Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute is an educational and youth leadership development organization, has launched a national campaign to recruit Hispanic students,undergraduate and graduate,for its nationally recognized youth development leadership programs.
Guidelines and applications for the following programs are now available at the CHCI Web site: http://www.chci.org/
Congressional Internship Program
Provides college students with Congressional placements on Capitol Hill for a summer period of eight weeks (June to August 2008)and a winter period of twelve weeks (January to April 2009) to learn first-hand about the United States' legislative processes. Housing, travel, and a $2,500 stipend are provided.
Public Policy Fellowship Program
This program is conducted from September to May, provides college graduates with hands-on public policy experience in a congressional office, federal agency, nonprofit sector, or corporate setting. Travel, health care, and a $2,200 monthly stipend provided.
Graduate & Young Professional Fellowship Program
This program offers exceptional Latino graduates and young professionals experience in the under-served public policy areas of health, housing, law, and international affairs. The fellowship is open to applicants with a graduate degree from an accredited educational institution or three years' professional experience in the chosen policy field. The program is comprised of a nine-month fellowship, including a substantive work placement at a legislative subcommittee office, federal agency, national nonprofit advocacy organization, or corporate office.
International Affairs Fellowship
Offers three months abroad in Mexico or Spain from May to July. It includes travel,health insurance, and a $2,700 monthly stipend is provided.
Scholarship Program
Designed for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university. Students pursuing an associate's degree may apply for a grant in the amount of $1,000; bachelors candidates may apply for a grant in the amount of $2,500; and graduate students may apply for a grant in the amount of $5,000.
Eligibility
To be eligible, all program applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, be a graduate or undergraduate student with a 3.0 GPA, have remarkable leadership potential, and have demonstrated a vast history and commitment to community and public service.
Caucus CUNY Scholars Program
The Black, Puerto Rican and Hispanic Legislative Caucus CUNY Scholars Program is a New York City-based New York State Legislative Internship Program for City University of New York students who are interested in the workings of New York State government. It will concentrate on the work of the Legislative Caucus, and the service of the State Legislature to communities of color and need in and around the City of New York.
Selected students are assigned to the District Offices of Caucus Members in both legislative houses. They perform substantive tasks such as constituent case management, legislative research and assistance, and a host of others.
The Program is open to any student who has completed 45 credits by the Spring, 2008. Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, state government and politics. Applicants must carry a 3.0 GPA,and must submit at least one confidential faculty recommendation form along with their applications. Each student will receive a stipend of $1,000.
For more info visit: http://www.etrinternship.org
Click on “Internship Opportunities” and look for the Caucus CUNY Program in the list or the “Quicklinks” menu at the top right of the page. You can also download the application from the site.
Magner Center for Career Development and Internships
Each spring and summer the Magner Center for Career Development and Internships offers students the opportunity to compete for internship stipend awards. The stipends range from $1,500 to $5,000 to cover the costs of low or non paying internships. This is a great way for a student to take an internship he or she would not have otherwise been able to afford. Last year the college awarded nearly $250,000 in
stipend awards. We encourage students to do as many internships as possible while they are at the college. All majors can apply.
The awards are competitive, so students need to apply early. If students are applying for spring awards they must have their internship in place by Monday, March 3 (there are specific deadline dates for each stipend award). Applications for the stipends are now available at the
Magner Center, 1303 James Hall. For more information about the awards you or your students can contact the Magner Internship Program at intern@brooklyn.cuny.edu.