Bright Futures Scholarship for Unpaid Summer Internships

Deadline to Apply Extended: Friday, May 14, 2021

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships. Scholarships are generously funded by the Eisen Family, the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, and individual donors through Maryland Giving Day.

If you are an undergraduate student who has secured an unpaid summer 2021 internship with a non-profit organization or government office, you are eligible to apply. Additional eligibility details are provided below.

Eligible Candidates
All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester, who have an unpaid internship for summer 2021, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors are not eligible. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December. Preference will also be given to those who have not previously received this scholarship.

Learn more about the scholarship.

Prepare to apply for the Fall 2021 U.S. Department of State Internship Program

The Fall 2021 Student Internship Program will open for application soon. There is a limited amount of time to apply for these positions; so start preparing today. Here are three steps you can take:

• Learn about the Student Internship Program
• Create your USAJOBS account, build your resume, and get your transcript
• Research the U.S. Department of State’s Bureaus and Offices to find the right internship opportunity for you. 

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

The Bright Futures Scholarship Deadline has been Extended to May 15

The Bright Futures Scholarship for Unpaid Summer Internships deadline has been extended!

Learn more on the BSOS Undergraduate blog.

Global/Federal Fellows Undergrad Internship Program - Spots Still Available!

Do you want to gain professional experience, try out working for the federal government, non-profits, consulting firms, and more? Our one-year certificate program combines a fall 2021 seminar and a spring 2022 internship, both for college credit, and offers a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join a passionate, multi-disciplinary, and engaged student cohort and become part of a +1000 alumni network for life!

Program Perks Include:

• Your Choice of Nine Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings; fall seminars are also cross-listed with Honors)
• Water Security and Global Health Challenges
• Science Diplomacy
• Responses to Global Challenges
• Energy and Environmental Policy
• Political Engagement and Advocacy
• Critical Regions and International Relations
• Homeland Security and National Security Policy
• US Diplomacy
• Public Health Policy
• Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit) or through your own major.
• Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, such as: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, World Resources Institute, Chemonics, Department of State, embassies, Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, Aerospace Industries Association, House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Congressional offices, Environmental Law Institute, and many more!
• Year round activities include visits to DC organizations, professional development workshops, one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, good cheer, etc.
• Earn transcript notation as a Federal or Global Fellow

Application Link: Online Application
3rd Priority Deadline: May 7, 2021 (and then Rolling Admission)

For more information, visit our Fellows websites:
http://federalfellows.umd.edu/ and http://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/

Questions about our Federal/Global Fellows Programs? Contact us at: fedglobal@umd.edu

Water Security & Global Health Challenges Testimonial - Watch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9TscKLRnmA

Diversity in Government Internship Program with the United States Tax Court

The United States Tax Court Diversity in Government Internship Program (DiG Tax) will be virtual this summer and provide significant exposure to the inner workings of the U.S. Tax Court, a federal court located in Washington, D.C. DiG Tax interns will observe judges and lawyers; attend virtual trials, meetings, and presentations; and assist on projects with departments throughout the Court, including Case Services, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Library, Information Technology, and Public Affairs.

Prospective DiG Tax interns should demonstrate academic achievement; exhibit qualities such as strong character and self-sufficiency under challenging circumstances; and be self-directed and able to work with limited supervision.

Additionally, applicants must:

1. Be a U.S. citizen or national;
2. Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (visit https://www.ed.gov/accreditation to verify your school and/or program of study);
3. Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA or better;
4. Have an interest in working with the federal government; and
5. Be able to work 40 hours per week during the summer internship.

To apply, send a cover letter and a resume along with a copy of your most recent undergraduate or graduate transcript to DiGTax@ustaxcourt.gov with “DiG Tax” in the subject line.

For best consideration, apply by May 1.

Summer 2021 Research and Communications Internship: Korea Economic Institute of America

KEI is an established public policy institute focused on the Korean peninsula and the U.S.-Korea relationship. KEI is currently seeking graduate students and exceptional undergraduate students with a clear interest in the U.S.-Korea bilateral issues for its Spring 2021 intern class. Interns will develop a deeper understanding of the major policies concerning the economic, political, and security aspects of U.S.-Korea relations. Interns also gain valuable experience in the areas of professional writing, policy research, data collection and analysis, and event planning.

KEI is looking to hire 2 Research interns and 1 Communications intern this summer. Please indicate which position you're applying for. The internship will run for a minimum of 4 months and interns are required to work full-time. KEI offers a monthly stipend to interns.

Career Opportunities in Annapolis: Virtual Roundtable

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Virtual Event, Register

Considering a Career in Government, Politics, Policy, Law or Related Professions? Consider ANNAPOLIS! Black Students in Public Policy (BSiPP), the School of Public Policy, and the University Career Center invite you to join us for a virtual roundtable discussion about career opportunities in Annapolis. You’ll hear about the rewarding and meaningful work of legislators, chiefs of staff, lobbyists, journalists, legislative lawyers and more.

Confirmed Panelists:

• Will Smith, Senator - Maryland State Senate
• Delora Sanchez Ifekauche, Lobbyist - Cornerstone Government Affairs
• Richard Tabuteau, Lobbyist - Tabuteau LLC
• Keiffer Mitchell, Chief Legislative Officer and Special Advisory - Office of the Governor
• Tamika Winkler, Chief of Staff - Office of Senator Cory McCray
• Ny’esha Young, Chief of Staff - Office of Delegate Debra M. Davis
• Debra Davis, Delegate - Maryland House of Delegates

Job Posting: Legislative Assistant

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
OFFICE OF CONGRESSWOMAN AYANNA PRESSLEY

THE ROLE:
The Legislative Assistant manages a diverse portfolio of key issues for the office including the economic justice, consumer protection, housing, small business and supporting the member on her assignment to the Committee on Financial Services. This role reports directly to the Legislative Director.

YOU:
Have experience working in public policy and advocacy and have demonstrated experience advancing legislation, monitoring the House floor and conducting research. You are committed to the progressive values of the office and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting and engaging members of the community, advocates and activists in our legislative work. You believe in shared power and cooperative governing. You have a set of professional and lived experiences that equip you well to serve the Massachusetts 7th and you believe that every person has a contribution to make to our legislative agenda.

Become a Feller Center BSOS Peer Mentor

 

Student Organization Account Specialist - SORC Position

Department: Student Organization Resource Center (SORC), Adele H. Stamp Student Union – Center for Campus Life
 
Job Title: Student Organization Account Specialist

The Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) manages the financial accounts of over 400 SGA recognized student organizations supporting the allocation and spending of a $1 million annual budget. This position assists in processing advanced financial transactions and performing ongoing audits for all organization accounts.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26-30, 2021

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26-30, 2021 – http://www.ugresearch.umd.edu/

We invite students, faculty, and staff to join in celebrating our undergraduates’ remarkable and varied research accomplishments at the annual Undergraduate Research Day (URD) poster exhibition!

This year we are hosting URD on the Symposium online platform for beginning Monday April 26 at 10 am, and concluding at 5 pm on Friday April 30.

Beginning at 10 am this Monday April 26 you can click here to view undergraduate research posters, listen to recorded poster talks, and pose questions/comments for our presenters.

Please note: In order to ask questions of our presenters, or to make comments, you will need to create a free Symposium account using your *umd.edu* email address. To create a Symposium account you will click on the "Sign In" tab in the upper right of the URD Welcome Page.

URD is Maryland’s largest, most visible, and most diversified showcase for undergraduate research accomplishments – come and learn from hundreds of team and individual presenters!

We look forward to hosting you online!

Tutoring Sessions Available

Are you looking for extra help with a challenging course?

Three programs from across campus have joined together under the TLTC to support student learning. In the fall, our highly trained GSS leaders supported 19 courses and met with nearly 4,000 students and our math learning specialist provided 60 one-on-one consultations. This spring we are excited to offer the Math Success Program's virtual drop-in support.

Student Learning Programs (Free)

• Guided Study Session (GSS) - Group learning sessions for students in traditionally difficult courses: GSS Spring Schedule
• Math Success - Drop-in evening tutoring for all math-related courses. Sunday-Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 PM
• Math Learning Consultations - One-on-one academic counseling, math skill development, and guidance toward campus math resources. Email us at learn@umd.edu

Visit keepteaching.umd.edu
Email: KeepTeaching@umd.edu
Call 301.405.9356

Apply today for BSOS Summer/Fall 2021 Undergraduate Experience Funds!

 

These funds assist undergraduate BSOS majors engaged in experiential learning outside the classroom, such as unpaid internships, research, service-learning, and professional or academic virtual conferences. The funds are intended to help offset expenses related to such activities including, but not limited to;

• pandemic conscious travel/transportation expenses
• pandemic related relocation expenses
• professional attire
• opportunity costs, (i.e. the need to give up a part-time paid job in order to take an unpaid internship.)
• software/technology, material needs, not provided by employer/University, but essential to the experience.
• conference fees

For additional examples on the kinds of expenses that may be considered for funding, please click here.

If you are a BSOS student with financial need that is preventing you from taking advantage of an unpaid opportunity, you are encouraged to apply for BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds.

The best consideration date for Summer/Fall 2021 experience applications is Tuesday, June 1, 2021 by 5 PM. Funding will be allocated on a rolling basis, based on the availability of funds. This application will close on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 by 5 PM or when funding for Summer/Fall 2021 experiences has been exhausted.

Click here to apply.

 
Before submitting your application, make sure to review the eligibility criteria.

Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process can be e-mailed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

GIS Minor now enrolling!

The Geospatial Information Science minor is now enrolling! Students minoring in Geospatial Information Science (GIS) gain the technical skills needed to acquire, manage, and analyze large amounts of geospatial data. The curriculum will provide students with the necessary background to use GIS in various fields such as environmental monitoring, disaster assessments, military analysis and intelligence, social justice, cartography, and other related fields. 

Interested in the GIS minor but worried you don't have enough space in your degree plan? Try our Summer 4 + 1 Program! Complete the minor by enrolling in 2 Summer Session I courses, 2 Summer Session II courses, and 1 Fall course. Visit www.ter.ps/gisminor to learn more. 

Paid Summer Internship with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

Our Mission

The PCAOB oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers in order to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports.

Job Description

The PCAOB has a paid internship position for summer 2021 for an Intern – Funding Operations reporting to the Senior Manager, Funding Operations in the Office of Finance at its Washington, DC office. The position will support the various processes required to prepare for, assess, and collect the issuer accounting support fees (“ASF”), broker-dealer ASFs, and registrant annual fees (collectively, “the fees”) timely and accurately each year in coordination with Funding Operations team members. This position requires a proactive person who thrives in a multi-faceted professional environment and works professionally with others. The internship is expected to start in May 2021 and continue through September 2021, and the estimated time per week will vary between 20-40 hours.

Strategic Partnerships and New Ventures Internship with Land O'Lakes

Land O'Lakes Venture37 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to helping communities around the world build economies by strengthening local agriculture, helping agribusinesses create jobs and linking farmers to markets. Since 1981, it has implemented integrated dairy, livestock and crops development programs in nearly 80 countries — creating lasting impact by linking farmers, businesses, and the public and private sector in local and global contexts. Land O’Lakes Venture37’s long-standing affiliation with Land O’Lakes, Inc. sets it apart. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives. It supports Land O’Lakes Venture37 project implementation with nearly 100 years of expertise in dairy, animal nutrition, crop inputs and agricultural insights and technologies. This gives Land O’Lakes Venture37 development projects a unique global view of agriculture, food and the power of well-functioning market systems. Land O’Lakes, Inc. supports these efforts as part of its enterprise purpose of Feeding Human Progress at home and around the world.

Paid U.S. Renewable Energy Research Summer Internship with the World Resources Institute

In the US and across the world, communities of color are disproportionally affected by issues related to climate change and environmental degradation. Yet, action and support are not happening at the pace required and the environmental space addressing these issues remains dominated by white voices. WRI is creating access and opportunity to harness the power, creativity, and innovation of diversity by increasing representation of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in the environmental space. We need a diverse set of voices to solve climate change and that begins with you.

Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, and other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, intellectually driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all our programs.

Paid Human Services Internship with Mathematica Policy Research

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development.

We are seeking a dynamic, intellectually curious individuals, interested in Mathematica’s mission and commitment to equity to participate the Human Services unit’s summer intern program. Summer interns will contribute to a variety of research, data collection, technical assistance, and operational activities that support evidence-based decision making in areas such as education, early childhood, labor, family support, and nutrition.

Summer Policy Assistant Internship with JPMorgan Chase

The JPMorgan Chase Policy Center develops and advances sustainable, evidence-based policy solutions to drive inclusive economic growth in the U.S. and around the world. It is powered by the firm's global business resources and expertise, including data, research, talent and philanthropic investments. The Policy Center works with policy, business and community leaders to drive effective solutions at all levels of government.

The Policy Assistant will directly support members of the Policy Center team across a breadth of policy strategies and special projects, and will report to the Research & Policy Chief of Staff. The role is a part of our Washington, D.C.-based team, but due to COVID precautions we anticipate this role will be remote through August 2021.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enhance policy proposals and planning through active monitoring of legislative and regulatory actions using general online research and in-house tools
• Contribute to success of internal and external meetings and events through materials and logistics preparation and program administrative support
• Create and edit team work products, including PowerPoint presentations in PowerPoint, written memos in Word, and management of data as-needed in Excel
• Other special projects and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Team player with the ability and organization to multitask and help colleagues as needed
• Demonstrated experience juggling multiple responsibilities and meeting team deadlines
• Interest, and preferably experience, in policy, economics, government relations, political science, and/or communications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Internet Explorer.
• A full-time student, enrolled in a degree-seeking undergraduate or Masters program at an accredited academic institution.

Apply on the JPMorgan Chase website. Application deadline May 5.

UMD Student COVID Relief Grant

UMD has received funds from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to distribute to eligible students as UMD Student COVID Relief Grants. These grants can be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to the pandemic, such as:

• assistance with food purchases,
• needs related to housing/rent/utilities,
• assistance with health care (including mental health care) or child care expenses,
• the payment of tuition or purchase of course materials, and/or
• technology-related needs.

Full information on the grant, eligibility requirements, and how to apply can be found on the Office of Student Financial Aid website.

Paid Market Intelligence Analyst Internship

Learn more and apply here

The Market Intelligence Analyst Intern should have a background in business, economics, consulting, research, product management, corporate strategy, or business development. They should be well-versed in researching technology innovation and developing thesis and recommendations for corporate-level strategies and business cases. The intern should also be able to garner insights from conferences, talks, outreach to other companies, surveys, and even developing their own market research reports. Importantly they should be able to prepare executive presentation material, analysis, and recommendations to leadership. The internship position can start as soon as possible with a negotiable time frame, depending on the candidate.

What you’ll do:

The successful candidate will be expected to perform a variety of assignments in the areas of product research, market management and market research. As part of this, the candidate will:

• Develop market intelligence and insight on key sectors and industry trends (including technology, IP, competitors, consumers, regulatory, etc.) and their strategic implications for Rebellion 
• Evaluate business and market strategies to identify and recommend areas of focus
• Conduct and/or participate in complex market research studies, including data analysis and statistical modeling to support sales and marketing efforts 
• Prepare reports and graphs of customer/industry trends, findings, and analyses
• Examine, analyze, and synthesize data to forecast future procurement trends and identify customer buying preferences and pricing strategies
• Communicate findings and insights to key stakeholders in clear and credible formats, and influence teams to take action based on your recommendations
• Help to develop the corporate-level business strategy, and specific recommendations to execute through partnerships, R&D, product development, and go-to-market

Apply to Law and Society Minor Today!

 

BSOS Feller Center Seeking Orientation Peer Advisors

 Click here for the application.

Apply to be a volunteer Fall 2021 International Orientation Leader by 4/9!

 

What is an International Orientation Leader (IOL)?

An IOL is part of the team to officially welcome the 1,500(ish) new international students who are starting their journeys as Terps!  As an IOL, you guide and support these students as they become acclimated to our campus and the College Park community during their official orientation. As an IOL you can make a difference in supporting incoming international students feel welcome as they start their studies at UMD!

Application Link: go.umd.edu/IOL

More information about the program: https://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/international-student-scholar-services/international-orientation-leaders-iol 

June Global Pathways for Students Program with the World Trade Institute of Baltimore (Apply by April 30)

The Office of International Affairs is pleased to announce an exciting international education opportunity for UMD students this summer, right in our backyard! The World Trade Center Institute in Baltimore (WTCI) is now accepting applications for the 2021 cohort of its Global Pathways for Students program.

Participants get an up-close and in-depth look at some of Maryland’s most innovative global businesses, with seven 1.5 hour virtual company visits to a variety of organizations, such as McCormick & Company, Inc., Stanley Black & Decker, Abt Associates and The Nature Conservancy.

The GPS program seeks to assemble a diverse cohort of globally-oriented college students, and is available for current sophomores, juniors, and seniors in college.

The 10-day program takes place from June 1-11.
Applications due April 30.

To apply, visit: https://www.wtci.org/albrecht-fellowships/apply/

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