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The Morris K. Udall Foundation established the Native American Congressional Internship Program to give college students an opportunity to learn about the federal government from the inside. Interns work full time in congressional offices in Washington, D.C. for ten weeks over the summer and observe government decision-making processes on a daily basis.

In addition to receiving a $1,200 stipend at the conclusion of the internship, interns are provided with airfare to and from D.C., lodging and a daily allowance for meals, transportation, and incidentals. For more information, please check out the Morris K. Udall Foundation on the Internet.

Contact Kristin immediately to request an application or download the application from the web site. (Go to program areas, congressional internship, application form). Don't miss out on this prestigious opportunity!!! The internship is open to students in all fields of study.

Candidates must:

-Be an enrolled member of a recognized tribe.
-Be a college junior, senior, graduate student, law student or graduating from a tribal college.
-Have an acceptable GPA.
-Have an interest in tribal government and policy.

Time is running out...the new deadline is for this program is January 31, 2002, please contact, Kristin Kelling, Program Manager, by phone; 520-670-5609, or by e-mail: kelling@udall.gov.