Paul Henry Congressional Internship

PAUL B. HENRY CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

The GVSU Department of Political Science is now taking applications for the Henry Internship competition. The Henry Internship places a GVSU student – the “Henry Scholar” – in the Washington, D.C., offices of one of Michigan’s Representatives or Senators during the spring/summer 2008 session. The Paul B. Henry Foundation pays a stipend of $2,000 to defray the costs of travel and living expenses, and Scholars receive academic credit without tuition costs (up to 6 credits).

ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of 55 credits by the end of this semester (Winter 2008) and are expected to make a brief presentation about their experiences at GVSU during the 2008/09 academic year.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit a resume, transcript, one recommendation letter, and a 250 word essay addressing your reasons for seeking the internship and how it will help you advance your career and educational goals. Students may also identify a Senator or Representative with whom they would prefer to work, but keep in mind that placement with that legislator is not guaranteed. Turn in completed applications to Prof. Donald Zinman, Political Science Department, ASH 1127 (zinmand@gvsu.edu).

DEADLINE: February 22, 2008

The Paul B. Henry Foundation is named in honor of the late Paul B. Henry, who served West Michigan in the House of Representatives from 1985-1993.