Maddy Legislative Intern Scholar Program

The Maddy Legislative Internship Programs provide students with the opportunity to intern in a legislative office to gain practical knowledge of the daily operations of government and political process. Maddy Legislative Interns learn and support regional legislative offices in the San Joaquin Valley each semester as well as Sacramento, and Washington, D.C. over the summer. The Maddy Institute has provided over 500 legislative intern scholarships to students from throughout the San Joaquin Valley.

Our Programs:

Jim Costa Washington. D.C. Legislative Intern Scholar Program: Two to four students are selected to work in legislative offices in Washington, D.C every summer. Interns receive academic credit and a $7,000 stipend after working full time for 8 to 10 weeks.

Bob Beverly Sacramento Legislative Intern Scholar Program: Two to four students are selected to work in legislative offices in Sacramento every summer. Interns receive academic credit and a $6,000 stipend after working full time for 8 to 10 weeks.

Valley Legislative Intern Scholar Program: Approximately 26 students are selected to work in federal, state, and local legislative offices in the San Joaquin Valley every semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Interns receive academic credit and a $2,400 stipend after completing a minimum of 150 hours during the semester. Office locations include: Stockton, Modesto, Merced, Fresno, Visalia, and Bakersfield.

Participating Offices:

  • U.S. Senator Alex Padilla
  • U.S. Congressman Jim Costa
  • U.S. Congressman Josh Harder
  • U.S. Congressman David Valadao
  • Offices of Governor Gavin Newsom
  • Assemblymember Juan Alanis
  • Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula
  • Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains
  • Assemblymember Devon Mathis
  • Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria
  • Fresno City Council
  • Merced City Council
  • Kern County Board of Supervisors

Important Dates and Deadlines:

Fall 2024 Dates and Deadlines:

  • April 2, 2024: Fall 2024 Legislative Intern Scholar Program application window OPENS.
  • April 25, 2024: PRIORITY DEADLINE for Fall 2024 Legislative Intern Scholar Program application.
  • May 2, 2024: FINAL DEADLINE for Fall 2024 Legislative Intern Scholar Program application.

How To Apply:

  • Completed application: All sections must be completed and signed.
  • Resume: Must be current and completed.
  • Personal Statement: Guidelines stated on our application
  • College Transcripts: Copies (PDF file) of unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your name, overall GPA, and units completed must appear on the document.

Eligibility:

  • Must have a 3.0 overall GPA or higher
  • Must be at least a Junior in standing (60 units completed) if enrolled at a University OR be a second-year student if enrolled at a Community College OR be a Graduate student in standing during the semester of the internship.
  • Must be able to work 10-15 hours a week during the semester (hour requirement is 150 hours minimum) for local placements OR 8-10 weeks full time for summer Sacramento/Washington, D.C. placements.