Levin College of Public Affairs and Education

External Scholarships and Student Opportunities

The Levin College of Public Affairs and Education occasionally receives announcements of external scholarships and other opportunities of interest to students and graduates. As announcements are received, they will be posted below. For more information about a particular opportunity, please contact the associated organization directly. All items are posted for informational purposes only and at the discretion of Levin College. Postings may be denied or removed without notice. Levin College makes no guarantee as to the completeness / correctness of the information listed below. For older postings please see the Opportunities ArchiveAlso see our Career Information page. 


Opportunities

Communication | Criminology & Sociology | Education | Urban Affairs


Communication

Posting Date: 03/15/23
Position: Social Media Intern
Company/Organization: Clevelawn
 
Responsibilities:

• Conduct interviews with CleveLawn staff and community partners
• Create and curate engaging content for our social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Website, etc.)
• Monitor and respond to comments and messages on our social media accounts
• Develop and implement social media campaigns to promote our products/services
• Analyze and report on social media metrics to measure the success of our campaigns
• Collaborate with our marketing team to ensure social media content aligns with our overall marketing strategy.
• Stay up-to-date with social media trends and best practices

Application Deadline: N/A

Learn more about this position.


Posting Date: 02/03/23
Position: 2023 Summer Internship
Company/Organization: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is dedicated to making a difference. We intentionally foster a diverse & equitable museum that encourages & embraces creativity & innovation. As a community leader, we value, empower, & respect all people. We provide all team members equal access to information, development, & opportunity. We acknowledge historical inequities & purposefully create an environment where each person feels accepted, appreciated, & safe to utilize their unique experiences & perspectives. Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, & Inclusion is more than just a policy. It supports our mission and defines our future.

Application Deadline: N/A

 

Posting Date: 02/03/23
Position: 2023 Summer Intern - Communications
Company/Organization:Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Develops and coordinates communication tactics for projects and programs to promote engagement and understanding of Bank or department goals, high-priority initiatives, and overall Bank strategy.

Knowledge and skills:
· Familiarity and interest in communications, marketing, media relations, or content strategy
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Technical skills in one or more of the following areas: social media, web content management systems, video editing, multimedia
· Problem solving and analytical skills

Application Deadline: N/A

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Criminology & Sociology

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Education

Posting Date: 02/24/23
Position: Teacher Job Fair
Company/Organization:Reynoldburg City Schools
 
Virtual interview to join the Reynoldsburg City Schools' teaching team. 
 
Interview Timings: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 4-6:30 p.m.
 
 
Type: Scholarship Opportunity for Graduate Students
Posting Date: 02/24/2023
Company/Organization: ETS

Dr. Lillian M. Lowery Scholarship

This annually awarded national scholarship was established to support a student pursuing a master's degree in education who embodies a spirit of commitment to furthering opportunities for all students.

The inaugural scholarship is named in honor of the late Dr. Lillian M.Lowery, a passionate teacher and education leader who championed education reform throughout the united states before joining ETS, where she served as Vice President of Student and Teacher Assessments.

Application Deadline: 04/03/2023

 

Urban Affairs

Posting Date: 07/26/2023
Position: Bank On Cleveland Fellow
Company/Organization: Bank On

The Bank On Fellow will be a member of the Bank On Fellowship cohort who will work collaboratively to provide leadership to Bank On Cleveland initiative to make significant advancement in local banking access efforts.  The Fellow will be responsible for directing and realizing the vision of Bank On Cleveland, overseeing day-to-day operations, and coordinating with the CFE Fund. This fellowship is a minimum two-year commitment, with the expectation to continue to lead the Bank On coalition beyond the Fellowship. 

Application Deadline: N/A.  

Learn more about this position. 


Posting Date: 04/26/2023
Position: OCCDF Public Service Scholarship
Company/Organization: Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD)

This scholarship fund was initially established by the Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD) to honor two men who dedicated their careers to Public Service.

Gary Locke attended the University of Akron and graduated with a Master's Degree in Urban Planning. Mr. Locke was employed with the City of Kent for 32 years. He served as Director of Community Development until 2012. He was President of OCCD in 2004. During that time he championed professional development for OCCD members and initiated the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) certification program for Ohio.

William Graves attended The Ohio State University and earned three Masters Degrees in Public Administration, Planning and Engineering. He was with the Ohio Department of Development, completing his tenure there as Director of Community Development. He spent several years with the City of Columbus completing his career at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2012. He was recognized both within Ohio and nationally for being an excellent administrator of public funds and programs.

Application Deadline: May 26, 2023
 
Posting Date: 04/24/2023
Position: APA Scholarships
Company/Organization: American Planning Association Foundation
 
The APA Foundation scholarships aim to make the planning profession more accessible to individuals with limited means and to attract the best, brightest, and most talented individuals to the planning profession.

One facet of the APA Foundation's mission is advancing social equity in the profession and in our communities. In support of this mission, the Foundation offers the APA Foundation Diversity Scholarship. Recipients of the APA Foundation Diversity Scholarship will advance social equity in the profession and demonstrate academic success.

Application Deadline: june 1, 2023
 
 

 
Posting Date: 04/20/2023
Position: Three-Week Sessions: Comprehensive Methods Program
Company/Organization: ICPSR
 
**ICPSR Summer Program**
 
The 2023 ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods is just around the corner, and time is running out to catch some of our discounts! Undergraduates, graduates, postdocs, career researchers, are all are welcome to join the oldest and biggest methods program around, no matter how long it's been since your last stats class or how specific a technique you're looking to master.
 
Our 3-Week Sessions are fully customizable: any format, any schedule, any goal. Join up to 4 courses and unlimited lectures in each session and build your own program, fully available in-person or online, with access to materials for everyone until December 31! From introductory statistics to advanced methods, it's your curriculum, your way.
 
Application Deadline: N/A
 
 
Posting Date: 04/17/2023
Position: Post-Graduate Fellowship
Company/Organization: Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
 
Are you a recent graduate with a masters degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, or planning? Are you interested in community design and youth education? If so, we have great news for you! Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design's Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative (CUDC) is offering a one year, full-time paid fellowship.
 
Application Deadline: May 8, 2023
 
 

 
Posting Date: 03/31/2023
Scholarship: OCCDF Public Service Scholarship
Company/Organization: Ohio Conference of Community Development
 
This scholarship fund was initially established by the Ohio Conference of Community Development (OCCD) to honor two men who dedicated their careers to Public Service.

Gary Locke attended the University of Akron and graduated with a Master's Degree in Urban Planning. Mr. Locke was employed with the City of Kent for 32 years. He served as Director of Community Development until 2012. He was President of OCCD in 2004. During that time he championed professional development for OCCD members and initiated the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) certification program for Ohio.

William Graves attended The Ohio State University and earned three Masters Degrees in Public Administration, Planning and Engineering. He was with the Ohio Department of Development, completing his tenure there as Director of Community Development. He spent several years with the City of Columbus completing his career at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in 2012. He was recognized both within Ohio and nationally for being an excellent administrator of public funds and programs.

Application Deadline: May 26, 2023

Learn more about the scholarship here. Apply here.
 

 
Posting Date: 03/21/2023
Scholarship: Lenora M. Green Scholarship
Company/Organization: ETS
 
Scholarship Award: $20,000
 
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
 
Any student who:
  • is enrolled full time as a freshman, sophomore or junior at a public or private four-year U.S. college or university during the 2022–2023 academic school year
  • has a current GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • demonstrates leadership abilities and commitment to community service
  • demonstrates financial need
  • is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551

Application Deadline: April 3, 2023

Learn more about the scholarship here. Apply here.
 

 
Posting Date: 03/06/2023
Position: Neighbor2neighbor Cleveland Community Engagement Specialist
Company/Organization: Cleveland Neighbourhood Progress 
 
The N2N Community Engagement Specialist at CNP will recruit and manage community ambassadors as they canvass the Collinwood and Lee-Harvard neighborhoods in their survey collecting efforts. They will be housed at CNP and collaborate with CDC partners at Greater Collinwood Development and Harvard Community Services Center.The Community Engagement Specialist will focus on concentrated areas for data collection. They must be a problem-solver, good listener, and patient. This person should also enjoy developing relationships, working with diverse groups of people, and helping residents work though challenges they are facing. N2N Community Engagement Specialists will report to the Manager of Organizing and Community Engagement at Cleveland Neighborhood Progress (CNP.)
 
Application Deadline: Until Filled
 
 

 
Posting Date: 03/06/2023
Position: Community Engagement Specialist
Company/Organization: Canalway Partners
 
The Specialist reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with the staff, board and partner organizations. The position is based in Cleveland, OH with extensive WFH options.
 
The Specialist is expected to engage in all aspects of community engagement from establishing & expanding partnerships, communicating with stakeholders, and identifying & supporting opportunities to support Canalway financially.
 
Application Deadline: Until Filled