Sig stipends program

Stanford in Government SIG is a nonpartisan, student-run organization dedicated to promoting political awareness, providing public service opportunities and fellowships, and assisting students in their search for quality experiences in the public policy arena. The Stipends program provides motivated Stanford undergraduates with funding for unpaid summer policy internships. Since a majority of internships in the fields of policy and government are unpaid, the Stipends Program seeks to encourage students to pursue unpaid policy internships by making these professional opportunities more accessible.

In , we will offer two rounds of Stipends applications to accommodate students looking for funding for Spring or Summer quarters. Round 1 applications are due February 3rd, and Round 2 applications are due April 4th. Spring stipends applications must be submitted by the Round 1 deadline; Summer stipends applications can be submitted to either Round 1 or Round 2.

Interested in hearing more? Learn about our past Stipends Recipients! Financial aid and supplemental funding is available to students who qualify. Undergraduates from all majors and years are encouraged to apply, as the fellowship placements include public service opportunities through a variety of disciplines.

Round 1 applications are due February 1st, and Round 2 applications are due April 5th. You only need to apply to one deadline, and there is no inherent advantage to applying to one over the other, although the winter deadline tends to have fewer applicants and may be less competitive. If you are rejected during the first application cycle, you may apply again during the second one.

In order to be eligible for SIG fellowships, an applicant must be an enrolled Stanford student for the academic year and cannot have conferred their undergraduate degree before the completion of the fellowship. In other words, graduating seniors are ineligible for SIG fellowships. Seniors who will be returning for all of next year to finish a co-term degree are eligible to apply. For more questions on eligibility, please see our FAQs. The SIG Stipends Program requires all applicants to submit 1 a standard written application, and 2 an internship questionnaire from the office supervisor.

This does not include direct service, research that does not affect policy, or non-profit work that does not directly relate to policy. If the internship requires the student to conduct research, the SIG Stipends Program requires that the project directly involve the application of research into public policy. The safety of travel to any international destination is reviewed up until time of departure. No university funds or resources may be used, or university sponsorship provided, in support of travel to these locations.

Applying for the first time? Check out our sample personal statements and resumes HERE! Eligibility Eligibility: Students must be enrolled for winter and spring quarters of this year and be in good academic standing to be eligible for a fellowship. Other commitments include the following: Before beginning the internship: Complete an online orientation.

Complete the Engaging in Ethical and Effective Service workshop or worksheet Meet with academic mentor at least once. Design a personal learning plan for the internship, and share the plan with site supervisor and academic mentor.

Students participating in an international service project must complete the Haas Center's international preparation requirements. Summer of Internship Submit a brief prelminary report. Submit a final report, complete a program evaluation, and correspond with fellowship donor s as requested by fellowships program staff. Quarter after internship Meet with academic mentor at least once.

Attend a de-briefing meeting for the purpose of reflecting upon and evaluating internship experiences. Participate in outreach activities to share your experiences and help publicize the program.

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