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IAM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Exciting opportunity to contribute, learn and give back to the community. Come and help shape the Community platform with the collective power of 55,000+ Minnesotans of Asian Indian origin. Your purposeful work will advance our mission and value pillars of Connections, Culture and Charity.

Eligibility Criteria:

• High School or College Students
• Young Professionals (graduated from school/college)

Potential Assigned Functions:

• Specific Initiative or Cause
• Marketing / PR / Graphic Design
• Technology / Website
• Cultural / Entertainment
• Govt Relations / Policy
• Corporate Partnerships/Finance/Grants

Mentorship:

• Interns will be paired with an IAM assigned Mentor
• Mentors will guide their Intern Mentees throughout their engagement with IAM
• Ongoing check-ins and feedback from other IAM board members and alumni

Time Commitment:

• Flexible day and evening time commitment
• Up to ~4-5 hours per week

Compensation:
Intern positions are unpaid. However, the experiences with the India Association of Minnesota will provide opportunities to give back to the community, network, build a portfolio and gain valuable professional and leadership skills. Certificates would be issued at the end of a successful term on the board.

Deadline:
Applications for 2025 must be submitted by Jan 15th, 2025

Questions:
Please send an email to info@iamn.org with Subject: Internship 2025

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IAM STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Achievement Award Categories:

Category	Description of Excellence
General:	Well rounded accomplishments, with primary focus on Academic achievements
Community Service/Civic Engagement:	Contribution to the Community through leadership in Community Service and Civic Engagements
Entrepreneurial Leadership:	Founder/Co-founder/Leader of an entity (non-profit/profit) and/or demonstrated Leadership to promote an entity that benefits the society at large
Arts & Sports:	Achievements in any form of Cultural Arts or any Sport

Selection & Intimation Process:

• Applications will be reviewed by an IAM appointed committee, for each of the applied categories
• Family members of the review committee are not entitled to apply
• Review Committee members will review and rate all valid applications and recommend the names of selected achievement awardees to the IAM President
• IAM President will inform the award winners by July 31^st, 2023
• Decision of IAM will be final and binding
• Results may also be published on IAM website (iamn.org) or other communications from IAM
• Award recipients will be recognized on Saturday, Aug 12th, 2023 at IndiaFest flag hoisting event at St Paul Capitol Grounds

• Applicant Requirements
  • Applicant must be a legal US resident
  • Applicant does NOT need to be of Asian Indian origin, but should have been involved with activities/causes related to Asian Indian community
  • Applicant must have graduated from a Minnesota High School in the year 2023.
  • Applicant must be a first-time degree seeking freshman in the Fall of 2023 at a four-year degree program in the United States.
  • Applicant must have completed and submitted all applicable paperwork by the application deadline