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, Filed Under: Uncategorized

BOREN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDY ABROAD

Information Sessions November 14

Have you considered studying abroad in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, or the Middle East? You could earn up to $20,000 in scholarships or $24,000 in fellowships from Boren.

Boren scholarships and fellowships are prestigious awards granted to undergraduate and graduate students who pursue studies in underrepresented regions that are critical to U.S. interests

Attend an Information Session to find out how you can apply:

WHAT
Boren Scholarships (up to $20,000) and Fellowships (up to $24,000) for studies abroad in critical regions.*

WHEN
November 14, 2013
3:30 PM — Undergraduate Student and ROTC Scholarship Session

WHERE
The International Building, INT, Room 118 (Formerly Wooldridge Hall)

WHO
For more information, contact Boren at 1-800-618-NSEP or boren@iie.org, or visit their website at www.borenawards.org. You can also reach UT Study Abroad by emailing studyabroadoffice@austin.utexas.edu.

*Funding is for programs beginning no earlier than June 1, 2014.

, Filed Under: Research

Wetland Research Grants Available – 11/22 Deadline

Are you interested in wetland research?

The Wetland Foundation, http://thewetlandfoundation.org/, is accepting applications from full time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at a university in the United States for funding to defray costs of travel to conferences, field research areas, or field courses. Descriptions of the various award categories and additional instructions for submitting applications are available on The Wetland Foundation web site (http://thewetlandfoundation.org/The_Wetland_Foundation/Wetland_Grants.html).

Applications will be accepted from any student currently enrolled full-time at an academic institution in the USA and who meets the specific criteria for one of the types of grants listed below:

Conference Travel Grant Type 1 ($600): For advanced undergraduate and graduate students who have never attended a wetland scientific conference and who have limited funds for travel.

Conference Travel Grant Type 2 ($1200): For advanced undergraduate and graduate students with limited funding to present
their wetland research findings at a conference.

Field Travel Grant Type 1 ($800): For outstanding graduate students with limited funding to defray field expenses associated with
thesis or dissertation research on wetlands.

Field Travel Grant Type 2 ($1000): For promising undergraduate students to attend field courses focused on wetlands.

Questions about the grant should be directed to trustees: Karen McKee & Irv Mendelssohn Contact Info: thewetlandfoundation@me.com.

Deadline: November 22, 2013

Mission: The Wetland Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to fostering wetland education and research, particularly in coastal marshes and mangrove forests. Our mission is to enhance wetland education and research primarily by supporting students of wetland science with limited resources by providing travel grants to attend conferences, field courses, and to conduct field research.

, Filed Under: Internship

Water to Thrive Seeks Marketing and Outreach Intern

Duration of Internship: Now-May 2014 (Dates flexible)
Location: Austin, Texas
Hours Per Week: 10-20hrs per week

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Water To Thrive (W2T) is looking for an energetic, highly motivated Marketing and Outreach intern to work in our in Austin, Texas office.

This position requires researching and developing strategies for supporters, organizations, and media (local and national) to promote Water To Thrive and build sustainable engagement across the country.

Candidates should have strong written communication skills as well as in-depth knowledge of social media channels including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Vimeo.  Public relations experience is preferred.

The Marketing and Outreach Intern will gain valuable experience working with various people in both the non-profit and private sector all while learning about the internal operations of growing, passionate non-profit organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

  • Updating social media channels
  • Assist with compiling outreach contact lists
  • Help organize donor information and profiles
  • Research creative and innovative ideas to promote W2T and our initiatives
  • Reflect W2T’S voice and tone in all communications (possibly presentations in community)
  • Work across departments to assist, as needed

 

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold minimum junior-level college/university standing with practical training and experience in Communications, Marketing, PR, or Journalism
  • Be a self-starter who is able to take responsibility for projects and work independently
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Be detail-oriented, a problem solver, an efficient multi-tasker and extremely organized
  • Be devoted to and believe in the vision and mission of W2T
  • Have a strong knowledge of computer and word processing applications
  • Have a working knowledge of using social media tools for business
  • Have a working knowledge of emerging technology platforms
  • Have an assertive, can do attitude and be able to work independently as well as be a team player
  • Flexibility in schedule
  • Previous marketing experience and background a plus
  • Access to a laptop computer and a smartphone device

 

PAY & BENEFITS

This is a non-paid internship, however, it may be eligible for college credit. There may be occasional opportunities for work-related travel. (Please make sure to check with your university)

CONTACT

To apply, send a resume to Lizzie Kovach at lizzie@watertothrive.org.