Local Opportunities
There are plenty of opportunities on and off-campus to learn more about Africa through work and research. Boston University offers a number of opportunities to fund research and new initiatives, and there is a rich network of non-profit organizations in the Greater Boston area that are always looking for interns and volunteers.
If you would like to share an opportunity or organization to be listed here, please contact us at ascinfo@bu.edu!
On-campus
BU African Studies Center Foreign Language and Area Studies Studies Fellowships
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Support both undergraduate and graduate students who study African language and area studies courses during the academic year or who enroll in intensive African language study during the summer.
BU Initiative on Cities
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Hosts opportunities for internship funding, research funding and fellowships for students.
BU Yawkey Internship Program
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Boston University’s Yawkey Nonprofit Internship Program is a selective program designed for sophomores and juniors that provides funding to support participation in unpaid internships at nonprofit organizations.
BU DE&I Inclusion Catalyst Grants
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Inclusion Catalyst Grants support collaborative and creative programs and initiatives that generate learning, and stimulate efforts that foster inclusive and equitable communities at Boston University
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
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UROP’s mission is to nurture curiosity, to capture imagination, and to cultivate relationships between faculty and students beyond the classroom to shape independent, innovative, and collaborative leaders.
Off-campus
Cross Cultural Collaborative is
a non-profit educational organisation that promotes cultural exchange and understanding.
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emphasize multigenerational and multicultural collaborations encouraging participants to find rewards in different forms of art.
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African Diaspora Engaging Africa (ADEA) Initiative makes it possible for the African diaspora to give back and help the African continent. The African diaspora is in a unique position to help. They understand the challenges people face in Africa and have developed the advanced knowledge, skills, resources, and network that can make a difference.
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Flying Kites is transforming primary education in rural Kenya by ups killing teachers, supporting schools and investing in girls.
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Alexis Miranda Foundation was established to help increase Autism awareness globally and to support families and providers of children with learning disabilities. The Alexis Miranda Foundation (AMF) is committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by Autism and other disabilities.
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