Stephanie Tubbs Jones Internship APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 23, 2021 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 three 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 23, 2021. Please feel free to print the application as a reference before completing your application on-line. 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: 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). Essay #4: (Optional): Is there anything about yourself (educational, personal and/or professional) that you would like the selection committee to consider when reviewing your application? 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(Student can work off-campus if International Student Office gives a letter of authorization. May be subject to 18 months presence in the home country requirement. Dependent can work but needs to get the permission from INS)K1 K2 K1 - for direct fiancee of US citizen; K2 - for children of fianceeL-1 L-2 Intra-Company TransfereeM Vocational StudentN Parents of certain Special Immigrants - special immigrant status (retired officers/employees previously accorded G-4 visa status)O Aliens of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athleticsP1 P2 Renowned artists, entertainers and athletes coming for internationally recognized or culturally unique performancesQ Participants in international cultural exchange programs which provide practical training, employment and which involve the sharing of history, culture traditions of the applicant's countryR Certain religious workersNATO Representatives and staff of member states of NATODate of Expiration* MM DD YYYY ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDUndergraduate Institution*The official name of your college/university.Degree*Date Received Or Expected* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Current ClassificationFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorMajor(s)**If undecided, indicate "undecided".Minor(s)College GPA*Please enter a number from 0.0 to 5.0.Campus Involvement/Co-Curricular ActivitiesList the campus organizations in which you hold membershipList Offices Held and/or Committee ServiceSPECIAL SKILLS/TRAININGSkills and Training*Please 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.Do you wish to submit your resume?*YesNoResume*Please load your resume in PDF, DOC, or PAGES format - making sure that the document includes a visible extension (e.g. MyResume.doc, MyResume.pdf, MyResume.pages)Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, pages.AREAS OF INTERESTOf 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*-- Select 1st Choice --AgricultureCivic ParticipationCourts and Criminal JusticeDefense/IntelligenceEducationEnvironmentHealthHomeland SecurityInternational AffairsLaborScience/TechnologyOtherSecond Choice*-- Select 2nd Choice --AgricultureCivic ParticipationCourts and Criminal JusticeDefense/IntelligenceEducationEnvironmentHealthHomeland SecurityInternational AffairsLaborScience/TechnologyOtherThird Choice*-- Select 3rd Choice --AgricultureCivic ParticipationCourts and Criminal JusticeDefense/IntelligenceEducationEnvironmentHealthHomeland SecurityInternational AffairsLaborScience/TechnologyOther ESSAY QUESTIONSPlease provide an essay response for the questions below. 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. Load your documents in PDF, DOC, or PAGES format - making sure that the document includes a visible extension (e.g. MyAnswer.doc, MyAnswer.pdf, MyAnswer.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)?Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, pages.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.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, pages.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).Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, pages.Essay #4 (optional )Is there anything about yourself (educational, personal and/or professional) that you would like the selection committee to consider when reviewing your application?Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, pages.LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONIn order for an application to be considered complete, three 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 Strong Letters of Recommendation: Ask for the letter of recommendation early because your recommender must give you the letter for submission to include with your supporting documents; letters of recommendation and your transcript(s) must be sealed when given to you; you must submit your recommendation letters and transcript(s) in one envelope and mail to be received by the deadline date of March 23, 2020. Supporting documents received directly from the recommender/institution will not be considered. . 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. Send your letters of recommendation and transcripts in one envelope/package to: Stephanie Tubbs Jones Internship Program Delta Research and Educational Foundation 1703 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20009 ALL INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY March 23, 2021. NO EXCEPTIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHow did you learn about the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Internship Program? Please check all that apply. The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) website E-Alert from DREF DST Regional Website Facebook Twitter Search Engine (Provide name): Newspaper/Magazine/Newsletter (Provide name): Another website Email Word-of-Mouth Other (provide detail) Learned about STJ Internship (Other)Have you ever sought political office or held a political position?YesNoPosition Sought/HeldBeginning Of Tenure MM DD YYYY End Of Tenure MM DD YYYY Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation? If yes, please explain.*YesNoIf yes, please explain