Applications are closed for the 2024 Borlaug-Ruan International Internship.
The Borlaug-Ruan International Internship provides students a unique professional experience working with world-renowned scientists and policymakers at leading research and development organizations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East. The World Food Prize Foundation will offer the 2024 Borlaug-Ruan Internships as in-person experiences.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Any student who has participated in, volunteered for, or has other involvement with a World Food Prize Foundation program and is 17 years old or older (on June 1, 2024) is eligible to apply.
World Food Prize Foundation programs include:
- A Youth Institute
- Global Youth Institute
- USDA Wallace-Carver Fellowship
- George Washington Carver Internship
- Board of Reviewers
TIMEFRAME: The 2024 Borlaug-Ruan International Internships are planned to take place through the months of May - August 2024.
INTERNSHIP EXPECTATIONS: Borlaug-Ruan International Interns will be required to commit to a full-time, international internship (40 hours/week) which requires an 8-week minimum commitment during the summer of 2024, during which they will not return home unless in case of emergency. Specific dates will be determined with placements if selected.
Borlaug-Ruan Interns are expected to participate in, and present at, the World Food Prize Foundation Global Youth Institute and International Borlaug Dialogue in October 2024 as a core component of the experience. As a capstone to their internship, Borlaug-Ruan Interns are required to develop a research paper or other knowledge product, as well as provide summary presentations for their host organization and the World Food Prize Foundation, as requested.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all of the required materials listed below are submitted in their application in order to be considered for a 2024 Borlaug-Ruan International Internship.
A checklist of all the application materials is available for download here.
1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
The selection committee and host organizations will see this, so ensure that your resume or CV is updated and includes relevant work experience, school and community involvement, leadership activities, and relevant research/projects. Try to limit your resume to one page.
2. Writing Sample
Imagine that you are recommending yourself to a host organization. What do you want them to know about you? What skills do you have? What accomplishments? What relevant interests and passions will you share? In a maximum of one page, persuade the host organization to take you on as an intern by preparing a biography/cover letter. Please upload your biography in PDF or Word format.
Note: Your biography may actually be sent to a host organization, so give this some thought!
3. Copy of Passport
For student applicants who are U.S. Citizens:
Please submit clear images of the signature and photo page of the student applicant's U.S. passport, which must be valid through February 2025 and have a least two blank visa pages; OR submit an invoice verifying that the applicant's U.S. passport application has officially been submitted to the U.S. Department of State prior to November 5, 2023.
For student applicants who are foreign nationals residing permanently in the U.S:
Please submit clear images of the signature and photo page of the student applicant's foreign passport and U.S. permanent resident card, both of which must be valid through February 2025 and have at least two blank visa pages.
For student applicants who are not U.S. Citizens:
Please submit clear images of the signature and photo page of the student applicant's passport, which must be valid through February 2025 and have at least two blank visa pages; OR submit an invoice verifying that the applicant's passport application has officially been submitted to the appropriate ministry prior to November 5, 2023.
4. Parent / Guardian Consent Form
Download the Parent / Guardian Consent form here. Then print, sign, scan, and upload the completed form in the application. Digital signature is acceptable.
5. Recommendations
Provide the names and information for two references. One must be a teacher who has had you as a student in class. The other reference can be a teacher, coach, employer, or mentor. A parent or relative can not serve as a reference.
Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to request that your two references to complete the online Recommendation Form by November 12, 2023 on your behalf. The form is located at www.worldfoodprize.org/BRInternReference. The World Food Prize Foundation may contact your references to verify the information submitted.
A downloadable copy of the 2024 application form is available HERE for your reference as you prepare your answers and materials, but you must complete the 2024 online application form to be considered for the internship. All application materials must be uploaded together to complete and submit your application form online.
Applications are closed for the 2024 Borlaug-Ruan International Internship.
Questions? Contact: Renee Cooper at RCOOPER@WORLDFOODPRIZE.ORG