This scholarship was established by Dr. Ken Weiher, September 1989 in memory of UTSA alumna MJ Simonson, BA History ‘79. M.J. Simonson was my former pre-law student, as well as the close friend of Dr. Weiher. In the past, our students have won this important scholarship. Make sure and read the Simonson pre-law scholarship soon, and assess your chances of winning. Look carefully at and take as important the criteria of preference for this award. Talk with me if you are planning to apply. I want a strong list of candidates from our Institute. -Dr. Gambitta

MJ Simonson Memorial Pre-Law Scholarship Application

THE MCCLENDON LEGISLATIVE SCHOLARS PROGRAM

The McClendon Legislative Scholars Program, created in September 2004, is a collaborative initiative between Texas State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon and The University of Texas at San Antonio. Coordinated by the UTSA Institute for Law and Public Affairs, the program provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to serve as interns in the Texas House of Representatives during regular legislative sessions. The 2007 McClendon Legislative Scholars will receive a stipend of $10,000 ($2,000 per month for five months, January through May) and will be responsible for their own housing, transportation, and other expenses during their stay in Austin.

McClendon Legislative Scholars Program Application

The sponsor's Law School Scholarship Program each year awards scholarships to qualified Latino individuals in their first, second or third year of law school.  Students must be enrolled in law school full-time to qualify.

MALDEF Scholarship Application

UTSA GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

A number of scholarships are available by submitting the UTSA General Scholarship Application.

https://www.utsa.edu/scholarships/genscholar.cfm

INTERNSHIPS

JUDGE ROYAL FURGESON INTERNSHIP

The Chambers of U. S. District Judge Royal Furgeson be accepting applications for an internship position for the upcoming Fall semester. Qualified, interested students should apply via email to Becky_Greenup@txwd.uscourts.gov.
The position will be of particular interest for Political Science majors. However, other interested students are welcome to apply. Duties would include responsibility for updating and maintaining Chambers library; setting up new files; filing; answering the phone and other general office duties.
We encourage our interns to observe court proceedings. The intern will also be required to work a few hours per week with the United States Clerks Office. We have found that this helps our interns to secure a well-rounded view of the court system. Applicants must be well-groomed and regular office attire is required at all times. Qualified, interested students must apply via email to Becky Greenup by January 15, 2008.  No applications will be accepted after that date.    

Please contact Ms. Greenup at Becky_Greenup@txwd.uscourts.gov if you have any questions or need further information.

The successful candidate will be well organized, professional, have excellent writing skills, and be proficient in general computer applications.  He or she should be highly dependable, detail oriented, and punctual.  Bilingual in Spanish & English is a plus.  He is seeking an individual to perform general office duties 20-30 a week at 307 S. Santa Rosa Suite 100.

Interested persons should send a resume and cover letter to and availability to Adam acorral@lonestar.utsa.edu or to Angel at amr116@sbcglobal.net. or by fax to 210.737.6700.

For more information about the Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer Internship, please go to:  Rep. Trey Martinez-Fischer Internship Information

Also contact Leah Schier

Senator Hutchison's San Antonio Office

(210) 340.2885

Leah_Schier@hutchison.senate.gov

Hours are flexible and we have various positions and locations for internships. I believe that this campaign can offer the experience needed to ready an individual pondering a future in politics. Also, as we approach the next legislative session it will be an excellent reference for those applying for internships.

For more information contact:

Elsie Clay

Department of Political Science and Geography

(210) 458-4626

ELSIE.CLAY@UTSA.EDU

NAPE Intern Job Descrption

For more information contact:

Gabriel Rosales

(210) 223-7327

napegabriel@yahoo.com

SENATOR LUNA LEGISLATIVE SCHOLARS AND FELLOWS PROGRAM

The Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain experience and develop leadership skills as full-time legislative assistants in the Texas Senate.  Students will learn how the Texas Legislature operates and policies are created while working side by side experienced professionals. 

Each student is assigned to the office of a state senator or the Lieutenant Governor to perform a variety of legislative tasks, including drafting legislation, writing floor statements, articles, press releases, legislative research summaries, and hearing agendas.   Weekly leadership development sessions and presentations, professional training workshops, and meeting will enhance the intensive work experience. 

Applications can also be downloaded from the SHRC website at www.tshrc.org. 

The application deadline for this program is Friday, October 13, 2006. 

The program will begin January 3, 2007 and end on the last day of the legislative session, May 31, 2007.   Program participants will receive a $2,000 monthly stipend to assist with living expenses. 

For more information please contact Sarah Saenz, Program Director, at 512-499-8606 or sarah@tshrc.org.

LUKIN GILLILAND FOR CONGRESS CAMPAIGN

At the moment we have internship openings to help assist us through the election. 

For More Information Please Contact:

Disney Theme Parks and Resorts offers internships in a wide range of majors and lengths of programs. All internships are paid, and some may include housing and/or relocation assistance. Your school may offer college credit for your participation.

To learn more about internships with Disney, please visit: http://www.aftercollege.com/ads/bannertrack.asp?id=840.

Search using the keyword 'internship' to find opportunities within your major of study.

For More Information Please Contact:

Nick Fitzpatrick

nick@aftercollege.com

AMERICAN RED CROSS PRESIDENTIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The American Red Cross' Presidential Internship Program provides paid internships at the American Red Cross National Headquarters for students who are currently enrolled in an accredited university or college or have recently graduate the spring prior to the beginning of the internship.  The program runs a total of 10 weeks from the beginning of June to the beginning of August.  All persons involved with the program are required to work 40 hours per week for the entire length of the program (June 4 - August 10). Presidential Intern salaries start at $400/week.

To learn more about this internship, please visit:

http://www.redcross.org/services/diversity/0,1082,0_517_,00.html

For More Information please send an email to: