Cal in Local Government Summer Intern Application

Deadline to Apply: 11:59pm, March 24, 2023

Round 1 Interview (with program staff): April 3-7, 2023

Round 2 Interview (with site supervisor): April 10-21, 2023

Note: We do our best to match each student with their top summer internship site. While we cannot guarantee your top choice, we can ensure that all accepted students are matched with an internship.

To Apply: Submit the application below and email your resume to publicservice@berkeley.edu with the subject line “Cal in Local Government Intern Application“.

Before submitting an application, please read the Summer Internship Descriptions.

I. Personal Information

First Name
(as it appears on your identification)

Last Name
(as it appears on your identification)

Lived First Name

Pronouns

Berkeley Email (required)

Non-Berkeley Email

Phone

SID

Expected Graduation Year

Birthday (month/day/year)

Are you a transfer student?

Are you a first-generation college student, meaning your parents, guardians, or grandparents did not attend college?

What is your major?

What is your residential status?

Hometown

What languages do you speak other than English?

Gender (hold SHIFT to select multiple)

If you selected “Other”, or would like to provide details about your gender identity, please do so here.

Racial or ethnic identity (optional)

If you selected “I do not identify with the above options”, or would like to provide details about your race/ethnicity, please do so

How did you hear about this program?

Would you like to subscribe to the Public Service Center’s monthly newsletter that lists community events, service and leadership opportunities, scholarships, and more?

The Public Service Center is committed to raising funds for those who need it. Please share your financial aid status with us to help us make this happen. (Please check all that apply.)

Note: 65% of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid

	Not Eligible for Financial Aid
	Financial Aid Eligible
	Work-Study Eligible
	Pell Grant Eligible

II. References

Reference #1: Name, Relationship, Phone #, Email Address		Reference #2: Name, Relationship, Phone #, Email Address

III. Short Answer Questions (under 250 words per question)

1. Why are you interested in being a Cal in Local Government intern?		2. What do you hope to gain from this experience? (For example: how does this fit your academic or career goals?)
3. What issue(s) are you interested in (for example: education, racial equity, housing, etc.) and why?		4. Describe any past experience that would make you a good fit for this internship program. What skills and knowledge would you bring as an intern?

IV. Financial Support

Did you apply for the Regents’ and Chancellors’ Scholarship?

In order to make this role accessible to students engaging in their service, students who meet the need based criteria for the Haas Leader Program are eligible to apply for financial support through this application. If you are not Work Study Eligible, you will likely not meet the minimum criteria to be considered for the award.	Apply to the Haas Public Service Leaders Program	The Haas Leaders scholarship is specifically for students who would not otherwise be able to afford interning as a full-time intern for a small stipend. Please describe your financial need and why you believe you should be given this scholarship. Limit your response to 250 words.

We will make every effort to allocate funds as equitably as possible, but cannot guarantee that every student will receive an award.

VI. Application Checklist

I have read and agree to all program commitments.

I have completed all fields and required essay questions above.

Reminder: In order for your application to be complete you must also email your resume to publicservice@berkeley.edu with the subject line “Cal in Local Government Intern Application”.