Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation-AAPD Congressional Internship Program

The national office of VSA arts partners with Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. They've passed along another Mitsubishi opportunity to share with the network:

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is accepting applications for a congressional internship program for college students (sophomores and juniors) with disabilities.

Students will work on Capitol Hill in congressional offices for eight (8) weeks and acquire valuable experience in congressional office operations, public policy development, and constituents' roles in the legislative and political processes. The internship program, administered by AAPD, was created in 2002 through a grant from Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. Students will receive free housing, a stipend of $1,500.00, and round trip airfare to Washington D.C. They will work with a congressional staff member on a significant policy issue.

Applications are due December 14, 2007. http://www.aapd.com/internships/internship08/MEAFinternInfo08.htm