Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program Application

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Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program Application

Contact Information

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Email Address

Phone

My Pronouns are:

Are you a U.S. citizen?

U.S citizenship is a requirement for this program due to the limited number of federal government positions open to non-U.S. citizens.

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program offers both Washington, DC-based opportunities, as well as fully remote opportunities. Which option best describes the types of opportunities you are seeking?

I am seeking in-person opportunities and currently live in or plan to relocate to the Washington, DC area.I am seeking fully remote opportunities and cannot relocate to Washington, DC.

For the Spring 2024 program, are you seeking a part-time or full-time internship?

Part-time (20 hours/week)Full-time (32-40 hours/week)Either option

Education

College or University Name

Please type the full name of the institution, i.e. University of Virginia not UVA. If you can't find your college on the list, please type and select Not Listed.

College or University (if not listed above)

I am a student currently enrolled in a(n)...

Undergraduate degree programGraduate degree program

Major/Field of Study

Second Major/Minor

Overall GPA (4.0 scale)

Expected Graduation Date

MM/YYYY

Will you be receiving academic credit for this internship?

YesNoNote- Earning academic credit does not affect the stipend participants of Future Leaders receive.

Preferred Agency and Program Tracks

Have you previously participated in the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program?

YesNo

Which term?

Summer 2022Summer 2023Fall 2023

For which agency did you intern?

Which agency component/office were you matched with?

Are you a rising senior or graduate student from the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University?

YesNo

Rising seniors or graduate students from the Schar School of Policy and Government have guaranteed consideration for the Department of Transportation and if selected, will receive the stipend levels of $3,500 for part-time, administered directly by the Schar School. Schar students may apply for the other agency options; however, these agencies are open to a national pool of candidates and consideration is not guaranteed to Schar students. Stipends associated with the other agencies vary and are administered by the Future Leaders in Public Service internship program, not the Schar School. If interested in the agencies open to the national pool, Schar students are strongly encouraged to review program benefits and eligibility thoroughly.

This internship opportunity is with the National Science Foundation in the Directorate of Technology, Innovation and Partnerships. Please check this box to acknowledge this potential agency placement.

I acknowledge

What is your preferred agency for your internship placement? Refer to the program webpage to view the details for each opportunity, and select one or more agency for which you'd like to be considered.

Department of TransportationNational Science Foundation

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program is seeking candidates with various backgrounds to fill potential positions during the fall across the participating federal agencies. Therefore, we created different tracks to align with opportunities based on candidate backgrounds. Please choose up to two tracks that you are interested in that match with your area of study. Example backgrounds are listed after each track for your reference.

Please note- the tracks have been updated since 2022 to better reflect agency needs. 'Mission support' has been combined with 'Public Policy & Administration.'

Select your first interest area.

Public Administration: May include positions in finance, human resources, management/administration, or similar fields.Science, Mathematics and Engineering: May include positions in the fields of science and health, engineering and math. This track is open to candidates from technical backgrounds.Government Contracting and Acquisition. May include positions relating to federal contracting and acquisition, procurement, and business.Liberal Arts. May include positions in communications, arts, humanities, graphic design, public policy, writing/editing, communications, public affairs and social sciences.Public Interest Technology: May include positions in operations, technology-focused policy, graphic design, writing/editing, program management, data analysis, entrepreneurship and stakeholder management. This track is open to candidates from both technical and social science backgrounds, but candidates must be interested in technology innovation and harnessing the full potential of technology for public good.

Select your second interest area.

Resume, Transcript and Reference Letter

In order to complete your application, you must include your current resume and transcripts. Please be sure to have the most up-to-date version in PDF format.

We are also asking that you submit a reference letter from a mentor, professor or work supervisor to provide with your application. The reference letter is optional but highly encouraged. Optional reference letters may be uploaded directly through the application portal below or emailed to [email protected] with the applicant's name referenced in the subject line.

Resume

File should be a PDF

Most recent transcript. Transcript should include verification of GPA and classes taken. Unofficial transcripts are accepted.

File should be a PDF

Reference Letter (Only one may be submitted)

File should be a PDF

Short Essay Questions

In this section, we ask you to complete five questions in order to get a better sense of your candidacy. Please be thoughtful with your answers and provide specific examples when necessary.

Please describe your involvement and contributions to your college or university and/or the greater community in which you live.

Please describe your motivation for this program and your interest in participating in an opportunity with the federal government.

Describe 1-2 major accomplishments that you have achieved so far and the impact these accomplishments have had on your life.

Describe a time where you demonstrated leadership skills and qualities. What did you learn from that experience and how has it shaped your leadership style?

Describe a time where you identified a specific challenge at work, at an internship, or in your academic work and how you developed a solution to the challenge.

Demographic Information

Filling out this information is optional and will only be used for internal purposes.

Gender

AgenderGenderqueerNonbinaryWomanManPrefer to self-describePrefer not to answer

Gender self-describe

Race

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhiteTwo or more racesPrefer to self-describePrefer not to answer

Race self-describe

Ethnicity

Hispanic or LatinoNot Hispanic or LatinoPrefer not to answer

How did you learn about this program?

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that if selected to participate in the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program during spring 2024, the program will run 10-12 weeks, beginning January 16 and concluding around the end of April (based on the specific internship's end date.) I understand I'd be required to work an average of 32-40 hours/week for 10-12 weeks for full-time internship placements OR 20 hours/week for 10-12 weeks for part-time internship placements in order to satisfy program requirements. I understand that my specific schedule will be negotiated with my internship supervisor, though hours are most likely to occur between 9am - 5pm.

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that if selected to participate in the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program during spring 2024, I must successfully pass a background check. Note- applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Partnership's GoGovernment resource on Background Checks and Security Clearances for Federal Jobs before proceeding with submission of this application.

By typing my initials, I acknowledge that I have completed this application form myself and everything I submit is accurate and truthful.

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