TerpsVote Ambassador Applications Open

Calling all Terps - TerpsVote is hiring for Fall 2024! TerpsVote is now hiring for several student voting ambassadors to support efforts to increase student voting engagement on campus ahead of the upcoming elections! These positions will start on August 19th - November 22nd and will be around 10 hours/week in-person. Early move-in is an option if needed to start on August 19th!

If you're interested in developing marketing skills, working events, facilitating presentations, and engaging with different student groups all over campus - all from the civic engagement lens, apply by Sunday June 30th, 2024 for best consideration. For more info before you decide to apply, check out the position description.

Important information:

• June 30th: Best consideration deadline
• Ambassadors will serve from August 19th - November 22nd
• PAID POSITION: 10 hours/week, $15/hour

If you have any questions, email at terpsvote@umd.edu or DM on Instagram @terpsvote.

START Fall Internship Applications Open

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism—better known as START—is a university-based research and education center comprised of an international network of scholars committed to the scientific study of the causes and human consequences of terrorism in the United States and around the world.

A Department of Homeland Security Emeritus Center of Excellence headquartered at the University of Maryland, START supports the research efforts of leading social scientists at more than 50 academic and research institutions, each of whom is conducting original investigations into fundamental questions about terrorism.

START is accepting applications for the following fall internship opportunities. Please apply here by June 23rd by 11:59pm EST. 

• ICONS Simulation Internship - Fall 2024
• Targeted Violence (T2V) Research Internship - Fall 2024
• Targeted Violence (T2V) Communications Internship - Fall 2024
• A Geospatial Forecast: Current and Emerging Malign Use of Technology to Threaten Critical Infrastructure and Crowded Spaces Internship - Fall 2024

Interviews will be held and decisions will be made by July 25th, 2024. Notifications will be sent to all applicants of their status on July 26th.

Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship for Pell Grant Recipients/US Citizens

Are you an undergraduate student, Pell Grant recipient, and U.S. citizen? Are you interested in studying abroad? You may be eligible to apply for the U.S. State Department’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship! 

Here’s what you could earn:

· Up to $5,000 for studying or interning abroad + $500 from UMD Education Abroad through the Gilman Guarantee program

· An additional $3,000 if you are studying a Critical Language

· An additional  $1,000 STEM Award for applicants who are doing STEM-related research abroad

·  and 12 months of noncompetitive eligibility for federal employment for Gilman scholars

UMD students are successful Gilman Scholarship Recipients

· In the last two years 79 UMD students received the Gilman scholarship.

· These Terps won a total of $302,500 to study abroad! 

· UMD applicants regularly outperform the national average 32% acceptance rate! 

To help you join the ranks of UMD Gilman Scholars, we are hosting six info sessions. Register for one that works for your schedule! 

· Wednesday, June 19, 4:00 - 4:00 pm

· Thursday, June 20, 12:00 - 12:30 pm

· Thursday, June 20, 4:00 - 4:30 pm

· Monday, June 24, 12:00 - 12:30 pm

· Monday, June 24, 3:00 - 3:30 pm

· Wednesday, June 26, 3:00 - 3:30 pm

Can't attend? Join our Gilman ELMS resource page, which offers a lot of helpful information as well as successful example essays, please fill out this quick form.

DEADLINE: October 10, 2024

For programs that start between December 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025

ELIGIBILITY

· Students must be:

· a U.S. citizen

· a Pell Grant recipient 

· undergraduate (includes all majors)

· all program lengths are eligible

Interested in the Foreign Service? Learn about *5* State Department Grad Fellowships!

Are you interested in joining the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State, USAID, or Department of Agriculture? Do you want to make a positive change in the world? 

IMPORTANT: These 5 State Dept. and 1 Dept. of Agriculture programs seek applications from students and recent graduates who are U.S. citizens, and encourage applications from women and those who are members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service. All programs seek applicants with a history of receiving, or qualifying for, NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID. 

**Four UMD students won these Foreign Service awards just this year! Read about them here and here.**

1. The Pickering and Rangel Graduate Fellowships provide financial support through two years of graduate study, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities leading to an appointment in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. 

2. The Payne International Development Fellowship provides similar support through two years leading to an appointment with the USAID Foreign Service.  

3. The Clarke Diplomatic Security Fellowship Program is intended for talented students who want to pursue a master’s degree and a career as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent in the Foreign Service. 

4. The Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship is a two-year program that provides academic funding for an IT-related degree, internships, professional development and mentorship – culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State as an Information Management Specialist (IMS). The fellowship may be used for the final two years of a bachelor's program or for the full two years of a master's program. 

5. The Dept. of Agriculture FAS International Agricultural Fellowship provides financial support through two years of graduate study in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics or related field, internships, mentoring, and professional development activities leading to an appointment in the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the USDA.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR AN INFO SESSION!

Thursday, June 20, 3:00 - 3:45 pm

Friday, June 21, 12:00 - 12:45 pm

DEADLINES

Exact dates are TBD: Pickering & Rangel - September 2024; Payne - October 2024; FAIT - February 2025; Clarke - April 2025

SERVICE REQUIREMENT: Recipients of the graduate programs must complete a minimum five-year term of service as a Foreign Service Officer (three years for the Clarke program).

ELIGIBILITY:

• Applicants for the Pickering, Rangel, Payne, and FAS programs must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2025 (fall 2026 for Clarke) for a two-year program at a U.S. university in an area of relevance to the Foreign Service.
• Applicants may be rising seniors or recent college graduates. For the FAIT program applicants must be at least rising Sophomores, and should be majoring in an IT-related field.
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

GVPT Spring Break Study Abroad Course: Canada- Global Environmental Justice

 GVPT388G: Global Environmental Justice is a new GVPT course with the opportunity to spend spring break in the dynamic bilingual city of Montreal. 

Learn about global environmental challenges and just solutions. Visit international organizations and engage with indigenous communities. Earn UMD credit in a mixed on-campus and study abroad course led by GVPT Professor Virginia Haufler.

For any questions, email vhaufler@umd.edu.

Apply Now: https:/marylandglobal.umd.edu/global-learning-all/study-abroad

GVPT Winter Study Abroad Course: Kenya- Global Wildlife Conservation in Africa

Spend the Winter Term in Kenya, where the richness of wildlife and biodiversity have drawn the attention of conservationists worldwide. 

Engage with indigenous groups creating sustainable ways to conserve the sacred forests that are a UNESCO-recognized heritage site in Kilifi. Kenya is highly diverse—with 42 different tribes and dialects and an impressive ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity, which makes it the perfect case study to analyze conservation issues. The country’s beautiful landscapes and scenery make it attractive to those students seeking an immersive study abroad experience while enjoying the beauty of the continent of Africa.

For more information contact course instructor Dr. Conny Kazungu Sigel ckazungu@umd.edu

APPLY NOW! GO TO EDUCATION ABROAD:

https://marylandglobal.umd.edu/global-learning-all/study-abroad

BORDERS Student-Run Academic Journal Opportunity

BORDERS, which was created by the MAIR 4+1 program, aims to provide a platform for students to showcase their research. As fellow political science graduates, we understand the challenges of finding publication outlets, especially for undergraduates. We believe this journal can be a valuable resource for students to display their work, particularly those applying to graduate school.

For more information about BORDERS, please visit the website: https://gvpt.umd.edu/graduate/mair-journal

To submit your work, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/TzY7D4zNi9FUJcg19

All submissions are due Friday, May 31, 2024.

BORDERS is looking for papers that demonstrate strong motivation, novelty, and creativity in the fields of International Relations (IR), Comparative Politics, or foreign policy. A successful submission should present relatively novel ideas that enhance understanding in these fields, supported by existing literature and methodologies (Qualitative and/or Quantitative). Submissions should include a clear theory, arguments, and evidence-based analysis. Additionally, we expect all submissions to adhere to basic writing conventions, including spelling, grammar, and organization. While there is no specific page minimum or maximum, the most successful publications generally fall between 7 and 30 pages in length.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to publish your work and contribute to the existing scholarship. We look forward to reviewing your submissions!

Please let us know if you have any questions at borders@umd.edu.