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Paid Summer Jobs for Activists

Posted: 06 May 2019 09:00 AM PDT

This summer, the Fund for the Public Interest is hiring paid campaign staff to go out and build public support for critical environmental and public health campaigns. In College Park, they are working with Environment Maryland to pass a statewide ban on plastic grocery bags! They will also work with MARYPIRG to protect public health by banning Round Up.

They are looking for staff who communicate well, are ready to work hard, and want to make positive social change! If you are interested in hearing more, you should fill out your info here!

Our staff gain first-hand experience in grassroots organizing, learn valuable communication skills, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of campaign actions including: running media events, petitioning, canvassing, fundraising, and writing letters to the editor, all while being paid as members of their staff. Their staff typically earn an average of $11-17/hour. If you're looking for a job this summer to have fun, gain skills, and make a difference you should fill out your information here!

Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards

Posted: 06 May 2019 06:58 AM PDT

SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO $2,000 AVAILABLE FOR 2019-2020!

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 10.

Applications are being accepted for the Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards. The scholarships provide assistance to current undergraduate students in good standing who may be unable to continue their education at the University due to extenuating personal or family financial circumstances. A minimum of 15 scholarships will be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Award criteria, instructions, and an online application can be found at https://terpfamily.umd.edu/mpfa-student-scholarship-award. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019.

Questions? Contact the Office of Parent and Family Affairs at 301.314.8429 or terpfamily@umd.edu.
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