OpenFieldMaster of Arts in Political Science - Illinois Legislative Staff Internship Program
University of Illinois Springfield · Springfield, Illinois, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Prestigious capital-city fellowship embedding graduate students directly into the Illinois General Assembly bipartisan research and leadership staff.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- ILSIP Paid Legislative Fellowship: $35,000 annual stipend plus 100% tuition coverage
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0+; strong interest in state legislative governance; interview
- English Language
- TOEFL 85+
- Standardized Exam
- Not required
- Application Materials
- Public policy writing sample and personal statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Illinois Springfield's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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