A paid internship program for those interested in the arts and museum world is now accepting applications. For high school students, we have another opportunity to tell you about.
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If you are in college and interested in the arts and museums, you may want to apply for a new paid internship opportunity offered by the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico (MAPR) in Santurce.
MAPR was selected by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to receive the American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative Award, which will allow qualifying students a paid professional internship experience and the opportunity to enter the broad professional world of museums, the arts and nonprofit organizations.
Here is what the opportunity involves and what the requirements are.
What does the internship offer?
In addition to a stipend, students will receive training through seminars and conferences with professionals from different disciplines, will be able to build a professional portfolio, and will have networking opportunities and the option to apply for college credits, according to the requirements of each participating institution.
Participate in approximately 12 weeks of internship.
Guidance to complete a commercial portfolio.
Request university credits from your institution.
Receive compensation for the experience.
Monthly seminars led by professionals from different disciplines.
Participate in the 25th anniversary of the MAPR.
Housing stipends for students from UPR-RUM.
Guided tours of the MAPR's exhibitions and collections, and a certificate of participation.
The opportunities will allow college students to work in several departments at MAPR, including:
Registrar
Communications
Education
Center for Creative Community Development.
Who can apply?
In this phase of the project, only applications from third-year and above undergraduate students and graduate students enrolled at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, at the Universidad de Puerto Rico Río Piedras campus, or at the Mayagüez campus will be accepted.
Students enrolled in the internship semester.
Third- and fourth-year undergraduate students.
Graduate students pursuing a master's degree.
Residents of Puerto Rico.
Active students at the Universidad de Puerto Rico-Río Piedras, the Universidad de Puerto Rico-Mayagüez, or the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón.
Preferably students of communications, advertising, marketing, art history, cultural management, education, Latin American and Caribbean art, among other fields.
You can find all the information about the internship, requirements and how to apply here. You can also contact Brenda Plumey, internship project coordinator, at 787-977-6277, extension 2249.
Are you in high school? This opportunity is for you
For ninth-, 10th- and 11th-grade students, InnovaSTEAM PR (ISPR) announced that it has opened its application period for its summer 2025 program, which will consist of two weeks of instruction, hands-on experiences and mentorships in Puerto Rico and at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, United States.
"We want to help as many young people as we can to discover the immense possibilities within themselves and in their surroundings, so they can turn their dreams into achievable goals. We want to equip them with knowledge, resources, mentorship, and ultimately with the certainty that they can succeed in STEAM fields."
Edmarie Guzmán Vélez, Puerto Rican scientist and co-founder of InnovaSTEAM
Founded by Puerto Rican scientists Edmarie Guzmán Vélez and Héctor De Jesús Cortés, ISPR is a nonprofit institution dedicated to promoting the study of science and related fields, especially neuroscience. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
When will the program take place?
The program will be held in person from July 7 to 18 between Puerto Rico and Cambridge. Students in ninth through 11th grade can now visit the portal at www.innovasteampr.com and apply. There are 20 spots available and the deadline is Wednesday, March 12, before midnight.
Students in 9th, 10th and 11th grade.
A GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Complete the form available at www.innovasteampr.com
Submit a transcript.
Write two essays in English of 250 words each.
Two letters of recommendation from an educator, mentor or counselor who knows about your interest in a STEAM field and your academic performance.
Be able to travel to the United States in July (the program runs from the 7th to the 18th).
Financial aid will be available to help cover housing and travel costs.
For more information about the program, visit the website innovasteampr.com, follow InnovaSTEAM PR on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, and/or write to info@innovasteampr.com.
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
