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To apply for the 2016 summer high school intern program, please create a login and follow the instructions on how to complete the provided online application. All applications are due at 11:59PM AKST on Thursday, March 17, 2016. For further information regarding eligibility, responsibilities, and housing please see the 2016 internship information pdf on our website, at http://www.murkowski.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/internships.
Senator Murkowski's high school intern program is an opportunity for newly-graduated Alaskan high school students to spend three weeks in our Washington, D.C. office to learn more about the workings of the United States Senate and the federal legislation that affects Alaska. We select a total of twenty students from all areas of Alaska to participate in two, three-week sessions.
The office also selects two college students to oversee the program and coordinate various planned events, as well as to supervise and provide peer support for the interns. Although interns spend much of their time under the supervision of the college coordinators, we expect a significant level of maturity and responsibility from all our interns. Interns will live on their own in a college dorm setting and be able to explore Washington, D.C. at their leisure.
The internship is designed to be a great learning experience as well as a chance for Alaska's young people to enjoy all that Washington, D.C. has to offer. Please be aware that we have a zero tolerance policy for alcohol and drug use. Interns who violate this policy will be sent home at their own expense.