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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>(I am forwarding this for those who may have an interest. Please
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:2.65pt'><font size=3 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri'>The Smithsonian, in partnership
with the HSC Foundation, introduces an i</span></font><font face=Calibri><span
style='font-family:Calibri'>nternship program specifically designed for people
with disabilities</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:
Calibri'>. The first of its kind at the Smithsonian, the program seeks to
empower participants’ sense of independence and enhance their quality of
life as they look towards their futures with optimism. Exposure to the
real world of work, research, and academics within the supportive and engaging
environment that is the Smithsonian will provide interns with the ability and
confidence to transfer the skills they developed in the classroom to the world
of work.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Calibri'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#0d0d0d" face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#0D0D0D;font-weight:bold'>Eligibility
Criteria<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 color="#0d0d0d" face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#0D0D0D;font-weight:bold'>The
program is open to:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 color="#0d0d0d" face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Symbol;color:#0D0D0D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color="#0d0d0d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri;color:#0D0D0D'>United States
citizens (or permanent residents) from the DC Metropolitan Area or attending
school in the DC Metropolitan Area<b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></font></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 color="#0d0d0d" face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Symbol;color:#0D0D0D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color="#0d0d0d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri;color:#0D0D0D'>Students with a
declared academic major, concentration, or discipline related to the internship
(i.e. someone applying for a history internship, must be a history major, etc.<b><u><span
style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></font></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><font
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color="#0d0d0d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri;color:#0D0D0D'>Students enrolled
as an undergraduate Junior, Senior, or equivalent in a degree granting program,
at an accredited institution (*Just-graduated seniors are eligible to apply,
provided their undergraduate graduation date was 6 months before the program
start date)<b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></font></p>
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size=3 color="#0d0d0d" face=Symbol><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color="#0d0d0d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri;color:#0D0D0D'>Students with, at least,
a 3.0 GPA in the major (as verified by the submission of academic transcripts)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color="#0d0d0d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri;color:#0D0D0D'>Students with a demonstrated
interest in the research and museological activities of the Smithsonian
Institution<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 color="#0d0d0d"
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#0D0D0D'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold'>Stipend<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoFooter><font size=3 color="#0d0d0d" face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#0D0D0D'>Up to <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>$4,500</span></b> (pro-rated based upon hours) is
awarded to the student as a stipend. Stipend payments are distributed
every two weeks through a direct deposit via the Smithsonian’s Office of
Fellowships.</span></font><font face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold'>Application Deadline</span></font></b><font
face=Calibri><span style='font-family:Calibri'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Calibri'>Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case, rolling basis
subject to available funds. To apply visit http://solaa.si.edu. Register for
SOLAA. Select “internship.” Select “Access to
Opportunities” Internship Program. Submit the following application
materials:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><b><font size=3
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;font-weight:
bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in'><b><font size=3
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri;font-weight:
bold'>Application Materials</span></font></b><font face=Calibri><span
style='font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face=Symbol><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Calibri><span
style='font-family:Calibri'>Application<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face=Symbol><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Calibri><span
style='font-family:Calibri'>Resume<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=ListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.25in;text-indent:-.25in;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face=Symbol><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Calibri><span
style='font-family:Calibri'>Academic essay: 2 pages describing how academic
goals, qualifications, and career aspirations relate to the internship at the
Smithsonian <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face=Symbol><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Calibri><span
style='font-family:Calibri'>Unofficial academic transcripts from all
colleges/universities attended reflecting a 3.0 GPA<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face=Symbol><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font
size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Calibri><span
style='font-family:Calibri'>2 Letters of recommendation from professors or
teachers; if preferred, a reference can e-mail the letter directly to <u>interninfo@si.edu</u>.
All letters are kept confidential. Applicants are not allowed access to
letters.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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