APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2023

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Please have all documents and answers to the questions ready to upload before entering the information. This application does not have a save feature. Any information placed on this form will not be saved if you end your session before completing. Successful applications must meet the following criteria to qualify:

U.S. citizen or permit to work in the U.S.
Female student currently enrolled in college full-time, holding junior or senior status when applying for program
Demonstrated interest in public service, governance, and policy-making process

In addition, you are required to obtain two (2) letters of recommendation and a transcript from your educational institution. These items must be mailed to our offices, in one envelope, and be received no later than March 31, 2023. Alternative option is to submit these supporting documents electronically.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

You should have the following documents ready for upload before you begin this application:

Resume (OPTIONAL):
If you plan to upload your resume, please have the document available to upload in the "Skills Training" section.

Essay Questions (REQUIRED):
Please prepare an essay response to the following questions in advance and upload each response to the corresponding question on the application. Be sure that your essay has one-inch margins on all sides, is double-spaced, typed in Times New Roman 11-12 pt. font, does not exceed one page for each question, and includes your name and essay title in the header. Essay question number four (4) is optional.

Essay #1:What do you expect to gain and contribute to the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Internship Program sponsored by the Delta Research and Educational Foundation in collaboration with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)?
Essay #2: In your opinion, what is the most pressing public policy challenge facing the United States? Your essay should address the significance of the issue you have identified and your recommendations to reform current policy.
Essay #3: What do you consider to be the most critical domestic affairs issue(s) affecting African American women and why? Secondly, please explain how your future career path will enable you to address the issue(s).

General Information

Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Mobile Phone(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Enter your birthdate below.

Current Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Is the address above your permanent address?(Required)

Yes

Permanent Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

U.S. Representative(Required)

Provide the name of your U.S. Representative below. If you do NOT know, visit the following URL to find out: www.house.gov/htbin/findrep_house

Citizenship

Are you a U.S. citizen?(Required)

If you are not a U.S. Citizen by BIRTH, please indicate by checking status below:

Yes

Birth Citizenship(Required)

Select the country where you were born from the list below.

Country

Date of Naturalization(Required)

Place of Naturalization(Required)

City State

Are you legally eligible to work or study in the U.S. ?(Required)

Yes

Visa Type(Required)

Visa Expiration Date(Required)

Enter your visa expiration date below

Academic Background

College/University(Required)

The official name of your college/university.

Classification(Required)

Select the option that represents your current undergraduate year.

Degree of Study(Required)

What is your current or anticipated degree of study?

Graduation Date(Required)

Enter the date you received or expect to graduate.

Major(Required)

Enter your MAJOR below. If UNDECIDED, type "Undecided" in the space provided. Use the plus (+) sign to add an additional row.

Minor

Enter your MINOR below. If UNDECIDED, type "Undecided" in the space provided. Use the plus (+) sign to add an additional row.

GPA(Required)

Enter your cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) below.

Campus Involvement/Co-Curricular Activities

List the campus organizations in which you hold membership

Use the plus sign (+) to add additional rows

List Offices Held and/or Committee Service

Use the plus sign (+) to add additional rows

Special Skills / Training

Skills & Training

Use the space below to identify special skills, including foreign language skills or specialized training you would like to highlight. If you're submitting a resume (OPTIONAL), please enter "See resume" before uploading.

Upload Resume (OPTIONAL)

Please load your resume in PDF, DOC, or PAGES format - making sure that the document includes a visible extension (e.g. Name_Resume.doc, Name_Resume.pdf, MyName_Resume.pages)

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, pages, Max. file size: 30 MB.

Areas of Interest

Of the policy issue areas listed below, pick the three (3) of interest to you most. Rank those three policy issue areas based upon your level of interest, with one (1) representing the highest and three (3) representing the lowest.

First Choice(Required)

Second Choice(Required)

Third Choice(Required)

Essay Questions

Provide an essay response for the questions below. Be sure that your essay has:

1 inch margins (on all sides) and double-spaced
Uses Times New Roman 11-12 pt. font
Does NOT exceed 1 (one) page for each question
Includes your name and essay title in the header.

Load your documents in PDF, DOC, or PAGES format - making sure that the document includes a visible extension (e.g. MyNameAnswer.DOC, MyNameAnswer.PDF, MyNameAnswer.PAGES)

Essay #1

What do you expect to gain and contribute to the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Internship Program sponsored by the Delta Research and Educational Foundation in collaboration with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)?

Essay #2

In your opinion, what is the most pressing public policy challenge facing the United States?
Your essay should address the significance of the issue you have identified and your recommendations to reform current policy.

Essay #3

What do you consider to be the most critical domestic affairs issue(s) affecting African American women and why? Secondly, please explain how your future career path will enable you to address the issue(s).

Upload Essays 1, 2 and 3

Using the button below drag/drop or select your completed essays

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 30 MB.

Letters of Recommendation

In order for an application to be considered complete, two (2) letters of recommendation must be submitted. At least one letter of recommendation must be written by a dean, department chair, academic advisor, or professor. The other letters may be from an employer, volunteer organization, or personal recommendation. Letters (except personal recommendation) must be on official letterhead, state the recommender's title, and provide contact information, i.e. email or telephone number.

Tips for Submitting Letters of Recommendation:

Ask for the letter of recommendation early because your recommender must give you the letter to include with your supporting documents; letters of recommendation and your transcript(s) must be sealed when given to you. If you are sending your supporting documents via U.S. Mail or other courier service, you must include your recommendation letters and transcript(s) in one envelope to reach the DREF office by the deadline and mail to be received by the deadline date of March 31, 2023.
 Alternative option is to submit your letters of recommendation and transcripts electronically, i.e. if you are using a transcript clearinghouse they are often sent via email directly to the Scholarship Review Committee. Additionally, you may have individuals send the recommendation letter via email to CEM@deltafoundation.net. .
Ask your recommender to address your academic achievement, leadership ability, campus involvement, personal attributes, as well as other skills and assets that you possess.
Ask your recommender to include an assessment of your interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, professionalism, and your ability to work autonomously or in groups.

OPTIONS FOR SUBMISSION

Option 1: U.S. MAIL or COURIER SERVICE
Send your letters of recommendation and transcript(s) in one envelope/package to:

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Internship
Delta Research and Educational Foundation
1703 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20009

Option 2: EMAIL
Send your letters of recommendations and transcript(s) via email to CEM@deltafoundation.net

How will you submit your letters of recommendation?(Required)

ALL INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 31, 2023. NO EXCEPTIONS.

U.S. Mail or Courier Service

IMPORTANT: Send your letters of recommendation and transcript(s) in one envelope/package to:
Stephanie Tubbs Jones Internship
Delta Research and Educational Foundation
1703 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

IMPORTANT:Send your letters of recommendations and transcript(s) via email to CEM@deltafoundation.net

Additional Information

How did you learn about the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Internship Program?

Please check all that apply.

Website (www.deltafoundation.net)

DREF e-news alert

DST Website

Facebook

Twitter

Newspaper/Magazine/Newsletter (Provide name):

Word-of-Mouth

Name

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Delta Research & Educational Foundation

DREF Internship, Scholarship & Grants

Stephanie Tubbs Jones Internship