The Department of Political Science announces renewal of a grant from the
Cortez A.M. Ewing Endowment to support student Public Service Fellowships.
Four fellowships will be awarded for Summer,
2009. Students receiving the awards will serve as fellows in congressional
offices or governmental agencies in Washington, D.C.
Eligibility
Sophomores and Juniors from any academic major are eligible to apply. Preference will be
given to those students who have not had a similar experience. The student is expected to have an interest in working
during the summer months in a national government agency or congressional
office in Washington, D.C. Students with diverse academic and career interests
are encouraged to apply.
Selection
The student is required, as part of the application for a Ewing Fellowship,
to submit an essay and to obtain two recommendations, at least one of
which must be from a faculty member. Applications will be evaluated by
a committee consisting of faculty members and undergraduate student representatives.
The committee may interview candidates after consideration of the materials
that are submitted. The Awards Committee will then contact congressmen
and government officials to make the necessary arrangements to employ
the students who were selected to receive fellowships.
Funding
The Fellowships are funded by the Cortez A.M. Ewing Endowment at the University
of Oklahoma. Cortez A.M. Ewing was a Research Professor of Government
at The University of Oklahoma and served on the faculty from 1928-1962.
The Ewing Endowment was first established by former students of Professor
Ewing and has grown through generous contributions by alumni and university
supporters.
Fellowship Awards include:
- $4,000 Foundation grant for some travel and
living expenses in Washington, D.C.
- Additional scholarship assistance based on financial need is available
- Academic credit may be arranged
- Agreement
by the student to report on the internship experience
Financial Need
The Ewing program is committed to providing this opportunity to all deserving
students, regardless of their economic circumstances. Additional scholarship
assistance is available. Please inform the Ewing Director of
any special financial need that might affect your ability to participate.
Applications due Friday, December 1, 2008
For more information about the fellowships, contact the Political Science
Department at 325-2061, or e-mail jeanehardy@ou.edu.
Submit completed applications to the Department
of Political Science; 205 Dale Hall Tower; Norman, Oklahoma 73019-2001.
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