Bright Futures: Internship Scholarship Fund

In 2013, the University Career Center & The President’s Promise awarded 80+ students with need-based scholarships ranging from $250-$1,250 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid summer internships. We are back at it again for summer 2014!

If you are a student who has secured an unpaid summer 2014 internship with a non-profit organization or government agency, you are eligible to apply to Bright Futures: Unpaid Summer Internship Scholarship Fund.

Eligible Candidates
All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus in September 2014, who have an internship for summer 2014 are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors (May 2014) are not eligible. Preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors and to those who have not previously received an award.

In order for your internship to qualify for funding support, it must satisfy the following criteria:

• Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency
• Offered during the summer and completed by August 31, 2014
• Supervised by a professional in the organization

To Apply (Submission Deadline: April 23, 2014 at 5 p.m.):

1. Complete the scholarship program application form by Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 5 p.m. here The application will be available beginning April 1.
2. Complete and have signed the Supervisor Statement of Agreement form (This is a Word document.)

If you are selected to receive scholarship funds, the award will be credited to your University of Maryland Account by the Financial Aid Office.

 

If you have questions about the Bright Futures: Unpaid Summer Internship Scholarship Fund, contact:
Erica Ely
Program Director, Internships

eely@umd.edu

301.314.0362

Campaign for Liberty Foundation - 2014 Ron Paul Scholarships

The Ron Paul Patriot ($10,000), Liberty ($5,000), and Freedom ($2,500) Scholarships are available to all liberty-minded undergraduate students and high school seniors who have been accepted for the Fall of 2014. But the deadline, March 10th, is quickly approaching! More information including all eligibility and application requirements, can be found on our website: CampaignforLibertyFoundation.org.

Summer Research Initiative - Application Deadline Feb. 14th

The Summer Research Initiative (SRI) was created in 1999 by the Office of the Dean in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) and is supported by the Office of the Provost, the Graduate School, the Office of the Vice President for Research and the College. The program is designed to encourage and enhance the diversity of scholars working in the social and behavioral science fields.

 

In that spirit, we are interested in receiving applications to the program from a broad spectrum of students, including African Americans, Latino/Hispanics, American Indian/Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, as well as students with research interests related to diverse communities.

 

 

The goals of the SRI are to:

• Increase the knowledge of, and interest in, doctoral-level training in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences;
• Provide rising juniors and seniors an opportunity to learn about graduate studies and the range of research and scholarship in the social, behavioral and economic sciences at the University of Maryland;
• Provide a laboratory experience that enhances basic research knowledge and skills;
• Provide lectures, workshops, didactic exchanges and other programming to enhance students' knowledge of the graduate application process, negotiating the academic rigors and professional and personal challenges encountered in graduate school, and developing career paths in social, behavioral and economic sciences; and
• Provide mentoring and networking opportunities for students to advance their training in the social, behavioral and economic sciences.

The SRI is part of the College's longstanding commitment to increasing the number of underrepresented minorities who pursue graduate degrees in the social, behavioral and economic sciences. According to data from the National Science Foundation, the university ranks 8th in the country in the number of doctoral degrees awarded and 13th in the number of Bachelor of Arts degrees awarded to underrepresented minority students in those fields. The Summer Research Initiative is an integral part of our efforts.

 

FannieMae - Information session for Financial Economist Job Opening

May Graduates: Information Session for Financial Economist I Job Opening in the Credit Modeling & Analytics Team at Fannie Mae

 

Monday, February 10th, 2014 at 5:00 PM in Tydings Room 4103

 

This session will be a presentation from members of the Credit Modeling & Analytics Team at Fannie Mae. The presentation will include an overview of Fannie Mae and the Credit M&A team as well as a description of the role of a Financial Economist at Fannie Mae.

 

Company Description: As the leading source of residential mortgage credit in the U.S. secondary market, Fannie Mae is supporting today's economic recovery and laying the foundation for a better housing finance system. We guarantee and purchase loans from mortgage lenders to ensure families can buy homes, refinance, or rent a good home.

 

Job Description:

• Examine data from segment of housing market in order to perform economic analysis of purchase rates, effects of interest rates, prepayment risk, default risk, or other trends that could affect the products or services of assigned business unit(s).
• Examine particular products of assigned business unit and analyze using standard econometric or quantitative models to assess risk, predict future trends.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic analyses or reports regarding operating results used by business unit management to make marketing, pricing, product management or risk management decisions over the short to mid term.
• Contribute to the update and maintenance of loan default, prepayment and severity models for the update of business unit products in use in client sites for loan application, credit review, underwriting, and the like.
• Perform economic capital analysis, and other financial analysis when necessary, for review by business unit management in order to support strategic or risk management decisions.
• Perform ad hoc reports or analyses of various credit, asset performance, risk management or similar data as requested by business unit or client management.

Questions? Contact noah_murrell@fanniemae.com

 

  

Economic Development Administration (EDA) Summer Internship

We are seeking applicants for our summer internship program at the Economic Development Administration (EDA), U.S. Department of Commerce. EDA’s mission is to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. As the only federal agency, EDA drives collaborative regional economic development initiatives that lead to job creation.

The EDA Internship program is a full-time unpaid opportunity but a travel stipend can be provided. The program will run from Monday, June 9 to Friday, August 22. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in public policy, governmental affairs, legislative affairs, public affairs, business and/or community engagement. Interns will also have tours and meetings with Senior Leaders in government.

All Interns Must Be:

• A U.S. Citizen
• Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a college, community college, or university that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Be able to pass a comprehensive background/security investigation

 EDA Internship Program Offices:

• Office of the Assistant Secretary
• Office of External Affairs
• Legislative Affairs
• Public Affairs
• Office of Regional Affairs
• Finance
• Performance and National Programs Division
• Regional Offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, Austin, and Seattle
Please send your resume and cover letter to Pamela Bell, the Administrative Assistant to the Acting Assistant Secretary, at PBell@eda.gov by Wednesday, March 12th. Please indicate your top three choices of office preferences in your cover letter.

Educational Housing Services - Summer Housing in New York

Interning in New York City? Where Are You Going To Live?

 The smartest interns in NYC all have the same address:
Educational Housing Services!

All EHS Residences Feature:
Furnished Rooms with Private Bathrooms
Free: WIFI, Cable TV, and Air Conditioning
24-Hour Security, Complimentary Sightseeing Events and more!

Have an unforgettable summer living with students & interns from around the world.
Visit www.studenthousing.org/and/university or call (888) 255-0296

Kaplan Test Prep Introduction and Free Practice Exam Event

Econ Students,

Kaplan is hosting Free GRE & LSAT Practice Tests on Saturday, Feb 22nd, at the University of Maryland in The Armory Building on campus at 10am!

Each test will last up to 4 hours and will be proctored like an actual exam.  Immediately following the exam, you will be able to receive your score report, with full comprehensive feedback on your individual performance, on a web-enabled mobile device (Smartphone or Tablet). One of our expert instructors will provide a short overview on how to interpret your score report, followed by a workshop on test-taking strategies.  Kaplan staff will be available throughout the day to answer any questions you may have. All students who attend will receive exclusive discounts on Kaplan Courses and Products. See below for more in depth time and location information:

 

2/22/14 – University of Maryland

MCAT Practice Test: 10am – The Armory – Room 0126

LSAT Practice Test: 10am – The Armory – Room 0131

GRE Practice Test: 10am – The Armory – Room 0135

DAT Practice Test: 10am – The Armory – Room 0110

PCAT Practice Test: 10am – The Armory – Room 0116

To register for one of these free events and save your spot today, please go to http://bit.ly/UMCPspr14!

Please feel free to reach out to Zack Flora at zachary.flora@kaplan.com or call (302) 379-2565 with any questions or concerns you may have about the practice tests or enrolling in a course.  We look forward to seeing you at one of these great upcoming events or in one of our upcoming classes!

Best,

Zack Flora

MCRMC - Internship

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – UNPAID INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE 

The Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission (the "Commission") seeks interns for various departments within the Commission Staff.

Established by the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, as amended by the FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act, the Commission is reviewing military compensation and retirement programs to ensure the long-term health of the All-Volunteer Force, provide for a high quality-of-life for the members of the Uniformed Forces and their families, and modernize the compensation and retirement programs to achieve fiscal sustainability. After reviewing existing statutes, regulations and policies, the Commission will make recommendations to the President and Congress in 2015. 

 A cadre of interns will assist the Commission Staff with their research and review of existing statutes, regulations and policies of affected federal agencies as required by statute. In some cases, interns may assist with quantitative analysis.

The Commission Staff seeks interns who have an ability to:

• follow instructions and guidance to complete assigned tasks and communicate information to others in oral or written format,
• analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather and interpret pertinent data, and apply established rules and procedures to recommend effective solutions,
• learn and apply basic investigative techniques to accomplish work; and
• learn how to gather and analyze basic facts, information and data, and draw conclusions.

Preference will be given to applicants seeking or who have a degree in the areas of Political Science, Economics, the Law, Public or Health Administration, or similar degree fields.

Applicants who are veterans or have an affiliation with the military, prior legislative experience, or an interest in military personnel matters are strongly encouraged to apply.

Internships are unpaid. However, interns with superior performance may compete for paid internships beginning in the summer.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the Commission Staff via email to resume@mcrmc.gov. Resumes will be accepted on a rolling basis through December 31, 2014.

Interested in Applying to the Business School?

Admission Information Workshops

Robert H. Smith School of Business

 Information workshops for admission to the Robert H. Smith School of Business will be held on the following dates. These sessions will be led by an Admission Representative for Limited Enrollment Programs from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

If you are interested in changing your major or applying for admission to Business, you are strongly encouraged to attend one of these information sessions.

 

All sessions will be in the campus Visitor Center (Turner Hall) Auditorium and should last for approximately 45 minutes.

 

Tuesday, February 11th at 12:30pm
Thursday, February 20th at 3:30pm
Monday, February 24th at 3pm*
Friday, March 7th at 4pm
Tuesday, March 11th at 1pm
Thursday, March 27th at 11am
Monday, March 31st at 4pm*
Thursday, April 10th at 1pm
Wednesday, April 16th at 2pm
Tuesday, April 22nd at 3pm*
Monday, April 28th at 1pm
Thursday, May 8th at 12:30pm

* Immediately following the workshop will be a brief presentation from a representative from the Robert H. Smith School @ Shady Grove

Sessions are open to all students. The workshops will cover the following topics:

 

• Admission requirements & application filing deadlines

• Course equivalents for Business courses

• Business application and admission review procedures

• Q & A

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (301) 314‐8385. For admission information and current LEP gateway requirements, visit the LEP website at: http://www.lep.umd.edu.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond - Research Associate

The Research Department has an opening for a Research Associate reporting to the Economists in this area. In this entry level role, you will perform economic and statistical analyses to support the research initiated by Economists. This research is in part policy-oriented, and in part academic, aimed at publication in top journals. Much of the analysis will be conducted on personal and mainframe computers, using mathematical and statistical software such as Matlab, Gauss, Stata and R. You will present results of research to economists and management in oral or written reports on an as needed basis, and at times within tight deadlines.

 

With an application, candidates are required to submit a resume (CV), cover letter, and college transcript(s). Transcripts (unofficial copies are okay at this time) and other required documents should be uploaded as attachments to your electronic submission.
 

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by February 15, 2014; however, late applications will be reviewed until March 3, 2014.
 

The hiring range is $39,560-$49,450, annually

The range for this opening is $39,560-$61,812, annually.

Candidates subject to special background check procedures.