The Beacon of Hope Career Readiness and Mentoring Program, a partnership between the Novartis US Foundation and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), is a cornerstone initiative to support equitable access to affordable, high-quality education for the next generation of African American leaders, particularly in health and social equity-related fields. This multi-year effort focuses on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and includes annual scholarships and leadership development opportunities. The program targets talented students across 26 HBCUs, including the four historically Black medical schools to shape future healthcare professionals and leaders.
Eligibility Requirements
Enrolled full-time as a freshman or graduate student during the academic year.
Attending one of the participating HBCUs, including the four historically Black medical schools.
Majoring in business, health-focused social work, nursing, public health or STEM.
Maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Demonstrating leadership abilities and financial need.
U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with valid documentation.
The Stimson Center’s Reimagining US Grand Strategy Program is launching a new professional development and mentorship program for students and young professionals interested in conducting foreign policy research. The “Foreign Policy Futures” program is currently accepting applications from undergraduate students, graduate students, and young professionals with less than five years of relevant experience to join this year’s cohort. Applications will be open until Monday, February 17, 2025, and we would appreciate your help in spreading the word.
We are looking for individuals who are interested in a career in U.S. foreign policy and want to make professional connections, practice asking and answering critical research questions, and develop their writing skills on foreign policy topics. This year-long program will give participants access to both exclusive networking meetings and guidance from our team of accomplished foreign policy scholars as they conduct their own, independent research. At the end of the program, participants will have the opportunity to present on this research and contribute to a joint publication to go on the Stimson website. All information on the program, including important dates and how to apply can be found online within the "Foreign Policy Futures" page.
UC San Diego Stars Program
UC San Diego Stars Program is launching a paid summer research program. Political Science majors only. Due March 14 is a personal statement no longer than one page, resume, contact information, 900 number, and pdf copy of degree works. You must submit completed application packets to Dr. Fatemeh Shafiei or Ms. Carol Winfrey-Scales, you can find them at Fshafiei@spelman.edu and carolwinfreyscales@spelman.edu.
The program will run from Sunday, June 22, to Friday, August 09, 2025. This program includes:
This prestigious opportunity, in partnership with the Pulitzer Center, supports student reporting on critical global issues, including: Climate and Environment, Global Health, Peace and Conflict, Human Rights, Information and Artificial Intelligence. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 3, 2025, at 9 a.m. Learn more about past Spelman fellows and their impactful work: Pulitzer Center - Spelman College. Don’t miss this chance to make your mark: APPLY TODAY!