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).

Students gain work experience, participate in a community service project, and receive educational and professional programming provided by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). This comprehensive three-prong approach provides extraordinary learning and networking opportunities for students.

Participants receive:

• Congressional Office or Federal Agency Internship Placement
• a Stipend
      – $3,750 stipend – Spring and Fall (Twelve Weeks)
  – $2,500 stipend – Summer (Eight Weeks)
• Assistance with travel and housing
  – Domestic round-trip transportation to Washington, DC
  – Housing (All Expenses Covered)
• Academic Credit
      – Interns may be eligible to receive academic credit at their college or university for participating in the program.
• Leadership Training, Networking and More

To be eligible, students must:

• Be currently be enrolled full time and working towards their undergraduate degree
  Note: If selected as a finalist, all individuals will be required to provide confirmation of enrollment to participate in the program.
  – Individuals that will graduate in the May or June prior to the Summer session are NOT eligible, but are eligible to participate in the Public Policy Fellowship Program.
  – Community college individuals graduating in June are eligible for the Summer session if they are transferring to a new institution come the Fall semester. If selected, they will be required to provide confirmation of enrollment at new institution for the Fall semester.
• Students must currently be enrolled full time and working towards their undergraduate degree
• High academic achievement (preference of 3.0 GPA or higher)
• Evidence of leadership skills and potential for leadership growth
• Demonstrated commitment to public service-oriented activities
• Superior analytical skills, outstanding oral and written communication skills
• 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.
  

Note: Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) policy must possess an Employment Authorization Document at the time of application

Note: All individuals are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to individuals with financial need.

Deadline to apply is: November 6, 2015

For additional information about the internship program, eligibility requirements, the selection process, and to apply, please visit their official website: Congressional Internship Program

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