Purpose:

The award is presented in memory of Harold Feldman and Margaret Feldman, NCFR members and pioneers in the field of family policy. The award reflects an effort to increase the number of family policy researchers and practitioners engaged in policy-related activities, and the award serves to further encourage family policy as a career path for Student/New Professionals.

Send your application materials to Diana L. Baltimore, Student/New Professional  Representative at dianab1@iastate.edu

Award (Plaque, Money, Recognition, where presented, etc.):

An award totally $250 and a certificate will be given annually. Preference will be given to those applicants who have secured a policy-oriented internship that last for at least one academic semester.  The internship award of $250 will be given to only one individual each year. If there are no qualified applicants, the $250 will be divided among at least two and no more than five students/new professionals who will be presenting a paper or poster at the annual NCFR conference.

Criteria:

• This award is designed for individuals currently enrolled in or accepted for an internship in a federal, state, or local government, or other policy-related arena, such as private business, private non-profit organizations, or higher education. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are completing a masters or doctoral degree, and to those whose activities have the potential for impacting research and practice in family policy.
• Current membership in NCFR and Famiy Policy Section
• Individuals who meet NCFR's definition of Student/New professional

• Student: Enrolled full-time in an institution of higher learning.
• New Professional: Not more than five years beyond most recent degree.

• Individual enrolled in or accepted into a policy-oriented internship program.

Nomination/Application Process:

• Name, address and expected time frame for service at internship site.
• Goals you expect to accomplish at the site.
• Personal achievement(s) through related or other professional and service activities.
• Personal goals and career objectives
• Statement illustrating your interest in and commitment to family policy
• Letter of verification from the internship site.
• Two letters of recommendation. One should be from a thesis or dissertation advisor, department or division chair, or faculty advisor.  The second should be from a faculty member in the applicant's major academic field. Both letters should emphasize the applicant's interest and background in family policy, as well as his or her potential for a successful career.
• Copy of graduate (or undergraduate) transcripts.
• Current resume or vita.

Deadline for Application:

Application deadline is October 1^st.