Spend the spring trimester in Jefferson City, MO as an intern with a Missouri state legislator or senator. Selected intern candidates retain full-time Northwest student status. Tuition costs are deducted from a $3,000 stipend.
This Internship program begins in early January when the legislative session convenes and finishes in mid-May with a flurry of activity. Students can receive up to 12 credit hours of college credit and be eligible for one of four $3,000 stipends to assist with living expenses in Jefferson City. This internship is open to all majors. Past interns have used this network as a gateway to a career. Four $3,000 stipends will be available each spring semester. The selection committee reviews applications and conducts interviews in the fall semester.
Some of the duties of the legislative interns will include:
Students who are interested in learning more about the Missouri Legislative Internship Program are encouraged to reach out to the program coordinators and ask questions and learn more about the experience.
To apply for the Spring 2025 Legislative Intern please click the button below.
Apply NowFor additional information on the program contact:
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Travis Kline Assistant Director of Career Services Northwest Missouri State University 130 Administration Building tkline@zb-fc.com 660.562.1455 |
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Dr. Bronson Herrera Assistant Professor of Political Science Northwest Missouri State University Valk 65 bherrera@zb-fc.com 660.562.1991 |
