ALL MAJORS- 3 PAID Scholar Summer Intern Programs

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:29:56 -0500
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ATTENTION ALL MAJORS- 3 PAID Scholar Summer Intern Programs in Public Service

The three PAID leadership intern programs below are taking place this summer and have deadlines coming up soon. These programs are open to all majors. I encourage you to review the program details and consider applying to one or more of these great opportunities.

GOVERNOR'S SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/students/the-scholars-programs/gsip/), Deadline: March 12th
The Governor’s Summer Internship Program introduces college students to the unique challenges and rewards of working within MD State Government while earning a $3,000 stipend. For 10 weeks (June 4 – August 10), interns:- Work in state government agencies on substantive projects, including drafting speeches and correspondence, tracking legislation, attending hearings, assisting with constituent case work, and researching policy options. - Participate in seminars with top Maryland officials and make site visits to State facilities. - Develop policy papers on a significant issue facing Maryland (e.g. the Chesapeake Bay, crime, care for the elderly) and present their findings in person to the Governor.

WALTER SONDHEIM JR. NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/students/the-scholars-programs/maryland-nonprofit-leadership-program/), Deadline: March 16th The Maryland Nonprofit Leadership Program offers paid summer internship opportunities in the nonprofit sector to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending Maryland institutions. Participating interns work for ten weeks full-time from June4th to August 10h while participating in bi-weekly seminars in nonprofit management. Each participating student receives a $3,000 stipend.

MDOT FELLOWS INTERNSHIP PROFRAM (http://shrivercenter.umbc.edu/students/the-scholars-programs/mdot/), Deadline: March 9th The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Fellows Internship Program is designed to introduce Maryland’s most promising college students to the rewards and challenges of working within Maryland’s integrated transportation system. Interns can gain experience in policy development, marketing, international relations, computer networking, engineering, planning and financing, public relations, and neighborhood conservation. Placement opportunities are available at the MD Aviation Administration, MD Port Administration, MD Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, MD State Highway Administration, MD Transportation Authority, or The Secretary’s Office. Participating student earn $3,500 during 8 weeks this summer (June 4to July 27).