Sponsor |
The Morris K. Udall Foundation |
Title |
NATIVE AMERICAN
|
Contact |
The Morris K. Udall Foundation Internship Program |
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. |