Internship and camp opportunities

Student internship and camp opportunities can be extremely beneficial to students still thinking about what educational and career paths they might take.  Internships can give students a glimpse of what their life could be like if they pursue specific careers, many allowing for hands-on experience in the internship field.  Similarly, camps are a great way for students to learn more about specific areas of study.  Many of these opportunities allow students to gain experience away from their home communities, and some offer financial assistance and/or stipends.

For information on specific opportunities click the following links:

Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internships

The Native American Congressional Internship Program provides Native Americans and Alaska Natives with an insider's view of the federal government. The ten-week internship in Washington, D.C., places students in Senate and House offices, committees, Cabinet departments and the White House, where they are able to observe government decision-making processes first-hand. In 2007, the Foundation expects to award 12 Internships on the basis of merit to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who:

• Are college juniors or seniors, recent graduates from tribal or four-year colleges, or graduate or law students;
• Have demonstrated an interest in fields related to tribal public policy, such as tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American health, Native American justice, natural resource protection, and Native American economic development.

For more information and application visit: http://udall.gov

Dream Makers Summer Program	Type:  College Camp
Deadline:  Early May every year	Contact Telephone: 505-646-1347
Organization:  Indian Resource Development at New Mexico State University	Website: http://www.nmsu.edu/~ird/
Location:  Las Cruces, NM
Criteria: Open to students completing 6th and 7th grade Must have 2.5 or better GPA Student plans to enroll in a college or university Student demonstrates leadership abilities
Salary/stipend /cost:  Room/board are covered. Student/family must cover transportation
Summary: This is a summer enrichment camp that gives students an opportunity to experience campus life at NMSU and explore natural resource-related fields in engineering, Agriculture, Math and Science through hands-on activities, classroom participation, presentations, and demonstrations conducted by college professors.