Internship Opportunities

About the D.C. Owls

The D.C. Owls program helps KSU students to identify and apply for D.C.-based internships with members of Congress or executive branch offices. Day-to-day tasks may vary based on placement but will likely include assisting with constituent requests or concerns, gathering research, organizing and attending committee meetings or briefings, and much more.

The D.C. Owls program also offers a scholarship to assist students with living and other expenses while interning in D.C. for the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester. The D.C. Owls scholarship is open to juniors and seniors of all majors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. To apply, students are required to submit an online application, resume, and cover letter to the Office of Government Relations using the link listed at the bottom of the page. Students must receive course credit for their participation in an internship program to be eligible to receive the stipend. For questions regarding internship course credit, please contact Joanna Eleftheriou with the Department of Career Planning and Development. An interview with KSU faculty and staff may be requested following the receipt of all application materials.

The scholarship application submitted with the Office of Government Relations is separate from all applications submitted for internship positions. Applications for internships are typically submitted directly to the office, committee, agency, or department of interest. Only students completing internships with federal government offices are eligible to receive the scholarship. Students are welcome to apply for the scholarship before securing an official internship offer. However, the stipend will only be distributed once the position has been obtained. For information on current internship opportunities, deadlines, and requirements, please contact Casey Tanner.

If you are interested in participating in a federal internship in D.C. but are not planning to apply for the D.C. Owls scholarship, we recommend you still contact Casey Tanner to discuss how the Office of Government Relations and the Department of Career Planning and Development can support you throughout the application process. If you are interested in exploring federal internship opportunities but traveling to D.C. is not a viable option for you, please note internships are also available with Congressional district offices located throughout the state. Students participating in district office internships are not eligible to receive the stipend.

  • Thank you for your interest in the D.C. Owls scholarship. The application period is closed at this time, but we encourage you to review the eligibility requirements listed below. Please contact Casey Tanner with any additional questions about the program.

    The D.C. Owls scholarship is open to juniors and seniors of all majors. The scholarship application submitted with the Office of Government Relations is separate from all applications submitted for internship positions. Applications for internships are typically submitted directly to the office, committee, agency, or department of interest. Only students completing internships with federal government offices are eligible to receive the scholarship. Students are welcome to apply for the scholarship before securing an official internship offer. However, the stipend will only be distributed once the position has been obtained.

    You must meet the following qualifications to be eligible to receive a D.C. Owls scholarship:

    • Must be a junior or senior at the time of the internship
    • Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
    • Must receive course credit for participation in the program

    You will also be asked to submit the following materials as part of the application process:

    • Resume
    • Cover letter

    Please note, an interview with KSU faculty and staff may be requested following the receipt of all application materials.

 

About the Georgia Legislative Internship Program

Each spring, more than 30 students from Georgia’s colleges and universities are selected to participate in the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) and receive firsthand experience of the legislative process. Through GLIP, students are assigned to offices with the Georgia House of Representatives or the Georgia State Senate to work with legislators, their committees, and their staff during the legislative session. Day-to-day tasks may vary based on placement but will likely include tracking legislation, assisting with constituent requests or concerns, organizing and attending committee meetings, drafting bill summaries, and more.

This is a full-time internship open to juniors and seniors of all majors. To be eligible for GLIP, students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and receive course credit for their participation in the program. As part of the application process, students will be asked to supply an official or unofficial transcript, a two- to five-page essay, a resume, and three to five letters of reference. Additional information can be found at the link below.

 

The Office of Government Relations and the Department of Career Planning and Development are available to assist students throughout the application process and are responsible for the submission of KSU applications to the Director of GLIP.

  • Thank you for your interest in the Georgia Legislative Internship Program. Please read the following information carefully. The deadline to submit applications to KSU for the 2024 Georgia Legislative Internship Program is Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 at 5 p.m.

    Application materials

    You must meet the following qualifications to be eligible for acceptance into GLIP:

    • Must be a junior or senior at the time of the internship
    • Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
    • Must receive course credit for participation in the program

    You will also be asked to submit the following materials as part of the application process:

    • Official or unofficial transcript
    • Two- to five-page essay
    • Resume
    • Three to five letters of reference

    Your two- to five-page essay should indicate how your studies and experiences have prepared you to participate in the internship program, what you expect to gain from the program, and specific knowledge and skills you will contribute. You can review possible placement options on the legislative internship page 

    Completed applications should be submitted via email as a single PDF document to Joanna Eleftheriou, with the exception of the completed Reference Forms.

    Reference forms can be downloaded and should be delivered by your recommenders to Ms. Eleftheriou. Two must come from professors.