John W. Lederle Endowed Student Internship Fund in Public and Non-Profit Service Scholarship

Established by Angie K. Lederle in the name of her husband, John W. Lederle, former President of University of Massachusetts, 1960 – 1970, to provide financial aid for selected undergraduate or graduate students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who would benefit from practical internship experience with local, state, and national government or non-profit agencies.

First generation college students, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and students with documented financial need are particularly encouraged to apply.

Internships must take place in spring ’25 with a local, state, or national government or non-profit agency.

Award
$2,500-$3,000
Deadline
10/07/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Internship Description
    • Describe the expected work/job responsibilities with this assignment.
    • What are the approximate numbers of hours you will serve?
    • When is the appointment period of your internship?
    • With what organization you will be working?
  2. Mandatory ESSAY Question: Write a 500-word (maximum) essay describing your internship. Explain how this internship fits your educational plan and how the internship will advance your career goals.
  3. Optional Essay Question: The majors of Political Science and Legal Studies are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Describe past, current, and/or future contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through your work, studies, and/or other activities. Highlight any relevant academic, scholarly, or experiential work that has enabled you to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.