Scholarships & Internships

Summer 2003: Internships

With assistance from the Freeman Foundation Undergraduate Asian Studies Funding Initiative, the University of Maryland’s Committee on East Asian Studies is pleased to announce an awards competition providing funds for East Asia-related internships and experiential learning opportunities for Summer 2003. The awards are intended for students who are either (a) pursuing an East Asian academic focus or (b) interested in linking East Asian studies to academic excellence in a major in the arts, humanities, business, engineering, behavioral and social sciences, or physical and life sciences. Individual awards will vary between $250 and $2500.

Eligibility: Awardees must have a minimum of 60 credits by the start of the internship period and are expected to register full-time for the coming fall semester. Full-time is defined by the university as registered for 12 or more semester hours at the end of the Schedule Adjustment period.

Application procedures: Student applicants must have secured, or be in the process of applying for, a summer internship in an East Asia-related professional or governmental organization. Internship opportunities that will be considered include, but are not limited to, the following: national or international governmental and non-governmental organizations; educational organizations; and businesses and/or corporations. Internships can be local (in the Washington, D.C. area), national (within the United States) or international (in East Asia). Applications for summer experiential learning opportunities other than formal internships will also be accepted. Awards will vary depending on need; i.e., internships and experiential learning opportunities that require international travel or entail housing costs may secure larger awards.

A complete application consists of the following materials:
1) A copy of the student’s transcript (unofficial/Testudo version is preferred)
2) A one-page statement explaining the internship opportunity and how it is relevant to the applicant’s East-Asia academic plan. Provide any information about academic accomplishments, career goals, or activities that the applicant considers relevant. Also, provide details of estimated expenses.
3) An application form completed by the student.
4) A copy of the announcement of the internship opportunity (e.g., a copy of a web-page or flyer) or a letter from the sponsoring organization with contact name and information on the internship.

Applications should be submitted to Dr. Ken Conca, chair, East Asia Scholarships Committee, 3140 Tydings Hall, University of Maryland, College Park MD 20742. All materials must be received by April 1, 2003 to guarantee consideration. E-mail submissions will not be accepted.

Selection criteria: Awards are meant to facilitate internship opportunities for students from a wide range of campus majors seeking to link their academic and professional pursuits to the study of East Asia. In addition to academic excellence, the selection committee will look for evidence of a commitment to East Asian studies. This commitment may be demonstrated in several ways: through an East Asian-focused major, the Certificate program in East Asian Studies, the Business, Culture and Languages program (in an Asian language), a citation program in an Asian language, or a self-designed plan of study that allows the student to pursue an interest in East Asia through an existing campus major, including but not limited to majors in the arts, humanities, business, engineering, behavioral and social sciences, or physical and life sciences.

For further information, contact Dr. Ken Conca, GVPT, 3140 Tydings Hall, 301-405-4125, kconca@gvpt.umd.edu

 
 APPLICATION FORM: East Asian Studies 2003 Summer Internship award

Name _____________________________	  SID number ____________________
Local address _______________________	  Local phone ____________________
Permanent residence phone ____________	  Email _________________________

1. Number of credits completed by beginning of internship ____

2. Have you applied for an internship? 	Yes ___	  No ___

3. Have you been offered an internship?	Yes ___	  No ___

4. Have you accepted an internship? 	Yes ___	  No ___
		(a) If not, what is the deadline for acceptance?    ___________

5. What are the starting and ending dates for the internship? ____________

6. Is this a paid internship?		Yes ___	  No ___
		(a) If yes, what is the total value of the stipend?   __________

7. Name of the organization providing the internship: ________________________
	address _______________________________________________________
	web site ______________________

8. Name of contact person at internship organization: ________________________
	phone: ___________________	  E-mail: ________________________

9. Briefly describe what you expect your duties, experiences, and opportunities will be during the 
internship, and the relevance to your interest in East Asia:




10. Describe the travel needs and estimated travel expenses during the internship period:





11. Please identify a UMD faculty member who could serve as a reference (name only; letter of 
recommendation not required): 
	name: __________________		department: _________________
	phone: _________________	    	E-mail: _____________________
	
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1 TO: Dr. Ken Conca, 
GVPT, 3140 Tydings Hall, University of Maryland, College Park MD 20742


Attachments: __ unofficial transcript
	     	__ statement