Resources for Students of Color
provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding Latino/a/x students and young professionals, and convenes Members of Congress and other public officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the nation and the Hispanic community.
develops and places talented minority youth in business and industry and prepares them for corporate and community leadership.
is a platform looking to advance careers for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals. Jopwell helps companies looking to increase diversity recruitment, marketing, and retention.
provides superior educational and career programs for young people from underserved and underrepresented communities to maximize their opportunities for college and career success.
In order to increase diversity in business education, SVMP provides a residential one-week program to rising college seniors to better understand the business world and business leadership.
partnering with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) equips African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans with the skills, coaching and connections they need to lead organizations and communities worldwide.
connects job seekers to careers with companies that are committed to diversity. The website also offers a job search with employers and resources for applicants to better be equipped to apply for opportunities.
was conceived by , which has provided African-American college students with valuable information on career and job opportunities since 1970.
provides career support, events, programs, and a community that provides tools to promote long-term success. Their goal is to bridge gaps by also offering coaching and mentorship programs.
is a national non-profit dedicated to the employment, development, and advancement of current and aspiring Latino professionals.
is an organization focusing on historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization looking to empower underserved communities through empowerment. The organization offers a job network for members to access.
offer the Hispanic National Internship Program (HNIP). Their mantra is 鈥淥pening Doors of Opportunity, Abriendo Puertas de Oportunidad鈥 because they believe that HNIP can be the formative experience by which an individual can grow both personally and professionally. Federal agencies and corporations partner with them because HNIP recruits some of the brightest and most talented students from across the country.
specializes in joining the Hispanic bilingual professional with companies looking for diversity in the workplace.
is a non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian & Pacific Islander leaders through professional development, community service, and networking.
is a job site that features employers who specialize in diversity opportunities.
serves and empowers Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures.
seeks to train and prepare Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) organizers to join progressive and left movements.
Mentors youth on topics such as education, health and wellness, economic empowerment and leadership development is the core service of the largest network of African American male mentors in the nation. They influence and transform the lives of underrepresented and disenfranchised youth, with a focus on African American youth.
Internships
offers a summer internship program for minority students interested in journalism as a career and want to learn about science writing.
encourages the pursuit of careers in advertising.
APS/IBM Research Internships for Underrepresented Minority Students encourages under-represented students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering.
Helps diversify our democracy by increasing the pool of talented public servants and offers the opportunity for college students to learn about the legislative process, leadership, and careers in the policy making process.
offers a 15 week program working in Congressional and corporate offices in Washington D.C. Additional programs as well.
12-week summer internship program that offers the opportunity to experience working at Microsoft to expose students to the field of software development and encourage the pursuit of degrees in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical disciplines.
for informed and enthusiastic journalism interns to report on natural resource, environmental and community issues in the 11 Western states.
places students in paid internship assignments within federal agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations in Washington, DC and nationwide.
Corporate Internship 鈥 Corporate Component, partners with some of the leading corporations in the nation to assist them in attracting and hiring the best talent from HACU member colleges and universities.
Internships that offer exposure to the publishing, editing, circulation, and graphic design world.
The nation鈥檚 oldest and largest civil rights organization seeks several talented and passionate interns to work for the LULAC national headquarters in Washington D.C.
Opportunity to work with the collections relating to Iberian, Latin American, Caribbean, and Hispanic/Latino studies.
Designed to allow talented undergraduates and graduate students experience the diversity and scope of career opportunities available in the federal government and other participating entities.
10 week internship to provide rising juniors with exposure to a particular division, training, mentorship and networking opportunities.
10 week summer program to introduce students to the world of NASCAR and the motorsports industry by providing exposure to several industry fields such as broadcasting, sales, and sports marketing.
Provides an insight into the world of non-profit management for college students, from the New York City metropolitan area and in Washington, DC. Looking for candidates interested in a career in the not-for-profit sector, on in understanding the connection between non-profits, corporations, and government in the work of our nation.
Steps to Success 鈥 The Doug Paul Scholarship Program Provides college sophomores from diverse backgrounds with first-hand experience in the financial services industry.
To diversify the multimedia and entertainment industry by increasing the representation of young men and women within the industry.
Work opportunities for college students from cultural backgrounds that have traditionally been underrepresented in the arts.
To encourage future generations of compassionate broadcasters and journalists.
For those interested in launching a career in science, engineering, or technology.
Princeton School of Public & Internaational Affairs (PPIA): Junior Summer Institute (JSI) Trains future leaders for government service and other public service careers and by cultivating the development of leaders equipped to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds in an era of globalization.
Provides students with real experiences and real responsibilities in a variety of specialty fields. Very diverse workforce. 2020 Award: Best Places to work for LGBTQ.
The program is designed for undergraduates entering their junior or senior year and recent baccalaureate degree students who are undecided about their career goals. This is a rigorous program which includes public health coursework at Columbia University; hands-on field experience and immersion in a diverse, economically disadvantaged urban environment; seminars and lectures with public health leaders; and mentoring by faculty members, ensuring students鈥 exposure to the range and importance of public health as a career option.
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) The NABJ offers an internship in conjunction with NBC, with experience at their premiere shows. Interns will get hands-on experience at the news outlets, in writing, editing, and much more.
The SUMR program is an initiative by the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) and the Health Care Management Department of the Wharton School to provide underrepresented minority undergraduate students, or interested others, an opportunity to explore the exciting field of health services research.
This summer program is open to college sophomores who have completed Biology 1&2, Chemistry 1&2 (with labs) and accrued 60 credits with a science GPA of 3.6. SPAEP is designed specifically to prepare and support talented and motivated student who wish to pursue careers in the profession of medicine. The program targets applicants who are traditionally underrepresented in medicine.
for rising seniors or graduates preparing for a post-baccalaureate program (University of Chicago). The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is home to a variety of pathway programs that prepare and inspire talented high school and college students to pursue careers in medicine and in health-related research.
Des Moines University鈥檚 Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program 鈥 Health P.A.S.S. 鈥 is a great way to prepare for and enhance your chances of getting into medical or health professions school. Health P.A.S.S. provides you with key insights and hands-on experience in a variety of health professions.
Individual fellowship grants to artists, scholars, students, and specialists from Asia for study, research, travel and creative work in the United States. Deadlines vary.
Fellowships & Research
For college seniors or recent graduates with a passion for ethnic and cultural diversity and career interest in communications.
A 2-month residential program designed to help undergraduate students learn skills and conduct research in economics in preparation for studies at the doctoral level.
For minority students applying to enter a doctoral program in political science.
Students work full-time in a Mayoral office or agency within the city of Baltimore.
American Political Science Association Minority Fellows Program.
Designed to provide educational opportunities for undergraduate students who have a strong interest in a career in biomedical, biological sciences and/or medicine.
6- to 12-month paid Fellowships 鈥 with benefits 鈥 professional development opportunities and a mentor program. Fellows will contribute to client projects while rotating among account teams, gaining practical experience in the field of integrated communications from some of the industry鈥檚 best counselors.
Seeks to increase the diversity of the nation鈥檚 college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
The JPFP aims to increase the U.S. talent pool of underrepresented groups, including women, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities who receive Master鈥檚 and Doctoral degrees participating in the STEM workforce.
Aims to increase the number of minority students, and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities, who will pursue PhDs in core fields in the arts and sciences. The program aims to reduce over time the serious under representation on the faculties of individuals from certain minority groups, as well as to address the attendant educational consequences of these disparities.
Founded by the American Bar Foundation to interest students from diverse backgrounds in pursuing graduate study in the social sciences.
Public Policy & International Affairs Undergraduate Junior Fellowship To help student achieve a Master鈥檚 or joint degree, typically in public policy, public administration, international affairs or a related field.
Offers a number of internship programs for minority students interested in a variety of fields including history, art, culture, and science.
Provides selected journalists with unique opportunities to gain an in-depth grasp of U.S. health and health policy issues, through site visits, briefings and discussions with policy experts and fellow editors and reporters.
Supports predoctoral and postdoctoral training and career development opportunities at universities and other institutions across the United States. Fellowships works to discover how the environment affects people in order to promote healthier lives.
Helps fellows develop an understanding of the tactics and strategies used in state-based consumer health advocacy organizations and will work directly with state consumer health advocates and organizations.
Provides opportunities for motivated students, graduates, and health professionals for a variety of exciting public health training programs.
Serve as an intern with the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI) in Washington, DC to explore issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector.
The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program For Premedical Minority Students is designed to give participants deeper insights into the wide range of options that exist for minority physicians. The program is especially targeted to students from minority groups underrepresented in medicine.
There are a number of research fellowships and internships available at the University of Massachusetts Worcester Campus. This particular program is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for School Services. It is funded by the National Institutes of Health for African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics and Asians. It鈥檚 main aims are to attract minority students into biomedical and behavioral research careers in the area of heart, lung and blood disorders; increase the already short supply of qualified minority investigators; and increase the number of minority applicants to the Graduate Schools of Biomedical Science and Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.
The NSF will award approximately 900 new Graduate Research Fellowships to support graduate study in science, mathematics, and engineering. The NSF contracts with Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) to provide the support services for this prestigious fellowship program.Early-career: undergrad & graduate students 鈥 Pursuing research-based master鈥檚 and/or doctoral degrees (no professional degrees) 鈥 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) or STEM Education
Programs
BA Explorer Program for Undergraduates Provides a 2 day inside view of the financial services industry, including Investment Banking, Sales and Trading, Research and Asset Management.
10 week research experience for undergraduate students interested in pursuing further PhD or MD/PhD studies.
Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools Training Program Works with government agencies and member institutions that center around different health issues and policies that impact the different sub Hispanic communities in the U.S. and in Latin America.
Intensive scriptwriters workshop that prepares Latinos for writing jobs at major television networks.
Develops and places talented minority youth in business and industry.
Helps outstanding students of color and other scholars committed to diversity, counseling them through the graduate school application process, and advocating for sufficient funding for advanced study.
Programs designed to provide educational opportunities for students funded by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This summer program was designed for students interested in learning more about preventing health disparities.
Preps, connects, and places young leaders in connection with a network to share experiences, guidance and knowledge. Contact Brenda Camarillo, Manager of Programs, for more information: Brenda@hispanicheritage.org.
Premier career development institution that equips high potential African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans with the key ingredients鈥攕kills, coaching and door-opening relationships鈥攖hat unlock their potential.
8 week summer research experience for those interested in science to work at the interface of mathematics, statistics and the natural and social sciences.
For First Years and Sophomores interested in the health fields.
Public Policy and International Affairs Program 7-week summer program that focuses on preparing students for graduate programs in public and international affairs and careers as policy professionals, public administrators and other leadership roles in public service.
provides services through 3 major programs: the Career Program, the SEO Scholars Program, and SIRV (Saving, Investing, and Returning Value in Communities of Color).
A free 6 week medical school preparatory program to increase African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians as medical school applicants.
) 7 week program that offers Sophomores and up a unique opportunity to shadow physicians and have a mentor in a field of interest.
Eight week research project
8-week research project conducted in the laboratory of a faculty member in the biomedical sciences.
Weekly seminar series 鈥 a forum for discussions emphasizing how science and medicine intersect
Full-time summer work opportunities for college undergraduates from backgrounds that have traditionally been underrepresented in the arts. Since the program began in 1993, 161 local arts institutions, including the Getty, have hosted over 3,200 interns, exposing students to career possibilities in the arts.
The Fellowship Program is an 11-month training program for emerging leaders interested in learning to take the lead on race and advocate for change on a systemic level. Fellows are assigned to specific policy program areas and develop expertise with the direction of a policy director and the Academy Director. Each Fellowship experience is unique and is shaped by the current policy focus of their program area. Although the curriculum is similar to that of the Associates program, Fellows are given more responsibility and independence to implement projects and programs. The learning environment is based on combining experiential learning opportunities, individual development and team participation.
The Academy Summer Associate Program is an intensive, 10-week development program for emerging leaders. Associates learn about issues impacting California and the nation and manage research and advocacy projects under the direction of a Greenlining staff member.
1 week management training program to increase diversity and opportunity in business education.
SR-EIP is a fully paid summer internship that provides undergraduates with training and mentoring in the principles underlying the conduct of research and prepares them to pursue competitive applications to PhD or MD-PhD programs.
NIH offers an innovative program to support the career development of the next generation of biomedical health researchers-an undergraduate scholarship for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
This 10-week summer program introduces undergraduates, recent graduates, medical students, PhD and MD/PhD students, and postdoctoral research associates to the unique challenges and requirements of clinical research. By bringing together 鈥渟tudents鈥 at all of these levels of training each will also become connected with others who are further along the ladder of success.