Opportunities for Undergraduates

The Harry S. Truman Foundation awards the Truman Scholarship, a merit based grant of up to $30,000, to eligible juniors who wish to pursue graduate studies in preparation for a career in government, the non- profit sector, or the public sector. Recipients of the Truman Scholarship must also complete a service requirement for three of the seven years following the completion of a graduate degree program.

Program offers individuals the opportunity to become engaged in a community through an existing VISTA project for 8 to 10 weeks during the summer. Associates choose from projects throughout the country, based on their skills and interests, and serve with community-based organizations, working to overcome poverty.

An intensive weeklong leadership development program at the Harvard Kennedy School for students committed to serving the Latino community. The LLI features classroom sessions on a range of leadership development topics including self-awareness, and core competencies such as public speaking, decision-making, and negotiation.

The PPIA Junior Summer Institute is a seven-week program structured to introduce or strengthen skills in economics, statistics, policy analysis, writing, public speaking and organization/time management. Fellows go on to complete master’s degrees in Public Affairs, Public Administration or International Affairs.

Fellows serve in professional public-policy-related placements in foreign government ministries or institutions and to gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries, while simultaneously carrying out an academic study/research project. Awards also available to pursue projects of candidates own design in any field to any participating country.

The program is designed to introduce America's finest college students and graduates to local government and public service. It is a nine month fellowship that provides recipients an opportunity to work in government or city agencies.

Provides a full-time, nine month, graduate-level experiential leadership training program that prepares diverse, talented and committed individuals for effective and ethical leadership in the public affairs arena. The Fellows Program is offered in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and St. Louis.

Provides up to $40,000 per academic year for students who expect to enroll in a two-year, full-time master's degree program in either public policy, international affairs, public administration, or in an academic field such as business, economics, political science, sociology, or foreign languages.

Beginning in 2016, Schwarzman Scholars will be chosen annually to work towards a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. Degrees in Public Policy, Economics & Business and International Relations will be available.

Valeria L. Hymas

Baruch College, Fellowships Advisor

Fellowships@baruch.cuny.edu

Application Guidance: http://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/fellowships/

Searchable Fellowships Directory: www.baruch.cuny.edu/fellowships/

A six-week summer program designed to provide undergraduates with a deeper appreciation of current issues and trends in intl. affairs, a greater understanding of career opportunities in international affairs, and the enhanced knowledge and skills to pursue such careers.

Supports scholarship and excellence in national environmental policy. Scholarships granted to sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue careers related to the natural environment; or to Native Americans and Alaska Natives.

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Cultural Vistas Fellowships

The fellowship affords students the unique opportunity to advance their career goals, develop global competencies, and experience life in another culture. Cultural Vistas selects up to 12 fellows to take part in this multinational professional development program in the field of sustainability, which includes eight-week summer internships in Argentina, Germany, and Singapore.

Internship to work in U.S. Embassies, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Dept. offices around the U.S. This program is designed to provide substantive experiences in a foreign affairs environment.

Summer internship program for two Baruch students with a strong interest in serving the United States by working for the U.S. Dept. of State. The internships are located either in Washington, D.C. at State Dept. headquarters, in New York City at the United States Mission to the United Nations, or at a U.S. embassy overseas.

Fellows are appointed to positions in the NY State Executive Branch that match their skills and experience, and work closely with senior administration to create policy solutions to complex challenges. Fellows will engage in educational and professional development programming that prepares them to serve as effective and ethical leaders.

Fellows serve for 2 years in a variety of capacities within such agencies like the Dept. of Environmental Conservation, the Dept. of Labor, Housing and Community Renewal, the Dept. of Financial Services, and the Empire State Development Corp. Alternatively, Fellows may be assigned to roles in the Governor’s or Lieutenant Governor’s Office.  

Fellows work for 4 months in 3 different offices of their choosing at HPD, learning about efforts to revitalize NYC’s neighborhoods through construction, renovation, code enforcement, litigation, and outreach and loans to private owners. In the second year, fellows typically have two six-month or one 12-month placement.

A nine month paid fellowship to seven graduate students who are specializing in emergency management, social work, public health, public safety communication or journalism.

A leadership development program at the entry level for advanced degree candidates. The program attracts and selects the best candidates possible, but is designed to develop a cadre of potential government leaders. The PMF Program inculcates a lasting bond as well as a spirit of public service, ultimately encouraging and leading to a career in the government.

Fellows serve with NYC’s leading non-profit legal services providers and community-based organizations to offer a range of immigration assistance including naturalization, deportation defense, or human trafficking.