The Congressional Internship Program provides college students with a paid work placement in a Congressional Office or Federal Agency for a period of twelve weeks (Spring/Fall) or eight weeks (Summer). Promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for this leadership training program and an opportunity to learn firsthand about the nation’s legislative process. Students gain work experience, participate in a community service project, and take part in educational and professional programming, as well as networking opportunities, provided by CHCI.
Awards website:
https://chci.org/programs/congressional-internship-program/
Eligibility:
Applicants must be students who are currently enrolled full time and working towards their undergraduate degree and earning a 3.0 or higher GPA. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization.
Typical Deadline:
Varies according to proposed semester of internship.
Academic Awards & Fellowships is located in room 409 of Miller on the Undergraduate Campus.
email campion@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7435
Fellowships Advisor
David Campion
Academic Awards & Fellowships
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219