University Entrepreneurs Congressional Internship Program
APPLICATION
University Entrepreneurs Congressional Internship Program
APPLICATION DEADLINE: ONGOING
ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2) welcomes student leaders dedicated to learning about technology policy formation and what is required to launch a new business to apply for the inaugural University Entrepreneurs Congressional Internship Program.
Ideal student applicants are leaders on their campuses hailing from colleges and universities around the US. They are dedicated to growing their professional experience and leadership skills through a Congressional technology policy and startup focused internship, ultimately to foster a stronger presence of entrepreneurship on their own campuses.
APPLICATION CHECK LIST
- The application requires four (4) components:
- A completed application (see Page 2 of this document).
- Your resume. If English is your second language, include your IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, or Cambridge ESOL score (if any) in your resume. Limit your resume to a maximum of three (3) pages.
- A letter of recommendation from a university professor or adviser with their email and telephone number.
- A transcript (unofficial and official are accepted).
- Ensure that all information in your application is complete, accurate, and free of errors.
- We are continually accepting applications for the internship program
- Attach all four (4) components as PDFs via email.
- Submit to with the subject: “[Last Name, First Name] – Intern Application”.
- You will receive an acknowledgement email 24-48 hours that your application has been received.
Students must be currently enrolled full-time and working towards their undergraduate or graduate degree.
In addition, applicants will:
- Have high academic achievement (3.0+ GPA)
- Superior analytical and writing skills
- Active campus involvement – leadership and community service activities
- A demonstrated interest in technology, startups, entrepreneurship and/or policymaking
Selected students receive:
- Placement in 1) Congressional Senate and House Offices, 2) with startups, or 3) with VC/angel investors.
- Leadership training and networking with venture capital firms, angel groups, corporate venture offices, government officials and prominent tech companies
- Expected dates of participation are June 12, 2017 to August 7, 2017
Email if you have questions about the program or the application.
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APPLICATIONUniversity Entrepreneurs Congressional Internship Program
This application has two parts:
- Part I. Applicant information. Fill out the form completely; put N/A if the required info does not apply to you
- Part 2 II. Essays. Use the boxes after each essay question. Mind the word limits.
Name
University
Undergraduate
Masters Degree
Doctorate / Major / Major 2
Minor / Minor 2
Gender / Nationality / Residency Status (US Citizen, Green Card or Student Visa) / DOB (mm/dd/yyyy)
Email address / Mobile No.
Current Address (where you reside when in school) / Home State Address (we you live when not in school)
Congressional Representative in Current Address / Congressional Representative in Home State Address
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PART II. ESSAYSEssay 1: (500 words or less)
The mission of the University Entrepreneurs Congressional Internship Program is to develop outstanding student leaders that seek to gain first-hand exposure to the policy issues associated with launching a startup. How will you apply what you learn through the program on your local campus? What leadership involvement do you have on your campus that will make this possible?
Essay 2: (500 words or less)
Please discuss a current policy issue that is relevant and timely for startups, and explain why this is important to the nation. What startup entrepreneurship issues do you think need addressing?
Other
Is there any information you wish to share with the review committee, which you have not already had the opportunity to discuss?
___ Yes___ No
If Yes, please expound below. (200 words or less)
(END OF APPLICATION FORM)
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