Native American Awards Program
- Internship Program

Sponsor

Smithsonian Institution

Title

NATIVE AMERICAN AWARDS PROGRAM
- INTERNSHIP AWARD

Contact

Office of Fellowships
Smithsonian Institution
470 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Suite 7120
MRC 902, P.O. Box 37012
Washington, DC 20013-7012

phone: 202.633.7070     fax: 202.633.7069
e-mail: siofg@si.edu
url: www.si.edu/research+study

Availability

Summer, Fall, Winter/Spring Programs.

Eligibility

Native students/scholars affiliated with a Native American community or tribe; Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.

Information

Interns pursue directed-research projects, visit the Institution, and utilize its Native American-related resources, with supervision by Smithsonian staff members.

Benefits/Award

$500 per week for 10 weeks periods, Travel Allowance.

Deadline

February 1     for Summer (to begin after June 1)
February 1     for Fall (to begin after Oct 1)
October 1      for Winter/Spring (to begin after Feb 1)

Required Documentation

Application Form (apply online); Essay; Transcripts; Recommendations.