Overview

The UNA-USA Fellowship is a prestigious program that provides financial support to U.S. citizens who have secured unpaid internships with the United Nations (UN) or its affiliated agencies. This fellowship is designed to help alleviate the financial burden of living and working abroad or in expensive cities where the UN agencies are located, allowing the fellows to fully immerse themselves in their roles and make meaningful contributions to the UN’s mission.

Who Can Apply?

1. Citizenship: Be a U.S. citizen.
2. Education Level: Be either:
   • An undergraduate senior,
   • A recent graduate (within one year of obtaining a bachelor’s degree),
   • A first-year master’s student.
3. Institutional Affiliation: Be affiliated with an accredited U.S.-based institution. Students attending universities outside the U.S. or holding foreign degrees are not eligible.
4. Internship Secured: Confirm an unpaid internship with the United Nations or its affiliated agencies before applying.
5. Financial Need: Demonstrate financial need to be considered for funding.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit the UNA-USA Fellowship website for detailed information on the application process, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines. Be sure to complete your application and secure your internship with a UN agency before submitting, as it is a requirement for eligibility.

The application deadline for the UNA-USA Fellowship varies depending on the internship dates.

What Financial Support is Available?

• Full-time internships: Up to $3,000 per month for up to four months.
• Part-time internships: Up to $1,500 per month for up to four months.

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Caveats and Conditions

DISCLAIMER: Stipends for the UNA-USA Fellowship are not guaranteed and are based on the availability of funding.

This is a competitive process, so not all candidates who apply will receive funding. That’s why it’s essential to apply early and reach out if you have any questions. Additionally, this program is only available to UN interns with U.S. citizenship. Family members of UN staff, UN Foundation staff, and UNA-USA staff are not eligible to apply.

Fellows must also comply with any rules associated with their internship, participate in periodic surveys and workshops, and publish at least one blog on their experience. Fellows are also asked to help us spread the word about the program through career workshops and other occasional gatherings.

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