BCA Internship Application 2026
Return by: January 31, 2026
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Email *
Full Name: *
Date: *
Preferred name and pronouns: *
Phone Number: *
Date of Birth: *
Address (complete mailing address, please): *
Emergency Contact Info:

Name:
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Relationship:
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Address:
Phone number:
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Education:

University:
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Year of Graduation::
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Major and Degree:

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Do you speak Spanish? *
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If so, how would you rate your reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills?? *
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Passport Information:

Do you have a valid passport for entry into the USA?
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From what country? *
When does it expire? *
Short Answer Questions:

1. Why would you like to be a BCA intern? What would you like to gain, personally and academically, from this internship experience? 
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2.  Are you completing any academic requirements as part of this internship (for example, research, a paper, or another project)? If so, do you have support from your academic advisor or a faculty member for your participation? *
3. What skills or experiences have helped prepare you for this internship? What do you feel you can contribute through your own strengths or background?
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4. Please tell us about any cross-cultural experiences you’ve had, these could be on campus, through travel, or in your local community. If you haven’t had many, what would you hope to take away from experiencing them with more regularity during your time with us in the borderlands?
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5.  We are located on the AZ/Mexico border.  What is your understanding of the US/Mexico border region?
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6.  Which of your specific interests, i.e. photography, teaching, sports, etc., would you consider sharing with others in Nogales, Sonora?
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7.  What else would you like us to know about you?
8.  Do you have any health issues we should know about?  If so, please list:
9. How did you hear about the BCA Borderlands Ambassador Program?
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Practical considerations:
Housing, transportation in Arizona and stipend amount of $1,200 will be provided.

Do you have a car that you will have with you in AZ?
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Are you available for the full period of Wednesday, June 17 (arriving June 15 or 16) - Saturday, August 1?
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Can you be self-supporting ($300-400/month for food, etc.)? *
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References:

List 2 professional and 2 personal references, whom you know well. Please include their name, title, phone and email. * At least one reference must be a professor or faculty advisor.
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For more information about BCA and the Internship Program:
Telephone: (520)398-3229 
Mailing Address: 
Border Community Alliance
P. O. Box 1863 
Tubac, AZ 85646 
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