United States Department of State Summer 2010 Student Internship Program.

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The United States Department of State is pleased to inform that they are now accepting applications for the Summer 2010 Student Internship Program.

Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs.html#SIP) for more information, and to view the vacancy on USAJobs and start the online application process. The deadline to submit completed applications is November 2, 2009.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and a student in order to be eligible. Please read the vacancy announcement for all eligibility requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: You may experience some technical difficulties with the online application system. Please click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/workaround.html) for workaround instructions. USDOS apologize for the inconvenience – they are working to fix this issue as quickly as possible.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Congressional Internship- Deadline: January 9, 2009. Every summer, 30 promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for an eight-week program in the nation's capital. While in DC, interns work in the offices of U.S. representatives. Interns benefit from the leadership development curriculum's emphasis on work experience, community service, and learning.

Public Policy Fellowship- Deadline: February 13, 2009. During nine-months of the year, from September to May, the Fellowship offers paid Travel Expenses, Healthcare Insurance, and $2,200 Monthly Salary. Fellows obtain a hands-on public policy experience in a congressional office, federal agency, nonprofit sector or corporate setting.

Graduate & Young Professional Fellowship- Deadline: February 13, 2009. During this nine-month program, Latino graduates and young professionals are exposed to unparalleled exposure to leaders, firsthand experience and leadership development in the public policy areas of health, housing, law, international affairs, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Fellowship offers paid travel expenses, Healthcare Insurance and $2,700 monthly salary.

Scholarship Awards- Deadline: April 16, 2009. Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships of $1,000; $2,500 and $5,000. This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future.

The CHCI Alumni Dream Scholarship Award- Deadline: April 16, 2009. Is specifically for first-generation (first generation to go to college) immigrant students (not born in the U.S.) who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.

Please note: CHCI only accepts online applications. No paper applications are available.

Congressman Grijalva - DC interns

I am pleased to offer congressional internships to those seeking legislative experience on Capitol Hill. Internships provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about the legislative process and to become more familiar with how our government operates.

Interns in my office will work closely with our legislative staff on a variety of issues. In addition to their work with the staff, interns will be asked to perform various administrative tasks that generally include, answering the office phones, opening and distributing mail, and responding to constituent correspondence. Every part of the internship is crucial to the day-to-day functioning of the office.

Internships are available year round and for variable lengths of time. Preference is given to those students and individuals from Arizona's 7th Congressional District, though consideration is given to all qualified applicants. Interns are unpaid, and are responsible for all lodging and transportation costs.



Internship Sessions:



Spring: Jan 15th – May 7th

Summer: June 1st – August 15th

Fall: September 15th – December 7th



*Note: The dates and hours of the internship may be flexible.

Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva





Congressman Grijalva is serving his 3rd Term in the US House of Representatives and regularly receives the top rating for the most progressive member of Congress. He serves on the Committee on Small Business, the Committee on Education and Labor, and Committee of Natural Resources, of which he is Chairman of the National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee.



Congressman Grijalva has been an ongoing advocate for economic justice the environment, civil liberties and universal health care. In addition he supports redeployment of our troops out of Iraq and return to their families and loved ones. Representing the 300 miles of the US Mexico border, he is a firm supporter of humane comprehensive immigration reform.



Application Process



We are now accepting applications for the spring internship. Due to delays in mail processing at U.S. House facilities, all applications must be received via fax or email. Please send completed materials to (202)225-1541 or Kelsey.mishkin@mail.house.gov, addressed to Internship Coordinator.

To apply for an internship, an applicant must submit the following:



A cover letter which includes why you want to work in this office and your availability (dates and hours per week).
A resume
A short writing sample




* Note: The information above is for interning in the DC Office only. For information on interning in either the Tucson or Yuma district office, please contact our Tucson district office at (520) 622-6788.