Fellowship Spotlight: The Boren Awards
The Boren Awards provide scholarships for undergraduates and fellowships for graduate students to pursue foreign language study in another country. Languages supported must be critical to U.S. national security interests, which excludes Spanish. Boren is an excellent way to intensively learn a new language and cultural competency and is a great chance to get started in a career in federal public service. Learn more.
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| Funding Friday | August 4
A twice-monthly list of upcoming fellowships, events, and other ONIF resources.
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Fellowship spotlightLuce Scholars
The Luce Scholars program sends recent graduates and early-career leaders to immersive, professional experiences in South and Southeast Asia for a 13-month program. Learn more.
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fellowship spotlightPaul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New AmericansThe New Americans Fellowship provides up to two years of graduate school funding for students who are immigrants or children of immigrants, including DACA-mented students. Learn more.
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Fellowships for Food Justice
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August is Family Meals Month and Kids Eat Right Month
Not everyone has enough to eat or has access to balanced nutrition. On campus, we may make donations to or benefit from the food available at the LMU Food Pantry, but what about addressing the systemic reasons for food scarcity in the U.S. and abroad?
Check out the following fellowships and get them on your radar for the upcoming year's application cycle!
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keywords: 11 months, public policy, Washington, D.C., hunger and poverty in the U.S., tuition discounts for MPH and MPP degrees at partner universities, leadership, problem solving, innovation, must have bachelor's degree by start of fellowship, U.S. citizenship, Permanent resident, lived experience with hunger and poverty, experience working in low-income communities
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keywords: two-year commitment, global food and nutrition security, leadership
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keywords: social justice, Jewish service and learning, two-year commitment, salaried, community service
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keywords: one-year commitment, service, young professionals, recent graduates, impacting urban poverty, working with public assistance recipients, leadership, policy creation, underserved populations, full-time position, teach job skills, casework management, policy research project, bachelor's degree required, eliglble to work in the U.S.
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Upcoming Award Deadlines
Please note: many awards fall into more than one category. Read the eligibility requirements or contact ONIF for assistance.
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All or Multiple Disciplines
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keywords: foreign policy leaders, U.S. statecraft, current students, undergraduates, graduate students, recent graduates (0-2 years in foreign policy work), U.S. national security policy, no citizenship requirements
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keywords: undergraduate students, full-time status, part-time status, 2.5 GPA minimum, U.S. citizens, Permanent residents, DACA recipients, must be 21 years old
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keywords: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, undergraduate, study abroad, demonstrate financial need
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keywords: graduating seniors, recent graduates, must be between 18-28 years old, one-year master's in Beijing, China, U.S. citizens, international students
Schwarzman Scholars will hold an info session on August 11, an application walkthrough on August 23, and offer final application advice from the admissions team on September 8. Click the above link to register.
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keywords: U.S. citizen, full-time student status, undergraduate, sophomores, juniors, competitive GPA, Canada, 10-12 week commitment between May and August, advanced research
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keywords: full-time or part-time student status, seniors only, will graduate either Fall 2023 or Spring 2024, 2.75 GPA minimum, U.S. citizen, permanent resident, diversity, underserved community, demonstrate leadership, demonstrate good moral character, must be at risk of not returning to finish degree due to financial constraints and/or emergency situation arising that leads to a financial aid crisis. Note: This scholarship is open for a year or until funds run out. No due date, but apply as soon as possible.
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keywords: must be first time traveler outside of the U.S., must be attending a study abroad experience organized by LMU, must be traveling to one of the specific countries on eligible destinations list (see website for details)
Note: First Trip has rolling deadlines, but advises that students apply at least 3 months prior to departure.
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| Other Notable Opportunities
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Register by Aug 8Fund for Education Abroad Applicant Webinar
At this webinar, students will learn how to navigate the application portal Kaleidoscope. Attendees will also receive a walk through of all required materials for the application, especially to fulfill the financial aid component, as well as guidance about how to respond to the essay components of the application. Register here.
apply by aug 11APSIA Remove Communications Internship with Stipend
APSIA invites students to apply for our Fall 2023 remote internship. Interns gain practical experience in multicultural, multinational marketing and build connections to top schools of international affairs. Interns can be located anywhere, but must be eligible to work in the US and have some availability during business hours ET. Flexible schedule with a minimum three days / week. $500 stipend per internship term. Learn more.
Apply by Aug 14Arms Control Association Internship
The Arms Control Association seeks applicants for two Fall paid internships. Interns work up to 20 hours/week for 13 weeks and are compensated $20/hr. Interns may work either remotely, in the D.C. office, or on a hybrid schedule. Internships begin approximately September 11 and conclude December 8. Applicants must have the authorization to work in the United States, but do not need to be citizens. Applicants should have completed or be working toward a college degree. Learn more.
Apply by Aug 18Spring 2024 Paid Internship Opportunities in the Executive Office of the President
The White House Internship Program provides emerging leaders with valuable skills while supporting the work of a White House Office and furthering the priorities of the Biden-Harris Administration. Participants must be US citizens and at least 18 years old before the first day of the program. Additional eligibility requirements vary by office. Several offices are hiring! Learn more.
Register by Aug 29Foreign Affairs Information Technology Webinar and Q&A
Current undergraduates, rising seniors, and recent graduates who have not yet started grad school are invited to join the U.S. Department of State and The Washington Center for a live webinar and Q&A on the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship, which begins accepting applications in September 2023. FAIT offers up to $87,000 for two years in academic funding for an undergraduate or graduate degree program, two summer internships, professional development and mentorship – and a career in the Foreign Service. Register here.
Register by Sept 13APSIA Virtual Open Houses
The Association of Professional Schools in International Affairs will hold several virtual open houses throughout September, October, and November. Learn from graduate schools about career possibilities with a degree in international affairs. Multiiple topics are covered from a variety of disciplines. Tickets are free, but register in advance. Learn more.
Register by Sept 28APSIA Graduate School Fair
No matter where you're at in your research for graduate school, join the Association of Professional Schools in International Affairs to learn how to navigate the admissions process from the top international affairs and public policy graduate programs. Learn more.
Varying deadlinesFulbright International Education Administrators Program
Fulbright International Education Administrators awards are designed to help US international education professionals and senior higher education officials create connections with their counterparts and higher education systems of other countries. Selected applicants have the opportunity to learn about the host country’s education system and establish networks of US and international colleagues over the course of an intensive two-week grant duration. Learn more.
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