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Humanity in Action

Humanity in ActionThe Humanity in Action Fellowship brings together international groups of university students to explore national histories of discrimination and resistance, as well as examples of issues affecting different minority groups today. The program is interdisciplinary and features daily lectures and discussions with renowned academics, journalists, politicians, and activists, as well as site visits to government agencies, nonprofit and community organizations, museums, and memorials. The program highlights different models of action to remedy injustice. Second-, third-, and fourth-year students, as well as graduate students and recent alums are eligible to apply.

Award Type

  • Study Abroad and Language Study
  • Summer

Focus Area

  • Government
  • Public Policy
  • Foreign Affairs

Year in School

  • Study Abroad and Language Study
  • Summer

Location

  • International

Citizenship

  • Non-Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • U.S. Citizen

Huntington Public Service Award

The Samuel Huntington Public Service Award provides a $15,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.

The applicant's proposal may encompass any activity that furthers the public good. It can be undertaken alone or by working through established charitable, religious, educational, governmental, or other public service organizations.

Award Type

  • Research Funding Recent Alum

Focus Area

  • Government
  • Public Policy
  • Foreign Affairs

Year in School

  • Research Funding Recent Alum

Location

  • Domestic
  • International

Illinois Public Health Association Americorps Program

IPHA AmeriCorps Members meet locally identified needs at health agencies across the State of Illinois through community service in health education, promotion, and outreach; assistance with community emergency preparedness; and volunteer coordination.  

The Illinois Public Health AmeriCorps Program serves as a valuable link in building a strong public health workforce in Illinois - a core component of the Association’s mission. This opportunity to mentor individuals into the field of public health and human services is a logical and appropriate role for the Association. Those members recruited for the program will receive extensive orientation, mentoring, and guidance in exploring the public health field as a career – and potentially working within Illinois communities.

Focus Area

  • Government
  • Public Policy
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Social Sciences

Location

  • Domestic

Citizenship

  • Permanent Resident
  • U.S. Citizen

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. IPA's work is focused in 21 country programs around the world and their U.S. offices in New Haven, New York, and Washington, D.C. Internship focuses and directives will vary across location and need-based factors. 

Award Type

  • Internships
  • Study Abroad and Language Study

Focus Area

  • Government
  • Public Policy
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Social Sciences

Year in School

  • Internships
  • Study Abroad and Language Study

Location

  • Domestic
  • International

Institute for Diversity in Health Management's Summer Enrichment Program

The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) is a summer-long onsite, paid internship for currently-enrolled graduate students. Accordingly, interns are matched with appropriate health care facilities for a 10 week summer program. A volunteer executive from the host organization provides mentoring, support and career advice during the internship. The Institute supports the interns, and program alumni, with leadership development education and ongoing networking and mentoring opportunities. Eligible applicants for this program are enrolled in graduate programs in Health Administration or comparable fields. 

Award Type

  • Internships
  • Summer

Focus Area

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Math
  • Social Sciences

Year in School

  • Internships
  • Summer

Location

  • Domestic

Citizenship

  • U.S. Citizen

International Rescue Committee

The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. In Los Angeles and many other regional offices across the country, the IRC helps refugees rebuild their lives and achieve self-sufficiency. To accomplish this, IRC LA relies on efforts by interns and volunteers. Interns are required to work at least 10-15 hours per week for a minimum of 3-4 months. Preference is given to those who can contribute more hours and to those who are already in the Los Angeles area, or have plans to be in the LA area. Interns must be current college students/grad students or less than one year out of college. Internships are unpaid. 

 

Award Type

  • Internships

Focus Area

  • Government
  • Public Policy
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Service and Development Projects
  • Social Sciences

Year in School

  • Internships

Location

  • Domestic

Jean et Marie-Louise Dufrenoy Scholarships

SPFFA

The Jean et Marie-Louise Dufrenoy Scholarships enable two American students in the sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, geology, botany) or in technology (engineering, computer science, etc.) to pursue further studies in France during a full academic year within the student’s own field. If there is no candidate in any scientific discipline qualifying for a scholarship, the scholarships may be awarded to students who, after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree, would start a career in the fields of education or diplomacy. US citizens and permanent residents who have completed their first bachelor's degree in the past five years are eligible to apply.

Award Type

  • Research Funding Recent Alum
  • Study Abroad and Language Study
  • Tuition Support Master's and Professional

Focus Area

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Math

Year in School

  • Research Funding Recent Alum
  • Study Abroad and Language Study
  • Tuition Support Master's and Professional

Location

  • International

Citizenship

  • Permanent Resident
  • U.S. Citizen

Jeanne Marandon Scholarship

SPFFA

Applicants for a Jeanne Marandon Scholarship must be enrolled US citizens (or assistant professors) and possess knowledge of oral and written French language sufficient to pursue studies or research in France or Quebec. Applications in all disciplines will be considered, but priority will be given to candidates in arts, music, history, social sciences, and communication. The amount of the scholarship ranges from $1500–$25,000 and is based on the level of work being pursued and the duration the intended stay in the course of the year.

Award Type

  • Research Funding Master's or Professional
  • Study Abroad and Language Study
  • Summer

Focus Area

  • Arts
  • Architecture
  • Music
  • Humanities
  • Social Sciences

Year in School

  • Research Funding Master's or Professional
  • Study Abroad and Language Study
  • Summer

Location

  • International

Citizenship

  • U.S. Citizen

John Lewis Fellowship

Humanity in ActionThe John Lewis Fellowship brings together a group of thirty American and European university students and recent graduates for an intensive program about diversity and civil rights in America. The John Lewis Fellows will attend discussions with renowned scholars and activists at The Center for Civil and Human Rights, in Atlanta, GA, visit historical sites around the city, and engage in discussions on a range of political and social issues. They will also draw upon the immense resources of the center and contribute to its extensive and innovative outreach initiatives. Second-, third-, and fourth-year students, as well as students who graduated in the past two years (including students currently enrolled in graduate school) are eligible to apply.

Award Type

  • Summer

Focus Area

  • Government
  • Public Policy
  • Foreign Affairs

Year in School

  • Summer

Location

  • Domestic

Citizenship

  • Non-Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • U.S. Citizen

Junior Fellows Summer Internship Program

The Library of Congress Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program enables undergraduate and graduate students to experience the integrated analog and digital collections and services of the world's largest, all-inclusive library. Working under the direction of Library curators and specialists in various divisions, fellows explore digital initiatives and increase access to the institution’s unparalleled collections and resources. Fellows are exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: copyright, preservation, reference, access, and information technology. In the past, summer fellows have identified hundreds of historical, literary, artistic, cinematic and musical gems representing the Library’s rich cultural, creative and intellectual assets.

Award Type

  • Internships

Focus Area

  • Arts
  • Architecture
  • Music
  • Government
  • Public Policy
  • Foreign Affairs
  • Teaching and Education

Location

  • Domestic

Citizenship

  • U.S. Citizen