Career events & resources for diverse student populations
Career events & resources for diverse student populations
Tufts | Career Center
Diverse opportunities
Winter 2016
We're Glad You're Back!
We hope you had a relaxing and rejuvenating break and a Happy New Year. As you may have noticed, Diverse Opportunities received a makeover! Along with our new format, we're excited to provide you with richer content, plus all the great resources, career events & special opportunities you've come to expect from Diverse Opportunities: Career News for the Culture Centers.
Which FAQ should we answer in the next issue of Diverse Opportunities? Choose one here.

Mark Your Calendar
How to Find an Internship
January 29, February 17
February 25 OR March 8
Resume Critiques
February 5 & February 8

Spring Career Fair February 10

Visit the Career Center calendar for times and locations and watch your Career eNews for many more spring programs.
Highlighted Resource
Scholarship Listings for Undocumented & DACA/DACA-eligible students
Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) empowers undocumented young people in their pursuit of college, career and citizenship. Among the resources available through their site is a listing of undergraduate scholarships that don't require proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency. Dozens of scholarships are available for a variety of career fields, with deadlines taking place throughout the year.
Need funding for your 2016 Summer Internship?
The Career Center will award up to 50 Summer Internship Grants for otherwise non-paid internships. Attend one of these programs to learn all you need to know:
In the meantime, review the Grant Application materials, including guidelines, requirements and application deadlines, and check out our 2015 Summer Internship Grant Recipient list.
Joking aside, it's important to understand how you're coming across to recruiters in interviews. Call 617-627-3299 if you'd like to strengthen your answers through a mock interview with a career advisor.
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines
Career Fairs, Scholarships, Fellowships & Internships
Microsoft Tuition Scholarships & Conference Grants -- tuition assistance, internships and conference scholarship grants for students pursuing STEM fields (apply by Jan. 31)
MIT European Career Fair -- Saturday, February 6, Cambridge
Diversity Career Fair for Educators -- Saturday, February 6, Boston
Health Career Connection Summer Internship Program -- paid positions with leading health organizations across the US (apply by Feb. 8)
CIC Summer Research Opportunities Program -- paid research positions for those intending to pursue graduate study (apply by Feb. 10)
UNESCO Traveling Fellowship –- funding for 4-6 week projects; targets those with limited opportunities to travel abroad (apply by Feb. 22)
Diversity Virtual Career Fair -- Tuesday, February 23
Engineers Week Career Fair -- Thursday, February 25, Boston
Gilman International Scholarship Program –- funding for Pell Grant recipients planning to study or intern abroad (apply by Mar. 1)
Latino Career Expo -- Thursday, March 31, Boston
Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Internship Challenge -- paid internships in MA for students interested in Life Sciences (rolling deadline)
This list, provided by Human Rights Campaign, rates more than 400 employers on LGBT equality, including corporate inclusion policies, benefits and more.
Diverse Opportunities is a bimonthly publication of the Tufts Career Center.
Contact us for assistance as you as you navigate your career path. In-person, phone, email and Skype appointments are available.
Tufts University Career Center
 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Dowling Hall Suite 740
617-627-3299
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