LFS Public Policy Internship Scholarship

The La Follette School’s Public Policy Internship Scholarship application is now open. Initial applications are due by close of business (5pm CT) Friday, May 2, 2025

Award Information:
• You do not need to have secured an internship at the time you apply for the scholarship
• The scholarship covers tuition (though not fees) for students who sign up to take Public Affairs 327: Administrative Internship along with their policy-related summer internship
• You must enroll in PA 327 to receive a scholarship — no other courses may be substituted
• Do not accept an internship with the expectation of receiving a scholarship – accept or reject it the same way you would whether or not you would receive funding
• The availability of and demand for funds vary each year; thus, the number awards may also vary. See https://lafollette.wisc.edu/career-development/internships/#financial for further details
• Final awards will be made before summer tuition is due

Additional Information:
As noted above, the deadline for consideration is Friday, May 2nd. Although we will prioritize funding for students who have already secured an internship, any excess funds may be awarded to students who applied by the deadline and obtained an internship after the deadline. Final awards will be made before summer tuition is due.

Application Materials:

In your application materials you must respond to the following questions:

1. Have you secured an internship for the summer yet? If yes, please include organization name, location, start/end dates, hours per week, rate of pay/stipend, and current status of application
2. Expected Graduation Date
3. GPA
4. Certificate in Public Policy/Health Policy Standing

Additionally, your application must include an updated resume and one essay.

• In 300 words or less, how will this scholarship help you achieve your academic or professional goals?

If you have any questions, please contact marie.koko@wisc.edu.