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Week 7 – Fall 2025

Welcome Honors Huskies to Week 7 of Autumn Quarter! We hope the month of November is off to a great start for you all. Make sure to keep an eye on our updated list of jobs, opportunities, and upcoming events!

Honors Events and Opportunities

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UW Tacoma Graduate Program Information

UW Mentorship Opportunity: FEEDBACK Program

My name is Micaela Ruiz and I am the Executive Directors for UW FEEDBACK. I am reaching out to invite both undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Washington, who are currently on or planning to pursue a STEM track (including pre-med and pre-graduate studies), to consider a mentorship opportunity with UW FEEDBACK.   

UW FEEDBACK is dedicated to bringing innovative STEM experiences to students in rural areas across Washington state. We’re asking for mentors interested in working with students from 5th through 8th grade as part of a 10-week program, running from January 5th to March 26th.  We are particularly interested in recruiting mentors who share similar identities as our students (Latinx, Indigenous, Black, low-income, first-generation), who are often historically underrepresented in STEM and may be first-generation.

If you’re interested, please review the attached flyer for a summary of the responsibilities and apply by November 21st at 11:59 PM via the following link. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our email uwfeedback@uw.edu or Instagram @uwfeedback.

WE Lead’s 1:1 Mentoring Program Applications – open now! (and other opportunities)

The application for WE Lead’s annual 1:1 Mentoring Program is now open – apply here. This program offers students the opportunity to be paired up with an experienced mentor who will help them work towards entrepreneurial & professional goals during Winter quarter.This program is open to graduate and undergraduate students with second-year status and above. Students can review the list of available mentor matches here and select their top match choices within the application.

Thursday, November 20th is WE Lead’s largest annual event, held in celebration of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. Students are invited to join us for Rising Tide: Women Making Waves in the Startup World, where they’ll be joined at the brunch table by 100+ women leaders from the community will join students at the brunch table (by invitation only) from varied industries including tech, consumer products, research, investing, marketing, nonprofit, and more – and we’ve invited some fantastic guest speakers. This event fills up every year, and students are encouraged to register in advance.

This year’s speakers: 
Molly Moon Neitzel | Founder & CEO, Molly Moon’s
Aina Abiodun | President & Executive Director, VertueLab
Martina Welkhoff | Founding Partner, WXR Fund
Leilani Wilson Walkush | Founding Director, Washington Native American Chamber of Commerce; Managing Partner & Chief Compliance Officer, Breakwater Investment Group LLCYoko Okano | Founding Partner, First Row Partners

More Opportunities for students to get involved with WE Lead:

  • Tuesday, 11/4: Women Shaping the Future of Digital Health – 4:30-6:30pm (Hans Rosling Center 101)
    Join us for a panel discussion highlighting the intersection of health, technology, and entrepreneurship featuring leaders of innovative companies and products! You’ll gain fresh insights into digital health innovation, and practical advice for pursuing entrepreneurial paths of your own.

    Speakers include: Estelle Giraud, PhD (Co-Founder & CEO, Trellis Health), Arna Ionescu Stoll (CEO, WavelyDx), T Van Doren (Co-Founder & CEO, Nurtur.ing), Ragan Hart (Senior Associate for Strategic Investments, WRF Capital)

  • Monday, 11/24: Application Deadline – WE Lead 1:1 Mentoring Program – Applications Due 12pm (noon)
    Submit an application here!
  • Wednesday, 11/26: WE Lead Wednesday – 1-2:30pm (Founders Hall 490)
    Hosted by WE Lead’s Student Board, WE Lead Wednesdays are a monthly informal community gathering for creatives, innovators, and the entre-curious – we’ll share tea, snacks, and some fun activities in addition to community connection and resource sharing.

Spring Study Abroad Info Session 10/29 + 11/6 Fwd: InterAction Nepal, Spring 2026

InterAction | Nepal is an immersive, interdisciplinary study abroad program offered
during the spring quarter with the support of the UW Dept. of Landscape Architecture,
UW Dept. of Global Health and UW Nepal Studies Initiative. It is open to both graduate and undergraduate students from any discipline. 

This year’s program will focus on two rivers – the Bagmati, an urban river in the Kathmandu Valley, and the West Seti, a pristine, free flowing river in far western Nepal. We will explore the impacts of contemporary development on river ecologies and communities, support river conservation efforts, and work to improve human health / well-being at a local scale through community-based participatory design and project implementation. The Nepal River Conservation Trust and students / faculty from Kathmandu University will serve as key collaborators.

Program activities will include lectures and discussions, organizational site visits, independent study, language instruction, community workshops, hands-on project implementation and extended trekking and rafting excursions.

Online Information Sessions – Zoom
Wednesday, October 29th @ 7pm PDT
Thursday, November 6th @ 7pm PST

Application Portal
UW Study Abroad | Upcoming Programs
Landscape Architecture | InterAction Nepal

Applications Due November 15th, 2025

Contact
Ben Spencer | Landscape Architecture + Global Health | bspen@uw.edu

* Applications submitted by November 15th will be eligible for potential Study Abroad Scholarships

Winter Quarter Course: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Youth Mental Health and Well-Being

The course, “Interdisciplinary Approaches to Youth Mental Health and Well-Being (GEN ST 498 A / EDPSY581 / SOC W596),” will focus on innovative research and interventions that are successfully breaking down barriers between disciplines that have traditionally hindered positive progress from being realized as quickly as might be possible. A different faculty member or community-based practitioner will present each week to share their unique experiences with students regarding specific approaches they have taken to improve youth mental health and well-being. The course will introduce various components of team science and how to build trust, work across disciplines, and build effective collaborations for working in groups when solving complex issues. 

Specific topics this course will address include: 

  • Relational health during the prenatal through early childhood period 
  • How public and workplace policies influence family economic circumstances and child well-being in low-income families   
  • Impact of digital technologies on young people’s learning, development, and well-being 
  • Social emotional regulation curriculum for youth well-being  
  • Effective collaborations across disciplines  

The course will meet on Wednesdays in Smith Hall Room 102 from 1:30 to 2:50 p.m. during Winter Quarter 2026. Additional course details can be found in the time schedule. Each lecture is open to interested faculty, students, staff, alumni and members of the community as well as those students who are registered for the course. 

Please contact Taylor Jolliffe via email at tjoll10@uw.edu with questions or if you are a graduate student who wishes to enroll and needs an add code. 

No Place to Grow Old Screening – Nov. 5th

Join the American Institute of Architects Committee on Homelessness for a film screening and panel discussion of No Place to Grow Old, the first documentary to capture the growing crisis of older adults aging into homelessness. Come watch the film and hear from local experts Josephine Ensign, Derrick Belgarde and Ruben Rivera-Jackman about what can be done to support elders in our community.

Wednesday, November 5, 6-8pm

Central Library, 1000 4th Ave. 

Learn more and register: COHO: No Place to Grow Old Screening – AIA Seattle

Good Neighbors’ Internship Application Open

Applications are now open for SML Good Neighbors’ Leadership Development Internship. This paid summer internship is designed for college students interested in education, working with children, nonprofit experience, or supporting at-risk youth. All majors are welcome to apply, although the internship aligns especially well with education and human services fields.

The internship:

  • Runs for 9 weeks during the summer
  • Takes place in the Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia area
  • Provides room, board, and a stipend

Students can learn more at: smlgoodneighbors.org/programs
Apply directly here: https://forms.gle/W3CLpWJ9q2hso9JT6

The official announcement and position description are attached. Applicants are encouraged to apply early because positions are limited and offers are extended on a rolling basis.

Program Snapshot

  • 118 interns served since 2007, representing 43 colleges and universities
  • About 50 percent of interns return for a second summer
  • 100 percent of exit survey respondents recommend the program to others

Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your students. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Counseling Center Programs

We have a number of cool workshops this quarter:

A new offering is a body doubling space for students who struggle with procrastination.  Students can drop in, and counselors are available if the student is hitting a roadblock in their mental ability to study or work on their project/research. 

Apply for UW nomination to the Carnegie Endowment’s Gaither Junior Fellows Program: UW deadline Dec. 4, 2025!

Each year the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers approximately 15 one-year Gaither Junior Fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors (in 2025-26) and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year (2024-25). Gaither Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment’s senior associates on various international affairs topics and have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials. Learn more about the Carnegie Endowment.

Key details (please visit the website for complete details):

  • Applicants apply to work with specific research teams on projects related to international affairs issues. Review the list of 2026-27 program areas and eligibility requirements.
  • Positions are paid, full-time positions for 10-12 months. Salary is $4,000/month with full benefits and relocation funds.
  • You need not be a U.S. citizen if you attend a university located in the United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for 10-12 months from Sept 1 through June 30 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the United States for the full year may apply for the program. 
  • This is open to Class of 2025 and Class of 2026 undergraduate students/alumni. Anyone who has started graduate studies is ineligible for consideration.

UW Applicant Information & Resources:

Apply for UW nomination to the Beinecke Scholarship for juniors in arts, humanities & social science fields: UW deadline Jan. 20, 2026!

The Beinecke Scholarship seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences, and to be courageous in their selection of graduate programs. The scholarship provides $35,000 for a research-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences to juniors (based on graduation date) who have financial need.

Eligibility requirements include (please visit the website for complete details):

  • Be a college junior (based on graduation date) pursuing a bachelor’s degree. 
  • Plan to enter a research-focused or creative-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences.
  • Be a United States citizen, or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during their undergraduate years.
  • Demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during their undergraduate career.

UW Applicant Information & Resources:

Yale Law School @ University of Washington

Join us for a private in-person open house for University of Washington students and alumni featuring Jon Perdue, Director of Recruiting & Community Engagement at Yale Law School.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about Yale Law School, our unique admissions process, and our supportive community. There will also be lots of time for your questions!

Interested students and alumni can register using this link. 

You’re Invited: SI Salon – Unrig the Game with Vanessa Priya Daniel

The Sisterhood Initiative and Sisters in Color are honored to host Vanessa Priya Daniel—an author, organizer, and award-winning leader for racial and gender justice. With twenty-five years of experience in social justice movements as a labor and community organizer and funder, Vanessa brings a wealth of knowledge and insight. Her first book, Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning (Random House, 2025), offers powerful perspectives on leadership and equity.

Vanessa founded and served for 17 years as executive director of the Groundswell Fund, a leading funder of women of color-led grassroots community and electoral organizing. She is a recipient of the Smith College Medal, was named one of fifteen “Influencers” changing the nonprofit world by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and recognized by Inside Philanthropy as one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful Players in Philanthropy.” Her writings have appeared in The New York Times and other prominent publications.

This event will feature a moderated dialogue with Vanessa Daniel, providing deep insights into her work and the themes of Unrig the Game. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to Vanessa at the end of the discussion, making it a valuable space for meaningful engagement around systems change, leadership, and collective power.

Important Notes:

  • Tickets are limited — please secure yours early.
  • Open to UW students, faculty, and staff only.
  • UW ID will be required at the door.
  • Please feel free to share this invitation with others in the UW community.

This in-person event will be held at the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Theatre (ECT) on November 6th from 5:00-7:00PM. 

Reserve your ticket here: EVENTBRITE RSVP

Learn more about Public Service and Leadership Scholarships!

Are you interested in Public Service and Leadership Scholarships?

Hello there, here are two great opportunities if service and leadership line up with your interest areas and engagement!

**The Truman Scholarship supports graduate education and professional development of undergraduates committed to public service leadership. Apply in your third year of undergrad for this $30,000 scholarship toward grad school. US citizenship is required. Four nominations are available for UW students, plus three more spots are available for students who transferred to UW. Join us and learn more:

Thursday, Nov 6 | 4-5 p.m. | MGH 171: RSVP here

UW Nomination required, apply here (https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/776)

UW deadline: Monday, November 17, 2025, at 12 PM Pacific Time (noon) 

National deadline: February 3, 2026

**The Udall Scholarship is a $7,000 scholarship for second- and third-year undergraduates who are committed to making a difference in either the environment or Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Policy or Native Healthcare. US citizenship or permanent residency required. Four nominations are available for students committed to environmental careers and four for students interested in Tribal Policy/Native Healthcare. Join us and learn more:

Thursday, Nov 6 | 4-5 p.m. | MGH 171: RSVP here

Monday Nov 17 | 4-5 p.m. | Zoom: RSVP here

UW Nomination required, apply here (https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/778)

UW deadline: January 15, 2026, at 12 PM Pacific Time (noon) 

National deadline: March 4, 2026

Join UW’s Bartering Club!

Bartering Club at UW is a new club promoting sustainability, reuse, and mutual support in a community centered space. This quarter, we are looking forward to hosting free flea markets, or “bartering fairs,” and we anticipate other club collaborations in the future. Our Discord server provides a space for UW community members to exchange unused items or share skills. As a new club, we are also looking for students to join the leadership team!
If you’re interested in the club, you can join the Discord at https://discord.gg/AxffmTj6MF. Our Instagram is @bartering_club_at_uw_ and we can also be reached at barteringclub@uw.edu.

Bartering Club meets every other Thursday at 5:30 PM.

Applications Open for the 2025-26 Husky Leadership Certificate Cohort – Apply by 11/7

Applications are LIVEfor the 2025-26 cohort of the Husky Leadership Certificate program! 

Are you interested in learning and reflecting on the ways you have and can continue to contribute to your communities? The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center is seeking Huskies who practice leadership in a variety of ways. Our leaders are change-agents, scholars, entrepreneurs, activists, athletes, researchers and more. This is your opportunity to reflect on and demonstrate your leadership development and experiences! 

“This program gave me an opportunity to reflect on my experiences and skills in a way that I hadn’t been challenged to do before. On top of that, I was able to find a clear and confident way to articulate those skills both in person and online.”  

– Husky Leadership Certificate alumnus  

Through the Husky Leadership Certificate (HLC), students identify and demonstrate their leadership learning, growth and accomplishments. Students create a leadership e-portfolio and are matched with a faculty, staff or alumni mentor who helps them reflect upon their experiences. Students must be a senior to be considered. For more information and detailed program requirements, please visit the program website. 

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 7th. If you have any questions, please contact us at uwhlc@uw.edu. 

Global Challenges: Public Trust in Science and Why it Matters – Nov. 12

“Public Trust in Science and Why It Matters”

Nov. 12, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Kane Hall 130 FREE (registration required)

Register for Global Challenges 2025
Event Description

As it becomes increasingly woven into our daily lives, public trust in science— or the lack thereof — matters more than ever. Join a dynamic conversation among UW Interdisciplinary Honors faculty whose scholarship and teaching engage natural sciences, social sciences and the humanities, as they explore what happens when scientific research and scholarship are misunderstood, mistrusted or misused. This is our eleventh Global Challenges — Interdisciplinary Thinking event, a series that inspires our community to imagine how conversations among people versed in different areas of knowledge can better investigate real-world problems.

About Our UW Honors Faculty Speakers

As pictured left to right, top to bottom:

K.C. Cole (Physics/Journalism)
Honored for her writing by the American Institute of Physics, Cole is known for her ability to convey complex scientific ideas with a human touch, as in her best-selling book: The Universe and the Teacup: The Mathematics of Truth and Beauty. Currently “senior senior” columnist for popular media outlet, Wired, Cole has developed interdisciplinary courses bridging science, technology and culture at USC, UCLA, and now at the UW. She regularly teaches two popular UW Honors courses: “The Art of Understanding Science” and “The Science of Human Values.”

Maralyssa Bann, M.D. (Medicine)
A hospital-based Internal Medicine physician at Harborview Medical Center and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Dr. Bann focuses on inpatient care rooted in equity, harm reduction, and patient-centeredness. She brings a global and interdisciplinary lens to her Honors course on “Safety-Net Hospitals in the U.S.” and study abroad program “Honors London: Socializing Medicine,” which explores the social, historical, and economic dimensions of healthcare systems around the world.

Dr. Michelle Koutnik (Environment/Glaciology)
A glaciologist whose research focuses on Greenland, Antarctica and Mars, Dr. Koutnik studies how glaciers and ice sheets respond to climate change. She’s been an active part of the UW Honors teaching community for over a decade, bringing planetary science and climate literacy to students through fieldwork-inspired courses and previous Global Challenges panels. Her most recent Honors course in Spring 2025 was “Polar Places and Spaces: Exploring the Greenland Ice Sheet.”

Dr. Jon Herron (Biology)
Dr. Herron, a Teaching Professor in Biology, is the author of Evolutionary Analysis, a widely used textbook now in its 5th edition. He designs virtual biology labs and has taught for UW Honors since 1996, leading courses like “DNA and Evolution” and “Evolution and Human Behavior.” Beloved by students, he’s a multi-year recipient of the Honors Excellence in Teaching Award — recognized for his impressive ability to inspire “non scientists” to embrace scientific discovery and thinking.

Moderator: Clara McAdams (Interdisciplinary Honors Student)
Clara intends to major in Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry and plans to attend medical school to prepare for her work as a neonatal health specialist. As a Peer Facilitator, she helps new Honors students learn how to navigate the UW with an interdisciplinary mindset. Clara also leads campus tours, conducts research in the UW Medicine NICU and volunteers with the “Grey Matters” undergraduate neuroscience journal — conducting outreach that makes science more accessible to younger students.

Learn about Honors’ Global Challenges Events Series

Register for Global Challenges 2025

Global Fellowship Opportunities

Check out these upcoming Global Fellowship opportunities.

*[http://://www.borenawards.org/]Boren Scholarships & Fellowships:[http://://www.borenawards.org/] Are you interested in language study? Do you want to have an immersive experience abroad? The Boren Awards may be right for you!

The Boren Awards are open to undergraduate and graduate students and provide up to $25,000 support. To be eligible for the Boren you must be a U.S. citizen student and matriculated in a degree program (all majors and degrees) and plan to study language in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. 

Deadline: November 30   

Princeton in Asia: Applicants with individual questions or concerns are welcome to schedule a one-on-one Zoom meeting with a member of the Program staff. Please schedule a meeting here. Deadline: November 1, 2025

Princeton in Latin America: learn more here. Deadline November 7, 2025

Any questions? Connect with advisors on your campus!

Best wishes, UW GFP Advising team:

Chetana Acharya, Olivia Albiero, Simon Tran & Robin Chang, UW Seattle undergrads & alumni  

Michelle Sutton, UW Seattle graduate & professional students & alumni  

Natalia Dyba & Ludmilla Kortchak, UW Bothell students & alumni    

Dr. Vanessa de Veritch Woodside, UW Tacoma students & alumni 

Now Accepting Applications: 2026 NextGen Summer Policy Academy

About the Program:
SPA is a fully funded, three-week professional development experience designed for college juniors of all majors. It offers students the chance to explore meaningful careers in public service while expanding both their understanding of the field and their personal and professional networks.

Program Structure:

Washington, D.C. (June 14–20, 2026):
Kick off the program in the nation’s capital with a week of site visits, panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions alongside peers from across the country.

Residential Study Program (June 21–July 4, 2026):
Continue your experience at one of three “Host Schools”—the University of Washington, the University of Minnesota, or the University of California, Berkeley. Students will dive deeper into focused policy areas through classroom learning, fieldwork, and engagement with faculty and policy experts.

Key Details:

  • Application deadline: Monday, December 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm)
  • Information session: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (1:00 pm PT)—register via the attached flyer
  • Additional information, including info session dates, can be found in the attached materials and at the following link: here.

CIRCLE Updates: Resources for International Students

  1. New Assistant Director for Undergraduate Programs! This June, we welcomed our new Assistant Director for Undergraduate Programs: Marion Ferguson. Prior to CIRCLE, Marion worked in Jackson School of International Studies for eight years and has been a delightful addition to our small CIRCLE steam! Please feel free to reach out to congratulate and connect with her at marionf2@uw.edu.
  2. International Welcome Programs: Since September 15, CIRCLE has welcomed over 2,000 new international students at more than a dozen in-person events. Join CIRCLE for the last welcome event: a Husky Football tailgate party on Oct 10. Tickets and tailgate registration are still available here:  https://www.washington.edu/circle/events/welcome-tailgate-party/
  3. Events beyond IWP: CIRCLE offers many events to help new and returning international students connect with resources, make friends, and celebrate your cultures. Find all events, e.g.  Diwali Celebration, Thanksgiving dinner, DOL visit on CIRCLE Calendar: https://www.washington.edu/circle/programs/calendar/
  1. Gen St 205A (SLN: 15933, Fridays, 11am-12:50pm): Taught by CIRCLE Student Success & Well-being Coach Maja Kelly, this 2-credit CR/NC in-person course is designed to help international and multilingual students better transition to UW by setting goals and building skills for academic and personal success. 
  2. 1:1 Student Success & Welling Coaching: Attending college in the U.S. can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone! Make an appointment with CIRCLE Success and Well-being Coach Maja for one-on-one support to overcome any challenges! https://www.washington.edu/circle/programs/student-success-coaching
  1. Weekly English Conversation Practice (Wednesdays, 12-1pm, Schmitz Hall 250): visit CIRCLE office to practice English with native English speakers every week! Register here: kalani.llc.washington.edu/events/
  2. CIRCLE Open House (Stay tuned!): we are planning an open house in early November, with snacks and tea from around the world, hoping to connect you with international students. We will share an invitation soon!

Ways to connect with CIRCLE?

  • For general questions relating to international student support, resources, etc., please email uwcircle@uw.edu.
  • To refer international graduate student cases, please email or Teams message Dr. Ziyan Bai at baiziyan@uw.edu.
  • To refer international undergraduate cases, please email or Teams message Marion Ferguson at marionf2@uw.edu.
  • For departmental relationship building and collaboration, please email or Teams message Dan Zhu at danz2@uw.edu.

Scholarship Opportunity in Religious Studies / Comparative Religion – Webb student scholarship

The Religious Studies / Comparative Religion Program is now accepting student applications for the Eugene and Marilyn D. Webb Scholarship.  This is a rolling application with review of proposals beginning on Oct. 10.  We will review applications until this year’s funding allocation has been fully disbursed.

We anticipate giving multiple awards of up to $3000 per award.  Undergraduates and graduate students may apply.   Applicants should outline a specific research project, conference travel, or other academic purpose (including tuition) for which these funds would be used.  Per the terms of the endowment, priority will be given to undergraduates in the Comparative Religion major/minor and to graduate students in Comparative Religion or International Studies; however, any UW student working on religious studies, broadly conceived, is eligible to apply.  To qualify, students must have successfully completed at least one quarter of study at the UW by the time the award is made.

All award funds must be spent by 30 June 2026.  Awardees will be expected to provide a brief summary of their supported activities by 15 July 2026.

To apply, please email relig@uw.edu an unofficial transcript and a maximum one-page essay briefly describing how the funds will be used: please outline the experience the applicant will participate in (including, if relevant, a link to the program’s website), associated cost(s), and  how the experience connects to religious studies and supports the applicant’s academic goals.

Please note that Joan W. Welk Fellowship is given each academic quarter.  Interested students will be able to apply via the Comparative Religion website.  Please check that site in the coming days for the Autumn portal to open.

FDDO Global Internship Program Opportunity

About the Program

The Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship was founded in 2016 as the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship by the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), the nation’s oldest and largest student exchange organization. Since then, the program has evolved to pay tribute to Frederick Douglass’ transformative experience visiting Ireland more than 175 years ago, when Douglass was warmly received by the Irish people and met the renowned Irish reformer, Daniel O’Connell. This immersive opportunity celebrates their exceptional contributions to society and their notable business acumen, inspiring young professionals to emulate their success and apply their principles in the modern world.  

10 exceptional student leaders will be selected for a transformative summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland, where they will draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders: Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell. 

Co-sponsored by CIEE, the Government of Ireland, the African American Irish Diaspora Network, and the John & Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation, all program costs are covered, including housing and airfare. Students will also receive a stipend while they are on the program. 

Pictured: 2025 Fellows

Eligibility Requirements

We invite applications from 1st-, 2nd-, or 3rd-year students with a GPA of 3.0 or above who are eligible for the Pell Grant or have demonstrated financial need. The application is online and due on January 9th.

As part of our commitment to expanding access to an international education, CIEE offers a $1500 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Scholars Grant towards any CIEE semester of summer program around the world to all applicants who submit an application and meet all eligibility requirements but are not selected for the Internship program. They are able to use this grant through Summer 2027. 

OMSFA Events & Scholarships

Scholarship Opportunities

Princeton in Latin America (PiLA) Fellowships | Deadline: November 7

The Princeton in Latin America (PiLA) fellowship places recent college graduates in year-long, paid service positions with NGOs and multilateral organizations working on social development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The program fosters mutual growth, providing fellows with professional development and cultural immersion while offering host organizations essential skills and support for their mission-driven work in areas like education, public health, and economic development. Application link for the PiLA fellowship.

Asia Foundation Development Fellows | Deadline: November 10

The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program is a dynamic and multifaceted learning program designed for highly talented individuals under 40 from Asia and the Pacific to enhance their leadership skills, Asia-Pacific development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure. Must be resident nationals or citizens of the following countries and regions: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Islands, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

JET Program USA | Deadline: November 14

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program offers young professionals the opportunity to work in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). Open to nationals of many countries. Japanese not required. 

The Lafayette Fellowship | Deadline: November 30

The Lafayette Fellowship is a fully funded graduate scholarship for American students to pursue master ‘s-level studies in France. The fellowship was created by the French Embassy in the U.S. to celebrate 250 years of French-American friendship and aims to foster a new generation of transatlantic leaders. Supports up to 30 American students interested in addressing global challenges within a French-American context. There is no French language requirement for the Fellowship (unless your academic program is taught partially or entirely in French).

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | Deadlines: varied 

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programs are offered by multiple higher education institutions across various EU countries.  Review the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue, which is updated annually. Most master’s program applications are due between October and January for courses commencing the following academic year. 

Other Opportunities

National Conference on Undergraduate Research | Deadline: December 5, 2025

The National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) is the largest stage for undergraduate research – showcasing research, providing career readiness, and celebrating innovation. Unlike meetings of academic professional organizations, this annual conference for student scholars welcomes presenters from all institutions of higher learning and from all disciplines. 

CX3 Public Service Leadership Series (CX3)

NextGen Civic Leader Corps and the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are excited to invite you to the launch of the Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing UW students. CX3 will provide frameworks and tools from multiple disciplines to support collaborative and creative problem solving. Interest form for CX Public Service Leadership Series.