The internship allows undergraduate students a hands-on experience in public policy with the hope that they will be inspired to choose public service as a calling. A $1000 stipend is included and assistance towards placement within a local, state or federal agency related to the recipient’s field of interest. Previous Placements & Duties:

• The Maryland Department of Health
• The Maryland Department of the Environment
• The Department of Education
• Working with a St. Mary’s County Judge on the experimental Teen Drug Court
• Attending Congressional committee meetings
• Board of Education year-end reviews
• Revitalizing inner-city schools with the Believe in Our Schools program
• Assisting in the removal of invasive plants species with the Maryland Department of the Environment

Requirements:

• Must be a current St. Mary’s student
• St. Mary’s sophomore or junior; 3.3 GPA or higher
• Wish to pursue a career in government service
• Willingness to work for at least six weeks during the summer
• Ability to work in at least one of these locations: St. Mary’s County, Annapolis, Baltimore, or Washington, D.C.

Application Process:

The following items are needed to complete an application:

• A current resume with a cover letter discussing the importance of the award for your professional development and how you plan to use it;
• The names of two people who would recommend you for the award. It is preferable, but not mandatory, that they be academic references;
• A current writing sample from coursework (3-5 pages);
• A short essay (1000 words or less) on the following topic:

“Write a memo to Governor Hogan about any problem facing young people today.  Describe the problem and how you would go about trying to find a solution”

Interested candidates should submit a completed application to Ms. Adrienne Dozier (Kent Hall, Room 103) by the close of business on Monday, March 23, 2015.  You may submit the application electronically to her at amdozier@smcm.edu.  Oral interviews may be required following application submission.   (Please note: you may need access to your own vehicle to travel to an internship opportunity.)

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Highlighted Recipients:

2010: Lara Southgate (’11)

2009: Alex Borman (’10) and Sara Metz (’10)

2008: Olivia Schnitzer and Elizabeth Benge