2016 TechChange Summer Internships – $2,000 monthly stipend
Do you want to apply your programming skills to make a difference in the world? TechChange is excited to announce a summer fellowship program for recent graduates and rising college juniors and seniors.
The fellowship will provide practical training in web development as well as a unique exposure to a range of applications and organizations using technology to tackle a variety of global challenges — from creating prosthetic limbs with a 3D printer to combating malaria with mobile devices.As a fellow you will spend three months designing and implementing a web development project related to education, technology, and social good. TechChange staff will provide training, mentorship, and a series of events to support you in this process.
The fellowship also includes:
• Training in Javascript, Node.js, PHP, React, Flux, Backbone.js, database management, and more
• One-on-one mentorship with TechChange staff
• Field trips to organizations working in technology and social change
• An event series on a range of topics related to technology and social change
• A $2,000 monthly stipend for 3 months
• A round-trip plane ticket to DC from a location within the US
• Support with job placement at the conclusion of the fellowship
• Training in Javascript, Node.js, PHP, React, Flux, Backbone.js, database management, and more
• One-on-one mentorship with TechChange staff
• Field trips to organizations working in technology and social change
• An event series on a range of topics related to technology and social change
• A $2,000 monthly stipend for 3 months
• A round-trip plane ticket to DC from a location within the US
• Support with job placement at the conclusion of the fellowship
Eligibility
• Be a current junior, senior, or a recent graduate
• Have at least one year of experience in computer scien ce or web development
• Possess an interest in international relations, international development, humanitarian work, and social good
• Be self-starting and willing to have a little fun too
• Be a US citizen or have legal working status in the US for the duration of the fellowship
• Be a current junior, senior, or a recent graduate
• Have at least one year of experience in computer scien ce or web development
• Possess an interest in international relations, international development, humanitarian work, and social good
• Be self-starting and willing to have a little fun too
• Be a US citizen or have legal working status in the US for the duration of the fellowship
Applicant may also have
• Proficiency in Node.js, Django, or PHP
• Exposure to Javascript frameworks
• Familiarity with Grunt, Gulp, or other build tools
• Teaching or curriculum design experience
• Proficiency in Node.js, Django, or PHP
• Exposure to Javascript frameworks
• Familiarity with Grunt, Gulp, or other build tools
• Teaching or curriculum design experience
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as we will be reviewing applications and selecting Fellows on an on-going basis. Applications due February 15, 2016, and fellows will be announced no later than March 11th. The fellowship will run from June 6th – August 26th.
The fellowship is open to non-US citizens based outside of the US willing to cover their own visa & travel processes and expenses and non-US citizens based in the US with student visas or other legal working status. Unfortunately, we cannot supply visas or arrange travel for non-US citizens outside of the US.
The fellowship is open to non-US citizens based outside of the US willing to cover their own visa & travel processes and expenses and non-US citizens based in the US with student visas or other legal working status. Unfortunately, we cannot supply visas or arrange travel for non-US citizens outside of the US.
Application deadline: february 15, 2015
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