Student Application You don’t have to complete this form in one sitting. At any time, you can use the “Save & Continue” button at the bottom of the form to save a draft. You must return and complete the form before the deadline of November 15th.Basic Information About YouTraining confirmation(Required)I can attend the paid orientation and legislative training during the week of December 31 – January 3, 2025. This training is important to helping prepare you for the internship. Please keep your schedule open during these dates. Yes Unsure No If unsure, please explain:(Required) Name(Required) First Last Preferred nameIf you prefer another name than your name listed above, please share it below: Email(Required) We will use this email to contact you with all information regarding the program. Please use a current email that you actively check.Phone(Required)Your cell phone, or whatever number is best to reach you during the day.Mailing address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP code What type of address is this?(Required)HomeSchool / UniversityWorkOtherYour University / College and Academic BackgroundName of University / College(Required) School address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP code Two-Year or Four Year?(Required) Two-Year Institution Four-Year Institution Indicate your current year during the 2024-2025 academic year:(Required)1st year2nd yearOtherIndicate your current year during the 2024-2025 academic year:(Required)1st year / Freshman2nd year / Sophomore3rd year / Junior4th year / SeniorOtherOther: describe your current status(Required)You indicated your current year in school is not one of the above. Please explain: Major(Required) Minor Your Schedule and AvailabilityFor International Students Only: Work Authorization(Required)I am an international student with a J1/F1 visa with authorization to work in the U.S: N/A – Not an international student Yes No Would you be interested in working more than 10 hours/week?(Required) Yes Maybe No How many hours would you be interested in working per week?(Required) How many credits can you take and how many do you anticipate taking?(Required)What is the maximum number of class credits you can take and how many credits do you anticipate taking during the 2025 spring semester? (e.g.: “My college allows me to take a maximum of 16 credits per semester, but I will only take 14 credits for spring semester 2025.”) What days of the week (Monday – Friday) could you set aside time to complete the required 10 working hours?(Required)It is ideal that students set aside a minimum of 3-5 hr increments per day to meet the required 10 hrs/week of work at their host site. Should you be accepted into the program, please let us know which day(s) listed below do you anticipate you will have the most availability to complete your work hours. Select all days that apply. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Do you plan to register this internship for class credit?(Required) Yes Unsure No If unsure, please explain:(Required) Extracurriculars(Required)List any extracurricular activities, jobs, additional internships and other responsibilities you have during the 2025 spring semester. If not applicable, please write N/A.Are you open to working on-site?(Required)This year, we will offer a blend of in-person and virtual meetings for our programming. Many host sites will expect students to work both in-person and remotely. Some organizations may require students to work in person for most of the internship period. Given that they follow proper safety guidelines, are you open to working on-site at an office during this internship period?What is your preference for working location?(Required)Would you prefer to work in person, hybrid or remotely? In-person Hybrid Remote Other OTHER: Please describe your working location preference(Required) COVID-19 Vaccination(Required)Please share your current vaccination status. Your vaccination status will not impact your probability of being accepted into the program. We only want to know in order to better determine student and host internship placements. Your status will not be shared with anyone else other than program staff.Your Experience and InterestsResume(Required)Please upload your current resume in either PDF or Word Doc. PDF format is preferred. Here are some resources on resume writing best practices and samples: Resource 1, Resource 2, Resource 3Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, odt, Max. file size: 5 MB.Legislative Experience(Required)Please indicate how much experience you have with the legislative process below. As we are looking for students with diverse experiences, your answer will help us better match your experiences with the experiences that host sites are looking for. For example, a host site may be looking to train a student with little to no experience. In contrast, another host site may be looking for a more experienced student. Please be honest about your level of knowledge below. Little or no experience. I know little/nothing about the legislative process. I may not have participated in an internship before. Some experience. I am somewhat familiar with the legislative process. I have had at least 1 internship up at the Capitol or done some sort of policy-related work before. I have internship experience but not necessarily with the legislative process. Experienced. I am extremely familiar with the legislative process. I have had multiple internships up at the Capitol or done policy- related work. I am interested in pursuing a policy-related career. Work Experience(Required)Please let us know what experiences or skills you are hoping to gain during the internship experience.Personal essay(Required)Please tell us about yourself. Consider sharing your personal story, interests, passions, and skills. (Limit submission to 1,700 character count/300 words.)Why are you interested in participating in Capitol Pathways?(Required)Consider sharing why you are interested in participating in the program at this time, and why it will help you meet your personal, academic or career goals. (Limit submission to 1,700 character count/300 words.)Policy Interests(Required)To help us ensure student interests align with host policy priorities, please select which areas of policy you are most interested in below. Please limit your selections to no more than FOUR. Housing / Affordable housing Arts / Humanities Business Community Organizing Economic Development Education Energy Environment / Natural Resources / Conservation General Lobbying Mental Health/Human Services Public Health Social Justice State or Local Government Transportation Of the policy issue(s) you indicated an interest in above, tell us why:(Required)(Limit submission to 1,700 character count/300 words.)Is there anything else we should know about you as we review applications and assign students for interviews with organizations?Consider including any information such as accommodations you may require from us (e.g. space for prayer, nursing room, etc.) or what you’re hoping for from a host organization. (Limit submission to 1,700 character count/300 words.)How did you learn about this internship opportunity?(Required)FamilyFriendsProfessors or advisorsDepartments/offices at your college or universityCapitol Pathways alumniOtherOTHER: Please describe how you learned of the internship:(Required) CAPTCHAOnce you submit, you will no longer be able to edit your application. Please review and ensure your application is complete before submitting. If you need more time, use the “Save & Continue” option.