Internships, Scholarships, & Post-Graduation InformationAll scholarship, internship, and post-graduation will be posted as links or documents on this page. Please keep in mind that most of these opportunities are from outside organizations that have been forwarded to the History Undergraduate Program; they are not affiliated with the History Department and may be outdated. For more information about these opportunities please see the contact information, the History Department has no further information about these opportunities.
Internships
For information on how to use internships for history credit please see our page on Internships and Independent Studies.
The Museum at Eldridge Street
The Museum at Eldridge Street, a cultural organization based in the National Historic Landmark Eldridge Street Synagogue, is looking for students to work as part-time interns during the fall 2009 semester. The Museum at Eldridge Street presents the culture, history and traditions of the great wave of Jewish immigrants to the Lower East Side drawing parallels with the diverse cultural communities that have settled in America. We offer tours, exhibits, lectures and other public and educational activities for a broad audience. They pride themselves on providing a very hands-on and intellectually rewarding environment for students. Projects might include historical research, conducting of tours and school programs, assistance in the archiving of our collections, program development, and assistance in communications and fundraising activities.
The American Sephardi Federation
American Sephardi Federation is currently seeking two students for a year-long internship (2009-2010). Responsibilities will include working on matters related to the February 2010 14th NY Sephardic Jewish Film Festival, a year-long program on The Jews of Spain, as well as assisting with daily administrative and clerical tasks. We are seeking responsible, organized students who have an interest in marketing and PR; who work well with others and possess typing and computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Database entry); internet research skills; and a personable and friendly attitude for answering phones and placing phone calls to members, executives, organizations and businesses.
Dr. Phil’s New York Talks and Walks
History Intern needed. Tasks: Research project involving a visit to the newspaper archives of the New York Public Library; writing a weekly historical column of New York history topics of your choosing; creating a walking tour on the life of Thomas Paine in Greenwich Village; evaluating walking tours; possible proofreading of a book. Contact info: (718) 591-4741; drphil@nycwalks.com
Lincoln in New York
A national exhibit celebrating the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial.
http://www.votingfilm.org
Research Internship for Documentary on Voting in America
If interested, Send your cover letter and resume to us at VotingFilm@gmail.com
The Brooklyn Historical Society
Located in historic Brooklyn Heights, only a short train ride from Manhattan, the mission is to connect the past to the present and make the vibrant history of Brooklyn tangible, relevant, and meaningful for today's diverse communities, and for generations to come.
Sawkil Lumber Company
Sawkil Lumber Company is based in New York City, and reclaims wood from dismantled buildings for re-milling into a range of wood products - flooring, stair treads, cabinetry etc. They are currently seeking a student intern to assist with their mission of documenting the background history of the buildings from which the antique lumber is sourced. The intern would help to maintain a research file, primarily on selected NYC buildings, and potentially other U.S. properties in our collection. The research, as expected, would involve internet sites, visits to library and archives, and other investigative work; and be as extensive as time, resources and existing evidence allows. Approximately 3-5 hrs/wk is the requested commitment, with a stipend provided. (This would equal only a 2 credit internship)
Undergraduate Scholarships and Grants
National Scholarship Competitions
Study Abroad Scholarships
FastWeb
Scholarship America
www.nyu.edu/reynolds/undergrad
The program offers up to ten scholarships to rising juniors from across the university who are interested in changing the world for the better; it also provides a fairly intensive co-curricular component designed both to augment each student's chosen course of study and to help each student realize a vision for creating sustainable and scalable change.
The program is looking for academically accomplished students with leadership potential and the drive and determination to have a positive impact on the world. Eligible candidates can be interested in developing and executing an idea for change, being part of the infrastructure needed to carry it out, or inspiring others to action through media and the arts. The most successful candidates tend to be students who have already distinguished themselves in their various NYU schools. Applications are due January 27, 2009.
The Dean's Undergraduate Research Grant (DURF)
Through the generosity of parents, alumni, and friends of the College, an endowed Fund provides grants to assist a student's own research, whether to help with the gathering of data and information, or in the presentation of the results at an academic conference.
2009 Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program
The Gilder Lehrman Institute (www.gilderlehrman.org) welcomes applications from sophomore and junior History and American Studies majors for the 2009 Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program in New York City.
Rudin Internship Scholarship Grants
CAS will award five $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing unpaid internships in New York City during the Fall 2009 semester. A generous gift from the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc. makes this gift possible. Preference will be given to internship placements in the downtown area of Manhattan south of 14th Street. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be registered for an independent study or internship in the major department.
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Claremont Graduate University
The scholarship includes full tuition as well as a $20,000 annual stipend and accommodates PhD study in any of the disciplines offered at Claremont Graduate University. Fall 2009 applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2008.
GradSchools.com
A graduate school search website.
JET Program
The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program seeks to help enhance internationalization in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other nations.
SCPS Career, Education and Life Planning
Career workshops, test preparation courses, coaching and counseling services, and career seminars for registered SCPS students.
Wasserman Center for Career Development
The office is open to all New York University undergraduate and graduate degree candidates and alumni from the College of Arts and Science; Stern School of Business; Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development; Silver School of Social Work; Gallatin School of Individualized Study; Tisch School of the Arts; Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service; Graduate School of Arts and Science; School of Continuing and Professional Studies; and General Studies Program.
MATCH Corps
An urban education service year at the MATCH School in Boston, MA. The MATCH school employs 40 recent college graduates to live in the school in a dorm-style residence on the top floor. For one academic year they meet with 5 students, paired with them at the beginning of the year, and tutor them every day 1-on-1 in their classroom subjects. The student body is almost entirely African American and Latino, and their school mission is to erase the racial achievement gap that afflicts so many urban high schools in our country. Because of the Corps and their tireless staff their student body is very high achieving--our largely poor, minority student body recently ranked #1 in the state in the MCAS math proficiency test among state 10th graders, and this spring Newsweek ranked MATCH as one of the top-25 public high schools in the country!
Project Analyst Program for Graduating Seniors
Please join Mintz Levin, one of the country’s premier law firms, for an in-house information session on its Project Analyst Program for graduating seniors. The presentation will take place this Thursday, December 4th, from 6:30pm – 7:30pm in its New York office.
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Institute of Reading Development Summer Teaching Opportunities
Provides a paid training program and comprehensive ongoing support. Summer teaching positions with the Institute offer the opportunity to: earn more than $6000 during the summer, gain over 500 hours of teacher training and teaching experience with a variety of age groups, help students of all ages develop their reading skills and their ability to become imaginatively absorbed in books.
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