Calling All Juniors! The FDIC Has Two Multiple-Position Internships Leading to Employment

Financial Management Scholars Program - Pathways Internship Student Trainee (RMS)

Financial Management Scholars Program - Pathways Internship Student Trainee (DCP)

Application Deadline: August 22, 2024

The Financial Management Scholars Program (FMSP) is a paid internship that may lead to a post-graduation employment offer as a Financial Institution Specialist, a three and a half year training program leading to professional certification as a commissioned Financial Institution Examiner.

Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS). FMS will work directly on teams of experienced FDIC employees to evaluate bank operations, business planning, and risk management strategies.  These teams are responsible for assessing financial institutions to determine whether they are following safe and sound banking practices, maintaining effective internal controls and procedures, managing their institutions effectively, and complying with all applicable laws and regulations.  

Learn more and apply.

Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP). Scholars will work directly on teams of experienced FDIC employees to evaluate bank operations, business planning, and consumer protection practices.  These teams are responsible for assessing financial institutions to determine whether they are following safe and sound banking practices, maintaining effective internal controls and procedures, managing their institutions effectively, and complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including those relating to consumer protection, privacy, community reinvestment, and fair lending. 

Learn more and apply

Beinecke Scholarship for Graduate Study - Info Session with Program Director - 8/28

Are you a junior planning to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences? Do you have an outstanding academic record? Do you have a high degree of financial need?

 

The Beinecke Scholarship program provides graduate study scholarships to JUNIORS of exceptional, demonstrated academic ability who plan to pursue research-based master's or PhD programs in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study in fall 2025 and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2025 and August 2026. The University of Maryland may nominate one individual to compete nationally. 

 

Learn more! In-person info session with Dr. Matthew Loar, Director, Beinecke Scholarship Program, and 2024 UMD Beinecke Scholar, Onyeka Arah!

Date: Wednesday, August 28th

Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Place: Edward St. John Learning & Teaching Center B0322

RSVP HERE

Interested but unable to attend? Please contact Dr. Leslie Brice Bustamante at lbrice@umd.edu.

FIELDS OF STUDY: The Beinecke program is open to students planning research-oriented master’s and PhD studies in any field in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Professionally-oriented degree programs ARE NOT supported.

 

FINANCIAL NEED: Candidates for nomination by the University of Maryland should be recipients of Pell Grants or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need as indicated through the FAFSA process.

 

Who may apply: To be eligible for the Beinecke Scholarship nomination, a student must:

 

• Have demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career. Generally, a minimum GPA of 3.7 will be required for nomination; exceptions may be made in extraordinary cases. 

• Be a college junior pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2024-2025 academic year. 

• Have firm plans to enter a master's or doctoral program in the arts, humanities, or social sciences after graduation. 

• Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 

• Be a Pell Grant recipient as an undergraduate at the University of Maryland or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of underlying financial need.

 

Award Amount: Each scholar receives $5,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school.

 

Duration: Scholars must utilize all funding within five years of graduation.

 

Campus Deadline: February 14, 2025. This is the deadline for submitting a complete draft of the Beinecke application and one letter of recommendation to be considered for University of Maryland, College Park nomination.

 

Website: www.Beineckescholarship.org

Promoting Achievement and Diversity in Economics (PADE) Accepting Applications

Promoting Achievement and Diversity in Economics (PADE) is a program that offers undergraduate students weekly study sessions for core economics classes and networking opportunities with professional economists. PADE participants are encouraged to consider graduate studies in economics or related fields, and receive additional support in applying for internships and jobs related to economics. PADE also aims to increase diversity and achievement among Economics majors, particularly for the BS degree, and more generally in the discipline of economics. You can learn more about the program on our website.

Sophomores and juniors who are economics majors or who plan to take upper level classes in economics are invited to apply by completing the google form here.

Applications are due on August 19th. If you have questions about the program, you may email pade@umd.edu.

Paid U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Fellowship

 

Applications due: September 7, 2024

Learn more!

The International Trade Administration has launched a U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Fellowship pilot program for those pursuing studies in international affairs, economics, business, public administration, and trade.

We’ll be selecting up to 20 students to join one of our Commercial Service international post teams for an eight-week living/learning opportunity in summer 2025, which will include a one-week orientation session in Washington, D.C., and up to $35,000 in financial assistance to cover housing, per diem, and other costs. The program is designed to increase knowledge of the Commercial Service, including career opportunities at ITA and in the field of international trade.

To submit your application electronically, you must register in both Grants.gov and eRA Commons.

We encourage you to begin the registration process several weeks before the September 7, 2024 deadline, as it may take both Grants.gov up to two (2) business days and eRA Commons up to two (2) weeks to register.

2024 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Tax Adventure August 13

Date: Tuesday, August 13 · 8:30am - 3pm EDT

Location: 1 West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Register

The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum is the largest annual IRS outreach event for the tax professional community. Faculty, students and alumni from universities can participate in a free, one-day Tax Adventure! Join IRS employees, tax professionals and industry partners to get the latest on federal and state tax issues.

If you’re looking for career opportunities at the IRS, there will be an exclusive recruiting event for qualified applicants. To participate in the recruiting event, students must register to attend both the Tax Adventure and IRS recruiting event.

This event is free for registered attendees. However, attendees will be responsible for any transportation, parking, food or drink costs the day of the event.

Attendees will get to participate in the following:

- Seminars hosted by industry tax professionals and IRS Executives about the latest federal and state tax issues

- Exclusive lunch networking event with IRS employees and industry partners (lunch will be on site but is not included in registration)

Research Assistant opportunity at the Brookings Institution

The Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is conducting our fall Research Assistant recruitment, for positions starting in summer 2025. We are recruiting for ten research assistants for one or two year appointments, preferably beginning between June 1 and August 1, 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates!

Read more here: https://www.brookings.edu/join-the-top-ranked-think-tank-for-domestic-economic-policy/

Apply here: https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/3497/research-assistant-%28job-id%3a-2024-3497%29/job

 

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree by summer 2025 in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Public Policy, or other Social Sciences with a minor in Economics and will need to submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and an unofficial transcript. The application deadline is October 12, 2024.

Virtual Resume Reviews for BSOS Majors

Hiring Managers review resumes as quickly as seven seconds! Will your amazing qualifications stand out?

Gain tips for crafting a skills based resume that gets noticed by submitting your resume to be reviewed by the Feller Center’s Career Planning team. You will then receive tips and wording suggestions via email within a week.

Submit Your Resume

Would an appointment be better for you? The Feller Center looks forward to seeing you in person or during a virtual appointment. Schedule through TerpEngage.

*This program is open to current College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Undergraduate Majors at UMD. Program closes August 9, 2024 at 11:59 pm. 

Questions? Contact bsoscareers@umd.edu. View more resume and application prep resources.

Student Tour Guide Positions Now Posted!

On behalf of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, we are thrilled to announce the opening of student tour guide positions starting this fall! Previously, our student tour guides were part of a student organization known as the IMAGERs, which has been active on campus since 1984 and recently celebrated its 40th anniversary.

In collaboration with the IMAGERs, we have decided to transition to a fully paid model for our tour guides. This change will enable us to work more closely with our guides on strategic goals for campus tours and ensure the team represents the diversity and entirety of our university.

EVS is looking to hire approximately 50 guides and four coordinators. The coordinator roles come with additional responsibilities, detailed in the job descriptions. Students can apply for both the campus tour guide and campus tour guide coordinator positions through e-jobs. The best consideration deadline for applications is July 26th, and we look forward to interviewing a diverse pool of candidates.

Economics Mentoring Program

Many students interested in an economics PhD experience disparate degrees of support in the application process. The Economics Mentoring Program (EMP) aims to mitigate these gaps by helping students from underrepresented groups connect with graduate student mentors in the economics PhD programs at Duke, Harvard, MIT, and Stanford. These mentors can provide:

• Advice on graduate school and fellowship applications, including questions about the application process and feedback on application materials.
• Information about economics research, life as a PhD student or in an academic career, for students who are deciding whether a PhD in economics is the right choice for them.

EMP aims to increase the pipeline of diverse talent in economics PhD programs and welcomes participation from all groups underrepresented in economics, including but not limited to: Black, Hispanic-Latin, Native American, low-income, and LGBTQ+ students, women, students with disabilities, and students who are the first in their families to go to college. We welcome participation from:

• Students at various stages of their economics studies, including undergraduates and college graduates. 
• Students who are curious about the academic economics experience and interested in figuring out if it’s right for them. 

Applications for the program will open in June. Mentorship will begin over the summer and continue through Fall 2024. Mentees who prefer to meet for a single “coffee chat” may indicate their preference on the form. We will do our best to match all interested applicants with a mentor; however, demand may exceed the availability of mentors.

Please note that this is a volunteer-based, student-run program. This program is not considered part of the admissions process for any economics PhD Program, nor will any student's participation in the Program be considered by the graduate admissions committee at any school.

Please direct any questions to economicsmentoring@gmail.com. To join the program, please fill out this form.

Paid Student Research Opportunity

Researchers at the University of Maryland are interested in learning about your reactions to racial stigma, bias, and discrimination. 
You must identify as African American or Black and be between 18 and 25 years of age to participate. 

Participation involves viewing a series of pictures—some of them graphic in nature and intended to elicit a strong reaction. We will also ask that you perform a series of computer tasks while we record your body and brain’s responses. To do this, we ask to place sensors on your head, forearms, palms, and face. You will also be asked to complete several questionnaires assessing various attitudes, thoughts, feelings, and life events.

Total time to participate will be approximately 4 hours. You will earn $54 for participating plus up to a $6 bonus. Eligibility will be determined via the completion of a brief, non-compensated online screener. 

Take the screener at: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_cOAOq7NOrt1hKMS

“Examining Cognitive and Affective Processes in Response to Racial Bias [2022]”

This research is being conducted by Cristina Risco, Ph.D. and Edward Bernat, Ph.D. at the University of Maryland, College Park.

0126 Biology-Psychology Building, College Park, MD, 20742

The researchers can be reached via email at CCN.Lab.Stigma.Research@umd.edu or via phone at 301-405-8440.

IRB Approval number: 1920684-2