The Udall Foundation offers 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. Applications are due January 28, 2011.
The internship is fully funded: the Foundation provides round-trip airfare, housing, $42/day 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.
• Download an application in word or PDF from website;
• Review Advice for the Application and overview of the Selection Process for insight into how to craft the best possible application;
• View a rating form here to see the criteria used to evaluate applications;
• Wondering if the internship program is right for you? Ask one of our alumni. They’ll be happy to share their experience of the program with you.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Chia Halpern, Internship Program Manager, The Udall Foundation, 130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85701, ph. 520.342.6566. fax 520.901.8570, or email [email protected] if you have questions about the program or the application.