Provided By: Independent Institute
Deadline: May 03, 2010
Type of Award: Fellowship
Amount: $2500
Awards Available: Unspecified
Website: http://www.independent.org/students/essay/

Description:
The Sir John M. Templeton Fellowships Essay Contest is available to undergraduate and graduate students under the age of 35. You must compose an essay between 1,500 and 5,000 words addressing the quote by Frederic Bastiat: "Everyone wants to live at the expense of the state. They forget the state wants to live at the expense of everyone." Assuming Bastiat is correct, what ideas or reforms could be developed that would make people better aware that government wants to live at their expense?

Applicable Majors:
American Government and Politics (United States)
American History
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Archeology
Asian History
Canadian Government and Politics
Canadian History
Cartography
Criminology
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
Demography and Population Studies
Development Economics and International Development
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics
European History
Geography
History
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Physical Anthropology
Political Science and Government
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Social Sciences
Sociology
Urban Studies/Affairs

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Provided By: Foundation for Economic Education
Deadline: November 01, 2009
Type of Award: Essay Contest
Amount: $2000
Awards Available: 1
Website: http://fee.org/contest/eugene-thorpe-essay-contest/

Description:
The Eugene S. Thorpe Award is available to students with an interest in free-market economics. You must compose an original 2000 to 3000 word essay on a provided topic to enter this competition.

Applicable Majors:
Accounting
Accounting Technician and Bookkeeper
Accounting and Business/Management
Accounting and Finance
Actuarial Science
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Agribusiness Operations
Agricultural Business Technology
Agricultural Business and Management
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Production Operations
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
American Government and Politics (United States)
American History
Anthropology
Apparel and Accessories Marketing
Applied Economics
Area Studies
Asian History
Auctioneering
Auditing
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business
Business Administration and Management
Business Statistics
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Canadian History
Construction Management
Consumer Economics
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
Consumer Services and Advocacy
Credit Management
Customer Service Management
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Demography and Population Studies
Development Economics and International Development
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
European History
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Family and Consumer Economics
Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Modeling
Finance
Financial Planning and Services
Franchising and Franchise Operations
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
General Studies
Geography
History
History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
Hospitality Administration and Management
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Housing and Human Environments
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management
Human Sciences Business Services
Human Sciences Communication
Humanities
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
Insurance
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Business
International Economics
International Finance
International Marketing
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Investments and Securities
Knowledge Management
Labor Studies
Labor and Industrial Relations
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems
Management Science
Marketing
Marketing Research
Merchandising and Buying Operations
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
Non-Profit/Public Management
Office Management and Supervision
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Physical Anthropology
Political Science and Government
Professional Studies
Public Finance
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
Purchasing, Procurement and Contracts Management
Real Estate Management
Receptionist
Resort Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration and Management
Social Sciences
Sociology
Special Products Marketing
Taxation
Tourism Promotion Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing
Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician
Transportation Management
Urban Studies/Affairs
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing

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Center for the Study of the President Internship

Employer: Center for the Study of the Presidency

Description

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CPSC), a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Washington, DC, offers unpaid internships for undergraduate and graduate students during the spring, summer and fall terms. Center internships offer motivated students the opportunity to learn first-hand about the international and domestic issues confronting the American Presidency in a small, fast-moving DC think tank.
Internship applicants must maintain a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment and be detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate will be a college junior or senior or graduate student with a demonstrated interest in the Presidency and U.S. government policy. Students in all majors are welcome to apply, especially those studying political science, history, international relations, economics, business, medicine or science policy.While interns are assigned a primary project to work on during their time at the Center based on their experience and qualifications, they also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of Center activities and operations during their internship. Professional responsibilities may include:

• Working with experienced policymakers and former government officials;
• Conducting research and writing to support policy analyses and other Center projects;
• Helping organize meetings with Presidential scholars, former White House staff, and former National Security Council officials; and
• Assisting with conferences, publications and public relations outreach.

Applications are accepted at any time; however, applications received by the deadline are given priority. Due to the volume of applications received, the Center will only contact those whom we have selected for interviews.
Application deadlines:

• Spring - November 1
• Summer - March 15
• Fall - July 15

Students interested in becoming a Center intern should submit:

• Application Form
• Resume
• Short Writing sample (2-3 pages)
• Unofficial Transcript

It is preferable that interns work Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., when the Center's offices are open to gain the maximum experience and be truly integrated into the Center's projects; exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. The Center's offices are conveniently located in downtown D.C. and close to three Metro lines.

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization1020 19th Street, NW, Suite 250

Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-872-9800
Fax: 202-872-9800

Staff Contact
For more information, please contact Katie Fourmy via e-mail or at 202-872-9800.

Applicable Majors

Political Science, History, International Relations, Economics, Business, Medicine, Science Policy

Internships Available: Varies

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Employer: National Endowment for Democracy

Website

http://www.ned.org/employment.html#FORUMINTERN

Description

The Research and Conferences Internship at the International Forum for Democratic Studies is open undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in democratization and international affairs. The forum internships, which are unpaid, provide students an excellent opportunity to improve their knowledge of democratization and international affairs and develop and improve their research, writing, and computer skills.

Additional Information

This is a paid internship. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information.

Applicable Majors

Political Science, International Politics, History

Internships Available: Varies

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