The New York State Assembly each year offers a SESSION INTERNSHIP for college students. These internships give college students an opportunity to participate in state government and the legislative process. Up to 150 college students are accepted into the program each year.
Eligibility:
Students must be either a junior or senior and fully matriculated in a college degree program. Upper level matriculated students in an associates program are also encouraged to apply. Students can be studying in any major and must demonstrate academic ability and be recommended by their college liaison.
Requirements:
Students will spend a minimum of 30 hours, exclusive of academic course requirements, at the state capital each week. Students will be placed in January by the Assembly Intern Committee based on their experience, abilities, and interests.
Benefits:
Undergraduate students will receive a $4,140 stipend (including book allowance) for the January 4, 2010 to May 12, 2010 session along with a full semesters credit. Graduate Scholars will receive a $11,500 scholarship. Additional scholarships and waivers may be available for some students. Interns will complete an orientation and will be enrolled in a course that is taught by the Intern Committee faculty. Students are also required to attend issue Policy Forums each week and are assigned research and administrative responsibilities in an Assembly office.
The internship is generally completed for credit and is a comprehensive program that recommends that participating students should not be enrolled in more than 3 credit hours in addition to the SESSION INTERNSHIP.
To Apply:
All applications must be received with supporting documents.
Supporting documents include:
A personal statement
- Official transcripts of all college courses completed and in progress
- Two letters of recommendation
- A letter from a college liaison endorsing the student's participation and indicating credit hours to be awarded
- A concise writing sample
Documents must be submitted to the Intern Committee in a complete package and postmarked no later than October 30, 2009 (usually required by college liaison by mid-October) for the 2010 session and mailed by a college liaison officer to the address below. [It is best to check with your college liaison officer at your college to find out the exact date that they will accept applications.]
Kathleen McCarty, Director
New York State Assembly Intern Committee
Legislative Office Building - Room 104A
Albany, New York 12248
All University at Albany, State University of New York applications are due October 9, 2009 and must be sent to:
Karen Acosta McNeill
Undergraduate Education Office
Lecture Center 30
Phone: 518-442-3950
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