The Ohio University Capitol Scholars Program

Capitol Scholars is a leadership development program designed to help outstanding Political Science majors gain experience in practical and applied settings. In 1999-00, the first year of the program, Capitol Scholars were placed in internships in the offices of Vice President Al Gore, Senator Voinovich, Congressman Ted Strickland, Congressman Tony Hall, Ohio State Senator Robert Hagen, the Rural Action Arts Preservation Project. A Capitol Scholar was also placed in the new National Assembly of Wales. This was the first intern ever placed in that Assembly.

Description of the Program
Each year, eight of the top senior Political Science majors are identified as Capitol Scholars. Three are Ohio Capitol Scholars. These Scholars are placed in a significant internship in state or local government. These internships are likely to be in Columbus, but might be in another location in the state. They also receive a $1,000 stipend to cover travel and housing expenses. Three are identified as National Capitol Scholars. National Scholars are placed in a significant internship in Washington DC. They receive a $2,000 stipend. Finally, two students will be identified as Global Capitol Scholars. These students are placed in a significant internship in a global capitol city and receive a stipend of $2,000 plus round-trip airfare to the internship city. The internship can be arranged any time during the scholars senior year. Scholars can receive up to 15 hours credit for the internship.

Who is Eligible?
The program is open to all junior Political Science majors. Those selected will be Capitol Scholars during their entire senior year. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and have completed more than 120 hours but fewer than 160 hours by the end of their junior year.

How Do I Apply?
If you wish to be considered, you should submit a 2-3 page statement describing your interests in the program including whether you are interested in the Ohio, National, or Global program. The statement should explain how the program would help to advance your personal development or career goals. You should also submit the name or an Ohio University faculty member who can serve as your reference.

Programs	Financial Aid
B.A. Certificate Programs	Capitol Scholars
B.A. in Public Policy and Administration	Financial Aid
B.A. Requirements	Scholarships
Global Learning Community
Office of Admissions	Organizations
Political Communications	Pi Sigma Alpha
Political Science Minor	Honors Tutorial Program
Pre-Foreign Service	POLS Majors Association
Pre-Law Studies
POLS Honors Program