Internships, Mentorships, Scholarships
Internships
The UMD offers internships throughout the year at its office in Washington, D.C.
The internship program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in Macedonia and Southeast Europe.
The internship can serve as an effective means to introduce and advance a future career in foreign policy, journalism, public relations, human rights, advocacy, government, or the non-profit sector.
Thoughts from our interns, past and present
Emily Abramczyk
“To me, the most impactful part of my internship was the opportunity to learn about the history, culture, language, heritage, and identity of Macedonia and Macedonians, as well as participate in meaningful work to help Macedonians and Macedonian-Americans worldwide.“
Zack Rouse
“Interning at UMD was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the foreign policy community in Washington D.C. that I will always remember. Through this opportunity I was able to learn about Macedonian culture as well as the many problems that Macedonians face.”
Lauryn Ballard
“Interning with the United Macedonian Diaspora as an International Policy & Diplomacy Fellow was the best thing that I could do to develop my professional and interpersonal skills this Summer. As a Political Science major, it also allowed me to gain important insight into what advocacy looks like in practice.“
Sarah Collins
“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the United Macedonian Diaspora. I was not only able to grow my knowledge of foreign affairs but I also gained insight into myself and what I want to do in the future. I would like to thank everyone who helped create the experience I had, learning more about Macedonia and Macedonians all over the globe.“
Mentorships
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Scholarships
The UMD John L. N. Bitove, C.M. Macedonian Heritage Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships for young and promising students in the Macedonian Diaspora pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in the U.S., Australia, Canada, or Europe. In 2010, the scholarship was named after John L. N. Bitove, C.M. – a prominent businessman, member of the Order of Canada, staunch philanthropist, and a long time supporter, activist and pillar within the Macedonian Community.
UMD will award up to four scholarships annually, two in the amount of $2,000 each and two in the amount of $1,500 each for full-time undergraduate and graduate students at an accredited American, Australian, Canadian, or European college or university.
For more information on the scholarship criteria and how to apply, email us at info@umdiaspora.org.
ANA GICOVA UMD BITOVE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
“I was honored to be one of the recipients of the UMD Macedonian Heritage Scholarship. Thank you for supporting Macedonians in the diaspora in achieving their academic aspirations.“
