Welcome! Your future starts at CHCI.
*CHCI 2008 Scholarship winners were notified on August 11, 2008 by e-mail. We encourage those of you who were not selected to re-apply for the 2009 CHCI Scholarship. Thank you.*
Now offering the following programs:
Congressional Internship- Deadline: January 9, 2009. Every summer, 30 promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for an eight-week program in the nation's capital. While in DC, interns work in the offices of U.S. representatives. Interns benefit from the leadership development curriculum's emphasis on work experience, community service, and learning.
Public Policy Fellowship- Deadline: February 13, 2009. During nine-months of the year, from September to May, the Fellowship offers paid Travel Expenses, Healthcare Insurance, and $2,200 Monthly Salary. Fellows obtain a hands-on public policy experience in a congressional office, federal agency, nonprofit sector or corporate setting.
Graduate & Young Professional Fellowship- Deadline: February 13, 2009. During this nine-month program, Latino graduates and young professionals are exposed to unparalleled exposure to leaders, firsthand experience and leadership development in the public policy areas of health, housing, law, international affairs, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Fellowship offers paid travel expenses, Healthcare Insurance and $2,700 monthly salary.
Scholarship Awards- Deadline: April 16, 2009. Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships of $1,000; $2,500 and $5,000. This premier scholarship opportunity is afforded to Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future.
The CHCI Alumni Dream Scholarship Award- Deadline: April 16, 2009. Is specifically for first-generation (first generation to go to college) immigrant students (not born in the U.S.) who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. There is no GPA or major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply.
Please note: CHCI only accepts online applications. No paper applications are available.
"CHCI showed me the power of networks and my own ability to strive for success. It has provided me with endless opportunities and allowed me to meet wonderful individuals that are all attempting to make changes for the better. With the training provided at CHCI, I can now only expect good things to come."
Adriana Resendez
CHCI 2007 Intern & Scholar
Univ. of Southern California
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