Health Policy Internship
The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program is Now Accepting
Applications for the Summer of 2004
Program: The Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino,
Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native college seniors
and recent graduates to Washington, DC, where they work in congressional
offices and learn about health policy. The application deadline is January
30, 2004.
Purpose: The Kaiser Family Foundation established the Scholars Program to
honor the legacy of late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who was a
Foundation Trustee, and to expand the pool of students of color interested
in the field of health policy.
Structure: Through the nine-week program (June 1 - July 30, 2004),
Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health
policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and
leadership skills. In addition to an internship in a congressional office,
Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge
of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research
paper. The program is based at Howard University.
Eligibility: Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who are members of
a racial/ethnic minority group and will be seniors or recent graduates of
an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2004. Candidates
are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership
potential and interest in health policy.
Compensation: Scholars receive approximately $5,000 in support, which
includes a stipend, daily expense allowance, airfare and lodging.
Additional information: Application forms and additional information about
the Program are available online at
http://www.kff.org/docs/topics/jordanscholars.html. All application
materials are due by January 30, 2004. For further information, contact
program manager Jomo Kassaye at 202-865-4827 or jkassaye@huhosp.org.
Applications for the Summer of 2004
Program: The Scholars Program brings talented African American, Latino,
Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaska Native college seniors
and recent graduates to Washington, DC, where they work in congressional
offices and learn about health policy. The application deadline is January
30, 2004.
Purpose: The Kaiser Family Foundation established the Scholars Program to
honor the legacy of late U.S. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who was a
Foundation Trustee, and to expand the pool of students of color interested
in the field of health policy.
Structure: Through the nine-week program (June 1 - July 30, 2004),
Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health
policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and
leadership skills. In addition to an internship in a congressional office,
Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge
of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research
paper. The program is based at Howard University.
Eligibility: Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who are members of
a racial/ethnic minority group and will be seniors or recent graduates of
an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2004. Candidates
are selected based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership
potential and interest in health policy.
Compensation: Scholars receive approximately $5,000 in support, which
includes a stipend, daily expense allowance, airfare and lodging.
Additional information: Application forms and additional information about
the Program are available online at
http://www.kff.org/docs/topics/jordanscholars.html. All application
materials are due by January 30, 2004. For further information, contact
program manager Jomo Kassaye at 202-865-4827 or jkassaye@huhosp.org.
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