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Internships OMSI Internships Deadline: Multiple Our internships are built with you and your professional goals in mind. Our program is competitive, but we’re eager to hear from you. Our unpaid intern- ships are typically 12-week commitments. Hoping to get credit? Contact your advisor or department chair to inquire about your school’s policy and procedures for awarding credit for internships. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Deadline: Multiple The new Internship Program provides students in high school, college, trade school and other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in agencies and explore federal careers while completing their education. The Recent Graduates Program pro- vides developmental experiences in the federal government. It is intended to pro- mote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who, within the previous two years, graduated from qualifying educa- tional institutions with an associate, bach- elor’s, master’s, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from qualifying educational institutions. National Science Foundation Deadline: Multiple NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of 10 or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each stu- dent is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Scholarships Students must contact the individual sites for information and application materials. NSF does not have application materials and does not select student participants. A contact person and contact information is listed for each site. EPA Environmental Research and Business Support Program Deadline: Multiple This program provides opportunities for exceptional undergraduate and gradu- ate students and recent bachelor’s, mas- ter’s and postdoctoral STEM graduates to work in the U.S. Environmental Protec- tion Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) research and administrative projects at multiple EPA laboratories and research centers. ORAU manages the EPA Environmen- tal Research and Business Support Program under the Student Services Contracting Authority. Selected applicants will become temporary employees of ORAU for the duration of the assignment, up to five years. EPA Internships Deadlines: Multiple EPA internships and fellowships provide a great introduction to our work. Internships, fellowships and other oppor- tunities are available at our Washington D.C. headquarters, in our 10 regional offices, and at our labs and research centers throughout the nation. EPA hires high school and college interns for administrative/clerical posi- tions as well as technical positions in areas such as life sciences, program or policy analysis and engineering. Most positions have salaries ranging from the GS-2 to GS-7 level. All internships paid by EPA appear in the government-wide USAJobs. gov portal. Catching the Dream Deadline: Sept. 15 CTD’s objective is to recognize and reward outstanding student achievement. All awards are based on merit, academic achievement and ambition. Students must attend a college or university on a full- time basis, seeking a bachelor’s degree or higher. Catching the Dream scholarships are awarded for life. If you win, you will never have to apply again. If you are not selected for scholarship with CTD, however, you cannot apply again. Xerox Minority Scholarship Deadline: Sept. 30 Xerox is committed to the academic success of all minority students. That’s why we offer a Technical Minority Schol- arship that awards between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above. Carol Jorgensen Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship Deadline: September This scholarship provides funds to a full time student pursuing an undergradu- ate degree in an environmental steward- ship discipline, including environmental studies, natural resource management, the natural sciences, public administration, public policy, and related disciplines. Other Opportunities Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program Deadline: September 2016 to January 2017 This program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to a maximum of $9,500 per year) for full-time study during the nine-month academic year; a 10-week, full-time internship position ($700/week) during the summer at a NOAA facility; and academic assistance (up to a maximum of $9,500) for full-time study during a second nine-month academic year. The internship between the first and second years of the award provides the scholars with hands-on practical educa- tional training experience in NOAA-related science, research, technology, policy, man- agement, and education activities. Educational Partnership Program Undergraduate Scholarship Program Deadline: September 2016 to January 2017 This program provides scholarships for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in science, technology, engineer- ing and mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support NOAA’s mission. Partici- pants conduct research at a NOAA facility during two paid summer internships. Students attending Minority Serving Institutions as defined by the U.S. Depart- ment of Education (Hispanic serving institutions, historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal colleges and universi- ties, Alaskan Native-serving institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions) are eligible to apply for the program. The Student Conservation Association Are you a high school student who is passionate about conservation? Do you like working as part of a team to get things done? Join an SCA Community or National Crew and plug yourself into SCA’s nationwide network of young con- servationists – thousands of students who are as passionate as you are about preserv- ing wildlands, protecting nature in urban areas and keeping the planet green. SCA offers a range of programs for youth ages 15-19. Whether you want to serve in your local community or explore public lands across the country, SCA has something for you. Student Laptop Program 2016 The Central Administration office will accept applications for the Student Laptop Program beginning Aug. 1, 2016. Early applications will not be accepted. This program is specifically for higher education and AVT students who meet the following eligibility requirements and have not previously received a student laptop. • • The SMART Competition This program engages students in a real-world technology education chal- lenge designed to combine academic relevance, education achievement and applications of technology. The com- petition helps develop workforce and life skills, including computer analysis and software design, verbal and written communication, research, teamwork and problem solving. Photo by Diane Rodriquez Ash Blomstrom cooks eggs for a breakfast bowl on June 30 as Kathy Kentta- Robinson, Healthy Traditions project coordinator, gives him some pointers. Students will achieve an increased awareness of the smart grid, green build- ing design, the environment, community, livability and sustainability-related issues. • • Must be an enrolled Siletz Tribal member Must provide copy of current term class schedule of six credit hours or more Must provide an unofficial tran- script/grade report of successful completion of two consecutive part-time or full-time (six credit hours or more) quarters/semes- ters of higher education/AVT pro- gram with a minimum 2.0 GPA Proof of residence required Applications are available on the Tribe’s website or by contacting April Middaugh at 800-922-1399, ext.1201, or 541-444-8201. August 2016 • Siletz News • 15
