Caucus CUNY Scholars Program
NEW YORK STATE
BLACK, PUERTO RICAN, HISPANIC & ASIAN
LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
SCHOLARS PROGRAM
About the Program:
The City University of New York is proud to offer an exciting Spring internship opportunity in New York City for a select number of CUNY students. The Program will be coordinated by the Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government & Public Affairs and a Campus Faculty Coordinator at each of the City University’s colleges. The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus City University of New York Scholars Program will provide highly qualified individuals the opportunity to learn by doing in the district offices (in NYC) of state legislators that comprise the membership on the Caucus. Once selected, participating students will learn first hand how New York State government serves the needs of diverse communities around the City of New York.
Applications and Deadlines:
Applications are now available from your Campus Faculty Coordinator, or can be downloaded from
www.etrinternship.org. Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted to your Campus Faculty Coordinator by November 19, 2014!
Eligibility:
The Program is open to any student who has completed 30 credits by the beginning of the Spring 2015 term. Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in state government and politics. Applicants must carry a 3.0 GPA, and must submit at least 2 confidential faculty recommendation forms along with their applications.
Award:
Each student will receive a $2,000 award.
Academic Component and College Credit:
All Caucus CUNY Scholars will participate in the Program’s academic component, which consists of weekly seminar meetings with their Campus Faculty Coordinator, as well as seminars with members of the Legislative Caucus, faculty, and others. In addition, each student will draft a scholarly research paper and a written log consisting of internship experiences and analysis for their Campus Faculty Coordinator.
Credits should be arranged by students with their Campus Faculty Coordinator. All credit arrangements should be made prior to the first day of the Caucus CUNY Scholars Program.
Internship Placements:
Interns will serve up to 10-15 hours per week for the duration of the semester. Placement will be in the New York City offices of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Members (NYS Assembly and NYS Senate).
For further information please contact your Campus Faculty Coordinator or
the Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program at 212-817-7250
