Alabama A&M University
University of Ghana
Africa Summer Internship Program (ASIP)
Request for Application for Summer 2013
Target/Focus: Five to seven undergraduate students from the College of Agriculture, Life and Natural
Sciences (CALNS) and the College of Business and Public Affairs (COBPA) who meet the selection
criteria will travel to Ghana (University of Ghana, Legon) to engage in a program of study designed to
prepare globally competent individuals with a comprehensive and actionable sets of knowledge, skills,
and attitudes necessary to be successful in a competitive global economy. The internship will expose the
student to the cultural, economic, political, and business issues associated with international foods and
agricultural systems, international business and economic development, cultural and the political climate
of other countries.
Duration: Two to three weeks (June, 2013)
Cost: Free
Application form: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jntdob3kio8w3ve/ASIP%20Application_Form_2013.doc
Requirements (if selected):
 Must register for a 3-credit hour summer internship course
 Must have a valid (6 month) passport
 Must obtain travel shots
 Must obtain personal international travel insurance
Application Deadline: April 30, 2013.
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture/NIFA/1890 Capacity Building Program
Contact:
 Program Director: James O. Bukenya, Professor of Resource Economics, 372-5729.
 Program Manager: Eric Ohene-Nyako, Assistant Professor of Accounting, 372-4786.
E-mail Contact: james.bukenya@aamu.edu or eric.nyako@aamu.edu