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University Scholarships

 

Sarah Pettit Doctoral Fellowship

This biennial fellowship provides a year of support to a graduate student, from an institution other than Yale, who is writing a dissertation in LGBT Studies, with lesbian studies particularly encouraged. The winner receives $20,000. The next fellowship runs from September 1, 2010-June 31, 2011. Residence in New Haven and participation in LGBTS is required during the tenure of the fellowship.

To apply, please send a short cover letter describing your engagement with LGBT Studies, a CV, a 1,000-word project description (with one-page bibliography), and a 100-word abstract of your project. Three letters of recommendation should be sent separately, including at least one letter from a member of your dissertation committee.

The deadline for applications is January 15, 2010. Notification will be made by May 1, 2010. Send all materials by USPS to: Sarah Pettit Fellowship, Yale LGBT Studies, PO Box 208334, New Haven, CT 06520-8334, or via private overnight delivery service to: Sarah Pettit Fellowship, Yale LGBT Studies, Harkness Hall room 312, 100 Wall St., New Haven, CT 06511 . For further information contact the LGBTS program manager, John-Albert Moseley, at john-albert.moseley@yale.edu or (203) 432-7737.

The Sarah Pettit Fund was established in 2003 as a permanent endowment to honor and perpetuate the memory of lesbian activist Sarah Pettit, who earned her BA from Yale in 1988. Pettit died in 2003 in the midst of a high profile career as a writer, editor, and LGBTQ advocate. She was for many years the editor-in-chief and vice president of OUT Magazine, which she co-founded in 1992. In 1999, she was appointed the senior editor of Newsweek's Arts and Entertainment section. She served on the advisory board of the New York Lesbian and Gay Anti-Violence Project.

Recipients of the Sarah Pettit Fellowship:
2006-2007   Emma Heaney, University of California, Irvine
2008-2009   Margo Miller, Northwestern University

 

The Marianne A. Ferber endowment was created to honor Marianne A. Ferber’s thirty-eight years of excellence at the University of Illinois in scholarship, research, and teaching on the behalf of women.  Twice director of the Women’s Studies Program and Professor Emerita in Economics, Professor Ferber’s colleagues and friends felt that her inspiring legacy to women would be best honored through the promotion of feminist scholarship. 

Graduate students from any discipline may apply for the Marianne A. Ferber Graduate Scholarship in Women’s Studies.  This $500 scholarship for the 2009-2010 school year will be awarded for the most outstanding dissertation proposal related to Gender and Women’s Studies. Secondary considerations will include the student’s demonstrated commitment to Gender and Women’s Studies and financial need. 

Applicants are asked to complete the application form and submit it with a copy of their dissertation proposal, a one-page abstract, and a letter of support from their dissertation advisor to the Gender and Women’s Studies Program before 5:00 PM on Monday, April 27, 2009. 

Click here for Application form

 

Mary Ramier Grant

Mary Ramier, a 1923 graduate of the University of Illinois, was an attorney and activist from Indianapolis, IN.   She was remembered for tackling problems in her Irvington neighborhood, including a petition drive that led to much-needed urban renovation.  She also worked at the national level as an attorney and officer for the Mortar Board National Senior Women’s Honorary. 

The Mary Ramier Grant is set up to inspire undergraduate women to develop as successful leaders, activists, and professionals.  The grant will be awarded competitively and can be used to support research, conference travel, creative projects and other activities that promote the advancement of women.  The Gender and Women’s Studies awards committee will determine the amount and number of awards per year based on the merit of individual proposals and financial need.  Money will not be awarded for tuition costs or living expenses.   

Requirements: All undergraduate women in good standing are eligible to apply.  Applicants should write a short essay of not more than 300 words describing their proposed use of the funds, a description of their participation in GWS-related activities on campus (including GWS-related courses they have taken), and the name of a teacher who might be called for reference. 

For more information about the grant, contact Jacque Kahn at the Gender & Women’s Studies Program at 333-2990, or by e-mail: jskahn@illinois.edu.

Outside Scholarships

IDA KING STEVENS AWARD

The local branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will select a qualifying undergraduate student to receive the Ida King Stevens Award. The scholarship awards $1000 (500 each semester) toward the recipient’s tuition and fees.  The recipient will be contacted to participate in appropriate AAUW Branch activities.

The recipient must:

1. Be female.
2. Be a resident of the state of Illinois (as defined by the UIUC standard for in-state tuition).
3. Have experienced an interruption in formal educationof at least two years.
4. Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as either as a full-time or part-time student.
5. Have demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA )
6. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

Procedures and Deadlines

Students must complete the application and submit it by September 25, 2009 at 5 p.m. to:

Jacque Kahn

Associate Director

Gender & Women’s Studies Program

911 S. Sixth

Champaign, IL  61820

 

 

 

PEO Program for Continuing Education

Purpose: The PEO Program for Continuing Education is a grant program providing financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to resume studies due to changing demands in their lives. They must have a need for financial assistance with their educational expenses to improve their marketable skills.

Grant: The maximum grant is $2000. Lesser amounts may be awarded according to individual needs and available funds. Regardless of the amount awarded, the grant is for one time only. The money is intended as a grant-in-aid for expenses such as tuition, books, transportation, or childcare, necessary to reach the applicant's educational goal. The grant is not to be used for living expenses or to repay education loans.

Eligibility: A woman is eligible to apply for a grant from the PEO Program for Continuing Education if she:

Grants may be awarded for academic or technical courses.

For further information and to apply: Contact: Marilyn Whittaker by email or at 217-359-2779.

Internships

 

ORAM - Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration

Tel: +1 415 373-5299|Fax: + 1 415 373 9191| www.oraminternational.org <http://www.oraminternational.org/>

° Sign up for ORAM's mailing list <http://oraminternational.org/take_action/stay_informed>

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° Follow us on Twitter @ORAMrefugee <http://twitter.com/ORAMrefugee>

Fall 2009 & Spring 2010

Supervised Independent Internships (Unpaid)

General Description:

ORAM is a California-based not-for-profit international organization with a mission to advocate for refugees fleeing sexual or gender based persecution.  Our current focus is on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) refugees.

ORAM conducts education and advocacy on behalf of these highly vulnerable refugees.  It also provides them with legal counseling and representation as they struggle for security and safe haven.  We work with other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and with community-based groups in the US and abroad to achieve our mission.  Goals include integration of these refugees’ concerns into government and NGO agendas, as well as substantive policy change. More information is available at www.oraminternational.org <http://www.oraminternational.org> .

ORAM is looking for committed and highly-qualified volunteers to assist with research, writing and outreach on a variety of issues related to persecution based on gender identity and sexual orientation, as well as sexual and gender based violence (SGBV).  This opportunity will be especially relevant to students of LGBT or refugee issues, but will be academically rewarding across many disciplines.

Area I: Writing & Communications (Public Relations & Journalism)

·         Drafting and editing the organization’s newsletter

·         Writing and editing the organization’s online news widgets

·         Research, analysis and writing of advocacy pieces concerning refugees who are LGBT and/or victims of SGBV

·         Writing the organization’s Twitter feed

·         Posting news on the organization’s Facebook page

·         Media relations

·         Editing newsfeeds regarding LGBTs and victims of SGBV from given countries

Area II: Research, Analysis & Writing (Advocacy)

·         Conducting surveys of and interviewing NGO officials on the inclusion of LGBT refugee & migration issues in international and domestic refugee agendas

·         Researching the conditions of LGBTs in countries of origin

·         Researching and analyzing government policies regarding LGBT refugees and victims of SBGV

·         Research and analysis of conditions of LGBTs and victims of SGBV in countries of persecution or transit

Work Product & Other Program Requirements

At the outset of the internship, each participant will prepare together with the program director Neil Grungras and the participant’s academic supervisor, a formal proposal for a written work related to their internship topic, to be finalized and submitted by the end of the internship.   This paper will be additional to any other program requirements. A finalized version will be submitted to the student’s school supervisor for grading and other evaluation.

Students will meet periodically with ORAM Executive Director Neil Grungras, and will be in daily telephone and e-mail contact with Mr. Grungras. 

 All externs are expected to complete a total of 180 work-hours during the internship.  (There is some flexibility as to the exact number of hours completed during a given week.)

 This program [___ IS]/[___ IS NOT] eligible for academic internship/externship credit.  Students earning credit must complete a total of [ACADEMIC INSTITUTION TO INDICATE NUMBER] work-hours during the internship. Up to [ACADEMIC INSTITUTION TO INDICATE NUMBER] may be earned.

 Application Procedures:

 Please submit the following items via email to piros@oraminternational.org <mailto:piros@oraminternational.org>  :

 ·         Cover or e-mail describing your interest in and qualifications for the proposed work

·         Resume or Curriculum Vitae showing your relevant education and experience.

 

Rod R. Blagojevich Governmental Internship

The Office of the Governor provides internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in experiencing the day-to-day operations of the chief executive's office. The Governor's Office is responsible for overseeing the administration of state departments, agencies, and boards and commissions. Working with the legislature, the Governor's office coordinates policy initiatives and the overall agenda for the state.

The goal of the Rod R. Blagojevich Governmental Internship is to provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with all aspects of the operation of the Governor's office. More specifically, interns will assist administratively, aid in media relations, and, where appropriate, respond to correspondence from Illinois citizens. Interns will be given as much substantive work as possible and will interact directly with staff and assist in state government.

Internships are available year-round on a semester/quarter length basis. The Governor's Office internship requires a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. Applicants should be organized, self-motivated, and energetic individuals. Students with strong writing and research skills are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a completed internship application form, a resume, and a cover letter explaining their interest in being an intern in the Governor's office to: Martha Swaney, 100 West Randolph, Suite 16, Chicago, IL 60601.

Any questions regarding the application process or the program should be directed to the Intern Coordinator at 312/814-2121. Intern schedules are based on each student's days and hours of availability. While interns receive no stipend, academic credit-based solely on each learning institution's criteria may be earned. Our office encourages students to send their materials in as early as possible as positions fill quickly.

You can get a copy of the Internship Application at our office at 911 S. Green St.

EMILY's List

Link: http://www.emilyslist.org

EMILY's List identifies viable candidates for federal and state wide offices and supports them in three ways:

  1. Raising Campaign Contributions. Members of the EMILY's List network choose from a roster of recommended candidates, and contribute $100 or more to at least two candidates. In 2000, 65,000 members contributed a record $9.3 million to candidates during the two-year election cycle, which funded critical campaign activities that gave our candidates the competitive edge.
  2. Building Strong Campaigns. EMILY's List conducts candidate recruitment, strategic research, campaign staff training and referral, and provides technical assistance from our in-house team of political, fundraising and communications professionals.
  3. Turning Out Women Voters EMILY's List WOMEN VOTE! is a nationwide, multi-election campaign to help mobilize Democratic women voters.When women vote, women win!

Internships may be available in communications, politics, development(fundraising), or research. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Online application form, email question form provided. EMILY's List, 805 15th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005. Telephone: (202) 326-1400.

Feminist Women's Health Center of Atlanta, Georgia

Link: http://www.atlfwhc.org

The Feminist Women's Health Center of Atlanta, Georgia, offers a variety of internship options:  for example, a Board of Directors Internship, Clinical Internship, Counseling Internship, Grassroots Organizing Internship, Lesbian Health Internship, Web Site Internship.  Summer internships require 200 hours of time, typically 20 hours a week for 10 weeks.  Other internships scheduled during the rest of the school year are designed individually, but are usually between 150 and 180 hours.  There are no internship stipends, but travel stipends will be available to interns in financial need.  For more information, please contact the internship coordinator at (404) 248-5445, check out http://www.atlfwhc.org/Volunteers_Interns/intern-program.html, or email volunteer@atlfwhc.org.

Institute for Women's Policy Research

Link: http://www.iwpr.org

The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) is a non-profit, research organization that works primarily on issues related to equal opportunity and economic and social justice for women. IWPR is committed to assisting the professional development of students and graduates interested in economic justice for women. IWPR's internship program is designed to provide participants with challenging work experiences under the guidance and supervision of researchers with extensive knowledge of women's policy issues and social science research. Internships associated with research, organizational development and fundraising, and business/human resources are available. Summer Internships have application deadlines in early March and will begin in May or June and will last a minimum of ten weeks, but starting and ending dates are flexible. These are full-time positions with a stipend of $100 per week and a local transportation subsidy. Internship Coordinator, Institute for Women's Policy Research, 1707 L Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036. Direct questions to hayo@iwpr.org; no phone calls please.

National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League

Link: http://www.naral.org

NARAL has full and part-time paid and unpaid intern positions. All candidates must have a commitment to NARAL's goals, an interest in developing the NARAL network, good communications, organizational and writing skills and computer skills. Internships are available in DC and nationwide. Online application form. Information: NARAL, 1156 15th Street, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005. Jobline: (202) 973-3093.

National Organization of Women

Link: http://www.now.org

NOW interns participate in a wide range of activities that make their internships stand out. These are just a few of the exciting activities interns get to be a part of: Frequent opportunities to organize and attend Congressional and U.S. Supreme Court hearings, press conferences, demonstrations and rallies; Intern Lobby Day which includes a "how to lobby" workshop; time-honored grassroots organizational training, including workshops on campus organizing, coalition building and networking; and weekly intern discussion groups and field trips on a wide range of feminist issues that are led by National NOW staff and officers. Internships are offered for spring, fall or summer Check out their internship page. Anita Murano, NOW Intern/Volunteer Coordinator, 733 15th Street, NW, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20036. E-mail: volunteer@now.org. Phone: (202) 628-8669. Application Deadlines: Spring Internship: November 20; Summer Internship: March 15; Fall Internship: July 30.

The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer

Link: http://www.mautnerproject.org

The Mautner Project for Lesbians with Cancer in Washington, D.C. has paid internship opportunities in client services to lesbians with cancer, their partners, and caregivers; education and information to the lesbian community about cancer; education to healthcare providers; advocacy on lesbian health issues in national and local arenas.

National Women's Health Network in Washington, D.C.

Link: http://www.womenshealthnetwork.org/

The National Women's Health Network in Washington, D.C. has fall, spring, and summer internships available.  Interns work on a variety of issues such as contraceptive technologies, reproductive rights, breast cancer, young women's health, AIDS and national health care reform.  Interns are asked to commit to a minimum of 12 weeks, and to spend four days per week in the office.  Fall and spring interns receive a small stipend.  Additional financial assistance packages are available.  Applications for summer positions must be postmarked by March 15.  There is no deadline for fall and spring applications, although acceptances are made on a rolling basis so it is best to apply early.  For more information, contact Stephanie Donne at (202) 347-1140, or visit the website. Main office: (202) 347-1140; fax: (202) 347-1168. Address: 514 10th Street NW, Suite 400, Wash., DC 20004.

Off Our Backs

Link: http://www.igc.apc.org/oob/

Off our backs, a feminist women's news journal, is looking for some radical women to intern.  Hours are very flexible and work environment is relaxed and casual.  Off our backs has been in existence since 1970 and is a collectively run publication. As an intern you will:  take part in collective meetings; review and analyze mainstream and special-interest publications for information; assist with layout and design; have the opportunity to write articles for the publication; assist with general office duties and organizational responsibilities.  For more information please contact Jenn at (202) 234-8072 or offourbacks@compuserve.com. If interested please fax a resume and cover letter to (202) 234-8092 or send to:  Attn: Jenn Smith, c/o off our backs, 2337B 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009.

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