The City University of New York is proud to offer an exciting spring semester internship opportunity for a select number of CUNY students. The Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government & Public Affairs Program will coordinate the program alongside 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 via the New York City district offices 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:

The online application is now available at this link (https://cunysud.formstack.com/forms/caucuscuny2021– to access the application click the “Next” button at the bottom right of your screen). Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted by November 11, 2020!

Eligibility:

The Program is open to any student who has completed 30 credits by the Spring 2021 term. Any major may apply, but students who wish to be considered should demonstrate an interest in public policy and women’s issues in New York. Applicants must carry a 3.0 GPA, and must submit an unofficial transcript, 2 confidential faculty recommendation forms along with their applications. Participants must also possess a valid Social Security Number or EIN— issued by the United States Social Security Administration.

Award:

Contingent upon budget availability, CUNY may award $2,000 to each eligible student.

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.

Selected participants will earn academic credit by enrolling in a seminar and internship course on their college campus. All credit arrangements should be made prior to the first day of the internship program.

Internship Placements:

Interns will serve up to 15 hours per week during weekday business hours for the duration of the spring semester. Placements are arranged with the New York City offices of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus Members (NYS Assembly and NYS Senate). For the Spring 2021 semester placements are being arranged as remote internship experiences.

The Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program will abide by the most current CUNY protocols in regards to the safety of students and the administration of internships and other experiential learning experiences.

For further information please contact your Campus Faculty Coordinator ([email protected]) or email Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program at [email protected]