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Internship & Fellowship
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Sponsor
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The
Morris K. Udall Foundation
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Title
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NATIVE AMERICAN CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
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Contact
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The
Morris K. Udall Foundation Internship Program
Colin Ben, Program Manager
130 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
phone: 520.901.8568 fax: 520.901.8570
e-mail: ben@udall.gov
url: www.udall.gov
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Availability
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12
candidates selected. Summer, 10 weeks.
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Eligibility
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Enrolled
member of a recognized tribe; college/university Junior or Senior,
Graduate or Law student, or Student graduating from a Tribal College;
Minimum 3.0 GPA; Interest in tribal government and policy;
self-motivated; commitment to learning about federal government.
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Information
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An
intensive internship in Washington,
D.C., where Interns will
work full-time in a congressional office to gain firsthand knowledge of
the government processes; practical experiences in the legislative
process, congressional matters, and governmental proceedings. Must submit
a Legislative Research Report and Program Evaluation upon completion.
Application available on website.
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Benefits/Award
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$1,200
stipend upon completion of internship; Airfare to and from Washington, D.C.;
dormitory lodging at a local university, daily allowance for meals,
transportation, and incidentals.
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Deadline
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January
31, 2008.
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Required Documentation
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Completed
Internship Application Form; Five Short Answers and an 800 Word Essay;
College Transcripts; Professional Resume (2 copies); Three Independent
Evaluations with Recommendation Letters.
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