Stennis Program for
Congressional Interns
Program Overview
The Stennis Program for Congressional Interns is a competitive, bipartisan, bicameral program designed to provide congressional interns with a unique opportunity to understand better the role of Congress as an institution and its role in our democracy.
Participants connect with current and former senior congressional staff through a series of discussion sessions designed to provide an in-depth look at Congress and its operations with other Washington, D.C., institutions. The program also provides participants an opportunity to build relationships with other interns from throughout the country. A certificate of recognition is presented at the end of the program.
Approximately 35 interns will be selected to participate each cycle.
Past Topics Include:
communications
oversight
appropriations
Small Groups with Former and Current Senior Congressional staff
Program Eligibility Requirements
ACADEMIC STANDING
Applicants must have a good academic record and be interested in a career in public service
INTERNSHIP
Applicants must be a current intern in a member or committee office throughout the duration of the program
EDUCATION
Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies at an accredited college or university
Program Commitment
SESSIONS
Program participants will be required to attend 2 hour sessions every Friday for five weeks
ARTICLE SUBMISSION
Program participants will be required to write a 1,000-word article for submission to Public Service Review
PROJECTS
All Interns must participate in program projects, including one group memo and a final session "pitch" to current and former senior congressional staff
