Description:

The James G. Fulton Internship program was established in 1972 as a living memorial to the late Western Pennsylvania Congressman who, over a 27-year period, trained more than 100 students in his office and taught them first-hand about the challenges and rewards of public life. The Pittsburgh Foundation administers the fellow program in partnership with The Les Aspin Center for Government at Marquette University.

Eligibility:
Be an undergraduate college student
Applicant's family must reside in Allegheny County, PA or a contiguous county
Have a grade point average of 2.75
Have previous coursework in American politics
Be interested in interning in a Washington, D.C. office of a Pennsylvania congressman

How to Apply:

Complete a scholarship application including all college transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a typewritten statement of not more than 300 words explaining why you want to participate in the program and what you hope to gain from the experience
The stipend for this internship which will cover the tuition payment for two 3-credit course related to government or politics, housing and placement in a Congressional office, plus $2,000 for student out-of-pocket expenses
A written report of at least two pages and a daily journal must be submitted to The Pittsburgh Foundation at the end of the eight weeks