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Summer Undergraduate Internship program.

The strongest applications will demonstrate a clear need to consult materials housed in the APS Library and will list which collections will be used during the fellowship term. Comprehensive, searchable guides and finding aids to our collections are available online atĀ www.amphilsoc.org/library [amphilsoc.org].

Undergraduate Internships

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Summer Undergraduate Internship

These paid 8-week internships provide three talented undergraduates with the opportunity to conduct research, to explore career possibilities in archives and special collections, and to learn about advanced training in Native American and Indigenous Studies and related fields. The internship will take place from mid-June to mid-August 2019. During this time students will work at the APS Library and will also have the opportunity to travel to Native communities to share their work. The stipend is between $3000 and $3500 (depending on housing costs), plus a travel allowance.

Further information about the internship and application process can be found atĀ https://apply.interfolio.com/56020 [apply.interfolio.com].

Faculty and Staff researchers should review the additional opportunities below.

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Due 6/1: Futures Initiative Undergraduate Leadership Opportunity

CUNY-Wide Undergraduate Leadership Opportunity

Please share with CUNY undergraduate students –Ā Apply here by June 1, 2018 !Ā 

Dear Colleagues, Students, Alumni, and Friends,

The Futures Initiative Leadership Program provides up to twenty-five undergraduate students from any CUNY campus with opportunities to develop leadership and peer mentoring skills. Students will receive a stipend for their contribution as well as support for transportation and cultural enrichment activities.They will participate in a variety of professional development workshops and and opportunities designed to build community leadership skills and support success in school and beyond.

This year’s program will combine a one-day summer institute with regular opportunities to meet, reflect, gain new skills, and join in intellectual discussions at the Graduate Center, while also helping to provide resources, advice, and support to fellow students throughout the academic year. Students gain a variety of skills that will be beneficial for many careers that require collaboration, learning with and from others, building trust, and striving toward shared and common goals, and contribution to a larger public good.

We invite you to apply for this program by completing theĀ Application form by FridayĀ JuneĀ 1.

For more details about the program, including eligibility and participation requirements, pleaseĀ visit our website. For a glimpse into last year’s program, visitĀ http://futuresinitiative.org/mentors.Ā 

CUNY Summer Undergraduate Research Program – Deadline Jan 31, 2016!

The CUNY Summer Undergraduate Research Program (CSURP) is a ten-week intensive research program that will run from June 6 – August 11, 2016 and is open to undergraduates completing their sophomore or junior year.Ā  CUNY Community College students with at least 30 credits at the time of application are also encouraged to apply.Ā  The program offers hands-on research with faculty mentorship to students interested in Environmental Science, Nanoscience, Neuroscience, Photonics, and Structural Biology. A $4,000 stipend, housing, and metro cards are available to successful applicants.

 

This year’s application process will end at January 31, 2016 at 11:59pm.Ā  Students must complete the online application form, submit a personal statement, letter of recommendation, and transcripts, which can be found here: http://www.cuny.edu/research/sr/csurp/guidelines.html

Planned Parenthood internship

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
NATIONAL OFFICE
NEW YORK, CITY

6 Month Fellowship – Office of the President

Position Summary:

The OOP Fellow assists in the Office of the President.Ā  The OOP Fellow assists in all content and operational areas including scheduling, operations/infrastructure, special events, administrative tasks and special projects.

In this position, the OOP Fellow will assist the team in correspondence, scheduling & advance procedures, meeting & calendar strategy, special event planning and board meeting preparation.

The OOP Fellow will interact regularly with the Director of the OOP, OOP Administrative Manager, Manager of Board Affairs and the Scheduler to the President.

This Fellowship is a full-time, paid Fellowship with an ideal commitment of 6 months, September through March.

Responsibilities:

  • Correspondence: drafts, tracks and prints letters
  • Event Planning: coordinates logistics for office meetings and events
  • Board Support: provides administrative and logistical support for Board Affairs
  • General Administration: database work, administrative tasks, mailings, processing of expense reports and pay orders
  • Special Projects: as assigned

Skills:

  • Excellent MS Office Suite skills: including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Familiarity with MS Outlook, Adobe and presentation/design software a plus
  • Detailed oriented
  • Unflappable
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills
  • Self-Starter
  • Excellent Project Management skills
  • Sense of humor

General Experience:

  • Experience in an internship or fellowship program ideally working with senior management, the Executive Director or CEO/President’s office.

Education:

  • Junior or Senior year (undergraduate), Recent Graduate, Graduate Student

Planned Parenthood of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Planned Parenthood of America does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

 

*LI-SB2

Requirements:
Travel none
Expertise Administrative Support
Education Bachelor
Job Type Temporary
Location NY – NYC
Years of Experience 0-1 years
Preferred Language English

APPLY NOW!

The Frick Collection | 2014-16 Teaching Fellows Program

See below for a fantastic opportunity to work with the Frick Collection:

Dear Students,

The Frick Collection is now accepting applications for the 2014-16 Teaching FellowsĀ Program. This exciting new initiative is open to highly motivated undergraduate art history majors and graduate students in the humanities who are interested in complementing their studies by teaching from original works of art. Beyond receiving the equivalent of a course in museum education and the opportunity to lead Guided School Visits for schoolchildren in grades 5-12, Teaching Fellows will find community at the Frick and receive compensation for their dedication to gallery teaching. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in the growing field of museum education and a rare chance to teach with masterpieces at one of the most prestigious museums in the country.

To learn more about how to become a Teaching Fellow, please visit http://www.frick.org/careers/fellowships.

Sincerely,

Olivia Powell, PhD

Associate Museum Educator for Academic Programs

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The Frick Collection
Education Department
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 547-0704
www.frick.org/education

City Tech’s Graduate School Fair

City Tech will have its First Graduate School/Professional SchoolĀ Fair at this year’s Emerging and Honors Scholars poster session. Ā Eleven plus schools (CCNY, CUNY Grad Center, CUNY Professional Studies, Hofstra University, John Jay, LIU, NYIT, NYU Poly, St. John’sĀ Law School, Touro Graduate School of Business, and others) and two fellowship programs (Math for America and The Woodrow Wilson Fellowship) will be represented.Ā Below is a posterĀ for the Graduate School Fair.Ā  This is an opportunity for you to learn more about:
  • Various schools and programs
  • The benefits of a graduate degree
  • Scholarships and fellowships
  • Admissions requirements
The Graduate Schools will have tables in Namm 119 fromĀ 11 am – 2 pm on Thursday December 5, 2013.
Image: Grad School Fair flyer