Sponsor
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The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. 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 Udall Foundation Internship Program
Teresa Bravo
130 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
phone: 520.901.8561 fax: 520.901.8570
e-mail: bravo@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 federally-recognized and state-recognized tribes; 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 or agency 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, 2013
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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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