This ten week residential summer fellowship through the Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) engages Native Americans who are undergraduates, recently graduated, and non-traditional students to explore museums as a career choice. The fellowship is designed for students to learn about museums through a seminar experience and an internship opportunity, that will focus in a variety of museum functions. Through this experience, students will be prepared to further their interest in museums in an academic setting and/or other national programs.
IMPORTANT DATES
Priority Deadline: March 29th, 2019
All Application Materials Must be Submitted or Postmarked No Later Than April 5th, 2019
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Eligibility is limited to students who are currently enrolled undergraduates, or those who have recently graduated, up to one year from Spring 2018, and non-traditional students. Participants must be tribally affiliated, although enrollment is not required. This program is able to support extended travel for those outside of Minnesota. This program focuses on skill and experience building for young Native American professionals who wish to explore the museum field more broadly and who live in Minnesota, the Upper Midwest, or a displaced indigenous community.
WHAT ARE THE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS?
1. Travel to St. Paul, MN for the two week seminar and an eight week internship experience at one of MNHS’s historic sites across the state.
2. Attend and participate in all required seminars, discussions, and internships within a specific department.
3. Complete all necessary coursework, readings and journals.
4. Reside in fellowship housing shared with other fellows throughout the summer including internship sites.