CBCF/Wal-Mart Emerging Leaders Internship Program

Application

Applicants should completely fill out the application forms and send all required documents to 1720 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington DC 20036. Any applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Click here for the application.

Program Dates & Deadlines

Fall 2008 Session: September 4- December 12, 2008

Application Deadline: July 1, 2008

Program Description

The CBCF/Wal-Mart Emerging Leaders Internship Program seeks to enhance the political education of college undergraduates and recent graduates so that they can better serve their local communities. This semester-long program brings young, emerging leaders to Washington, D.C., to learn up close the function of government, the public policymaking process, and the importance of participatory decision-making on a local level.

Past interns have served at various capacities at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and congressional offices on Capitol Hill. In addition to the work experience, CBCF/Wal-Mart Emerging Leaders Interns attend educational seminars that focus on domestic and international issues, leadership-training sessions and visit cultural and historical sites in the Washington, D.C., area. As a team, the interns must participate in a community service project.

Eligibility & Selection To be eligible for this program you must be a full-time undergraduate college student in good academic standing. Current seniors in college are eligible to apply. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in public service, policy making and the government. Applicants will be evaluated on their scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, interest in public policy, strong writing skills and community-service contributions.

Housing & Stipend

Students who participate in this program will receive a $4,000 stipend and housing.