TheDream.US Scholarship Program for DREAMers- Deadline February 28
Rutgers University- Newark and Rutgers University- New Brunswick have partnered with TheDREAM.US to provide financial aid to undocumented students who qualify for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. For more information regarding eligibility and application guidelines please visit: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
Immigrants Rising 2018- 2019 List of Scholarships
A compilation of undergraduate and graduate scholarships that do not require proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency. Visit the following link to view the list of scholarships: https://immigrantsrising.org/hot-off-the-press-our-undergraduate-graduate-scholarship-lists
Betancourt Macias Family Scholarship Foundation
The Foundation was founded to support the educational endeavors of undocumented people. The Foundation features various scholarships, most of which are open to student from all states with the exception of the Juan Betancourt Rosas Scholarship. Visit their website for more information: https://www.undocuscholars.com/scholarships
News, Updates & Opportunities for ECON Undergraduates
Friday, February 1, 2019
2019 Annual BSOS Summer Research Initiative (SRI)
The University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship campus in the University of Maryland system and is home to first-class researchers and research facilities. The university’s location, just nine miles from downtown Washington, D.C. and approximately 30 miles from Baltimore, provides access to some of the finest libraries, research centers, and professional opportunities in the country.
UMD BSOS Summer Research Initiative (SRI)
UMD BSOS Summer Research Initiative (SRI)
The program provides rising juniors and seniors an opportunity to increase their interest in research careers in the social and behavioral sciences, develop research skills, and learn about doctoral training with the goal of encouraging students to pursue doctoral degrees in the social and behavioral sciences. The program has a special emphasis on population groups underrepresented in these fields (i.e., African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders).
Program Details
Program Details
This 8-week program will be held on the University of Maryland, College Park campus from June 3 - July 26, 2019. Students are required to arrive on campus on Saturday, June 1st for mandatory Saturday and Sunday program orientation, but SRI programming will officially begin on Monday, June 3rd. Students will be provided a meaningful research experience by working with a faculty mentor in one of our nine academic departments (visit http://www.bsos.umd.edu for department list). They also supplement the research experience with lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities. Students are provided round-trip airfare, meals, room and board in university on-campus housing and $3,150 (before taxes – amount includes stipend and meal allowances).
Basic Eligibility
Basic Eligibility
- Be citizens or permanent residents of the United States;
- Be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year higher education institution and obtain junior or senior status in the Fall 2019-20 academic year;
- Demonstrate an interest in pursuing graduate study in one of the behavioral, social or economic sciences;
- Will have taken a basic statistics or research methodology course; and
- Possess an excellent academic record including a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA.
To apply, visit the Big Ten Academic Alliance SROP website, click “Campus Profiles,” and select University of Maryland
Application deadline: February 10, 2019
Paid summer Internship with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
This is a SUMMER 2019 internship position. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate for an exciting internship position in the Washington Office. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity. FERC also regulates natural gas and hydropower projects. To learn more about the Commission, please visit www.ferc.gov.
At time of application, applicant must submit proof of current enrollment in a degree-seeking program. If selected, applicant must provide proof of continuing education through either the Summer or Fall 2019 semesters.
These positions are temporary, they may be converted to a full time, career-conditional position. Any conversions to full time or career-conditional status is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Duties include:
At time of application, applicant must submit proof of current enrollment in a degree-seeking program. If selected, applicant must provide proof of continuing education through either the Summer or Fall 2019 semesters.
These positions are temporary, they may be converted to a full time, career-conditional position. Any conversions to full time or career-conditional status is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Duties include:
- Assists in analyzing the environmental impact of proposed energy facilities.
- Reviews, analyzes, and determines the merits of comments and recommendations filed with the Commission, and reports on environmental factors, determining the adequacy of data supplied.
Summer Economics Teaching Opportunities
Summer 2019 Employment Opportunities: Economics Instructors and Teaching Assistants
The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is seeking instructors and teaching assistants for our summer programs. CTY offers challenging academic programs for highly talented elementary, middle, and high school students from across the country and around the world. Positions are available at residential and day sites at colleges, universities, and schools on the East and West coasts, as well as internationally in Hong Kong.
(For a full list of sites, visit cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer/sites_dates.html.)
They are currently seeking individuals with expertise in a number of economics-related subjects, including:
Why teach for CTY?
The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY) is seeking instructors and teaching assistants for our summer programs. CTY offers challenging academic programs for highly talented elementary, middle, and high school students from across the country and around the world. Positions are available at residential and day sites at colleges, universities, and schools on the East and West coasts, as well as internationally in Hong Kong.
(For a full list of sites, visit cty.jhu.edu/jobs/summer/sites_dates.html.)
They are currently seeking individuals with expertise in a number of economics-related subjects, including:
- Microeconomics
- Game Theory
- Mathematics of Money
- Macroeconomics
Why teach for CTY?
- share your passion for economics with highly motivated and talented students
- be a part of an intellectual community
- develop your teaching skills in a supportive, collegial environment
- work alongside dedicated educators from around the world
- limited class size (15 students), plus an instructor and assistant for each class, ensures a low student-teacher ratio
- competitive salary plus room and board at our residential sites
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Open Positions with the Economic Analysis Group in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice
The Economic Analysis Group in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is soliciting applications for full-time economic research analyst and an unpaid summer economics internship, positions in Washington, DC starting in the Spring/Summer 2019.
The Economic Analysis Group is looking for detail-oriented highly motivated individuals interested in economics.
A bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better is required, and you must be a U.S. citizen. Experience in working with spreadsheets, statistics, computer programming, and econometrics is useful. Course work in statistics, econometrics, calculus, computer science, and linear algebra is also useful.
By March 1, 2019, please submit a resume, a short writing sample on an economic topic, names and emails of three references, and a copy of your college transcript, via e-mail to:
U.S. Department of Justice
Antitrust Division
atr.eagra@usdoj.gov
A formal application through usajobs.gov will be required.
The Economic Analysis Group is looking for detail-oriented highly motivated individuals interested in economics.
A bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better is required, and you must be a U.S. citizen. Experience in working with spreadsheets, statistics, computer programming, and econometrics is useful. Course work in statistics, econometrics, calculus, computer science, and linear algebra is also useful.
By March 1, 2019, please submit a resume, a short writing sample on an economic topic, names and emails of three references, and a copy of your college transcript, via e-mail to:
U.S. Department of Justice
Antitrust Division
atr.eagra@usdoj.gov
A formal application through usajobs.gov will be required.
Looking for Qualified Econ Juniors/Seniors for Paid Economic Consulting Internship in Washington DC
Economics Partner LLC, with offices in Denver, Washington DC, and Utah was founded to address a
market need. Specialized in transfer pricing, restructuring, and valuations, we handle all of the applied finance and economics needs of our corporate tax and law firm clients. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies, most of which are the leaders in their industry.
Our services include restructuring-related valuation and economic analyses, in controversy, compliance, and planning settings. We act as expert witnesses. We negotiate audit settlements and advance pricing agreements between governments and taxpayers. We price, document, and defend our clients’ most sensitive intercompany transactions. We provide economic analysis in support of our clients’ negotiations with governments regarding tax incentives.
Job Description
Our interns work on a variety of assignments including but not limited to:
The environment at EP is very collegial – as such, Interns will be given the opportunity to interact
organically with associates, managers, directors, and partners.
Requirements and Qualifications
Submission
Please send the required materials to matthew.ponikvar@econpartners.com
market need. Specialized in transfer pricing, restructuring, and valuations, we handle all of the applied finance and economics needs of our corporate tax and law firm clients. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies, most of which are the leaders in their industry.
Our services include restructuring-related valuation and economic analyses, in controversy, compliance, and planning settings. We act as expert witnesses. We negotiate audit settlements and advance pricing agreements between governments and taxpayers. We price, document, and defend our clients’ most sensitive intercompany transactions. We provide economic analysis in support of our clients’ negotiations with governments regarding tax incentives.
Job Description
Our interns work on a variety of assignments including but not limited to:
- Research, analytical work, valuation, benchmarking analysis, and/or documenting the arm’s
- length nature of intercompany transactions within multinational’s global value chain;
- Performing in-depth company, industry, and market research;
- Perform financial and statistical analysis for clients (e.g., Fortune 100 companies and top ranked law firms); and
- Performing economic analyses of intercompany transactions by using valuation methods.
The environment at EP is very collegial – as such, Interns will be given the opportunity to interact
organically with associates, managers, directors, and partners.
Requirements and Qualifications
- COVER LETTER REQUIRED, applicants without cover letters fulfilling the following requirements will not be considered: 1) maximum of 250 words; 2) outline interest in economics accounting, finance and/or valuations; and 3) outline why you want to intern for a boutique economic consulting firm.
- Ideal candidates will be pursuing a degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or Statistics.
- Strong quantitative and writing capabilities.
- Excellent Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
- Analytical mind and ability to handle multiple projects at a time.
- 3.0 or above GPA required
Submission
Please send the required materials to matthew.ponikvar@econpartners.com
2019 AEI Summer Honors Program
The American Enterprise Institute's Summer Honors Program is a series of educational and professional development opportunities for top undergraduate students. Participants connect with the ideas, research, and network of AEI—one of America's leading think tanks—through discussion-based seminars led by AEI scholars and other experts, policy briefings with distinguished policy thinkers and practitioners, high-level networking events, and site visits throughout Washington.
Eligibility: Current undergraduates and recent graduates (winter 2018 or later). International students are eligible to apply. Applications from previous Summer Honors Program alumni will not be considered.
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: Most students will participate in a single one-week course at the beginning of Summer 2019. A select group of students will participate in a four-week opportunity, called the Summer Honors Academy.
Stipend: This is a fully-funded program. Housing, meals on class days, stipends and travel vouchers are provided.
Final Deadline: March 11, 2019. Letters of Recommendation will be accepted until March 18, 2019.
Questions: SummerHonors@aei.org
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until March 11. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for your top course preference.
APPLY
Eligibility: Current undergraduates and recent graduates (winter 2018 or later). International students are eligible to apply. Applications from previous Summer Honors Program alumni will not be considered.
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: Most students will participate in a single one-week course at the beginning of Summer 2019. A select group of students will participate in a four-week opportunity, called the Summer Honors Academy.
Stipend: This is a fully-funded program. Housing, meals on class days, stipends and travel vouchers are provided.
Final Deadline: March 11, 2019. Letters of Recommendation will be accepted until March 18, 2019.
Questions: SummerHonors@aei.org
Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until March 11. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for your top course preference.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Apply NOW for BSOS College Scholarships!
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences offers a variety of scholarships to current students! We encourage you to apply now for an award for the Fall 2019 semester. Before submitting your application, make sure to review each scholarship's eligibility criteria. To explore all of our scholarships, and determine which best suit you, please visit this link.
Applications for the Fall 2019 semester are due on February 11, 2019 by 9 a.m. Click here to apply.
Applications for the Fall 2019 semester are due on February 11, 2019 by 9 a.m. Click here to apply.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Friday, January 25, 2019
Spring 2019 Internship Opportunity
Measuring Success is a growing data analytics firm dedicated to helping mission driven organizations enhance their effectiveness. We help non-profits shift from anecdotal to data-driven decision making through a combination of quantitative tools, analytics, benchmarking, and consultation training. Measuring Success was started over 10 years ago and grew out of work at the Harvard Business School, Kellogg Business School, and Harvard’s Kennedy School, as well as its founder’s experience at McKinsey & Company and as Director of Strategy for a national non-profit organization.
Intern Position
Measuring Success seeks a talented intern to join our team. Our specialization in management consulting and data analysis for socially responsible organizations makes this a unique opportunity for the analytical mind looking to put their expertise to work in an energetic and committed environment, as well as learn cutting edge techniques for applying analytics to aid non-profits.
We are looking for an intern interested and willing to take on a variety of roles – from data management to data analysis to marketing and project support.
Some of the specific activities include:
Analysis:
• Database work and data entry
• Data analysis and data checks
• Report creation for client meetings
• Data Visualization
• Excellent Excel skills
Other Skills and Attributes:
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Desire to learn
• Openness to any task
• Humble
• Sense of humor is a must
If you are great at any or all of these activities, please get in touch.
The position is for the Washington DC office.
This is a paid internship position. 20 to 40 hours per week.
Seeking candidates immediately! Send a resume and cover letter to:
irrum@measuring-success.com Subject line: Intern Inquiry
Intern Position
Measuring Success seeks a talented intern to join our team. Our specialization in management consulting and data analysis for socially responsible organizations makes this a unique opportunity for the analytical mind looking to put their expertise to work in an energetic and committed environment, as well as learn cutting edge techniques for applying analytics to aid non-profits.
We are looking for an intern interested and willing to take on a variety of roles – from data management to data analysis to marketing and project support.
Some of the specific activities include:
Analysis:
• Database work and data entry
• Data analysis and data checks
• Report creation for client meetings
• Data Visualization
• Excellent Excel skills
Other Skills and Attributes:
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic
• Desire to learn
• Openness to any task
• Humble
• Sense of humor is a must
If you are great at any or all of these activities, please get in touch.
The position is for the Washington DC office.
This is a paid internship position. 20 to 40 hours per week.
Seeking candidates immediately! Send a resume and cover letter to:
irrum@measuring-success.com Subject line: Intern Inquiry
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