Deadline; December 16, 2022
Applications are open for the George Washington Carver Internship Programme – Spring 2023. The World Food Prize Foundation’s George Washington Carver Internship is an unparalleled professional opportunity for students interested in global issues of hunger, poverty, and development.
George Washington Carver (GWC) Interns learn first-hand both the public and private side of operating an international non-profit organization and increase their understanding of the international fight against hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.
Working one-on-one with a staff mentor, GWC Interns become an integral part of this internationally renowned organization and interact with World Food Prize Laureates, government officials, international experts in science and agriculture, leaders in industry and business, and members of local and national media. GWC Interns come from a variety of academic disciplines and internship roles will be specialized according to an individual’s background, skills, and area of interest.
Stipend
- Interns can work on-site in Des Moines, Iowa, or remotely and are compensated with a stipend of $1,500 per internship period.
Eligibility
- Open to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;
- Applicant must have a strong academic background, a solid work ethic, a capacity for analytical thinking, impeccable attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills;
- They are enthusiastic and flexible learners, capable of both taking direction and working independently;
- Applicants must be proficient in English to be considered for placement.
Application
Applications are accepted before the deadline of December 16, 2022.
For more information, visit George Washington Carver Internship.