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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

USG Student Council Candidate Applications--Apply by April 9

Student Council Candidate Applications

Deadline: April 9

Build your leadership and communication skills in service of your campus community! Run for one of two representative seats per undergrad offering institution. Submit the candidate application and get on the ballot for the 22-23 academic year!

Apply Here

Friday, March 18, 2022

Join Amazon's first-ever Design Challenge at the University of Maryland and receive cash prizes!

Amazon-UMD Design Challenge

REGISTER TODAY

Challenge Overview:

Collaborate with other undergraduate students and work closely with industry leaders at Amazon Design to redesign a platform, app, or product to be more inclusive to meet customer needs.

No experience necessary and no specific major or GPA requirements! Check out their landing page for more information and other eligibility requirements.

Prizes:

$2,500 first-place award
$1,500 second-place award
$1,000 third-place award

Challenge dates

Monday, March 14: Information session 1 and prompt reveal
Friday, March 18: Registration deadline for all participants
Saturday, April 2: Final 10-slide PowerPoint deck or five-minute video submission
Wednesday, April 6: Finalists invited to present at Amazon Day
Friday, April 8: Inaugural UMD Amazon Day and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners announced

The Amazon - UMD Design Challenge is co-organized by Amazon and the Center for Minorities in Science & Engineering in the A. James Clark School of Engineering.

BSOS is currently accepting scholarship applications!

BSOS offers several scholarships to current BSOS students and each scholarship has individual eligibility criteria. Scholarship awards are granted one time for the Fall semester.

Current scholarships include:

BSOS College Scholarships

Eligibility Requirements:

Have completed at least one semester (Fall 2021 or earlier) at the University of Maryland.
Plan to attend the University of Maryland during the Fall 2022 semester - Students graduating Spring 2022 are not eligible to apply.
Be enrolled in a BSOS major, an ENSP or NEUR track housed within BSOS.
Meet and maintain the original scholarship qualifications; if not met at the time of Fall 2022 funds disbursement, the scholarship will not be awarded.

Deadline:

Submit all application materials by Friday, March 25th. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

APPLY NOW

Fishlinger Family Endowment

This scholarship is to support a BSOS undergraduate student, who has been impacted by personal or medical challenges.

Eligibility Requirements:

Exhibit exemplary academic standing, as evidenced by a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
Exhibit financial need, as evidenced by submission of Financial Aid Offer Statement and Personal Statement of Financial Need.

Deadline:

Submit all application materials by Friday, April 1st.

APPLY NOW

For more information on all BSOS Scholarships, visit the Feller Center website.

Summer Outreach and Marketing Internship (with Stipend) with Advancing Girls' Education in Africa

Advancing Girls’ Education in Africa (AGE Africa) seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist with outreach, marketing, and our annual Ride for Malawi event. The internship is an excellent opportunity to be an integral member of AGE Africa’s staff, gaining experience in fundraising, international development, communications, and the day-to-day operations of an international non-profit organization. The Outreach and Marketing Intern will report to the Development Manager.

Internship Description and Educational Objectives:

The candidate will gain the following educational knowledge and training by the end of this internship:

• In-depth knowledge of the operations of an international non-profit

• Working knowledge of education for international development work

• Increased knowledge of programs that increase graduation rates for girls in rural Malawi

• Ability to tailor written content to a diverse set of audiences using a variety of formats

• Experience working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Experience designing and implementing social media and fundraising campaigns

• Experience coordinating an in-person fundraising event (Ride for Malawi) Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Create digital content for and monitor AGE Africa’s social media accounts

• Design promotional materials for the 2022 Ride for Malawi

• Assist with the creation of new website content and program overviews

• Summarize research on articles related to girls’ education in Malawi

• Provide support for on-going development activities including prospect research and marketing campaigns

• Perform general administrative tasks as needed

• Assist with in-person coordination at the Ride for Malawi on Saturday, September 10 in Washington, DC

A successful candidate:

• Has excellent grammar, writing, and organizational skills

• Has an interest in marketing, event management, and social media

• Has demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics and implement action plans

• Can work independently and manage own deadlines

• Has demonstrated organization skills and strong attention to detail

The ideal candidate will:

• Be interested in girls’ education, international development/education and/or non-profit administration

• Have prior leadership experience coordinating events

• Have an eye for graphic design and knowledge of Canva and photo editing tools

• Have experience with donor databases, WordPress, Constant Contact, Loomly, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Work Schedule/Time Commitment

This position is part-time, with a time commitment of 20-25 hours/week beginning in May or June 2022. The internship will be a minimum of one semester with the option to extend. Weekly hours and the duration of the internship will be agreed upon prior to accepting an offer. Flexibility for remote work will be considered. The ability to attend the in-person Ride for Malawi in Washington, DC on Saturday, September 10 is required.

Stipend

A $500 stipend will be provided per semester. If you are interested in earning academic credit, discuss it with your departmental or college internship coordinator.

Application Details:

To apply for this internship, send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample in one PDF document to ehall@ageafrica.org by April 15, 2022. Cover letters should include:

• The number of hours you anticipate being able to work each week

• The number of months you are available for this internship

• Whether or not you will be seeking academic credit for the internship

• Why you are interested in working for AGE Africa

• How you will bring value to the AGE Africa team

Please put your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. To be considered, your application must be submitted via email. No phone calls, please.

Federal Sector Social Science Undergraduate Internship and Research Graduate Fellowship

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking Social Science Research Fellows and Interns in the Office of Federal Operations in Washington, D.C. For the time being, these are 100% telework positions. See https://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/jobs/intern-ofo-research.cfm for details. Students should connect with their departmental or college internship coordinator if they are interested in obtaining course credit.

Applications should include a resume, cover letter, and short (3 to 5 page) writing sample and be sent to fellows@eeoc.gov.

Applications for the summer term are due March 31^st.

Please spread this announcement far and wide. Questions may also be sent to fellows@eeoc.gov.

Want to learn more about Westat or international development and policy? Ask a BSOS alumna!

BSOS Career Chats:

Westat

Wednesday, April 6th | 3 - 3:30pm | | Virtual Event | Register

Join the Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning's BSOS Career Chats each semester where we connect industry-specific alumni/employers with BSOS majors over Zoom.

Sarah Ahmed, ANTH '19 | Research Analyst, Westat

Sarah Ahmed is a Research Analyst at Westat and a 2021 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate fellow. With a strong commitment to public service and advocacy, she has experience working in international development, policy, and social science research. Previously, she worked as a Gender and Markets intern at the United Nations Foundation, as well as several NGOs and think tanks.

As a Rangel fellow, she intends to join the U.S. Foreign Service as a Public Diplomacy officer. Sarah graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a minor in Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation. She speaks Urdu and English and plans to attend Georgetown University for her graduate studies.

Our alumni want to hear from you! Students usually ask questions about their background, classes that were helpful, application tips, etc. Check out these sample questions and bring some to the chat! Read more about the BSOS Chat series.

Questions? Please contact Crystal Marte at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Open Now: Summer 2022 Impact Intern Positions

The Do Good Institute is excited to offer 52 immersive undergraduate and graduate intern experiences with 50 purpose-driven organizations this semester. Learn more about each opportunity and submit your application materials below. By clicking 'apply now' you will be taken to the application portal, where you can apply for any summer 2022 position.

To learn more about the Impact Interns program visit go.umd.edu/impactinterns. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to impactinterns@umd.edu

APPLY HERE

Information Sessions

Attend a 30-minute virtual information session where you can learn more about becoming an Impact Intern, the application process, and more. Each session will include a brief 15-minute presentation followed by plenty of time for questions.

Application and Selection Process

If you would like to be considered for an internship, application forms must be submitted by Sunday, March 27 at 11:59 pm. Applications may require additional materials, such as an updated cover letter, resume, and/or writing samples. Please see individual position descriptions to identify what additional materials are requested.

Only current University of Maryland College Park students are invited to apply for these positions. Unfortunately, we are not accepting applications from recent graduates or students graduating in May 2022. You may apply to more than one position.

Some positions listed (indicated with a asterisk*) give special consideration to students applying from STEM majors, in collaboration with The Neilom Foundation and the Center for Engineering Concepts Development. However, these positions are still open to all students.

By filling out an organization's application form, you are placing yourself in a pool of applicants to potentially be paired with an organization. The strongest 3-5 candidates for each position will be shared with the host organizations to interview. Filling out an application form does not guarantee your placement. If you are selected as a top candidate to interview for a position, you will be notified by April 11. Internships will be conducted between June and August.

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