UC Center in Sacramento Scholar Intern Program

Internships / Public Service / Research

The Program

Open to all majors, the University of California Center in Sacramento (UCCS) program gives students from all UC campuses the opportunity to participate in internships tailored to their goals while living and studying only blocks from the Capitol building.

This program provides the unique opportunity to:

• Earn full semester units
• Participate in an internship of your choice
• Become involved in state policy
• Interact with other UC students

The capstone of the UCCS program is a research seminar led by faculty from several UC campuses and culminates in a research thesis. The seminar is supplemented with an internship experience where students devote 24-33 hrs/wk to special assignments. Past students have interned in the Governor’s Office, state agencies, nonprofits, and with state assembly members. The Center also frequently hosts guest speakers ranging from members of the California legislature and the Executive Branch to state agency officials and UC faculty.

Application Details

NEW DEADLINE: Extended Summer Deadline: May 2, 2008
Fall '08 Deadline: May 30, 2008

Eligibility - Student must have Junior, Senior, or graduate student standing and a minimum 3.0 GPA before applying.

Application materials include:

1. Downloadable application form and optional housing exemption form
2. Resume
3. Official transcript
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Personal statement

Application packages should be delivered to the Career Center, c/o Jennifer Sugiyama.

Next Steps

• Research past intern placements: Public Policy, Journalism
• Housing information (PDF)
• Financial aid is directly transferable during semester-long sessions. For the Summer session, remaining funds from the previous school year can be applied to the program.

Questions?

For more information, contact: Janet Choi or Jennifer Sugiyama.