Internship and Scholarship Possibilities

Since its inception, Earlham’s Peace and Global Studies Program has pioneered in integrating academic work with experiential, peace-centered learning both inside and outside the classroom. Our curriculum encourages students to think their way into acting and act their way into thinking not only locally, but also nationally and globally.

PAGS Internship Guidelines - click here to see the guidelines.

Evaluation of Your Internship - click here for a self evaluation form. This is also currently being reviewed by the faculty.

To have your internship show up on your transcript, or to receive academic credit for your internship, you must apply through the Registrars Office. You can find the internship petition form at http://www.earlham.edu/registrar/pdf/internship.pdf

To view a long list of possible PAGS-related internships, in alphabetical order by organization, click here.

To view a list of past PAGS internships, click here.

To view hundreds of internships with non-profits all over the world, visit www.idealist.org.

To learn about dozens of fellowship opportunities visit http://www.idealist.org/career/fellowship.html.

Highlighted Opportunities:

  • Global Scholarship Fund
    Earlham provides a unique opportunity for today's students to prepare for leadership roles, not only because of Earlham's approach to education in general, but particularly through its Peace and Global Studies program and through its commitment to bringing international students to the College. A special fund to support these programs -- the Global Leadership Fund -- has been established by the Earlham Class of 1971.
  • Earlham College Internships in Religious Leadership and Service
    The Project on Faith, Vocation, and Leadership announces the availability of internship stipends for Earlham College undergraduates. Contact Dortha Meredith at 983-1386.
  • Global Vision International
    Volunteer Work, Internships and Career Opportunities with GVI in over 20 countries. Great resource for students and graduates looking for working holidays, field experience or careers overseas. The web link is: www.gvi.co.uk
  • Bread for the World
    Program offers students an opportunity to combine their Christian faith commitment with supervised learning, personal development and work experience to seek justice for those who are hungry in the United States and abroad. Intern positions are available in the Washington, DC, office. Length varies from three months to one year. One-month internships are also available for students needing to fulfill field placement requirements. A limited number of interns are provided a stipend. Bread for the World reimburses transportation costs to and from work in the Washington, DC area as well as other work-incurred expenses. Terms for the stipended interns range from six months to one year. For more information visit www.bread.org or call 202-639-9400.
  • Harry S. Truman Scholarship
    The is one of the most prestigious scholarships, shaped for students who intend to pursue a career targeted to public service or government. Graduate study should be a goal, with a portion of the funds directed there. You must be at least a junior, and your college must nominate you. A "nomination" package must be created. The awards can reach as high as $30,000 over the years. Generally about 80 students are selected. The deadline is February 1st.
    For more information, visit www.truman.gov.
  • Ron Brown Scholarships
    Leadership, community service, all fields. The deadline is usually in January. This is one of most prestigious scholarships and it's very, very competitive.
    For more information, visit www.RonBrown.org.
  • Project Excellence Scholarships
    The award: $4,000 or higher (to full tuition).
    Number of winners: at least 600.
    Academic merit, leadership, community service, all fields.
    Deadline: Feb. 1.
    For more information, visit www.project-excellence.com/program.htm.
  • United College Fund Scholarships
    The UNCF is a major scholarship gateway. The awards are of varying amounts, and there are a great many under different names and requirements (Grandmet, Duracell, for example). The deadline is usually December.
    For more information, visit www.uncf.org/programs.
  • Ambassadorial Scholarships
    This is the prestigious "rotary" organization scholarship for students who can speak another language and want to study abroad in the "host" country of that language. Award amounts are from $10,000 to $23,000 for a 3 month to full year of study abroad. You should have completed at least 2 years of college work. For more information, visit www.rotary.org.
  • NCAA Scholarships
    This is the major NCAA sports association student-athletes are associated with. Awards are given in all sports categories, amounts from $3,000 to $12,500. Awards are also available for sports related study (like sports journalism). Deadlines vary, as do the number of awards each year.
    For more information, visit www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html.
  • Hispanic College Fund Scholarships
    Major site for Hispanic students majoring in business-related areas, A to Z (accounting, human resources, communications, and more). The award amount varies. Over 140 awards granted. Deadline: April.
    For more information, visit http://www.hispanicfund.org/.
  • Mercy Corps Internships and Fellowships
     Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided more than $640 million in aid to 74 nations. The agency currently reaches more than 5 million people in over 30 countries. More than 91 percent of the Mercy Corps' resources are allocated to programs that help those in need. For more information visit http://www.mercycorps.org.
  • Pendle Hill
    Young Adult Leadership Development Program, A Summer of Service-learning and Spiritual Enrichment
    - Lead and learn with 12 young people ages 18-24 from all over the country and often, from all over the world.
    - Volunteer as a service intern at an urban non-profit agency.
    - Share in Pendle Hill's multigenerational community of seekers, scholars, mystics, and activists.
    - Engage in dialogue on topics like social justice, ecology, spirituality, and diversity.
    - Explore spirituality in Quaker meetings, relection groups, meditation, yoga, gardening and journaling.
    - Discover leadership in yourself--explore your ideals, work and learn with peers and mentors, and practice new skills in training seminars.
    Applications for Summer 2004 are due April 1, 2004. The program runs from mid-June to early August. Modest stipend provided. For information and applications contact: Julian O’Reilley, 338 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA 19086, (800) 742-3150 (US) / (610) 566-4507 (Worldwide), ext. 126, julian@pendlehill.org / www.pendlehill.org.
  • Quaker Unitied Nations Office Internships
    QUNO New York funds two Program Assistants (PAs) each year to serve from September through August. These are entry-level positions for college graduates who interested in international affairs and the United Nations, and who have a commitment to Friends (Quaker) principles of peace, nonviolence and equality. The positions provide PAs with an informal extension of their education in international issues, while they assist other QUNO staff with program and administrative tasks. Candidates may request the application package and reference forms from the QUNO office by emailing qunony@afsc.org or may download application materials via the internet by visiting: http://www.afsc.org/quno/interns.htm and clicking the "Application" link. Please note that QUNO will only accept application materials received via post or fax. The deadline for the return of both the application and the references is February 6, 2004.
  • Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
    Families USA, a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans, is proud to announce the creation of the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice. Throughout his Senate career, Senator Paul D. Wellstone built a reputation as an advocate for social justice and as an outspoken champion for those who lacked a voice in the national arena. The Wellstone Fellow provides a unique opportunity to honor Senator Wellstone’s memory by promoting equity in health care. Visit www.familiesusa.org.
  • Writing Fellowships
    The American Prospect's Writing Fellows Program offers young journalists the opportunity to spend a full year at the magazine in Washington, DC, actively developing, practicing and honing their journalistic skills. Each Fellow will write between three and four full-length articles with the expectation that these will be published in the Prospect; the articles are expected to be in-depth reports involving original research and reporting. Fellows will also contribute short pieces to the "Devil in the Details" column, assist with general editorial work and write frequently for the website. For more info visit http://www.prospect.org/fellows/.