Internships
LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP AWARD
Laura Sossamon of Ozark served a Spitze Public Policy Legislative Internship with U.S. Rep. John Boozman in Washington, D.C
As a student intern you can gain valuable work experience related to your major, make contacts for a job after graduation and earn academic credit.
Most Bumpers College majors either require or encourage a student internship after the junior year. Ask your faculty adviser about internship opportunities in your major.
SPITZE PUBLIC POLICY LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP AWARD
Applications for $5,000 Spitze Legislative Internship Awards Due Jan. 15
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In order to help students experience the unique process of our democratic system of government and to better understand the theories of public policy development at either the state or federal level, Dr. Robert Spitze (BSA 1947) and Dr. Hazel Spitze (BSHE 1943) have established the Spitze Public Policy Legislative Internship Award. This award will provide $5,000 annually to support a Bumpers College student intern in a legislative or congressional office. Selection for the award will be made by the Scholarship Committee of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
Selection Criteria
* The student must be currently enrolled in a degree program in the Bumpers College.
* The student must have completed at least one and one-half years in their degree program, and
* Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
* The student must provide tangible evidence of a special career interest in public policy including having completed at least one course in political science, law or public policy.
* Enrollment in a Bumpers College Internship course will be required during the semester the internship is served.
Application Procedures
* Students should submit a letter of application that includes a statement explaining his or her interest in a career in public policy and a list of courses taken in political science, law or public policy.
* Submit an academic resume that includes a list of awards and honors, extracurricular activities, special academic programs or summer programs, special class projects and summer or part time employment.
* Submit a letter of recommendation from your advisor, faculty member or other person who can address your potential.
* The deadline for nomination materials to be submitted will be announced each fall by the Office of the Dean.
Other Internships Opportunities
The Bumpers College Dean's Office has received notice of these employment opportunities for students seeking internships and for prospective graduates seeking full-time positions.