armenian general benevolent union

Armenian General Benevolent Union

www.agbu.org

AGBU Summer Intern AGBU Summer Intern ProgramProgram

• In 2010 AGBU established a new intern program which will take place in Moscow, Russia (MSIP). It will provide professional opportunities and unique experience for Armenians around the world to live and work in the capital of Russia

AGBU is currently accepting applications for its newly created 2010 Moscow Summer Intern Program.

AGBU has two main Summer Intern programs: • in New-York launched in 1987•www.agbu.org/nysip • in Yerevan, Armenia, launched in 2007

Moscow Summer

Internship Program

(MSIP)

2010

Moscow Summer Internship Program(MSIP)

• Summer of 2010 launch• June 26 – July 31• 10 promising undergraduate

and graduate students from around the world

• Five-week internship program in Russia, 35 hours a week in office

• Students will intern at the country's leading companies and organizations, and participate in educational, cultural and social activities

MSIP Application Requirements

• Completed application form

• Resume• Writing sample (research

paper or published work)• 2 passport pictures• 2 copies of passport• MSIP personal essay• 50$ application fee• To note requesting

financial aid

MSIP Eligibility CriteriaApplicants must be:

• Of Armenian descent through at least one parent

• At least a sophomore or a graduate student

• Transcript

• Two letters of recommendation

• Enrolled in an accredited 4 year college or university

• Between the ages of 19 and 26

• Academic achievers with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) and above or international equivalent

• Conversational English

• Optional: active participants in public services in Armenian and non-Armenian communities

Benefits• 5 week Dormitory/Hotel

• Welcome Dinner

• Armenian Language Courses

• Russian Language Courses

• Armenian History Lectures

• Armenian Dance Courses

• Social Programs

• Meetings with government officials

• Sightseeing in Moscow

• Trip to towns of Golden Ring

• Trip to Saint-Petersburg, Peterof and Pushkin

• Studying Armenian and Russian folk crafts and cuisine

• Farewell Dinner

MSIPGo ahead and be first!

• Deadline: March 15th

• Fees:

$ 2 250 including $ 50 application fee

NOTE! partial scholarships are

available to deserving students

Experience something new in a good company of friends!

Study Russian and Armenian Languages!

Dance with us!

Thank you for attentionThank you for attention

Contact us:msip@agbu.org

Visit:agbu.org/msip

The application form:http://www.agbu.org/msip/