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.)
Highlighted Recipients:
2010: Lara Southgate (’11)
2009: Alex Borman (’10) and Sara Metz (’10)
2008: Olivia Schnitzer and Elizabeth Benge