Taiwan and Huayu Scholarship are Accepting Applications Until 3/31

The following two scholarships are funded by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan:
One is Taiwan Scholarship, which will be funding the tuition and living stipend of foreign students applying to any degree program (bachleor, master, PHD);
the other is Huayu Enrichment Scholarship, which gives awardees a monthly stipend of 25000NTD for studying Mandarin in Taiwan’s language centers.

The two scholarships are accepting applications until March 31st.

For more information, please visit https://depart.moe.edu.tw/CHICAGO/Default.aspx

UC Berkeley CLUJ Call for Submissions

Fellow undergraduates and recent graduates,

The Comparative Literature Undergraduate Journal is now accepting submissions for our Spring 2023 edition!

For over 10 years, the Comparative Literature Undergraduate Journal at UC Berkeley has been showcasing the best undergraduate research in literature and media from universities all over the world. We invite papers from those working in, around, or critically engaging with literary topics in a comparative nature, broadly construed. Multilingual submissions and/or papers regarding world literature are encouraged, but must be written mostly in English. Possible topics include but are not limited to:

• Papers comparing at least two authors or texts
• Interdisciplinary research across disciplines within the humanities
• Research engaging with literary theory and schools of criticism

Accepted authors will have the opportunity to present their work at the Comparative Literature Undergraduate Research Symposium in April 2024.

For full submission guidelines, or to view past issues of CLUJ, please visit our website’s submissions page.

Deadline to submit: March 15th, 11:59 PST

Link to submit: https://tinyurl.com/clujSP23

Thank you, and we look forward to receiving your submissions!

Kindest regards,

CLUJ Editorial Board

USAID Opportunity & Event: USAID/BHA Diversity Hiring Event

3rd Annual Black Humanitarian Experience

Finding your Place in a Global Career 

All Professionals and Change-Makers are Welcome! 

Wednesday, February 22nd 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST

Register here: https://usaid.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN__ljbPQnYTfmwsOFVbcTpWg 

Added Bonus: During the event you can sign-up to meet with BHA staff for a 30-minute conversation about working at BHA and our diversity efforts. You can ask about hiring, past work experiences, or just connect with other BIPOC professionals.

If you have any questions, please reach out to HBMO’s DEI team at bha.hrams.dei@usaid.gov.

U.S. Department of State – Student Trainee (Program Analysis): Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP)

This vacancy announcement will be open from February 20th, 2023 to February 24th, 2023 or when 50 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.

Visit USAJOBS to view this opportunity and to begin the application process.

Job responsibilities include:

• Supports Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act programs
• Supports program design and performance management activities for programs and projects
• Supports implementation of process improvements and program solutions
• Carries out assigned strategic planning and management projects
• Conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Supports development and implementation of a framework of policies and guidelines for strategic planning
• Assists in performing policy analysis, development, and implementation in furtherance of U.S. participation in international multilateral and bilateral arrangements
• Prepares background papers, cables, talking points, briefing materials, briefing books, power point presentations, and other documents relating to assigned areas of responsibility
• Researches current or new management practices for application to programs or operations and for approaches to the implementation of new policies, procedures and planning efforts.

The 2023 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Program Application Deadline is Today!

About HSF:
HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible.

Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $708 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

• Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants
• HSF Scholars are a part of an unrivaled group of 25,000+ Scholars from 50 states, and more than 1,200 institutions, who make up the current HSF Scholar network
• HSF Scholars have access to a network of over 65,000 HSF Alumni. HSF Alumni are leaders in their professions, communities, and the nation; many now serve as HSF mentors, career coaches, and volunteers
• HSF Scholars have access to a full range of Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training
• Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners
• HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium
• Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and select career opportunities with HSF corporate partners
• Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students

Deadline: February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT

Eligibility:

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2023-2024 academic year
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

Additional Important information:

• It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application
• No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I
• To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application

Summer Human Rights Opportunities for PICS Students

The Leitner Center for International Law and Justice based at the Fordham Law School in New York City, which works on a number of human rights research, advocacy, and capacity-building projects around the world. More information about the center can be found at their website, http://leitnercenter.org/.

The Leitner Center has an opportunity for PICS Students and Grads – offering a hybrid, online certificate course on international human rights law, that includes doctrinal knowledge and practical application examples. There are a limited number of scholarships available for students.

Register HERE.

Passport Specialist opportunity with the U.S. Department of State

Visit USAJOBS to view this opportunity and to begin the application process.

This position will be open on February 10th, 2023 to February 14th, 2023 or when 100 applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met.

If you have any questions, please visit their FAQs.

National Endowment for Democracy Hiring Multiple Positions

The National Endowment for Democracy is hiring. Please take a look at the following job postings:

• https://www.ned.org/about/jobs/#op-562030-2309-grants-officer-europe-
• https://www.ned.org/about/jobs/#op-561485-2310-special-assistant-programs
• https://www.ned.org/about/jobs/#op-562025-2317-program-assistantassistant-program-officer-international-forum-and-democratic-studies-outreach-and-communications
• https://www.ned.org/about/jobs/#op-562154-2318-senior-program-manager-southeast-asia
• https://www.ned.org/about/jobs/#op-562226-2319-deputy-director-it-and-digital-transformation-“

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

The Direct Action & Research Training Center (DART) is looking for students interesting in careers in community organizing. DART is working to hold police accountable, stop gun violence, fight for environmental justice, and more. They are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to do this impactful grassroots work across the country.

DART will hold a LIVE online info session on Wednesday, February 15th at 7pm EST to discuss careers in community organizing. All U-M and alumni welcome, particularly those graduating before May 2023.

RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/rsvp

DART trains professional organizers and community organizations how to work for social, economic and racial justice, including:

* Holding police departments accountable
* Stopping gun violence
* Fighting for environmental justice
* Shutting down the school-to-prison pipeline
* Reining in predatory lenders
* Expanding access to healthcare
* Fighting for immigrants’ rights

Associate Community Organizer:Starting salary $47,000-$50,000/year + benefits

Positions begin May 2023 and August 2023 in:
Florida: Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Lakeland, Palm Beach, St Petersburg
Kansas: Johnson County, Wichita
Kentucky: Louisville
South Carolina: Charleston

Leadership Positions:
Starting salary DOE + location

Positions begin Fall 2022 in:
Florida: Bradenton, Fort Myers
Indiana: Evansville

DART organizations are diverse coalitions that include communities of color, low-to-moderate-income communities and immigrant communities. We strongly encourage people from these backgrounds, as well as fluent speakers of Spanish and Haitian Creole, to apply.

To apply or learn more about DART, visit www.thedartcenter.org or find us on instagram and facebook @theDARTcenter. Still have questions? Contact Asia Pitts, the Assistant Recruitment Director, at asia@thedartcenter.org or 864.621.5965.

Columbia’s M.S. in Political Analytics Program

The Columbia University School of Professional Studies and the Columbia University Department of Political Science have developed the Master of Science in Political Analytics program to train a new generation for long-term, successful careers in politics who are uniquely equipped in the substance of politics and quantitative methods to understand the data that drives decision-making, to communicate effectively about data and politics, and to communicate effectively with other professionals and laypeople about political behavior and dynamics.

The Master of Science in Political Analytics program includes both full-time and part-time options, with core courses offered in seven-week modules, taught online, to provide flexibility for working professionals. Selective courses are offered in a full-semester format on Columbia University’s campus. 

Join us for this information session to learn more about the rigorous suite of tailored political science, applied quantitative analytics, and new approaches to data analytics. The program is strictly nonpartisan and is open to applicants from any political or professional background.

February 1, 2023

6:00 PM EST

Register to Attend Here