Stimson Center Student Competition

Undergraduate students enrolled in a US college or university are invited to share their fresh ideas about US foreign policy with the Stimson Center. The Stimson Center Student Competition: Building a Better U.S. Foreign Policy allows students to showcase unconventional ideas and propose new modes of global engagement for the United States. 

The first-place winner will receive $1,000, the first runner-up $500, and the second runner-up $250. Students must be an undergraduate student and reside in the United States at the time of the submission. 

Deadline: March 31, 2023 

For more information and to apply: https://www.stimson.org/2023/annual-student-competition-build-a-better-us-foreign-policy/

William & Mary Undergraduate Global Innovation Challenge

The William & Mary Global Innovation Challenge invites teams of 3-5 undergraduates from universities around the world to participate in their annual sustainable development case competition. The competition will be held virtually April 7 -8, 2023. Students of all majors and disciplines are welcome. 

Over the course of 24 hours, teams work with mentors in one of four streams: Governance, Technology, Social Entrepreneurship, and Business Consulting. Each team will consider sustainability, feasibility, and creativity in their solutions. Panels of expert judges will evaluate the proposals and select a total of eight winners, who will receive $500 each. 

Deadline: March 14, 2023 

To apply:  

https://docs.google.com/formsd/10YlUjBccDgXMPNUh4maQhjrOe8d2cmn0v9Plmn4mJk/viewform?edit_requested=true

Participate in Model Arab League Conferences!

The National Council on US - Arab Relations invites students to participate in the Model Arab League student leadership development program, as registration for their Fall 2022 MAL Conferences is now open! This academic and leadership development experience is open to both high school and university students.

Each academic year thousands of students participate in Model Arab Leagues across the United States and the world! Through participation in the Model Arab League (MAL) program, students will have the opportunity to learn about the politics and history of the Arab world, the art of diplomacy, and public speaking. There is no comparable opportunity that allows emerging leaders to learn firsthand what it is like to put themselves in the shoes of real-life Arab diplomats and other foreign affairs practitioners. Plus, students come away from the program with:

• An enhanced understanding and practice of leadership skills,
• Greater ability to speak and interact in comparison to other diplomatic simulations,
• Increased involvement in civil society and volunteering, and
• A greater understanding of Arab politics and history. 

We highly encourage your school to partake in this opportunity. They have regular conferences in your region that support high school students.* Additionally, your first year participating in the program is offered for free! We have many more conferences offered in the spring which is also taking enrollment, these dates and locations can be found on our website.

Forming a team for a Model Arab League conference does not have to be difficult and we are here to help with resources, training, or any questions you may have! Whether led by a faculty adviser or student leaders, any size group of students may form a team and register online to receive a country assignment. Your team will then research its country's policies on the most important issues facing the Arab World and the Middle East today, found in the MAL Agenda. Finally, you will practice the rules of the debate found in the MAL Handbook before attending the conference. The National Council's Student Program Coordinators are prepared to assist your team at every step and you can reach us at delaney@ncusar.org and hannah@ncusar.org.

Fall of 2022 Model Arab League Conferences
October 2022	November 2022
SAVANNAH Savannah, GA October 15, 2022 Collegiate and High School Level	NORTHEAST REGIONAL Boston, MA November 4-6, 2022 Collegiate Level
CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL Washington, DC October 22-23, 2022 Collegiate and High School Level	APPALACHIA REGIONAL Roanoke, VA November 4-6, 2022 Collegiate and High School Level
	NORTH TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL Denton, TX November 12, 2022 High School Level

Want to Learn More & Get Involved? 

Contact Delaney Leslie and Hannah Norton, Student Program Coordinators at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, via email delaney@ncusar.org and hannah@ncusar.org or by phone at 202-293-6466 to find out how to take part in the program. 

Links for More Information: 

2022-2023 Model Arab League Conference Schedule:

https://ncusar.org/modelarableague/conferences/select/

How to Join the Model Arab League:

https://ncusar.org/modelarableague/prospective-participants/how-to-join-mal/

Model Arab League Online Registration:

https://ncusar.org/modelarableague/current-participants/register/ 

Journal of Politics and International Affairs (JPIA) seeking submissions

 The Journal of Politics & International Affairs (JPIA) is seeking qualified undergraduate student submissions to be published in the Spring 2021 issue. JPIA is a student-run journal that publishes papers written by undergraduate students in the areas of Political Science, International Studies, Economics, Public Affairs, Social Science, and related fields. Publication in the Journal is an opportunity to reach a wider audience outside of the class, as well as a learning experience through the editing and feedback process.

We seek to publish high-quality papers that address current events and relevant subjects in the area of politics and international affairs. Ideal submissions are both informative and argumentative with well-developed theses and strong mechanics. The Journal typically publishes original research, undergraduate theses, and essays written for upper-level courses although all majors and class ranks are invited.

If this opportunity is of interest to you, we highly encourage you to submit a paper for publication on our website at http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submit-manuscript/.

The deadline is January 31, 2021. We have recently updated our submission guidelines, which can be found here: http://u.osu.edu/jpia/submission-guidelines/, and ask you to carefully review them before submitting.

Student-run Policython Event for Writing Policy Proposals

The Pandemic Policython, scheduled from October 23rd-25th for 48 hours, is an opportunity for students to write policy proposals addressing today’s most pressing challenges in areas such as public health, economic equity, criminal justice, and international affairs. This free online event is open to anyone, whether you have an inkling to explore public policy, or you want to further hone your existing policy writing skills. We welcome beginners!

We hope to ‘see’ you at this friendly, inspiring competition and present your policy solutions to a global audience! 

Speakers and mentors from nonprofits like the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, academic institutions like the Harvard Kennedy School, and international NGOs including the World Health Organization will be participating and sharing their expertise. You can work in teams of 1-4 members and receive guidance every step of the way through workshops, mentor office hours, and judge feedback. The event culminates with submitting the policy memos to policymakers. Winning teams will receive up to $250 in cash and $1000 in a seed grant fund to continue their work with a partner. Tons of other prizes, from placement in the Harvard Art Museum to automatic entry into partner organization fellowships and chats with leading academics, are available.

For more information:

• Visit our website and register (please reserve your spot asap -- we accept applications on a rolling basis!): https://scholar.harvard.edu/policython
• See our Linktree for more information!

Accenture Innovation Challenge for Summer 2020

Apply for the Accenture Innovation Challenge, exclusive for University of Maryland, College Park students.The deadline to apply is Monday, January 13, 2020. 

University of Maryland students can submit applications here and please also apply on Careers4Terps (Search for ID: 194857).   

* Apply if you are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (with a graduation date between December 2020 and September 2023)

Accenture is thrilled to host the Accenture U.S. Innovation Challenge – an event combining hands-on consulting experience with the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. The Accenture Innovation Challenge is a three-round event that gives undergraduate students the opportunity to bring their most creative ideas to life by helping a non-profit client think through pressing business challenges. If selected to participate in the AIC, student teams – alongside Accenture coaches – will have the chance to exercise their critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and compelling storytelling skills in ideating solutions for our client’s real-world business challenges. Round 1 will be hosted in your local Accenture office; round 2 will be virtual; and the final round will take place in New York City, NY. Accenture will cover travel and accommodations for final-round participants.

About the Client
This year, Accenture is proud to partner with Waterkeeper Alliance, the world’s largest non-profit focused on clean water. Waterkeeper Alliance strengthens and grows a global network of grassroots leaders protecting everyone’s right to clean water. Waterkeeper Alliance unites more than 300 Waterkeeper groups that are on the frontlines of the global water crisis, patrolling and protecting more than 2.5 million square miles of rivers, lakes, and coastal waterways on 6 continents.

  

Key Dates

Application deadline: January 13, 2020

Round 1 (in-person, 800 North Glebe Road Arlington VA 22203): February 21st 2020

Round 2 (virtual): early to mid-March 2020

Round 3 (in-person, NYC): late March 2020

Competition Awards

• Participants of each round will gain exciting opportunities to meet Accenture executives.
• Semi-finalists receive an automatic invitation to interview for an Accenture internship or full-time opportunity.*          
• National finalists receive a trip to meet in person with the client for their final presentations. They will also have an opportunity to attend networking events with Accenture Managing Directors and the non-profit clients.
• Members of final round winning team will receive an offer to intern with Accenture in Summer 2020.*
• Members of the final round winning team will receive a cash prize.
• Members of the final round winning team will have the opportunity to join Accenture as they begin implementation of their idea at the non-profit client.

Qualifications
*Competition Eligibility

• To qualify, participants must have a Bachelor’s degree (with a graduation date between December 2020 and September 2023).
• To qualify, participants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

"Are the United States and China on a path to conflict?" 2019 Essay Contest

The John Quincy Adams Society and The National Interest are pleased to announce their 2019 essay contest for 

college students. The winner will be published in The National Interest, will receive $1,000, and will have a seat at the 

Society’s 2019 student leadership conference in Washington, D.C. Several runners up and honorable mentions will 

also be recognized.

Essays are due by the end of the day on Sunday, March 24, 2019, and must be between 900 and 1200 words in 

length.  Full details, rules, and submission instructions are available 

here: https://jqas.org/2019-essay-contest-u-s-china-conflict/

The John Quincy Adams Society is a national network of students and professionals focused on the intellectual and 

career advancement of a new generation of leaders working for a more careful, realistic, and peaceful foreign policy.

The National Interest, established in 1985, is one of America’s leading foreign policy magazines.

Second Annual Wicked Problems

Please join us for food, prizes, and interactive conversation on some of our hardest problems. It is open to all it will be a wicked good time!

Journal of Politics and Society- 2019 Call For Papers