World Food Prize Foundation 20223 George Washington Carver Internship

The World Food Prize Foundation’s George Washington Carver Internship is an unparalleled professional opportunity for students interested in global issues of hunger, poverty, and development.

George Washington Carver (GWC) Interns learn first-hand both the public and private sides of operating an international non-profit organization and increase their understanding of the international fight against hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.

Working one-on-one with a staff mentor, GWC Interns become an integral part of this internationally renowned organization and interact with World Food Prize Laureates, government officials, international experts in science and agriculture, leaders in industry and business, and members of local and national media. GWC Interns come from a variety of academic disciplines and internship roles will be specialized according to an individual’s background, skills, and area of interest.

• Table of Content
• About World Food Prize Foundation
• George Washington Carver Internship
• Aim and Benefits of George Washington Carver Internship
• Requirements for George Washington Carver Internship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About World Food Prize Foundation

The World Food Prize Foundation was initially sponsored and formed by businessman and philanthropist John Ruan, Sr. with support from the Governor and State Legislature of Iowa. Mr. Ruan endowed The Prize and relocated it to Des Moines in 1990 when its first sponsor withdrew. Without Mr. Ruan's generosity, the Prize and Dr. Borlaug's vision could not have continued. Today, over 80 companies, foundations and individuals support the Foundation. In 2001 John Ruan's son, John Ruan III, succeeded his father as chairman of the Board of the Foundation. Barbara Stinson ... continue reading

George Washington Carver Internship

Application Deadline	16 Dec 2022
Type	Internship
Sponsor	World Food Prize Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of George Washington Carver Internship

Interns can work on-site in Des Moines, Iowa, or remotely and are compensated with a stipend of $1,500 per internship period.

Requirements for George Washington Carver Internship Qualification

• Open to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;
• Applicant must have a strong academic background, a solid work ethic, a capacity for analytical thinking, impeccable attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills;
• They are enthusiastic and flexible learners, capable of both taking direction and working independently;
• Applicants must be proficient in English to be considered for placement.

Application Deadline

December 16, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to World Food Prize Foundation on docs.google.com to apply

For more details,visit WFP website