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Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship Application
10/01/2015 04:01 PM
Announcing the 2016 Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship in
International Relations
Named after Harold W. Rosenthal, a young staff Senate member who was
the victim of international terrorism, the Rosenthal Fellowship helps to
provide the next generation of international affairs professionals with the
opportunity to hold summer internships in international affairs offices in
the federal government. Fellows receive internship placements and, in
some cases, financial stipends to support spending a summer in
Washington.
Open to students enrolled in member institutions of the Association of
Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA), Fellows are selected
for their scholarly achievements, commitment to the study of
international affairs, demonstrated commitment to public service, and
dedication to the values and professional standards set by Harold
Rosenthal and the outstanding legacy of Rosenthal Fellowship alumni.
For more information about the Fellowship program, please visit the
website.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
· Be full-time APSIA graduate students at the time of nomination who
are also returning to school for at least the fall semester following the
summer internship;
· Demonstrate a commitment of public service;
· Possess a strong academic record;
· Express a keen interest in international relations;
· Agree to accept their Rosenthal-provided internship slot and write a
memo to the Fellowship Committee at the end of the summer describing
their experiences if selected as a fellow;
· Be US citizens or students who qualify for a J-1 or F-1 visa through
their internship placement, school, or another method (APSIA and the
Rosenthal Fellowship are unable to sponsor visas).
NOTE: Students who have already secured a summer internship
placement with a U.S. federal agency or a member of Congress are
eligible to apply.
Funding
Funded and non-funded placements are available. A limited number of
Fellows will receive a stipend to defer the cost of living in Washington,
DC, over the summer. Students will learn whether or not they will receive
funding concurrent with their fellowship offer.
Applicants who have funding through their internship, school, or other
scholarships are ineligible for Rosenthal stipends.
Application Materials Checklist
All applicants must submit the following documents together:
· 2016 Rosenthal Fellowship Application Form · Resume/Curriculum Vitae
· A writing sample of no more than two pages maximum on a topic of
international affairs
· A signed letter of recommendation on letterhead stationery from a
professor or former work supervisor (the letter should provide input on
the candidate’s character, as well as their aptitude for future success;
letters that speak specifically to the student’s suitability for this program
are encouraged)
· An academic transcript from AU (unofficial or official)
· Academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions
(unofficial or official)
NOTE: The three selected SIS nominees will also be required to submit
their fall semester grades (via an updated transcript) at the conclusion of
the fall semester.
SIS Application Deadline
Complete application packets must be received by the SIS Graduate
Advising Office, SIS 250, by 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2015.
Completed application packets may also be emailed to
siscareeradvising@american.edu. Incomplete applications may not be
considered for nomination.
Process and Timeline
SIS will review all applications and select three students to nominate to
the Rosenthal Fellowship Selection Committee. SIS nominees will be
notified by November 6, 2015, with required individual candidate
preparatory meetings taking place between November 9 th and November
20 th .
The Rosenthal Fellowship Selection Committee will then select and notify
semifinalists in late January 2016. Selected candidates must confirm their
continued interest in the Rosenthal Fellowship with APSIA by email within
three business days in order to remain semifinalists.
Semifinalists will interview with the Selection Committee and prospective
internship employers in March 2016. Award winners will be notified as
soon as possible after completing both interviews.
The Fellowship Selection Committee will determine internship placements
of selected fellows based on their interests and skill sets. While they
cannot guarantee placements corresponding to applicant preferences, the
Committee does take preferences into consideration.
Questions?
Email siscareeradvising@american.edu
SIS Career Advising
School of International Service
American University
http://www.american.edu/sis/career/