Internships, Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs, Northwestern University

American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Educational Foundation Fellowships

The American Association of University Women awards nearly $3 million in fellowships and grants for formal academic study, individual research, and community action projects to address education and equity for women and girls. Researchers, teachers, activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions traditionally underrepresented by women are encouraged to apply.

Contact:
AAUW Educational Foundation
1111 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 800-326-AAUW

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc.

Every summer (early June-early August), 32 promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for an eight-week program in the nation’s capital. While in DC, interns work in the offices of U.S. representatives. Interns benefit from the leadership development curriculum’s emphasis on work experience, community service, and learning. This comprehensive three-prong approach fosters critical professional development and personal growth in the participants.

For more information, go to: http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/internship/internshipprogram.htm

2006 Co-Op/Internship Opportunities for Minority and Underrepresented Students

Website: http://www.rit.edu/~gtfsbi/Symp/mcoop.htm

Evanston Coalition of Latino Resources (ECLR)

If you have an interest in gaining or expanding your skills in the areas of community development, organization and event planning, this might be the volunteer experience for you.

Community Development Coordinator(s) & Event Planner(s) needed

1 to 2 volunteers are needed to help with the organization and development of a conference on Immigration scheduled for Feb. 12, 2006 at Evanston Northwestern Hospital and sponsored by the Evanston Coalition for Latino Resources. This conference would likely involve the participation of congressional representatives or Cook county commissioner.

Volunteers are wanted 3-6 hours a week (holiday breaks will be allowed for) to help with the development of brochures, invitation letters, coordination with presenters and other organizational tasks. In addition, volunteers are wanted to help coordinate community development efforts by Trilogy’s Evanston office.

Please call or e-mail ASAP if interested or need additional information.

Contact:          Willis Francis, LCPC.
                        Chair
                        Evanston Coalition for Latino Resources
                        & Program Manager
                        *Trilogy, Inc.
                        1618 Orrington, Ste 203
                        Evanston, IL 60201
                        Phone:             (847) 733-0003
                        Fax:                 (847) 733-0004
                        willisfrancis@sbcglobal.net

*All mail must be addressed c/o Trilogy, Inc. USPS may not deliver it otherwise.

Description: The League of United Latin American Citizens, this country's oldest and largest civil rights organization, seeks several highly talented and dedicated interns for our national office in Washington D.C. Interns can choose to work with our policy, communications, membership, events, development, education, fiscal or executive departments. The positions are unpaid and without stipends.

Interested applicants should send or email a resume, cover letter and transcript to:

LULAC National Office
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 833-6130
Fax: (202) 833-6135

NAHJ National Office
1000 National Press Building
529 14th St., NW
Washington, DC 20045-2001
1-888-346-NAHJ
nahj@nahj.org or

The National Hispanic Press Foundation provides summer internships for Hispanic students who are pursuing careers in journalism and/or publishing. Interns can work at one of the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) member publication work sites, available in a number of cities throughout the U.S. They will also complete assignments designed to enhance their learning, while earning a small stipend. Students with an active interest in journalism and college undergraduates pursuing careers in media communications, journalism, or publishing are eligible to apply.

Contact:
NHPF Summer Internship Program

The Office of Fellowships offers a number of opportunities to increase participation of minority groups who are underrepresented in Smithsonian scholarly programs, in the disciplines of research conducted at the Institution, and in the museum field. Stipend awards are available for interns to participate in supervised ongoing research, or museum-related activities for periods of ten weeks. Minority undergraduate and beginning graduate students are encouraged to apply. Students should contact the Office of Fellowships for application information.

Deadlines: February 1 (postmark) for Summer (starting June 1) or Fall (starting October 1) and October 1 (postmark) for Spring (starting February 1)
Stipend: $400 per week

Office of Fellowships
Smithsonian Institute
Victor Building Suite 9300
MRC 902 P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Tel: (202) 275-0655
Email: siofg@si.edu
Website: http://www.si.edu/ofg/internopp.htm

The Bilingual/Bicultural Authority allows the appointment of applicants into certain entry-level administrative occupations who obtain a passing score on an examination without regard to rank. The job must be one in which the interaction with the public or job performance would be enhanced by having bilingual or bicultural skills.

The Jacob Javits Fellowship Program provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated:

Subject to the availability of funds, a fellow receives the Javits fellowship annually for up to the lesser of 48 months or the completion of their degree. The fellowship consists of an institutional payment (accepted by the institution of higher education in lieu of all tuition and fees for the fellow) and a stipend (based on the fellow's financial need as determined by the measurements of the Federal Student Assistance Processing System. In fiscal year 2005, the institutuional payment was $11,822 and the maximum stipend was $30,000.

Program Description: The 21st Century Leaders Internship is a ten (10) week program that promotes grassroots community organizing and leadership development in Chicago. The 21st Century Leaders Summer Internship Program will provide students with an opportunity to observe the dynamics of social change by working with community leaders and elected officials in their perspective areas to register voters. Also, students will learn how to develop valuable communication and organizational skills.