PAIA
launches two new fellowship opportunities for MPA and MAIR students
The
$10,000 awards will be made in partnership with the Congressional Hispanic
Caucus Institute and the Congressional
Black Caucus Foundation
Students
admitted to the 2016 MPA and/or MAIR classes who are current or former interns
of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) and Congressional Black
Caucus Foundation (CBCF) will now qualify for a tuition scholarship valued at $10,000. The new program, starting next year
and continuing beyond, represents at partnership between Maxwell’s
Department of Public Administration and International Affairs (PAIA), CHCI, and
CBCF.
CHCI or CBCF
interns will also be considered for additional funding through the department’s
traditional awards process. The CHCI
Maxwell Fellowship Awards and CBCF
Maxwell Fellowship Awards will be provided to eligible students admitted
into the MPA, MAIR, or any other PA/IR joint degree, with the exception of dual
JD degree candidates. A letter of support attesting to the successful
completion of their internship will be required for the official administration
of these awards.
Creation of
the fellowships builds on more than 10 years of successful collaboration between
Maxwell and the two caucus organizations, according to Christine Omolino,
director of admission and financial for PAIA. “These fellowships serve as testament
to our commitment to a diverse public service and in recognition of the
talented individuals that CHCI and CBCF mentor throughout the year,” Omolino
says. “We have appreciated the opportunity to showcase the versatility of
graduate degrees in the fields of public policy, administration, and
international affairs to talented and promising young professionals that these
organizations bring to Washington, D.C., each semester for their internship
programs. We expect these new Fellowships to strengthen these already
well-established partnerships.”
The Congressional
Hispanic Caucus Institute is a Hispanic nonprofit and
nonpartisan leadership development organization, which educates, empowers, and
connects Latino youth by providing leadership development programs and
educational services. CHCI directly impacts the lives of more than 1,700
students and young professionals each year through its fellowships, congressional
internships, scholarships, Ready to Lead (R2L®) college readiness program, and
R2L NextGen program. CHCI NextOpp is its latest resource allowing young Latinos
to save, search, and share life-changing opportunities for Latinos across the
United States. CHCI brings nearly 80 college undergraduates each year to
Washington, D.C., for its Congressional Internship Program, exposing young
Latinos to the legislative process and strengthening their leadership skills,
thereby promoting the presence of Latinos on Capitol Hill and in public policy
positions. (www.chci.org)
The
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation advances the global black community by
developing leaders, informing policy, and educating the public. CBCF works to
facilitate the exchange of ideas and information to address critical issues
affecting our communities; provide leadership development and scholarship
opportunities to educate the next generation of leaders; promote public health
and financial empowerment for all communities through innovative programs; and
develop strategic research and historical resources for the public, academics,
educators, and students. (www.cbcfinc.org) 11/23/15