Native American Congressional Internships 2010-Native American/Alaska Native Students-Morris K. Udall Foundation-USA
Posted by sakshi on October 1, 2009
The Morris K. Udall Foundation offers The Native American Congressional Internships to Native American and Alaska Native Students for the year 2010 in USA
The Morris K. Udall Foundation provides a ten-week summer internship in Washington, D.C., for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting Indian Country. The internship is fully funded: the Foundation provides round-trip airfare, housing, per diem for food and incidentals, and a stipend at the close of the program. Interns work in congressional and agency offices where they have opportunities to research legislative issues important to tribal communities, network with key public officials and tribal advocacy groups, experience an insider’s view of the federal government, and enhance their understanding of nation-building and tribal self-governance.
Eligibility:
Each applicant must:
- Fall under the Foundation’s definition of Native American or Alaska Native*;
- Be a junior or senior in college, a recent graduate from a tribal or four-year college, or a graduate or law student;
- Have a college grade-point average of at least a “B” or the equivalent;
- Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
Application Procedure:
- Applicants must submit copies of relevant enrollment forms or descent documentation. Applicants who are members of the First Nations of Canada must submit proof of U.S. permanent residency.
- Familiarize yourself with the internship’s eligibility and selection criteria;
- Download the 2010 Application Materials in Word or PDF;
- Be sure all materials, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, are received by the Foundation by the January 29, 2010 deadline.
- For further information refer to http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/ApplicationMaterials.aspx.
Application Deadline:
January 29, 2010
Source:
http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/NACInternship.aspx
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