The Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship is now accepting applications.

How would you like to work for a summer at a top New York law firm, in community development in Africa,  for a New York State judge,  at a social services agency helping children, with a daily newspaper, at a Fortune 500 company, at a major New York museum, or at an international education organization?

These and similar internship placements are available to students through the Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship. The Watson Fellowship offers students paid internships for three consecutive summers. Internships are available in several areas of interest, including education, the arts, public policy, private enterprise, and social work. Through these placements, students are given opportunities to develop their leadership skills, acquire experience in their chosen fields, explore possible career trajectories, network with professionals in their fields, and prepare for graduate school. To be eligible, applicants must be current freshmen or sophomores with strong academic records, not older than 25 years old, and American citizens/green card holders.

Further information and a downloadable application are available online.

The CSI Deadline is Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.

For further information, or to submit a completed application, please contact Dr. Geoff Hempill at geoffrey.hempill@csi.cuny.edu or 718.982.2301.