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The Treasury Headquarters Fellowship Program - is designed to provide for the recruitment and selection of exceptional employees for careers in the public sector, provide developmental and professional experiences to individuals who have completed their formal education, and to provide a professional/industry exchange that brings experienced practitioners to the Department of the Treasury.
The Fellows work in a variety of program areas including but not limited to international finance and economics, economic and monetary affairs, international trade, banking and finance, tax policy, community development, public policy, accounting, investments, law enforcement, and other appropriate related fields. The grades of the positions may range from GS-7 through GS-15 based on the kind or subject matter of work, level of difficulty and responsibility, and the level of qualifications required to perform the work.
Duration:
Fellowship appointments are initially made for less than four years and may be extended up to the four-year limit, as appropriate, and at the request of the sponsoring office.
Eligibility Requirements:U.S. Citizen Meet the qualification requirements outlined in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Qualification Standards for the applicable position.
Junior Fellows – Be a graduate from undergraduate and graduate programs up to the Master’s level.
Senior Fellows – Be an individual who possess Doctoral level graduate degrees or extensive professional experience directly related to the sponsoring Office’s requirements.
Deadline:There is no specific deadline. All application materials must be sent to studentemployment@treasury.gov
Point of Contact:
Gilbert Tillman, (202) 927-4800
Treasury is an Equal Opportunity Employer agency.
We know that a comprehensive national security posture emphasizing diplomacy, reducing the threat of nuclear weapons, and reining in military spending is the most effective way to protect the American people. We also know that women are key to solving our nation's toughest challenges. Latinas are woefully underrepresented in national security—but we are working to change that. En Voz Alta pairs Latina mentors and allies like you from the peace and security community with early-career professionals and students attending undergraduate/graduate school in the U.S. to help strengthen the pipeline of candidates entering the field.
Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2020
Our merit-based scholarships are awarded twice per year to support and encourage women studying all aspects of International Trade including commercial relations, trade policy and negotiations, economic development, women’s economic empowerment, and more.
Applicants must identify as female and be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. university or college, either full-time or part-time. Applicants must be undergraduate Juniors or Seniors or enrolled in graduate studies.
Awards ($1,500) will be based on the quality of the assigned essay and the applicant's demonstrated interested in international trade, and are made without regard to race, religion, age, national origin, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Selected winners will receive $1,500 and:
One full year of personal mentorship by a WIIT Trust or a WIIT member.
One full year of WIIT membership.
One WIIT program based on the topic of the winning essay with knowledgeable professionals from the WIIT community. Scholarship winner will have a visible opportunity to engage in a role in the panel discussion.
Essays must be on a relevant international trade topic (see suggestions below) and can either be a bespoke essay submission or an appropriately formatted existing academic paper from current class works. Submissions must be:
Minimum 5, and Maximum 10 numbered pages (exclusives of endnotes, bibliography, if used)
Typed, double spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font
In PDF format
Submitted to info@wiittrust.org
Application deadlines are April 1st and November 1st , and winners will be notified by May 15th and December 15th, respectively.
The Institute of Current World Affairs Fellowship Program (ICWA) is a program designed to advance a deep knowledge of global cultures and affairs for individuals early in their careers. Fellows will spend 2 years living in a specific region and conducting independent research and writing.
Fellows will work closely with the Executive Director to produce monthly dispatches that will be made available to the ICWA community. ICWA provides full financial support for Fellows and their immediate families for the duration of the fellowship.
Deadline to apply is December 15, 2020 at 11:59PM PST.
To apply and learn more, please click here