Fellowships
Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowships:
http://fleishmanhillard.com/careers/scholarships-fellowships/
Alfred Fleishman, one of our
agency’s founders,
was dedicated
to
promoting human rights and helping
people from diverse backgrounds communicate with and understand one another. In his
honor, Fleishman Hillard offers the Alfred Fleishman Diversity Fellowship program.
The program targets ethnically
diverse candidates and applicants who have a
passion for
ethnic
or
cultural diversity.
American Bar Association Fellowships
http://www.americanbarfoundation.org/research/Fellowshipopportunities.html
The ABF
sponsors fellowship programs
for
postdoctoral
scholars, doctoral candidates,
graduate and undergraduate students.
All fellowships
are held in residence at the ABF's offices in Chicago.
The American Political Science Association Minority Fellowship Program:
http://www.apsanet.org/mfp
The Minority Fellows Program (MFP) is
a fellowship competition for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds
applying to or in the early stages
of doctoral programs in
political science.
The MFP was
established in 1969 (originally as the Black Graduate Fellowship) to increase the number of minority
scholars in the discipline. Each year,
APSA
awards up to 12 funded fellowships
in the amount of $4,000.
The American Society of Criminology Graduate
Fellowships for Ethnic Minorities:
http://www.asc41.com/awards/GradMinorityFellowship.html
The Graduate Fellowship for Ethnic Minorities (established in
1988) is designed to encourage students of
color to enter the
field of criminology and criminal
justice. The fellowships are designed
to encourage students of
color,
especially those from ethnic minority groups
underrepresented in the field, including but not limited to, Asians,
Blacks, Indigenous
peoples, and Hispanics, to enter the field of criminology and criminal
justice, and to facilitate completion of their
degrees.
ASA Minority Fellowship Program:
http://www.asanet.org/career-center/grants-and- fellowships/minority-fellowship-program
Through its Minority Fellowship Program (MFP),
the American Sociological Association (ASA)
supports
the development
and training of
sociologists of color in any sub-area or specialty in the discipline. MFP seeks to attract talented doctoral students to ensure a diverse and highly trained workforce is available
to assume leadership
roles in research that is relevant to today’s global
society.
ASM Research Capstone Fellowship Program: http://www.asm.org/index.php/professionaldevelopment/students/25-education/students/142-asm- undergraduate-research-capstone-program-ur-capstone-2012
The goal of this
program is to “fulfill
the later stages of undergraduate professional development” for
underrepresented minority students (URM).
This
program seeks to enhance the presentation skills of
students after their
research experiences. The ASM Research Capstone Fellowship Program will focus on
enhancing presentations and networking skills, and provide students with resources to transition to disciplinary scientific meetings.
Echoing Green
http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship
Echoing Green Fellows are the innovators, instigators, pioneers, and rebels that reject the status quo and drive positive social change all over the world.
While their work, their
geographies, and even their approaches may be as varied
as the problems they are working to solve, their
common passion and commitment form the base of this robust, active community of leaders. Our social entrepreneurship Fellows work on six continents,
on issues such as economic development,
education, environmental
sustainability, health, justice & human rights, racial &
gender equity and more.
Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs:
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/index.htm
Through its
Fellowship Programs,
the Ford Foundation
seeks
to
increase the diversity
of the nation’s
college and university faculties by increasing their
ethnic and
racial diversity, to maximize the
educational
benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
Predoctoral, Dissertation,
and Postdoctoral fellowships will
be awarded in a national competition administered by the National
Academies of
Sciences, Engineering,
and Medicine on behalf of the Ford Foundation.
The Gem Fellowship:
http://www.gemfellowship.org/students/gem-fellowship-program/rules-and- requirements/
GEM offers MS and PhD level students an outstanding opportunity and access to dozens of
the top Engineering and Science
firms and Universities in the nation. The GEM Fellowship was designed to focus
on
promoting opportunities for
individuals
to
enter industry at the graduate level
in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high level technical careers.
GEM
also offers exposure opportunities
to
a number of opportunities in academe.
The Greenlining Institute Fellowship Programs
http://greenlining.org/leadership-academy/programs/
The Policy Fellowship is a year-long development
and experiential learning program for young leaders
seeking hands-on public policy experience.
Fellows will
be assigned to Greenlining’s
Bridges to Health,
Economic Equity, or
Environmental Equity team to develop expertise
under the mentorship of
the
program director.
Minority Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education Research:
http://www.aera.net/Professional- Opportunities-Funding/AERA-Funding-Opportunities/Minority-Dissertation-Fellowship-Program http://www.namepa.org/?option=com_content&view=article&id=18&Itemid=79
The American Educational Research Association (AERA)
is pleased to announce the AERA Minority
Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research. The Council
of the AERA established
the fellowship program to provide support for doctoral dissertation research, to advance education research by
outstanding minority graduate students, and to improve the
quality and diversity of
university faculties.
Montgomery Summer Research Diversity Fellowships in Law and Social Science for Undergraduate
Students: http://www.americanbarfoundation.org/research/Fellowshipopportunities/SummerResearchDiversityF ellowshipsinLawandSocialScience.html
The American Bar
Foundation sponsors an
annual program of
summer research fellowships to interest
undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in
pursuing graduate study in the social sciences. The summer program is designed
to introduce students to the rewards and demands of
a research-oriented
career in the field of law and social science.
National Institute
of Environmental Health Sciences Fellowships
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/training/fellowships/
The NIEHS
supports a variety of
Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual
National Research
Service Award (NRSA)
Fellowships. These fellowship awards provide an annual stipend, an allowance for tuition and fees, and
an institutional research
allowance.
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans:
https://www.pdsoros.org/apply
Every year, The Paul & Daisy Soros
Fellowships for
New Americans supports thirty New Americans,
immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing graduate school in the United States. Full
eligibility requirements can be found here. Each
Fellowship supports up to one to two
years of graduate
study in any field and in any advanced
degree-granting program in
the United States.
Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program:
http://www.twc.edu/thomas-r-pickering- foreign-affairs-fellowship-program/
Funded
by the U.S. Department of State and administered
by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship
Program provides undergraduate and graduate students with financial support, mentoring and professional
development
to
prepare them academically and professionally for a career in the U.S.
Department of
State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups
historically underrepresented
in the Foreign Service, and students
with
financial need are encouraged to apply.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/program-on-philanthropy-and-social-innovation-psi/william- randolph-hearst-endowed-fellowship-for-minority-students/
The Aspen
Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social
Innovation (PSI) in Washington,
DC
offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship
to one student three times annually.
The fellowship,
which is based on academic excellence and need,
is open
to both undergraduate and graduate students
of color.
The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern
with PSI in the Washington, DC office of
the Aspen
Institute.
Scholarships
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Graduate
Scholarships Programs:
http://sloanphds.org/
The purpose of the Alfred P. Sloan Graduate Scholarship Programs
is to assist efforts to diversify the U.S. Ph.D. degree-holding workforce by increasing the recruitment, retention,
and graduation of underrepresented doctoral students in sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM),
especially in fields where national trends document persistent underrepresentation.
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html
ACS awards
renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter
the fields of
chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of
up to $5,000* are given to qualified students. African American, Hispanic, or American
Indian high school seniors or college freshman,
sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical
technology are eligible to apply.
American Economic Association (AEA) Summer and Scholarship Programs
https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/aeasp
Since 1974,
the AEA Summer Training Program (AEASP) and Scholarship Program have increased diversity by preparing undergraduates
for
doctoral programs in economics
and related disciplines.
The American Institute
of
Graphic Arts Scholarship
http://www.aiga.org/worldstudio-scholarship/
Worldstudio AIGA
Scholarships
benefit minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying art and design disciplines in colleges and universities in the
United States. Our primary aims
are to increase diversity in the
creative professions, and to foster
social
and environmental responsibility in
the artists, designers, and studios of
tomorrow.
American Library Association
Spectrum Scholarship:
http://www.ala.org/offices/diversity/spectrum/scholarshipinformation
Today's librarians
are information specialists, Internet guides, educators, public administrators,
children's services specialists, reader's
advisors--the choices and career directions are boundless. Spectrum specifically addresses the underrepresentation of librarians of
color within the current
workforce. To this
end, over 800 students from traditionally underrepresented groups have received
scholarships, leadership training, professional networking and mentoring in order to build a pool of
talented and trained library leaders reflective of the populations served
by
all libraries.
AMS Minority Scholarships:
https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/information-for/students/ams- scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-minority-scholarships/
The AMS Minority Scholarships
will award funding to minority students who have been traditionally
underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American,
and Black/African American students.
The Association of LGBTQ Journalist Kay Longcope Scholarship Award
http://www.nlgja.org/resources/longcope/
The Kay Longcope Scholarship Award was established in 2008. It provides tuition assistance to an LGBT
student of color who plans a career
in journalism and is committed
to
furthering NLGJA’s mission of
fair and accurate coverage of the LGBT community.
AWG Minority Scholarship:
http://awg.org/images/awards/AWG%20Minority%20Scholarship%20pdf.pdf
This new program encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later
a career in the geosciences.
It
provides financial
aid and matches the student with a mentor in the same field
who will offer
guidance and support.
This exchange will enhance the student’s experience and
provide a view of
the world ahead.
Gates Millennium Scholars
http://www.gmsp.org/gates-millennium-scholars-program/
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) program, established in
1999,
is a 1.6 billion dollar initiative
funded by grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The goal of the
GMS
program is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant
financial need to reach
their
highest potential.
The Generation Google Scholarship
https://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/the-generation-google-scholarship/
The Generation Google Scholarship was established
to
help aspiring computer scientists
excel in technology and become leaders in the field.
Applicants must be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American,
Hispanic, American
Indian, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander).
The Global Student Scholarship
https://studysoup.com/scholarships/global-student
This $1000.00 scholarship will assist one international student looking to study at an American university for at least 10 months.
The Google Lime Scholarship
https://www.google.com/edu/scholarships/the-google-lime-scholarship/
Google has
partnered with Lime Connect, a nonprofit organization that
supports students with
disabilities
while they pursue education and promising careers, to help university students
with
disabilities work toward their academic goals in the field
of
computer science.
LITA / LSSI Minority Scholarship in Library and Information Technology:
http://www.ala.org/lita/awards/lssi
The LITA/LSSI Minority Scholarship, established in
1994, is awarded annually by the Library and Information Technology Association.The scholarship is designed to encourage the entry of qualified persons
into
the library and automation field who plan to follow a career in that field; who demonstrate
potential in, and a strong commitment
to
the use of automated systems in libraries; and who are qualified members of a principal
minority group (American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian or Pacific Islander, African-American, or
Hispanic).
Minority Affairs Committee's Minority Scholarship Awards for College Students: http://www.aiche.org/community/awards/minority-affairs-committees-minority-scholarship-awards- college-students
The AIChE Minority Scholarship Award
is presented to selected AIChE undergraduate student members annually.
Applicants shall be required to be undergraduates in chemical
engineering during the current academic year
and be members of a minority group that is
under-represented in chemical
engineering, i.e.,
African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander.
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Scholarships
http://www.nabainc.org/scholarship
Through the generous contributions
of individuals, groups, and
organizations that share NABA's
desire to break through the economic barriers students of color often experience, NABA
offers
an average of
50 national scholarships annually ranging from $1,000 - $5,000.
National Black
MBA
Association
http://www.nbmbaa.org/Programs/scholarships/Default.aspx
The National Black MBA Association® provides financial
support to students pursuing careers
in business, academia, and related
professions.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
http://fosterscholars.noaa.gov/
This program
recognizes outstanding scholarship and encourages independent graduate level
research --
particularly by female and minority students -- in NOAA mission-related sciences of oceanography, marine biology and maritime archaeology,
including all science,
engineering and resource management of ocean and coastal areas.
Ron Brown Scholar Fund
https://www.ronbrown.org/
The Ron Brown
Scholar Fund is a 501(c)3 public charity, managed by an
independent Board of Trustees.
The Program
which was named for the
late
Secretary of Commerce and inspired by
his dedication to public service,
focuses on encouraging civic engagement
among Scholars while promoting academic excellence, community and lifelong interactions. Recipients are
young African Americans of
outstanding promise who are offered academic scholarships, service opportunities and leadership experiences.
Steps to Success Scholars Doug Paul Scholarship Program:
https://www.credit- suisse.com/media/production/hr/campus-recruiting/docs/steps-to-success-flyer.pdf
The Steps to Success
Scholars Doug Paul Scholarship Program provides talented college sophomores from diverse backgrounds with first-hand experience in the financial services industry. The program offers outstanding college sophomores from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds
(African American, Hispanic/Latino and/or Native American) the opportunity to participate in
a 9to10- week summer internship program at Credit Suisse in New York City.
William G. Paul Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund:
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/diversity_pipeline/projects_initiatives/legal_opportunity_scholarship.html
The ABA Legal
Opportunity Scholarship grants 20 incoming diverse law students with
$15,000 of financial assistance over the course of
their
three years in law school. During his term as ABA President,
William G. Paul initiated the scholarship to encourage racially
and ethnically diverse students
to
apply to and attend law school.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/program-on-philanthropy-and-social-innovation-psi/william- randolph-hearst-endowed-fellowship-for-minority-students/
The Aspen
Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social
Innovation (PSI) in Washington,
DC
offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship
to one student three times annually.
The Hearst Fellow
serves as an intern
with PSI in the Washington, DC office of the Aspen Institute. Through this fellowship,
PSI
seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues
and challenges
affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and
other actors in the social
sector.
Internships
The American Association for the Advancement of
Science Internship:
http://www.aaas.org/page/aaas-minority-science-writers-internship
The American
Association for
the
Advancement of
Science (AAAS) and the Pitts Family Foundation isproud to offer a summer internship program for minority students interested in journalism as a careerand who want to learn about science writing.
Experience what it’s like to
cover the scientific and
technological
issues that shape our global
community. The Internship takes place at the Washington, D.C. headquarters of AAAS’s
Science magazine, the largest interdisciplinary journal
in the world.
AAPD Summer Internship Program:
http://www.aapd.com/summer-internship-program/
Since 2002, the AAPD Summer Internship Program has
developed the next generation of
leaders withdisabilities
and offered host employers access
to
a talented, diverse workforce. Each summer,
AAPD places college students,
graduate students, law students, and recent graduates with
all types of
disabilities in paid 10-week summer internships
in Congressional offices, federal
agencies, non-profit,
and
for-profit organizations
in the Washington, DC area.
APS/IBM Research Internship:
https://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/ibm.cfm
The American Physical
Society and IBM co-sponsor
a research internship program for
underrepresented
undergraduate minority students. The goal
is to encourage underrepresented minority students to pursue graduate studies
in science and engineering.
The internships are salaried positions typically 10
weeks long at IBM Research — Almaden (San Jose, CA), and include the opportunity to work closely with an
IBM mentor.
Congressional Black
Caucus Foundation Internship:
http://www.cbcfinc.org/internships/
CBCF’s internship programs
prepare college students and young professionals to become principled
leaders, skilled policy analysts, and informed advocates by exposing them to the processes that develop national
policies and implement them – from Capitol Hill
to federal field
offices. Program participants
receive housing,
a stipend, office placements,
and opportunities to meet and interact with professional legislators and leaders
working in all
branches of
government.
Congressional Internship Program:
http://chci.org/programs/internships/
During CHCI’s paid
summer and semester internships, promising Latino undergraduate students
experience what it’s like
to work in a congressional office, while participating in weekly professional and
leadership development and civic
engagement through community service. CHCI Interns
learn firsthand about how the
legislative system works, spending four
days each week (Monday-Thursday) working on Capitol Hill.
The Emma
Bowen Foundation Internships:
http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/
We recruit promising students of color
and place them in multi-year
paid internships
at some of
the
nation's leading media
and technology companies,
provide the media
and tech industries
with a pipeline
of young talent and
emerging leadership, and
advocate for best practices in diverse hiring, retention,and advancement.
Explore Microsoft Program:
https://careers.microsoft.com/students/explore
Explore Microsoft is a 12-week summer internship program specifically designed
for
college
underclassmen (freshmen and sophomores) and offers
a rotational experience that enables you to gain experience in our
different software engineering roles. This program is designed to give you hands-on
experience with various tool
and
programming languages in the field of
software development, and encourage you to pursue degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical disciplines.
Federal Diversity Internship Initiative: U.S. Government Internships:
http://www.twc.edu/internships/additional-programs/federal-diversity-internship-initiative
The Washington Center offers the Federal
Diversity Internship Initiative to help students from a wide variety of
backgrounds access opportunities with selected government
agencies. Positions
are located in
the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area as
well
as in other regions across the
United
States. This initiative
is designed to assist the federal
government with
hiring and training the next generation of
leaders.
George Washington Carver Summer Research Internship Program:
https://www.diversity.cals.iastate.edu/gwc
The George Washington Carver Summer Research Internship Program has been impacting and engaging the minds
of
high school and undergraduate student program participants for over 25 years. The internship program promotes “science with practice” by exposing interns to research opportunities under the direction of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
(CALS) research faculty members.
Getty Multicultural Undergraduate
Internships:
http://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/current/mui/index.html
Aiming to encourage greater diversity in the
professions related to museums
and the visual
arts, the Getty Foundation created the Multicultural Undergraduate Internship program in Los Angeles
to support substantive, full-time summer work opportunities for college undergraduates from cultural backgrounds
that have traditionally been underrepresented in the arts.
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities National Internship Program
http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Become_an_Intern.asp
The HACU program's mantra is "Opening Doors of Opportunity,
Abriendo Puertas deOportunidad"
because we believe that HNIP can be the formative experience
by which you can grow both personally and professionally. Federal agencies and corporations partner with
us because year after
year HNIP recruits some of the brightest and most talented students from across the country. Join the more than 10,000 program alumni who have benefited
from
the exposure to industry, professional development, and mentoring and networking opportunities.
INROADS Internships:
https://www.inroads.org/
NROADS seeks high performing students for internship opportunities with
some of the nation's largest
companies.
Our rigorous career development training process will challenge you to commit to excellence and raise the
bar on your
personal expectations. The Mission of INROADS is to develop and place
talented
underserved youth in business and industry, and prepare them for
corporate and
community leadership.
The Jon R. Tuttle Journalism and Production Minority Internship:
http://www.opb.org/about/internships/tuttle/
Jon R. Tuttle was one of Oregon's most respected broadcast journalists, who passed
away
in 1991. In honor of his memory OPB established
the Jon R. Tuttle Minority Internship in 1994 to encourage future
generations of compassionate broadcasters and journalists.
The internship will enable
an outstanding student
to
spend the summer studying the field,
full-time, in a hands-on environment.
Johns Hopkins Medicine Internship Programs
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/education/graduate-programs/student-life/diversity/sip.html
The
Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides experience in research laboratories to students of
diverse backgrounds,
including underrepresented minority students, students
from economicallydisadvantaged
and underserved backgrounds and
students with disabilities
that have completed one -
two
or more years of
college.
Library of Congress Student Diversity Internship Program
https://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/opportunities/sdiip.html
The Library of Congress’ Congressional Research
Service Careers (CRS) partners with a network of
historically black colleges and universities along with
five
other organizations
to
offer paid internship
opportunities to outstanding undergraduate,
graduate and post-graduate students each year.
McKinsey Sophomore Diversity Leaders Internship:
http://www.mckinsey.com/careers/students/sophomore-diversity-leaders-internship
We are committed to building the leaders of tomorrow. As part of that commitment, we are proud to offer
a Sophomore Diversity Leaders
Internship program. Our Sophomore Diversity Leaders
Internship program (SDLI)
provides
a highly select group of Black/African
American and/or Hispanic/Latino undergraduate students first-hand experience with
consulting at McKinsey & Company.
The Movement Activist Apprenticeship Program (MAAP)
http://ctwo.org/home-page/programs/maap/
The Movement Activist Apprenticeship Program (MAAP), established
in 1985, is an 8-week intensive training program that provides people of
color with the opportunity to develop skills
and experience in grassroots organizing.
For the last 30 years, MAAP has been the movement’s flagship organizer training
program for people of color,
bringing motivated young activists together from all over the
country to teach them the science and art of organizing communities around their most salient issues. MAAP has
trained more than 450 organizers, many of whom currently hold positions of responsibility
within social
justice organizations around the country.
National Diversity Internship Program (NDIP):
https://careers.occ.gov/careers/explore/students- interns/ndip/index-national-diversity-internship-program.html
The National Diversity Internship Program (NDIP) provides professional development and
enrichment opportunities through real-world experience. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
contracts a
highly talented and diverse pool of interns to fulfill
intermittent employment needs through
NDIP. The program is a year-round initiative, administered
by the External
Outreach and Minority Affairs
(EOMA) Office.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Northern Gulf Institute (NGI) Diversity Internship Program
http://gcrl.usm.edu/mec/internship.program.php
This program provides an exciting scientific
educational opportunity for undergraduate and early stage
graduate students.
These internships
provide career exploration in
a variety of
fields
studied
by NOAA and NGI
scientists including coastal science, fisheries management, climate change, ecosystem
management, marine technology, engineering,
socio-economic
data analysis and environmental
justice. Interns
work with leading scientists
and experts from federal,
regional and state laboratories and
agencies and academic institutions who mentor students in research
relevant to the
northern Gulf of
Mexico.
NASCAR Diversity Internship Program
http://hometracks.nascar.com/nascar-diversity/nascar-diversity-internship-program
NDIP is a 10 week, paid summer internship that targets multicultural undergraduate and graduate
students with high academic standing at elite institutions. NDIP interns work on hands
on
projects, network with industry leaders and volunteer throughout the program.
QEM Science Education-Focused Summer Internship:
http://www.qem.org/qem-internships/
The internship is designed to provide students
with
an
opportunity to learn more about issues
pertaining to STEM education among American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, and to familiarize them with
policies, programs, and strategies being used to address those issues. The science education interns will conduct computer-
and
library/archive-based research on topics including health
issues that disproportionately affect Native Americans and STEM education at Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Smithsonian Minority Awards Program – Internship:
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/minority- internship-program/
The Smithsonian offers these internships to increase participation of
groups who are underrepresented
in the museum field. This program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to learn more about the Smithsonian and their academic fields
through direct experience in
research or museum-related internship projects under the mentorship of
research and professional staff
members at the Institution’s many museums, research
institutes and offices.
Smithsonian Minority Awards Program – Visiting Student:
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/internship- opportunities/minority-awards-program/
The Office of
Fellowships and Internships
offers visiting student
awards to increase participation of U.S.
minority groups
who are underrepresented in Smithsonian scholarly programs, in the disciplines of research conducted
at the Institution, and in
the museum field. This program is designed
to
provide beginning graduate students the opportunity to learn more about the Smithsonian and their academic
fields by conducting research using its collections with a Smithsonian research staff member
serving as an
advisor at the Institution’s many museums,
research institutes and offices.
T. Howard Foundation, Diversity in Media Internship
http://www.t-howard.org/internship-program-eligibility-how-apply
The T. Howard Foundation's Internship Program is dedicated
to
improving the participation of underrepresented groups
in
the media
and entertainment industry.
This is accomplished
by recruiting diverse college students from public and private academic institutions across the country. We accept
students pursuing
all academic major.
Udall Foundation, Native American Congressional Internship
http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Internship/Internship.aspx
The Native American Congressional
Internship Program provides American Indian and Alaska
Native students with
the opportunity to gain practical experience with
the federal
legislative process in order tounderstand first-hand the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the federal government. The internship is funded
by the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy.
Xerox Minority Scholarships:
https://www.xerox.com/en-us/jobs/minority-scholarships
Xerox is committed to the academic success of
all minority students. That’s why we offer a TechnicalMinority Scholarship that awards
between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minorities enrolled
in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or
above.
Special Programs
American Institute of
CPAs:
http://www.aicpa.org/Career/DiversityInitiatives/Pages/aslw.aspx
The AICPA Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop "ASLW" is an
annual invitational
program for minority accounting students who plan to pursue the CPA designation.
This event aims to strengthen students’ professional skills and understanding of the limitless
possibilities and
benefits of
earning the
CPA credential.
Barclays Freshman Foundation:
http://joinus.barclays.com/americas/diversity-programs/freshman- foundation/
We’re offering talented, ambitious undergraduate freshmen a virtual
introduction
to
the exciting and
fast-paced world of
financial services. Through
this virtual series,
you’ll benefit from early exposure to
career paths and the opportunity to build your
skills. Freshman Foundation is designed
to attract and
educate high-achieving,
underrepresented candidates,
including female, Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American and LGBTQAI students, as well as veterans and students with
disabilities.
JSI Summer Program:
http://wws.princeton.edu/admissions/ppia-junior-summer-institute
Since 1985,
the Woodrow Wilson School
has hosted a Junior Summer Institute as part
of
its proud
tradition of promoting diversity at Princeton University and in the
public service arena. The goal of the program is to prepare students for graduate study and careers in public policy and international affairs. The
Junior Summer Institute provides participants with the tools for critical
thinking, speaking, writing
and
quantitative reasoning, and
with the skills and
experiences necessary to create,
analyze, implement, evaluate and affect policy in a multicultural, multiethnic society.
Tufts Sackler School of
Graduate Biomedical Sciences Research Program: http://sackler.tufts.edu/Admissions/Apply-to-Non-Degree-Programs/Building-Diversity-in-Biomedical- Sciences
The Building Diversity in Biomedical Sciences (BDBS) Program offers a ten week, mentored research experience for
students interested in pursuing future PhD or MD/PhD studies. Trainees also attend scientific seminars and workshops on academic and career guidance, participate in organized social activities, and have free time to explore the Boston area.
Mentoring, Training Programs & Other Resources
African American Teaching Fellows:
https://www.aatf.org/index.php?/teach
At AATF, we provide a variety of important resources—including community,
financial and professional support—to our Fellows. We stand by them during their job searches and the early stages of
their teaching careers.
Ultimately, however, we exist to serve the children of
Charlottesville and
Albemarle,and we look for
individuals who have the
potential
to
become great teachers and community leaders for
the kids in our
local schools.
Americas Diversity and Inclusion Programs:
https://www.credit-suisse.com/us/en/careers/career- opportunities/students-and-graduates/internship-opportunities/americas-diversity-and-inclusion- programs.html
At Credit Suisse, diversity is part of our business.
We
foster diversity through several initiatives, including diversity councils, global employee networks and affinity groups that provide support, training, networking opportunities and camaraderie. We are committed to cultivating a diverse pool of top talent
via
our internship programs.
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF):
http://www.apiasf.org/scholarships.html
Based in Washington, D.C., the
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF) is the nation's
largest non-profit provider of college
scholarships
for Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders (AAPI). APIASF creates opportunities for students to access, complete, and succeed
after post-secondary education; thereby developing future leaders who will excel in their careers, serve as
role models in their communities,
and will ultimately contribute to a more vibrant America.
BioMedical Science Careers Program Resource Directory
http://www.bscp.org/resources/new-england-resource-directory/
The New England Resource Directory provides information to students, advisors and administrators on outreach
efforts, internships
and science-related
programs at New England educational institutions, and biomedical and biotechnology organizations.
The directory describes non-degree programs sponsored by high schools, colleges, universities, professional
and
graduate schools,
hospitals, private industry,
foundations and government agencies.
This directory contains programs
developed to serve minority
and
disadvantaged populations, as well as programs open
to anyone.
CBS Writers Mentoring Program:
http://www.cbscorporation.com/diversity/diversity-institute/writers- mentoring-program/
The focus of this six month program is on opening doors: providing opportunities to build relationships
with network executives and show runners; to support new and emerging writers in
their efforts to
improve their craft; and to develop the interpersonal skills necessary to break in and succeed.
The Writers Mentoring Program is not employment and
there is no monetary compensation. It is, instead, a structured program of career development, support, and personal
access to executives and the decision-making processes, with the goal of preparing aspiring writers for later employment opportunities in television.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fellowships and Internships:
http://www.cdc.gov/fellowships/
Whether you are on a career track or deciding on which career
you would like to pursue, CDC
has many diverse fellowship,
internship, training,
and volunteer opportunities for
students and professionals.
Many of these opportunities provide invaluable experience and potentially offer clear cut paths to
exciting careers with CDC.
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management:
http://cgsm.org/about-us/
The mission of the Consortium for
Graduate Study in Management, an
alliance of leading American business schools and
some of our
country’s top
corporations, is
to enhance diversity in business education and leadership by helping to reduce the serious underrepresentation of AfricanAmericans, Hispanic
Americans and
Native Americans
in both the member schools’ enrollments and the ranks of management.
Harvard Business School Summer Venture in Management Program
http://www.hbs.edu/svmp/about-the-program/Pages/default.aspx
The Harvard Business School
(HBS) Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is a one week
management training program for
rising college seniors designed
to
increase diversity and opportunity in
business education.
The Leadership Alliance
http://www.theleadershipalliance.org/
The Leadership Alliance is a national consortium of more than 30 leading research and teaching colleges, universities,
and private industry. We are united by a shared
vision – to train, to mentor,
and to inspire a diverse group of students from a wide
range of cultural and academic backgrounds
into competitive
graduate training programs and professional
research-based careers.
Montefiore Health Opportunities:
http://www.einstein.yu.edu/departments/family-social- medicine/bxshop/summer-programs/montefiore-health-opportunities.aspx
Montefiore Health
Opportunities Program (Monte-HOP) promotes, educates and encourages underserved youth
to
pursue careers within
the health fields.
Students will gain valuable knowledge and
professional skills
through interactive workshops, mentorship by physicians, observation of physician- patient
interactions, lecture activities and independent learning.
Society of
Women Engineers:
http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/
For more than six decades, SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry.
Our organization is centered around a passion for our members' success
and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today's exciting engineering and
technology specialties.
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity:
http://www.seo-usa.org/
Sponsors
for Educational Opportunity (SEO) provides superior
educational and career programs to young people
from underserved and underrepresented communities to maximize their opportunities for college and career success.
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
http://www.shpep.org/about/
The Summer Health
Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is a free summer enrichment program focused on improving access to information and resources for
college students
interested in the health
professions
Summer Undergraduate Mentorship Program (SUMP) of
the Hispanic Center of Excellence (HCOE)
http://www.einstein.yu.edu/centers/hispanic-centers-of-excellence/opportunities.aspx
A seven-week program that offers students from underrepresented
groups in medicine and/or
economically disadvantaged background a unique opportunity to become exposed to the
realities and options within the medical profession through
a “shadowing” experience with a physician.
Besides shadowing a doctor
in a preferred area of specialty,
the program offers a broad and comprehensive
curriculum, including medical
lectures, hands-on workshop participation and literature review under the supervision of a research mentor and medical
librarians
at Einstein.
Graduate Prep Programs
CAS/SOA Committee on Actuarial Diversity:
http://www.beanactuary.org/programs/diversity/?fa=diversity-exam-reimbursement-program
The CAS/SOA Committee on Actuarial Diversity is offering a reimbursement
program rewarding those
Diversity candidates who pass Exam P/1 and/or FM/2. Diversity candidates - African North
American,
Hispanic, or
Native North American
- who pass Exam P/1 and/or Exam FM/2 will be reimbursed for the
fees for the passed
exam.
Committee on Institutional Cooperation Graduate
School Application Waivers:
http://www.btaa.org/docs/default-source/diversity/freeappflyer.pdf
The Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) offers fee
waivers for students applying to graduate programs at CIC institutions.
By using the CIC FreeApp form,
CIC Universities may waive your graduate
application fee (an average of $75 per application).
The CIC FreeApp program is designed
to
increase access to graduate
education for students
who possess
qualities and experiences that enhance the
diversity of the intellectual, cultural and social environments at CIC universities.
NYU Stern Pre-Doctoral Program:
http://www.stern.nyu.edu/programs-admissions/phd/pre-doctoral-program
The Stern Pre-Doctoral program is intended to prepare select students to apply to PhD programs
in Business, at Stern or elsewhere. The Stern Pre-Doctoral
program seeks to promote a diverse, scholarly
environment and encourage promising individuals
from under-represented or non-typical
backgrounds (personal, academic, or employment) to enter the academic
profession.