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IAM INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR PROGRAM. PLEASE WATCH FOR THE APPLICATIONS TO OPEN UP FOR 2026 TOWARDS THE END OF THIS YEAR.

The India Association of Minnesota (IAM) is excited to announce our 1-Year Internship Program, designed to provide high school students with invaluable hands-on experience in various aspects of community engagement and nonprofit management.
Our mission at IAM is to foster a vibrant Indian American community in Minnesota through three core pillars: Charity, Connections, and Culture.

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to these pillars and make a lasting impact on the 55,000+ Minnesotans of Asian Indian origin within our community.

Eligibility Criteria:

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

Potential Assigned Functions:

• Specific Initiative or Cause defined by IAM
• Marketing / PR / Graphic Design
• Technology / Website
• Newsletter
• Finance and Grants
• Cultural
• Govt Relations / Policy
• Corporate Partnerships
• Community Outreach

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 5th, 2025

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

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IAM STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The applications for Stuent Scholarship Awards open up a couple of months ahead of India Fest.

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, 2025
• 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 16th, 2025 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 2025.
  • Applicant must be a first-time degree seeking freshman in the Fall of 2025 at a four-year degree program in the United States.
  • Applicant must have completed and submitted all applicable paperwork by the application deadline