HINCKLEY INSTITUTE LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPs
August 17, 2006 "U of U Hinckley Institute of Politics Receives Funding for Internships Abroad" (UU News Release)

The Hinckley Institute of Politics provides local, state, and national internships and is now expanding its international internship program due to a generous donation from Asian philanthropist Li Ka Shing.  The Hinckley Institute will now provide University of Utah undergraduate students with paid international internships in cities across the world. The goal of the international internship program is to provide students experience in global public policy, service, business, and politics as well as foster greater understanding among peoples, cultures, and governments.

For a glimpse into the experiences of our international interns, check out the followoing blogs of Hinckley interns, Jenny and Jonny Spendlove in India in the spring of 2008.

Internship LOCAtions
The Hinckley Institute sends students to a variety of locations around the globe. Locations include: Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Ecuador, England, Ethiopia, Greece, Honduras, India, Italy, Lituania, Spain, Malaysia, Mexico, Mozambique, Paraguay, Peru, Scotland, Taiwan, Thailand, and Ukraine. Internship locations vary from semester to semester and the list of international internships is continually expanding as further opportunities become available.  The Hinckley Institute also sponsors students who obtain global internships through the U.S. State Department and other organizations.

“My experience has helped in shaping my political views and has given me the opportunity to experience and learn the culture and views of the Scottish people." -Liz Braithwaite, Intern with the Scottish Parliament, Fall 2006.

"I love Scotland, need I say more? This internship has been one of the best decisions and has made such an impact on my life!  It has given me a chance to work closely with important figures here at the Scottish Parliament and to see what goes on behind the scenes." -Nichole Hatch, Intern with the Scottish Parliament, Fall 2006.

"My life will forever be touched by the children I taught and the memorie of their faces and laughter will continue to bolster my commitment to helping the world's most underprivileged." -Kseniya Kniazeva, India Intern, Spring 2008.

Country Fact Sheets
Ascend Alliance - Africa
Ascend Alliance - South America
Australia
Belize
Brazil - Imperatriz
China - Beijing
China - Shanghai (China American Chamber of Commerce)
China - Shanghai (Citigroup)
European Union Parliament
India - www.maitri.org.in
Mexico - Guadalajara
Mexico - Mexico City
Scotland
Taiwan - Foundation for Democracy
Taiwan - National Sun Yat-sen University
Thailand
United States Department of State

Internship dates & Locations
Dates may vary slightly due to location; however they generally coincide with the University of Utah semester schedule:

Fall 2008 - August 25, 2008 - December 12, 2008 (China, Australia, Scotland, Brussels, India, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Taiwan, Brazil, Ghana & Mozambique)

Spring 2009 - January 9 - May 8, 2009 (China, Australia, Scotland, Brussels, India, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Taiwan, Thailand, Brazil, Ghana & Mozambique)

Summer 2009 - May 18 - August 14, 2009 (China, Australia, Brussels, India, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Bolivia, Taiwan, Thailand, Brazil, Ghana & Mozambique)

Fall 2009 - August 24 - December 18, 2009

General Information

• Students may apply to receive an international cash award scholarship through the Hinckley Institute ranging from $500 to $5,000 to assist with tuition, travel, housing, and living expenses. To apply for an international scholarship, fill out and turn in the International Scholarship Application.
• Students must register for political science 4900 credit (3-12 hours) during the semester in which they intern
• Students are primarily responsible for finding their own housing (the intern host office may assist with this process).
• Students must obtain a passport and visa to travel. For more information on visas, click here.

Requirements

• Competitive GPA
• Junior or Senior status (students may intern one semester after graduation, but they must still register for credit)
• Undergraduate students only
• Available to students of all majors

Preferred

• Language skills
• Students who have completed previous Hinckley internships in Washington, DC, the Utah Legislature or with local/state agencies
• International Experience, Study Abroad Experience

How to Apply
Visit the Internship Application webpage for information about how to apply for Hinckley internships.

Application Deadlines
We recommend that you complete your international internship application two semester prior to the semester in which you wish to intern. Deadlines are subject to change based on internship availability. Please contact the Hinckley Institute for more information.

Fall 2008 - June 30, 2008
Spring 2009 - August 29, 2008
Summer 2009 - December 31, 2008

For More Info
The Hinckley Institute of Politics supports and plays an integral role in fulfilling President Michael Young’s vision in preparing students for a role in the global community. For more information on how the University of Utah is becoming a premier university in the international arena check out http://www.gateway.utah.edu/index.htm

Please contact Courtney McBeth at (801) 581-8501 for more details.