June Patron ’65 Endowed Internship Award (Political Science Major or Minor)

This $1000 award is given annually by the Political Science Department to a student who has secured an unpaid summer internship in Washington, D.C., either with an office of any branch of the federal government (executive, legislative, or judicial) or an organization that interacts with the government, such as a lobbying group or “think tank.” Interested students should submit the following:

  • a one- to two-page statement describing the internship, your reasons for pursuing it, and how it connects to your Clark education thus far
  • a proposed budget (the costs involved, such as travel, housing, etc.)
  • your resume
  • a copy of your unofficial transcript

For questions, contact Judith Barton in the Political Science Department, or visit the Political Science website.

The deadline for this application is May 15. Apply using the Apply Here button at the top of this webpage.

(Please note that graduating seniors are not eligible for this award.)