ASC Unpaid Internship Funding Program

The ASC Unpaid Internship Funding Program is a new initiative that awards a $1500 stipend to students with unpaid off-campus internships relating to African Studies. In order to help students find, apply to and interview for opportunities, the ASC is hosting a series of info sessions and workshops on each piece. While only students with African studies relevant internships can apply for the funding, any student is allowed to attend to learn about applications, and seek mentorship in applying to internships. The application deadline for the Spring 2023 semester is October 20th.

Students are encouraged to attend any or as many sessions as they wish. While attendance is not weighed in the assessment of the funding applications, attending sessions can help ensure a strong application. Each of the three types of sessions will be offered twice, and recordings will be made available for students to watch. The same registration link is used for all six of the sessions offered, so you only need to register once, to gain access to any session. Register here.

Info Session Part 1 : About the Program and How to Find and Apply to Internships

September 13, 2022 at 11am | September 14, 2022 at 3pm

Watch the recording here. | Passcode: 9%75b*gs

Info Session Part 2 : About the Program and How to Find and Apply to Internships

Watch the recording here. | Passcode: Nvw5%Gx+

Info Session Part 3 : About the Program and How to Find and Apply to Internships

September 27, 2022 at 11am | September 28, 2022 at 3pm

ASC Unfunded Internship Funding Application

The application deadline is Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 11:59am.

First Name*
Last Name*
BU ID Number*
Preferred Pronouns
This information will not be used or considered in reviewing the application, but is included in the application for data collection purposes. If you do not wish to answer, you may leave this item blank.
Email Address*
Year of Graduation*
College*
Major(s)*
Minor(s)*
Resume*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx.
Recommender Name, Title and Relationship to Applicant*
Your reference may provided by any current or former BU faculty or staff member.
Internship Site Name and Address*
Internship Supervisor Name and Title*
Internship Supervisor's Email Address*
This internship is....*
If hybrid, how often will you be in the office?*
If remote or in-person please write N/A.
Did you attend our internship information sessions or workshops? If so, would you be interested in providing feedback after the award decisions have been sent out?
This information will not be used or considered in reviewing the application, but is included in the application for data collection and feedback purposes.
Please provide the name of the internship position, the anticipated start and end dates, and a brief description of the internship opportunity and how it relates to African studies.*
Example: At this organization, I will serve as a Communications Intern from January 20, 2023 to May 5, 2022. I will be tasked with preparing social media campaigns, print media...etc.
Please describe why you have chosen this opportunity, and how this experience will foster your professional growth.*
Describe the impact that this funding would have on you and your experience at this internship.*
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