Fund Details
Women in Government: Advanced Policy Internship
Competition Type
Yale

Brief Description:

This fellowship is a $5,000 award to support an unpaid internship. Participation in The Campaign School at Yale is not expected as awardees will have previously participated in this program. Eligible for this fellowship are Yale College sophomores and juniors who previously received a Women in Government Fellowship. It is intended for those who demonstrate serious interest in pursuing government policy-making and wish to expand upon a prior experience as a WIG fellow.

Minimum Duration: 8 continuous weeks.  Internships of shorter duration will not be considered. The proposed work experience must be a full-time commitment (at least 30 hours per week) and be the primary activity for the duration of the internship.


Description:

The Women in Government: Extended Policy Internship is a $5,000 award to support an unpaid internship. Eligible for this fellowship are Yale College sophomores and juniors who previously received a Women in Government Fellowship. The award is not intended as a first opportunity to explore political careers as is the Women in Government Fellowship. Rather, it is intended for those who demonstrate serious interest in pursuing government policy-making and wish to expand upon a prior experience as a WIG fellow.

Proposed internships must include primary activities in which applicants engage in government and policy-making first-hand. On the Women in Government website you'll find tips and resources to help you choose qualifying internships. Internships may focus on the executive or legislative branches of government.

Candidates for this award must have a confirmed internship at the time of application, with start and end dates to be negotiated with the employer. The placement must reflect a minimum duration of 8 continuous weeks in length.  The internship must be a full-time commitment (at least 30 hours per week) and be the primary activity for the duration of the award.


Application Information:

Following are the materials which you will be asked to provide in applying for this fellowship:

Proposal Statement:
A description of the proposed unpaid internship.

Essays:
1.
  What are your goals for this second WIG experience? How do these differ from, and build upon, your first WIG experience?  How will this second proposed WIG internship support your career trajectory after Yale?
2.  How have you demonstrated your deep desire to engage in policy-making work during this past academic year?  What courses have you taken and what activities have you pursued beyond the classroom which reflect your goals of engaging in government policy-making?

Budget:
A budget which details projected costs of the unpaid internship and how the applicant plans to allocate the $5,000 award to cover anticipated expenses.

Resume:
A current résumé, including your previous WIG internship as well as significant extracurricular activities, work and leadership experience (one-page maximum). Your resume must be uploaded and submitted electronically.  Visit the Office of Career Strategy's website on creating a strong resume.

Unofficial Yale Transcript and Transcripts from Other Institutions

Letter of Recommendation: 
A letter of recommendation from a Yale faculty member who is familiar with the applicant's career goals related to government policy-making, and who can speak to the candidate's strength in contributing to this work.   


Special Eligibility Requirements:

  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Only sophomores and juniors who previously received a Women in Government Fellowship are eligible to apply.
  • The deadline for this fellowship is 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Results will be shared with applicants shortly thereafter.
  • Students selected for awards will be required to participate in various events throughout the following academic year, including a reflection meeting in the fall with the donor, scheduled cohort activities with the other fellows, and informational fairs/sessions regarding the fellowship.
Specific questions should be addressed to: Robyn Acampora (robyn.acampora@yale.edu), Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Service Careers, Office of Career Strategy; or Jorimel Zaldivar (jorimel.zaldivar@yale.edu), Senior Associate Director for Common Good Careers, Office of Career Strategy.




Links to Additional Information:

  1. Yale Office of Career Strategy


Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Robyn Acampora at robyn.acampora@yale.edu

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