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Internship & Fellowship Directory
Sponsor |
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and Howard University |
Title |
BARBARA JORDAN HEALTH POLICY SCHOLARS PROGRAM |
Contact |
Georgiana Aboko-Cole, Ph.D.
Jomo Kassaye, Program Manager
Center for Preprofessional Education
Attn: Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
Howard University
2225 Georgia Ave., N.W., Suite 518
Washington, D.C. 20059
phone: 202.238.2385 (Jomo Kassaye) fax: 202.588.9820
e-mail: bjscholars@howard.edu
url: www.BJSCHOLARS.ORG |
Availability |
15 scholars selected for 9 week summer internship, May 21 - July 28, 2007. |
Eligibility |
Rising senior or graduated within 12 months from an accredited U.S. college or university with a bachelor's degree; U.S. citizen; Demonstrate active interest in health policy, strong writing and leadership skills, community commitment; Current law, medical, and graduate students not eligible. |
Information |
Program seeks to increase the number of minority health policy professionals; provides a congressional office internship placement for first-hand experience in public service and an opportunity to develop critical thinking and leadership skills. |
Benefits/Award |
$2,000 Stipend upon completion; Allowance for Incidentals (meals, transportation); Transportation to/from Washington, D.C.; Lodging at Howard University. Total support approximately $7,500. |
Deadline |
December 15, 2006. |
Required Documentation |
Completed Application Form; Two Essays; Resume; Two Letters of Reference (at least one from a faculty member); Official College Transcripts. |
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