Purpose:
These three-day programs are designed for Carleton students with the ultimate goal of equipping them with the tools and skills necessary for the competitive internship and full-time job search processes in their respective industries.

• Clarify job and career focus through greater understanding of the field
• Enhance marketability to employing organizations through acquisition of industry knowledge and other skills including project management, teamwork and presentation skills, and familiarity with basic accounting and financial analysis
• Utilize effective job search skills, including résumé writing, networking, and interviewing skills

Check out these comments from December 2007 Scholars

Details:

• The public policy trip to Washington DC is scheduled for November 30 - December 3, 2008.
• The creative arts trip to New York City is scheduled for November 30 - December 3, 2008.
• The business trip to New York City is scheduled for November 30 - December 3, 2008.
• Students are expected to make their own travel arrangements to Washington DC to New York.
• All accommodations in Washington DC and New York City are being provided by the College.
• Up to fifteen scholars per trip will be selected through a competitive process.

Sites to be visited (tentative):

Public Policy Scholars Program (DC): Department of Justice, National Public Radio, Department of State/US AID, Department of Treasury, World Wildlife Fund, National Security Agency, Urban Institute, Brookings Institute, and more.

Creative Arts Scholars Program (New York City): Metropolitan Opera House, The ex-editor of the Harry Potter series, The New York Theater Company, Concert Pianists, Youth America Grand Prix (Ballet), Freelance Film Producers, the American Museum of Natural History, and more.

Business Scholars Program (New York City): JP Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, UBS Investment Bank, Citigroup Global Markets, Bank of New York, Morgan Stanley, McKinsey & Company, Time Warner Cable, and more.

Eligibility:

The Public Policy and Creative Arts programs are open to students in the classes of 2009, 2010 and 2011.

The Business Scholars program is open to students in the classes of 2009 and 2010.

Application Deadlines and Requirements:

• Submit all application materials (listed below) via The Tunnel: apps.carleton.edu/campus/career by no later than Friday, October 3 at 5:00 pm

Information: Students will be selected based on the strength of their application materials (see below), and on the overall balance of trip participants’ interests and backgrounds. It is not required that you plan to pursue a career in a particular area—only that you are presently interested in the area that you choose.

Your application must include the following:

Cover Sheet that includes:

• Your full name, date of birth, and social security number (needed for security clearances)
• Class year
• Major (if declared)
• Which scholars program you are applying to (Public Policy, Creative Arts, or Business)
• Names and contacts of two references (one must be a professor; note that no letters are needed - just names and contact information)

A Letter of Interest (no more than two pages) that includes:

• Why you are enthusiastic about going on this trip
• What you hope to learn from participating in this program
• Analyze one of the organizations we will be visiting and provide 4 - 6 burning questions you have for that organization. The analysis questions should reflect an understanding of the organization, professional and intellectual curiosity, and ability to synthesize information. Note that you will receive a full itinerary of organizations for each trip at the information session on Wednesday, September 24. If you were unable to attend the information session, please request an itinerary via email to Jessica Mueller at jmueller@carleton.edu
• Financial Assistance: If you are applying for transportation funding for any of these trips, please include your request at the bottom of your letter of interest (this does not impact your application or acceptance; it merely helps us plan for the necessary funds).

Transcript (unofficial version)

Resume (see https://apps.carleton.edu/campus/career/resume_guide/ or a career assistant for assistance with this)

Required participation in the orientation/preparation meeting for accepted Scholars on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 pm. The location for this meeting is TBD.

Questions: Contact Mike Hendel in the career center at x4294, or via email: mhendel@carleton.edu