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Native American Congressional Internship

Sponsor

The Morris K. Udall Foundation

Title

NATIVE AMERICAN
CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

Contact

The Morris K. Udall Foundation Internship Program
Jane Curlin, Senior Program Manager
130 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701

phone: 520.901.8500     fax: 520.901.8570
e-mail: curlin@udall.gov
url: www.udall.gov

Availability

12 candidates selected. Summer, 10 weeks.

Eligibility

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.

Information

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.

Benefits/Award

$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.

Deadline

January 29, 2010.

Required Documentation

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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