FAQ when applying for NGO internships at United Nations

Q: I’m interested to apply for NGO internships at United Nations. Where can I send my resume?

A: See Job Opportunities or Volunteer Services.

Q: Can postgraduate students apply for NGO internships?

A: The United Nations offers an opportunity for postgraduate students to practice at their New York headquarters.

Q: Will I receive financial assistance from the United Nations?

A: The United Nations does not provide financial assistance to individuals or private organizations.

Q: How can I help the work at the United Nations?

A: The Organization accepts voluntary contributions consistent with its aims and values.

Q: I received an e-mail from a UN agency and / or UN official. Is this a scam?

A: Some electronic information may not state that they are issued by the United Nations, or associated with the United Nations. Please watch to guard against fraud.

Q: I would like to send an email to the Secretary-General for advice. Can you tell me his email address?

A: The e-mail to the Secretary-General can be sent via this form. The United Nations will only discuss proposals submitted by official representatives of Member States and will only be discussed after they have been formally placed on the agenda of the United Nations and voted on by the Member States.

Q: I have a project to promote the objectives of the United Nations. Does the United Nations provide financial, logistical or legal assistance?

A: As an organization of sovereign States, its resources are allocated only to programs of work formally approved by its member States. Non-governmental organizations, however, have several ways of participating in the activities of the United Nations.

Q: My school has a partnership with the United Nations. Where can I find more information?

A: Please visit the following websites for general information about the United Nations: Charter of the United Nations, United Nations emblem and flag, United Nations profile, United Nations profile, United Nations history, United Nations Encyclopaedia and Youth World.

Q: Does the United Nations provide scholarships?

A: The United Nations does not offer scholarship. However, the UNESCO Guide to Study abroad contains information on learning, travel and work in Member States. The publication contains 2,950 entries covering higher education and training opportunities in all disciplines in 124 countries. It includes information on scholarships, financial assistance, university courses, short courses, training courses, student employment opportunities and facilities for persons with disabilities.