James H. Dunn, Jr. Memorial Fellowship and Vito Marzullo Internship Program

The Dunn Fellowship Program provides bright, highly motivated college graduates a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the operations of state government for one year.

Dunn Fellows are recruited from public and private colleges and universities throughout the nation. Qualified applicants must hold a bachelor's degree at the program's commencement and must have demonstrated a commitment to excellence through academic honors, leadership ability, extracurricular activities and community/public service involvement. The program begins in August and ends in July of the following year.

Successful applicants spend one week of August receiving an orientation to state government. After the orientation period, fellows are placed in different positions throughout the Governor's Office and in various agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction.

Dunn Fellows are paid $31,332 annually and receive full state benefits.

Vito Marzullo Interns possess the same credentials as Dunn Fellows and enjoy similar benefits and experiences; however, they must be Illinois residents.

To learn more about this fellowship opportunity, please: [ click here ].

The Wellstone Fellowship

The Wellstone Fellow's primary responsibilities include assisting in the organization ofconferences and trainings for advocates and community leaders; drafting talking points, blogs, fact sheets, and other publications; and developing content for the Families USA website and email lists. During the year, the Fellow will learn organizing and advocacy skills about health reform implementation, Medicaid, Medicare, health equity, and other important health policy issues. At the same time, the Wellstone Fellow will develop an understanding of the tactics and strategies used in state-based consumer health advocacy organizations and will work directly with our network of state consumer health advocates and organizations.

Deadline: January 27, 2012.

To learn more about this fellowship opportunity, please: [ click here ].

East-West Center Fellowships

Scholarships & Opportunities. For over fifty years, the East-West Center (EWC) has served the United States and Asia Pacific region through cooperative education, research and dialogue. Student fellows participate in educational and research activities while residing at the East-West Center and simultaneously pursue degree study at the University of Hawai ‘ i at Manoa.

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2012 Summer Research Diversity Fellowships in Law and Social Science by the American Bar Foundation

The American Bar Foundation sponsors a program of summer research fellowships to interest undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in pursuing graduate study in the social sciences. The summer program is designed to introduce students to the rewards and demands of a research-oriented career in the field of law and social science. The program is supported in part by the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, and the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates.

Current research areas include: professionalism and the transformation of the legal profession in the United States and abroad, the dynamics of employment discrimination disputes, the impact of civil rights law on the economic progress of minorities, jury decision making, public interest lawyering and social reform, historical analyses of labor, group libel, and regulatory law, and the role of law in racial relations, postcolonial settings, and globalization. The Foundation's research is conducted by a multidisciplinary resident research faculty with academic training in law, sociology, psychology, political science, economics, history, and anthropology. Many ABF Research Professors hold joint appointments at Chicago-area universities. Recognized as a major institution in the field of law and social science, the Foundation offers a rich environment to students considering an academic or research career.

How to apply?

• A brief essay on the topics indicated in the application form
• Official transcripts of all academic courses completed at the time of application
• One letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with the student's work. 

Completed applications, including transcript and letter of recommendation, are due no later than February 15, 2012. Awards will be announced by April 1, 2012.

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Chicago Teaching Fellows

Chicago Teaching Fellows is a highly-selective, innovative path for talented mid-career professionals and recent college graduates* to become teachers in these shortage areas.  No background in education or teaching is needed.  Individuals with degrees in education are not eligible to apply.

The Chicago Teaching Fellows application for the 2012 school year is open.

We are looking for qualified candidates to teach in the following subject areas:

• Bilingual Education - Spanish

• High School Math

• High School Science

• Special Education

Application Deadline: January 23, 2012.

To learn more about this fellowship opportunity, please: [ click here ].

EPA National Network for Environmental Management Studies Fellowship Program

The NNEMS Fellowship Program provides associate, undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to participate in a fellowship project that is directly related to their field of study. The purpose of the NNEMS program is to: 

• Provide students with practical research opportunities and experiences in EPA’s program and regional offices and in its laboratories;
• Increase public awareness of and involvement in environmental issues;
• Encourage qualified individuals to pursue environmental careers; and
• Help defray the costs associated with the pursuit of academic programs related to the field of environmental protection, such as pollution control, science, engineering, technology, social science and specialty areas.

Application Deadline: January 30, 2012.

To learn more about this fellowship opportunity, please: [ click here ].

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 2012

The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest, now in its 23rd year, challenges college students to analyze the urgent ethical issues confronting them in today’s complex world. Students are encouraged to write thought-provoking personal essays that raise questions, single out issues and are rational arguments for ethical action.

This year's suggested topic:

Articulate with clarity an ethical issue that you have encountered and analyze what it has taught you about ethics and yourself.

Required: Junior or Senior standing with Faculty Sponsor.

Rewards: 1st Prize - $5,000 / 2nd Prize - $2,500 / 3rd Prize - $1,500 / 2 Honorable Mentions: $500 Each

To learn more about this special opportunity, please: [ click here ].

UNCF/Merck Science Initiative Research Scholarships and Fellowships

The UNCF/Merck Science Initiative (UMSI) provides undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral support to outstanding African-American students who are pursuing studies and research careers in biological, chemical and engineering sciences.

To learn more about this special opportunity, please: [ click here ].

Institute for Human Studies at George Mason University

For 50 years, the Internship for Humane Studies has supported students, scholars, and future opinion leaders passionate about the ideas of free enterprise and individual liberty. 

To learn more about this special opportunity, please: [ click here ].