AAG's New Home

Welcome to the new resource for Lewis & Clark's Academic Awards & Grants Program! Here you will find information on the various fellowship and scholarship opportunities available to undergraduate and graduate students.

As we are currently transitioning from the previous LC webpage, you will need to navigate between both pages in order to find some information. However, once transitioning is complete, http://academicawardsgrants.blogspot.com will serve as the resource for detailed information about these fellowships and scholarships.

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Tamara Ko

Friday, June 19, 2009

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Fellowship

The Summer Internship Program selects 30 promising Latino undergraduates for an eight-week internship in the nation’s capital. While in Washington, DC interns work in Congressional offices. The Fellowship program offers up to 20 promising Latinos nationwide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the national level in the public policy area of their choice. The nine month fellowship gives participants the opportunity to work in such areas as international affairs, economic development, education policy, housing or corporate affairs.” This program provides round-trip transportation to Washington, D.C., medical coverage, and a monthly stipend of $1,550. Summer interns are provided with university housing.

  • Eligibility: Internships are available to undergraduates, fellowships are available to graduate students. Must have received a Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months for fellowship application. Applicants must demonstrate active community involvement through public service; have excellent communication and analytical skills; an interest in pursuing a career in public policy; and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a four point scale.
  • Deadline: February 13, 2009
  • Website: http://www.chci.org/

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