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Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Socio-Economic Prosperity, Technology & Engineering, Law, Policy & JusticeCardinal Quarter

Social E Fellowships allow students to explore social entrepreneurship as a pathway of public service and social change. Fellows can spend a summer working full-time in the social entrepreneurship arena with an established social entrepreneur as a mentor. For opportunities during the Fall, Winter, or Spring quarters, please see the...

Sponsored by:

Haas Center for Public Service

Location:

United States

Open to:

Undergraduates

When:

Summer

Application Deadline:

February 13, 2024 | 11:59 PM
* This Application Deadline has passed
Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Socio-Economic Prosperity, Technology & Engineering, Law, Policy & JusticeCardinal Careers

The Tom Ford Fellowship in Philanthropy was created in 2001 to provide young professionals with intensive, mentored experiences in domestic foundations in order to educate Stanford graduates about the role of philanthropy in society and encourage them to enter the field. The fellowship is made possible by the generous support...

Sponsored by:

Haas Center for Public Service

Location:

United States

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Co-term

When:

Other

Application Deadline:

January 19, 2023 | 11:59 PM
* This Application Deadline has passed
Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Socio-Economic Prosperity, Technology & Engineering, Law, Policy & JusticeCardinal Careers

The Tom Ford Fellowship in Philanthropy was created in 2001 to provide recent Stanford graduates with intensive, mentored experiences in domestic foundations, to educate them about the role of philanthropy in society, and to encourage them to enter the field. The fellowship is made possible by the generous support of...

Sponsored by:

Haas Center for Public Service

Location:

United States

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Co-term

When:

Other

Application Deadline:

January 26, 2024 | 11:59 PM
* This Application Deadline has passed
Quarter-long full-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Cardinal Quarter, Fellowship / internship

The Stanford Global Studies (SGS) Division offers Stanford students an opportunity to extend classroom learning to immersive, cultural and professional experiences through the Global Studies Internship Program. Program-identified internship positions cover a wide range of fields—including business, nonprofit, media, education, medicine, arts, technology, engineering, science, law, human rights, and government. The program also supports students for...

Sponsored by:

Stanford Global Studies Division

Location:

International

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Coterm

When:

Spring,
Summer
Quarter-long full-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Cardinal Quarter, Fellowship / internship

The Stanford Global Studies (SGS) Division offers Stanford students an opportunity to extend classroom learning to immersive, cultural and professional experiences through the Global Studies Internship Program. Program-identified internship positions cover a wide range of fields—including business, nonprofit, media, education, medicine, arts, technology, engineering, science, law, human rights, and government. The program also supports students for...

Location:

International

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Coterm

When:

Spring,
Summer
One-time event in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Leadership program

2023 Program InformationFriday, September 159:00 am-3:00pmMove-in and program registration at the Haas Center4:30 pmInformal program mingle at Meyer Green5:00 pmProgram open at Meyer GreenFrom Friday, September 15 to Monday, September 18, the Ignite program will start at the Haas Center at...

Sponsored by:

Haas Center for Public Service

Location:

Bay Area

Open to:

Undergraduates

When:

Autumn

Application Deadline:

June 21, 2023 | 11:59 PM
* This Application Deadline has passed
Cardinal Service Notation
Quarter-long course in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Cardinal Courses, Cardinal Quarter

What is a Cardinal Service Notation?Students who complete a Cardinal Quarter, 12+ units of Cardinal Courses, or a Cardinal Commitment through the Public Service Leadership Program are eligible to have these commitments reflected on their academic transcript with the Cardinal Service Notation. Since our founding, students at Stanford have...

Sponsored by:

Haas Center for Public Service

Location:

N/A

Open to:

Undergraduates

When:

Autumn,
Spring
Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Human Rights, Technology & EngineeringCardinal Commitment

Join a community of students committed to rigorous scholarship that is community-engaged, equity-focused, and designed for social impact.   The Community Engaged Scholars Programs The Community Engaged Scholars Program (CESP) exists to support and elevate the work of Stanford students undertaking  senior honors theses, MA theses, or...

Sponsored by:

Haas Center for Public Service

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Co-term,
Graduate Students

When:

Autumn,
Winter,
Spring,
Other
Stanford SupplyHer logo
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Health, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

Stanford SupplyHer aims to bring together students with a passion for art and give them a space to use their creativity to uplift women by utilizing artistic passion in parallel to philanthropic action. We will also collect donations of sanitary products for women's shelters and health centers, as well as...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm,
Postdoctorate,
Faculty/Staff

When:

Rolling
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Cardinal Commitment, Leadership program

The Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) is a guided path on which students complete courses and a practicum related to a particular public service focus area. The goal of the program is to develop thoughtful, skilled, and reflective practitioners equipped to effect social change. PSLP members have competitive priority for...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates

When:

Autumn,
Spring,
Winter
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Research

CESTA’s Graduate Research Fellows program prepares advanced graduate students for a future where digital scholarship is the norm. Through the course of this program, fellows work with leading experts in digital humanities and will be prepared to enter the job market and explore future careers in digital scholarship. Opportunities and...

Sponsored by:

Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis (CESTA)

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Graduate Students

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Fellowship / internship

In a workshop that meets twice a month, fellows will present their research and reflect upon the ethical questions it raises substantively and methodologically. In addition, the workshop this year will address broad, enduring questions about ethics and the academy. The cohort will consider the foundational values (e.g., justice, equality...

Sponsored by:

McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Graduate Students

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Grant / stipend

The Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship (SIGF) Program is a competitive, university-wide program that awards three-year fellowships to outstanding doctoral students engaged in interdisciplinary research. Since 2008, 262 students have received a SIGF. The SIGF supports Stanford doctoral students in undertaking novel, cutting-edge research and pursuing questions that cross traditional disciplinary...

Sponsored by:

Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Education

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Graduate Students

When:

N/A
One-time event in Arts & Media, Volunteer

Founded in 2003, Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) produces authoritative, cutting-edge articles, podcasts, videos, webinars, and conferences on issues facing leaders of nonprofits, foundations, businesses, and government agencies. SSIR emphasizes cross-sector solutions to global problems and highlights individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the field. SSIR covers...

Sponsored by:

Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Graduate Students,
Undergraduates

When:

N/A
Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Law, Policy & JusticeCardinal Commitment

Cardinal Commitment supports and honors students’ individual sustained public service. "Making a Cardinal Commitment" means engaging with a community to address a problem or need for at least three quarters while you’re at Stanford. You’ll develop a personal mission statement describing your commitment, receive advice and guidance from a mentor...

Sponsored by:

Haas Center for Public Service

Location:

United States

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Co-term,
Graduate Students

When:

Autumn,
Winter,
Spring,
Summer,
Other
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

Music Enriching the Lives of Developing Youth is a service organization that strives to bring the world of music to underprivileged elementary school students in the local community. On Saturday mornings, we give volunteer private piano lessons on the Stanford campus for one hour. The individual instruction we provide would...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

The Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program exposes students to complex social and cultural issues through community visits, experiential learning, direct service, group discussion, readings, and reflection activities. The program's vision is to transform students into advocates of social change on issues affecting our communities. Cardinal Commitment Mentor: ASB Coordinators/Directors Requirements...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates,
Graduate Students,
Coterm

When:

Autumn,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Cardinal Commitment, Student service organization

Side by Side is a student group at Stanford University that performs songs from the 1920s to the 1960s at Bay Area nursing homes, hospitals, and retirement centers. Our vision is to bring smiles to an audience that is often overlooked, even among community service groups. Music is a powerful...

Location:

Bay Area

Open to:

Graduate Students,
Undergraduates,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Cardinal Commitment

Students who pre-assign to Branner become Service Scholars and have meaningful and thought-provoking public service opportunities and responsibilities. Service Scholars receive individual support and guidance from the undergraduate student staff, a graduate fellow, and Resident Fellows as they craft their public service journey at Stanford and beyond. Service Scholars are...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Undergraduates

When:

N/A
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Cardinal Commitment

As a vibrant student center, El Centro Chicano y Latino works to support students academically, personally, socially and culturally. We focus on creating mature, aware, and socially responsible individuals who advocate and dialogue for equity and social justice. El Centro’s programs provide Stanford students the opportunity to explore Chicano and...

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Graduate Students,
Undergraduates,
Coterm

When:

N/A
Stanford in Kyoto logo
Quarter-long full-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Cardinal Quarter, Fellowship / internship

The BOSP Stanford Program in Kyoto combines a Spring quarter of academic study in Kyoto with the option of a subsequent 10-week fully-funded summer internship, frequently located elsewhere in Japan. Stanford Program in Kyoto internships are an incredible opportunity for students to apply the cultural lessons they have learned in...

Location:

International

Open to:

Undergraduates

When:

Summer
Graduate Fellowship
Multi-quarter part-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Fellowship / internship

In a workshop that meets twice a month, fellows will present their research and reflect upon the ethical questions it raises substantively and methodologically. In addition, the workshop this year will address broad, enduring questions about ethics and the academy, including: What obligations do universities as institutions, and researchers within...

Sponsored by:

McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Graduate Students

When:

N/A
student with a laptop in an arts museum
Quarter-long full-time in Arts & Media, Cardinal Quarter, Fellowship / internship

The Stanford Internship Program in Arts Administration (SIPA) provides Stanford students with an opportunity to explore the field of arts administration. Arts administration captures a variety of roles that support and facilitate artistic and cultural expression. The field is also referred to as arts management, arts leadership, cultural management, cultural...

Location:

N/A

Open to:

Undergraduates

When:

Summer
GraduateStudentGrantCompetition
Quarter-long full-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Grant / stipend

The Europe Center (TEC) Austria Visitor Program (formerly, Advanced Graduate Student Travel Scholarships) is part of the Stanford-Austria scholarly exchange program hosted jointly by TEC at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI), and the University of Vienna in Austria. These fellowships are intended to support Stanford graduate students...

Sponsored by:

Freeman-Spogli Institute for International Studies

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Graduate Students

When:

N/A
FSI Global Policy Internships
Quarter-long full-time in Arts & Media, Education & Youth Development, Environmental Sustainability, Health, Human Rights, Identity, Law, Policy & Justice, Affordability, Technology & Engineering, Fellowship / internship

Shorenstein APARC partners with the Freeman Spogli Institute Student Programs to offer Global Policy Internships, summer-long internships that enable Stanford students to work on policy-relevant projects at prominent organizations in Asia. These fellowships emphasize faculty mentorship, provide a stipend, and are open to Stanford undergraduate and master’s students from all...

Sponsored by:

Freeman Spogli Institute, Shorenstein APARC

Location:

Stanford

Open to:

Graduate Students,
Undergraduates

When:

N/A
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