Application open for the Benson Undergraduate Fellowship

Alexander Jack Shively — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:24:58 +0000

Application open for the Benson Undergraduate Fellowship Alexander Jack… Tue, 11/05/2024 - 13:24

The Bruce D. Benson Center for the Study of Western Civilization is now accepting applications for the Benson Undergraduate Fellowship (BUF) for the upcoming (2025-2026) academic year. The aim of the Fellowship is to foster an active and flourishing intellectual community of undergraduate students at the University of Colorado Boulder passionate about the great works of the Western tradition, exposure to a wide range of political and other perspectives, and critical reflection on the social, economic, and philosophical questions of our time. All CU students—including incoming freshmen and transfer students—are welcome to apply for the Fellowship regardless of major, personal background, or political perspective.

The application for the 2025-26 academic year is now open. Applicants should fill out CU Boulder's general scholarship application. Once submitted, applicants should search for "Benson Center Undergraduate Fellows Program Scholarship" to apply or click the button below. The application will close on March 15. For more information.

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Application open for the Benson Undergraduate Fellowship for the upcoming (2025-2026) academic year

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CU Student Interns on Capitol Hill Through Benson Center Grant

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:48:09 +0000

CU Student Interns on Capitol Hill Through Benson Center Grant Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 09/11/2024 - 11:48

Snider DC Scholarship blog

As my internship in Washington, DC draws to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on this invaluable experience made possible by the Snider DC Scholarship.

The experience of being able to work and live in a city as important as Washington, DC was unrivaled. Nowhere else in the United States is history so accessible. Even without trying, every day as you walk around the city, you are immersed in American and World History. Some of the highlights of my time here were visiting the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, near the Tidal Basin, and being able to access sites such as the Arlington National Cemetery. And this is not to mention the plethora of opportunities to attend receptions and speaker events. The city truly teems with interesting people to meet and network with. On top of this, my professional experience was extremely rewarding.

While in DC, I worked at Ferguson & Associates, a lobbying firm that primarily dealt with issues related to Alaska. While working at this firm, I was able to attend committee hearings, meet with government officials, and work directly with clients to help advocate for issues relating to such areas as education, energy, and Indian affairs. Overall, I was able to greatly improve my personal and professional communication skills and make connections that will last a lifetime.

I am very grateful for the support of both the Benson Center and Snider Grant in giving me this opportunity and encouraging any students looking for internships that relate to the Benson Center’s mission or public service and government.

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