These experiential opportunities provide a significant funding source
for qualified students. Click on the name of a program for more information.
Illinois Legislative Staff Intern Program
Five legislative analyst positions with each of the four partisan leadership staffs, three research positions and one science writing position with the Legislative Research Unit.
Graduate Public Service Intern (GPSI) Program
As part of a two-year master's degree program, fifty interns serve
half time during the regular academic year and full time during the
summer, with an agency of Illinois state government.
Public Affairs Reporting Program
Eighteen reporting positions with print and electronic media organizations
maintaining full-time operations in the Statehouse.
Applied Study and Experiential Learning Term (AST)
AST provides an academically sponsored learning experience that gives
all undergraduate students an opportunity to learn from the community.
Graduate Assistantships
These on-campus internships (approximately 100) offer opportunities
to develop and apply skills across a broad spectrum of UIS.
Whitney M. Young Graduate Fellowship Program
A competitive program for African American, Hispanic American, and
American Indian Graduate Students. Usually 10 to 12 fellowships.