CIA Careers Information Session

The Federal, Global & Maryland Fellows Programs are excited to invite BSOS students to the CIA Careers Information Session next Tuesday, March 7th from 3:30pm-5:00pm hosted in our office suite (2407 Marie Mount Hall, second floor).

The CIA is the premier agency responsible for providing global intelligence on the ever-changing political, social, economic, technological and military environment. The session will be conducted by an experienced recruiter where she will share tips about characteristics they seek in candidates, the application process, and what it is like to work for the Agency! Note that this is an in-person event.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Time: 3:30-5:00pm
Location: In-person (in the Federal, Global and Maryland Fellows office suite, 2407 Marie Mount Hall, 2nd Floor)

RSVP here

Intended Audience:
- All years, ALL majors, are welcome!  If you are a freshman or sophomore, this is a great time to think about the process of applying to the CIA (and possible fellowships along the way)!
- Please note that since only US Citizens are eligible to pursue employment in the intelligence community, attendance is restricted to US Citizens.

UMD Summer Language Institute 2023

 

*Students who are interested in taking summer classes, learning Arabic, Korean or Persian on different levels, and receiving up to 12 credits over the summer are highly encouraged to apply. 

Apply for the Applied Political Science Master of Science +1 Program

 Apply for the Applied Political Science Master of Science +1 Program

Link: https://gvpt.umd.edu/landingtopic/ms-applied-political-analytics

Priority Deadline for +1 Students: March 1, 2023

The Applied Political Analytics Program (APAN) was launched in the 2021-22 academic year to offer promising students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in the high-demand and still-growing modern data science industry. The program is delivered as both a standalone degree and a combined 4+1 BA/MS. All admitted students will complete 36 credit hours at the graduate level, with classes from both the Government & Politics (GVPT) and Survey Methodology (SURV) departments. Graduates of the APAN program will be well-suited and prepared well above average for data-oriented political careers in the private sector, research organizations, NGOs, and government agencies of all levels.

Any inquiries about the program can be directed to the program’s director at political-analytics@umd.edu.

National Security Agency Cooperative Education Program

Participants in NSA's Co-op Program earn a competitive salary and enjoy many benefits. They operate under a rotational program, alternating semesters of full-time work in the Baltimore/DC area with full-time study from entry into the program until graduation.  

Opportunities for students using their language skills or working on specific topical programs (cybersecurity, engineering, analysis, etc). 

Candidates must be US citizens who are eligible to be granted a security clearance. 

They must be a second semester college freshman or sophomore with a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

Deadline: March 31, 2023  

For more information: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/student-programs?agency=NSA

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship

The Congressional Black Caucus offers scholarships to academically talented and highly motivated African-American or Black students pursuing degrees in a variety of fields.

 Selected recipients will receive awards ranging from $2,500-$20,000. 

Applicants must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident who is a permanent resident or attending academic institution in a CBC Members district. 

Candidates should be preparing to pursue or currently pursuing a degree full-time at an accredited college or university. Current high school seniors are also eligible to apply. Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, exhibit leadership and be active in their community. 

Deadline: March 31, 2023 

For more information: https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/

East-West Center in Washington Young Professionals Program

The East-West Center in Washington offers a chance each semester for undergraduates and recent graduates to gain first-hand experience at a US-Indo-Pacific research and education organization in DC. Applicants typically have a strong interest in US-Indo-Pacific relations and may be studying international relations, Asia studies, international economics, international political economy, public policy, international business, or other similar areas of study. 

The following proven skillsets are beneficial (though not required):

• Research experience with open-source data and working with data in Excel.
• Experience analyzing quantitative data and concisely communicating data outputs.
• Experience living in, studying, or researching the Indo-Pacific
• Experience tracking multiple media sources for news or developments about a particular topic
• Basic understanding of economic data analysis (FDI and Greenfield investment)
• Asian language reading fluency
• Experience writing policy analyses, briefs, press releases, or other professional communications
• Public relations/brand management experience

There is a $2,000 per month stipend. 

Candidates must have the ability to work in the US, but need not be citizens. 

Deadline: March 12, 2023  

For more information: https://www.eastwestcenter.org/washington/young-professionals-program

BSOS Peer to Peer Exploration Fair

 

BSOS Peer to Peer Exploration Fair

Wednesday, March 1, 2023  |  2-5 pm (drop in)

Stamp- Atrium 1107  |  Read more & RSVP

This fair style event offers BSOS majors the chance to chat with their peers and student leaders about their in and out of class experiences. Stop by for 10-minutes or an hour to grab a snack and make a new connection! Highlight Resources:

• Access the Feller Center’s What can I do with my major? resources.
• Pick up some swag (while supplies last) and gain tips from the Feller Center for exploring career options. 
  
• Professional LinkedIn Photos offered (2-4 pm)! Plus pick up tips for your LinkedIn profile. 

Meet departments/programs, below, who will be sharing co-curricular opportunities located on campus. This is your chance to make a new connection to try out your interests!

• Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, UMD: Educational Programming Internship
• CARE to Stop Violence, UMD: Peer Outreach; Peer Education; Peer Advocacy
• Education Abroad, UMD: Sharing Information
• Federal and Global Fellows Programs, UMD: Federal and Global Fellows, an academic course/internship
• Help Center at the University of Maryland: Help Center Volunteers
• Language Fluency Laboratory- Hearing and Speech Sciences: Volunteer and hourly paid lab positions
• Office of Community Engagement, UMD: Volunteer Community Engagement Intern
• SIGNA (Social Interaction Group Network for All): Peer Coaches and Peer Mentors
• Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START): Internships
• University Career Center: Sharing Information/LinkedIn Photos

This event is open to all students interested in a BSOS major or exploring related career paths. Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu. Hosted by the BSOS Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning. 

Summer Language Institute Summer 2023 Applications Open

 The Summer Language Institute in Arabic, Persian, and Korean at UMD is currently accepting applications for Summer 2023. This is an intensive language learning program which helps students improve their language skills, offering the equivalent of one years worth of language study in Arabic, Persian, or Korean over the course of a single summer. The program also offers scholarships to help interested students attend and study their language of choice. This would be a great opportunity for any Government & Politics students who might be considering studying a language.

Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing

 

Apply for the Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing! Submission are due by Monday, March 20, 2023

Attention creative writers! Are you a passionate fiction writer with a flair for storytelling? If so, submit your application today. The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing is a memorial scholarship that honors the memory of Sebastian Herbstein, a talented writer, dedicated scholar and son of UMD professor, Judith Freidenberg. The Scholarship provides two prizes, $900 for first prize and $500 for second prize, for works of short fiction of 5,000 words or less. All full-time UMD undergraduate students are eligible to apply.  For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit go.umd.edu/herbstein. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Monday, March 20, 2023.  Questions regarding the scholarships or the application process may be directed to bsos-scholarships@umd.edu.

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Do you plan to study in East Asia or Southeast Asia during the 2023-24 academic year? Learn about the Freeman-ASIA Award!

 If you are an undergraduate student, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have demonstrated financial need,* and have not spent extended time in the country to which you will apply, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Freeman-ASIA recipients receive up to $3,000 for a summer of study abroad, $5,000 for a semester, and $7,000 for the academic year. 

The National Scholarships Office provides information and advising to applicants for the Freeman-ASIA program.

The online application is due on Mar 28, 2023.

If you are applying for Gilman, finish that application first and you can easily adapt it to this one. Please note there are some differences and we are happy to give you feedback on your Freeman-ASIA essays.

Eligible countries include: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Eligible terms: Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Academic Year 2023-24, Spring 2024, and Calendar Year 2024. NOTE: The proposed length of study in the host country must be a minimum of 8 weeks for a summer term, 10 weeks for a quarter term, and 12 weeks for a semester term. 

Please contact the National Scholarships Office at: scholarships@umd.edu for more information and advice!

*Must currently receive need-based financial aid or demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance to participate in the proposed study abroad program. The applicant is required to submit the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) figure, calculated through FAFSA, via the online Freeman-ASIA application.

TESOL Graduate and Minor Programs

 

Summer Paid Folklife Internship, Library of Congress

The Library of Congress Folklife Internship provides experiences in cultural heritage research and programming, while building participants’ knowledge about ethnographic materials. 

US citizens currently enrolled in higher education are invited to apply for consideration, as are community scholars or other individuals with experience working in the heritage sector. 

Locality pay rate will apply if internships are remote, and total compensation available is up to $7,500 over the ten week period. 

Deadline: March 17, 2023 

For more information and to apply: https://www.loc.gov/item/internships/afc-bartis-folklife-internships/   or   https://www.usajobs.gov/job/703697200

NTI Paid Summer 2023 Internships in DC

The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), a non-profit whose mission is to transform global security by driving systemic solutions to nuclear and biological threats imperiling humanity, is now taking internship applications for Summer 2023. 

Undergraduates with at least two years of study and the legal right to work in the US are invited to apply. 

Their hourly rate is $17/hour. Interns are also provided with paid holidays, up to 40 hours of paid sick leave (if needed), and up to $300 of commuter benefits. 

Deadline: February 26, 2023

For more information and to apply: https://www.nti.org/job-listing/nti-internship-application-summer-2023/

UMD’s Federal, Global, and Maryland Fellows Internship Programs – Submit Admissions forms now!

 

 

UMD’s Federal, Global, and Maryland Fellows Internship Programs –

Submit Admissions forms now!

Are you interested in gaining professional experience through Federal agencies, international organizations, foreign embassies, state and local government, non-profits, NGOs, think tanks, and more? Our one-year program combines a fall seminar, taught by expert practitioners with a spring internship (both for college credit), and includes professional development workshops and one-on-one advising throughout the year.  This is a unique active-learning opportunity to integrate your academics with real world experience and explore future goals. Join an engaged, multi-disciplinary, and passionate student cohort and become part of a thriving 1300+ alumni network for life!  

Program Perks Include:

Your Choice of Fall Seminar Courses (all taught by expert practitioners, with courses offered once a week, mostly in the evenings):

• Responses to Global Challenges (FGSM380/HNUH388T)
• Critical Regions and International Relations (FGSM350/HNUH358T)
• Global Health Challenges and Water Security (FGSM390/HNUH398T)
• U.S. Diplomacy (FGSM360/HNUH368T)
• International Security and Intelligence (FGSM355/HNUH359T) 
• Economic Diplomacy (FGSM365/HNUH369T)--NEW!
• Energy and Environmental Policy (FGSM340/HNUH348T)
• Science Diplomacy (FGSM370/HNUH378T)
• Public Health Policy (FGSM320/HNUH328T) 
• Homeland Security and National Security Policy (FGSM330/HNUH338T)
• Political Engagement and Advocacy (FGSM310/HNUH318T)

And the *Maryland General Assembly Writing Internship* ENGL381/HONR368A (apply via English Department)

Spring Internship 3-9 credits available through our program (including Scholarship in Practice credit); you can also obtain internship credit through your major to complete this Fellows requirement.

 

Internships/Program Partnerships at a myriad of sites, including Department of Homeland Security,  Department of State, Maryland General Assembly, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, World Resources Institute, NASA, NIST, Department of Defense, START, Foreign Embassies, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House, Congressional offices and committees, Partnership for Public Service, and many many more! 

 

Year round activities include visits with DC-area organizations, professional development workshops, personalized one-on-one coaching, resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, and much more!

 

Earn transcript notation as a Federal, Global, or Maryland Fellow

 

Admission Link: Online Admissions Form

Apply by Sunday, March 5, 2023, for first wave consideration!

 

***Prospective Student Info Sessions***

Every Friday, 12pm-1pm, In-Person at 2407 Marie Mount Hall; or drop by between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. any day!

 

Exciting News - Launching Maryland Fellows!

The University of Maryland is delighted to launch the Maryland Fellows Program in fall 2023. The aim is to prepare talented and diverse undergraduates to excel at their spring internships and pursue careers in public service, especially at the state and local levels. The centerpiece of the program is the Maryland General Assembly’s Legislative internships. Maryland Fellows is launching as a collaboration between the Federal and Global Fellows Programs, the English Department's existing Maryland General Assembly Writing internship, and the Department of Government and Politics.

For more information on fall seminars, professors etc., visit the Fellows websites:
https://federalfellows.umd.edu/

https://globalfellowsdc.umd.edu/

https://marylandfellows.umd.edu/

Explore a Double Major in Secondary Education!

 

Have you considered a career in Teaching? A life changing profession where you have the ability to make an everlasting impact in the lives of the next generation of student leaders.

Register to attend The College of Education’s upcoming virtual Education Major Exploration Workshop! You’ll learn more about the College of Education, major requirements, and how you can add a double major in Secondary Education. Upon graduation, Secondary Education double majors become eligible for Teacher Certification! Interested in making an impact? 

Register to attend by clicking the link:   https://go.umd.edu/COEMEW

Event: Social Studies Major Exploration Workshop
Eligible Content Area Majors: History, Geography, or Government & Politics
Dates & Times: February 22nd (11 - 12pm) and March 16th (3-4pm) EST

RSVP Here: https://go.umd.edu/COEMEW

After registering to attend, you will receive the event Zoom Link two days prior to the event date. Please email ed-advising@umd.edu with any questions.