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Archives for October 2014
Spring Internships with Thinkery (The New Austin Children’s Museum
“The Thinkery is an evolution of the Austin Children’s Museum. It’s Austin’s sparkling new home for “why” and “how.” A place where science and families play side by side. Where people connect with ideas by doing, making and experiencing. It’s a foundry for a new generation of innovators and creative problem solvers. And it’s a heck of a good time.”
Apply Now for Spring 2015!
The Thinkery works with interns throughout the year in various roles. From graphic design, to early learners education, to fundraising, to Innovator’s Workshop, and more, interns are involved in many departments and roles.
Current Openings
Look here for more information: https://thinkeryaustin.org/about/careers/
For questions about our internship program, please contact Dana Mahoney at 512.469.6211.
Fulbright Awards for Study in Canada
THE KILLAM FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM
The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from American universities to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada. University of Texas at Austin students apply to the direct exchange program through partner institutions, register at their home institution and attend the host institution as an exchange student. During the course of their fellowship, University of Texas at Austin students will continue to pay tuition and fees to their home institution.
VALUE OF AWARD
- $5000 for one semester
- Health Insurance Allowence
- Up to $800 for in-country travel
- Killam Orientation in Ottawa, ON
- Spring Seminar in Washington, DC
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS | Students must :
- be an American citizen,
- be currently enrolled, and in good standing, as a full-time undergraduate student (BA, BS or BAH) at an accredited degree-granting institution in the United States (please note that professional degrees are normally not eligible),
- be expected to be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student in good standing during the 2015-16 academic year, should he/she be selected for an award,
- be expected to receive an undergraduate degree in the Spring 2016, or beyond,
- meet the eligibility requirements and regulations of the home university,
- be proficient in English, and in French, should the student plan to study at a French language institution,
- have a superior academic record,
- be able to complete all steps of the application process prior to the published deadlines, and
- be nominated by the home university, in the instance of the direct exchange program
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
- Applications are now available at http://www.killamfellowships.com/programs/americans/how-to-apply-a.html
- Questions can be forwarded to info@killamfellowships.com
- Applicants must be recommended by their home institution for the direct exchange program
- Applications are reviewed by an independent adjudication committee of faculty members from Canadian and American universities
- Selection is open and competitive, based on a combination of academic standing, personal statements, and references
- The Foundation recognizes that excellence is found in all linguistic, ethnic and religious groups without regard for gender, age, sexual preference or race. The Killam Fellowships Program encourages applications from all interested and eligible candidates.
UT AUSTIN CONTACT
Riane Corter, Program Coordinator
International Office / Study Abroad
Phone: 512-471-2475
Email: rcorter@austin.utexas.edu
WEBSITE
www.killamfellowships.co