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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
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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
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Annual Number of Scholarships:
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Contact:
Deborah Turner, The Pittsburgh Foundation, turnerd@pghfdn.org, 412-394-2649; E-mail is preferred |
Scholarship Application
download the application/guidelines and follow the instructions to apply
Fulton/Gow application and guidelines
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