E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 607.266.7070
Fax: 607.266.7085 767 Warren Road Ithaca, NY 14850 www.ongweoweh.com
Session Start Date
Fall (12 weeks) First full week of September Spring (12 weeks) First full week of February Summer (10 weeks) First full week of June Current Native American students and recent graduates are eligible. GPA requirement. Applicants must have residency in New York State or a Haudenosaunee territory, or be enrolled in a college or university within NYS. See application for more eligibility information.
The program offers participants an educational opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional setting. Interns will gain knowledge about customer service, account management, product management, product tracking, package design and analysis, logistical organization and other valuable supply chain management skills to apply to the field of business.
Fall Deadline: August 1 Spring Deadline: January 1
Summer Deadline: April 1 (Check website for updates) Application form; resume; cover letter; copy of most recent transcript(s); proof of Native identity via copy of Tribal
enrollment card, copy of CDIB, or description of family lineage
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School for Advanced Research - Indian Arts Research Center
ANNE RAY INTERNSHIPS (PAID)
ATTN: Internship-For-Credit Program
School for Advanced Research, Indian Arts Research Center Post Office Box 2188
Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 phone: 505.954.7205 email: [email protected]
url: http://internships.sarweb.org September 1 – May 31
The School for Advanced Research, Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) offers two nine-month internships to
individuals who are recent university graduates, current graduate students, or junior museum professionals interested in furthering their professional museum experience and enhancing their intellectual capacity for contributing to the expanding field and discourse of the museum. One position is open to a Native American Individual, while the second position is available to both Native and non-Native applicants.
The interns will devote their time to working on IARC programs, directed research and writing activities, and collections management and registration. In addition to daily duties, specific requirements including presenting a research paper at the SAR Colloquium Series; attending a national conference; assisting in the coordination and facilitation of one IARC seminar or symposium; providing tours of the IARC collection; and working on outreach initiatives to Native communities. If selected, the intern must agree to participate in interviews, photo sessions, video recordings, and an exit interview to document the intern’s experience.
Valuable, practical experience; personal and professional development.
March 1
Complete Application; Cover Letter; Official Transcript;
Resume; Current Writing Sample; Letter of Recommendation.
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NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST FELLOWSHIP
ERIC &BARBARA DOBKIN
ROLLIN &MARY ELLA KING
RONALD &SUSAN DUBIN
ATTN: Native Artist Fellowships School for Advanced Research Post Office Box 2188
Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 phone: 505.954.7205 email: [email protected]
url: http://artists.sarweb.org
March 1st – May 31st: Eric & Barbara Dobkin
September 1st – December 1st: Rollin & Mary Ella King June 15th – August 15th: Ronald & Susan Dubin
Established for an artist who wishes to cultivate new
knowledge and skills, to improve existing abilities, and excel in creative expression. The Dobkin fellowship is for Native women artists, the King fellowship is intended for artists from the southwest. All other fellowships are open generally to Native artists.
The Indian Arts Research Center at the School for Advanced Research offers three artist-in-residence fellowships to support artists in realizing artistic goals in growth, enhancement, excellence, and achievement. During the residency, artists engage in special projects that push their personal artistic boundaries.
Financial support; residence and studio for the duration of the fellowship; public reception and showing of work.
January 1 for all fellowships
Complete application packet, including details about work, background training, artist statement, and a well-developed proposal for a project to complete during the fellowship.
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Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC)
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Training Manager 310 Fourth Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303 e: [email protected]
url: http://www.senecagamingcorporation.com/careers.cfm
Internships are offered year round with a minimum length of six weeks and a maximum of three months
Must be a full time student enrolled as a junior or senior in a college or university undergraduate program, a full time student in a graduate program, or a full time student enrolled in a post-high school technical program related to the gaming industry; have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; have prior experience and/or related coursework; possess strong interpersonal skills; must obtain the appropriate license from the Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGA), which includes a drug test, fingerprinting, completion of a license application and a background check.
Internships offered in Finance, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Marketing, Info Technology, Resort and Slot Operations.
All interns are paid during their scheduled shifts and receive a free meal in the employee dining room. Interns may also park for free in the employee parking lot and may participate in the discount programs and employee events.
Open – at least three months before you would like to start your internship
Cover Letter; Resume; College, University, or Technical School Transcripts.
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Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
NMAI Cultural Resource Center 4220 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD 20746-2863
phone: 202.633.6645 fax: 202.633.6899 e-mail: [email protected]
url: http://nmai.si.edu/connect/internships
Winter/Spring Term; Summer Term; Fall Term.
Approximately 25% of applicants are accepted for internships; internships range from six to ten weeks.
Undergraduate or Graduate Student; Currently enrolled in a University program; Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
Provides educational opportunities for students interested in the museum profession and related fields. Interns complete projects using the resources of the National Museum of the American Indian and other Smithsonian offices. Internships are an opportunity for students to learn about the museum’s collections, exhibitions, programs, and methodologies, and to meet professionals in the museum field.
A limited number of stipends target American Indian, Hawaiian, Alaska Natives; Stipends assist but are not sufficient to cover all expenses.
February 6th Summer Program July 12th Fall Program
November 20th Winter/Spring Program
Applications must be submitted electronically. View website for more information.
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Smithsonian Institution
NATIVE AMERICAN AWARDS PROGRAM
-COMMUNITY SCHOLAR AWARD
Office of Fellowships and Internships Smithsonian Institution
470 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 7102 MRC 902, P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
phone: 202.633.7070 fax: 202.633.7069 email: [email protected]
url: www.si.edu/ofi
Summer, Fall, Winter/Spring Programs.
Native American students/scholars affiliated with a Native American community or tribe
Community Scholar Awards are available for individuals to pursue independently designed research projects in
association with Smithsonian Staff. Application available on website at
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/native-american-community-scholars-awards/
$175 per day for up to 21 days; Travel Allowance; Small Research Allowance.
February 1 for Summer Program (to begin after June 1) February 1 for Fall Program (to begin after Oct 1) October 1 for Winter/Spring (to begin after Jan 1)
Application Form; Statement Describing Proposed Research Project; Resume; Recommendation Letters. Can apply on-line at
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/native-american-community-scholars-awards/
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NATIVE AMERICAN AWARDS PROGRAM
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Office of Fellowships and Internships Smithsonian Institution
470 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 7102 MRC 902, P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
phone: 202.633.7070 fax: 202.633.7069 email: [email protected]
url: www.si.edu/ofi
Summer, Fall, Winter/Spring Programs.
Native students/scholars affiliated with a Native American community or tribe; Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
Interns pursue directed-research projects, visit the Institution, and utilize its Native American-related resources, with
supervision by Smithsonian staff members.
$600 per week for 10 weeks periods, Travel Allowance.
February 1 for Summer (to begin after June 1) February 1 for Fall (to begin after Oct 1)
October 1 for Winter/Spring (to begin after Jan 1)
Application Form; Essay; Transcripts; Resume Recommendations. (Apply on-line
http://www.smithsonianofi.com/internship-opportunities/native-american-internship-awards/
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Smithsonian Institution
NATIVE AMERICAN AWARDS PROGRAM
-VISITING STUDENT AWARD
Office of Fellowships and Internships Smithsonian Institution
470 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 7102 MRC 902, P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012
phone: 202.633.7070 fax: 202.633.7069 email: [email protected]
url: http://www.si.edu/ofi
Summer, Fall, Winter/Spring Programs.
Visiting Student Awards are for currently enrolled advanced graduate students.
Visiting Students pursue independently designed research projects in association with Smithsonian staff. The Native American Awards Program supports Native students and scholars affiliated with a Native American community or tribe to visit the Institution to use its Native American-related resources in association with or under the supervision of Smithsonian research staff. Application available on website.
$175/day for up to 21 days; or $600 per week for 3 - 10 weeks; Travel Allowance; Small Research Allowance.
February 1 for Summer Program (to begin after June 1) February 1 for Fall Program (to begin after Oct 1) October 1 for Winter/Spring (to begin after Jan 1)
Application Form; Statement Describing Proposed Research Project; Resume; Transcripts; Recommendation Letters.
(Apply on-line http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/native-american-visiting-student-awards/
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Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation NATIVE AMERICAN CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
The Udall Foundation Internship Program Jane Curlin
130 South Scott Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701
phone: 520.901.8565 fax: 520.901.8570 e-mail: [email protected]
url: www.udall.gov
12 candidates selected. Summer, 10 weeks.
Enrolled members of federally-recognized and state-recognized tribes; college/university Junior or Senior,
Graduate or Law student, or Student graduating from a Tribal College; Minimum 3.0 GPA; Interest in tribal government and policy; self-motivated; commitment to learning about federal government.
An intensive internship in Washington, D.C., where Interns will work full-time in a congressional or agency office to gain firsthand knowledge of the government processes; practical experiences in the legislative process, congressional matters, and governmental proceedings. Application available on website.
$1,200 stipend upon completion of internship; Airfare to and from Washington, D.C.; lodging; daily allowance for meals, transportation, and incidentals.
January 1, 2021-Postmarked by. (check website for updates)
Completed Internship Application Form; Six Short Answers and an 800 word Essay; College Transcripts; Professional Resume; and Three Independent Evaluations with
Recommendation Letters.
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The University of Arizona
AMERICAN INDIAN LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (AILDI) AILDI
University of Arizona 1430 E. Second Street PO Box 210069
Tucson, AZ 85721-0069
phone: 520.621.1068 fax: 520.621.8174 e-mail: [email protected]
url: aildi.arizona.edu
June 2021
AILDI brings together linguists, tribal elders, bilingual/ESL specialists, teachers, aides, and school administrators;
Participants enroll in six graduate or undergraduate credit hours.
Early registration is encouraged for the 31st Annual AILDI:
Expenses include Tuition for 6 credit hours (Undergraduate Level and Graduate Level), Books/Supplies, and Housing (tbd.) Financial assistance is available on a first come, first serve basis.
All courses lead to regular degree programs and endorsements.
Application form coming soon. Check website often, deadline is usually in March.
Complete application process can be downloaded and accessed from website.
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University of Montana
INDIANS INTO PSYCHOLOGY (INPSYCH) -SUMMER PROGRAM
Gyda Swaney, Ph.D., Director Indians Into Psychology Program
Department of Psychology, The University of Montana 32 Campus Drive, #1584
Missoula, MT 59812-1584
phone: 406.243.5630 fax: 406.243.6366 e-mail: [email protected]
url: http://psychweb.psy.umt.edu/inpsychwww/
Ten students; First two weeks of June.
Enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe;
Undergraduate student with preference for Junior or Senior level, although open to accepting all deserving students;
Genuine interest in making application to a graduate school in Clinical Psychology.
Program focus is to prepare American Indian students for graduate study. Research topics related to American Indian psychology. Activities include: developing a personal statement, curriculum vitae, GRE prep, letters of
recommendation, speakers, and more. Application available on website.
Room and Board; Travel; Stipend.
TBA-Check Website
Complete Application; Personal Statement; Two (2) Letters of Recommendation; Official Transcript; Certificate of Tribal Enrollment.
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University of North Dakota (UND)
Quentin N. Burdick Indian Health Programs
INDIANS INTO MEDICINE (INMED)MED PREP PROGRAM
INMED Program UNDSMHS Room 2101
501 North Columbia Road, Stop 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
phone: 701.777.3037 fax: 701.777.3277 e mail: [email protected]
url: www.med.und.edu/indians-into-medicine
6 week Summer Session.
American Indian college upperclassmen, transfer students, and graduates who are preparing for medical school coursework.
A three-tiered program designed to ease the transition process and provide academic readiness for students at various levels. This includes students transferring from tribal/community colleges as well as advanced pre-medical students preparing to take the MCAT and incoming first-year medical students. Includes shadowing opportunities and tours to Indian Health Service sites.
Strengthen academic foundations in a non-threatening environment; develop support network.
After January 1 & no later than March 31-check website
Complete Application Form; Autobiographical Statement;
Tribal Enrollment Certificate; Official Academic Transcript;
Letters of Recommendation.
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Quentin N. Burdick Indian Health Programs
INDIANS INTO MEDICINE (INMED) PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER INSTITUTE
INMED Program
UNDSMHS Room 2101
501 North Columbia Rd. STOP 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
phone: 701.777.3037 or 701.777.3279 fax: 701.777.3277 e mail: [email protected]
url: www.med.und.edu/indians-into-medicine
6 week summer session.
American Indian; Junior High and Senior High/Bridge Student.
Designed to help students develop strong academic
foundations and understand key concepts vital to success in college health science courses; Tours of Indian health facilities; Laboratory sessions. Group and Individualized instruction in math, physics, chemistry, biology,
communications, study skills; Overview of health careers.
Residential - college campus experience; Academic Enrichment, Personal, Career Development.
After January 1 & no later than March 31-check website
Complete Application Form; Autobiographical Statement;
Tribal Enrollment Certificate; Official Academic Transcript;
Letters of Recommendation.
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U.S. Department of Energy & Sandia National Labs
Sandra K. Begay-Campbell Sandia National Laboratories PO Box 5800, MS-0734 Albuquerque, NM 87185-0731 phone: 505.844.5418
Contact [email protected] for more information.
12 weeks.
Current technical college upper-classmen and graduate students, who are familiar with Native American culture and tribal issues, are needed to support the Tribal Energy Program. Must be a US citizen and Sandia gives a
preference to Native Americans as defined as a member of a Federally recognized tribe, Alaska village or Alaska
corporation. Must pass pre-employment security check.
The Tribal Energy Program promotes tribal energy
sufficiency, economic development and employment on tribal lands through the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technology.
Salary commensurate with number of hours completed by the end of the Fall semester in an appropriate technical major.
Sandia will pay relocation expenses (mileage and per diem or round-trip airfare) for a school site more than 50 miles from Albuquerque, NM
Applications are due March 1, 2021; applicants are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadline.-check website for updates Eligible applicants can apply online through the Sandia National Laboratories website at http://www.sandia.gov/careers/index. html. Click on “View All Jobs” and search keyword “tribal energy.”
Applicants must submit one electronic PDF, including:
Resume/CV
Unofficial college transcripts Completed essays.
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American Bar Foundation (ABF)
SUMMER RESEARCH DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIPS IN LAW AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
750 N. Lake Shore Drive, 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60611
phone: 312.988.6515 Fax: (312) 988-6611 e-mail: [email protected]
url:
http://www.americanbarfoundation.org/research/Fellowshipop portunities/SummerResearchDiversityFellowshipsinLawandS ocialScience.html
Four summer research fellowships awarded annually.
Summer; 8 weeks; 35 hrs/week.
American citizens and lawful permanent residents, including Native Americans. Must be of sophomore or junior status at application time.
ABF is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to the study of law, legal institutions, and legal processes; it conducts empirically based research on a broad range of civil and criminal justice issues. Students will assist a Research Professor/Mentor in research project and also take part in field visits to various legal institutions.
$3,600 Stipend; Seminars and Field Visits.
February 1, 2021-check website for updates
Complete Application; Essay; Official Transcript; Letter of Recommendation
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CBS News
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
NY BUREAU: [email protected]
CBS News 524 W. 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
phone: 212.975.2114 fax: 212.975.6699 e-mail: [email protected]
Spring, Summer and Fall programs available in New York and Washington, D.C.
Participants must have good computer skills, excellent written and oral communication abilities and knowledge of current events. A 3.0 GPA or above is recommended. Students must also be able to meet the minimum of time commitment.
Spring and fall semesters require a minimum of 2 full weekdays; summer session is full time.
The program gives students an opportunity to assist and observe experienced journalism professionals at the network news division.
Unpaid work experience; College credit.
First come, first served
• Fall | Semester deadline: June 30
• Spring | Semester deadline: October 31
• Summer | Semester deadline: February 28
Application; Resume; College Transcript; Letter from College confirming receipt of course credit for the internship.
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INROADS, Inc.
THE INROADS INTERNSHIP
phone: 314.241.7488 fax: 314.241.9325 e-mail: [email protected]
url: www.INROADS.org
Open
Student must have a career interest in Business,
Engineering, Computers and Information Sciences, Retail Store Management, Sales, Health or Marketing; College student attending an accredited college or university;
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 for college students. If you are a high school senior applying or already admitted to an accredited college or university, you must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
All students must be a US citizen or be a permanent resident.
INROADS seeks high performing minority students for internship opportunities with some of the nation’s largest companies. Our rigorous career development training process will challenge you to commit to excellence and raise the bar on your personal expectations.
A paid multi-year internship with a top company; Customized skills development training to prepare you to contribute from day one; Unparalleled networking opportunities with career-minded peers, corporate executives and INROADS alumni;
gratifying community involvement; Year-round professional and personal coaching and guidance from your INROADS advisor; A corporate mentor who takes a personal interest in you; Access to scholarship opportunities; Free tutoring; Great potential for a full-time career after graduation.
April 1
INROADS Internship Application (found online); Professional Resume; Candidate Questionnaire; Official Transcripts.
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