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For more than 80 years, the Vinson Institute has worked with public officials throughout Georgia and around the world to improve governance and people's lives. From Georgia's early days as a largely agrarian state with a modest population to its modern-day status as a national and international force in business, industry, and politics with a population of almost 10 million, the Institute has helped government leaders navigate change and forge strong directions for a better Georgia.
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Vinson Institute Fellows Program
Contact: internships@cviog.uga.edu

Overview

The Vinson Institute Fellows Program is an educational opportunity for undergraduate students interested in state and local government. Through the program, students will have an opportunity to become involved in the Institute's training, applied research, and technical assistance programs and other projects for state and local governments in Georgia and internationally. The goals of the Fellows Program are to

  • Provide students with an understanding of the broad range of services provided by the Institute that enhance the capacity of governments to work more effectively;
  • Give students insight into the day-to-day activities of state and local elected and appointed officials;
  • Encourage students to pursue careers in state and local government and public service generally.

As Vinson Fellows, undergraduate students will be matched with a faculty-mentor in one of the Institute's ongoing training, technical assistance, applied research, or communications programs. Students will also have an opportunity to interact with local and state elected and appointed officials at training sessions and conferences throughout the semester.

All interested students, regardless of class standing, are encouraged to apply. Through a partnership with the UGA chapter of the Roosevelt Institute, a nationwide network of student think tanks, the Fellows Program reserves its positions in the spring fellowship each year for top-performing students from the fall Roosevelt Scholars course.

The Carl Vinson Institute of Government offers fellowships in four separate divisions:

  1. The Governmental Services and Research division is ideal for students interested in public policy and developing their research and analytical skills.
  2. The Governmental Training, Education, and Development division seeks students interested in local and state government development. The student will have significant interaction with elected and appointed officials at training and education courses.
  3. The International Center is an excellent opportunity for students interested in international programs. The Center works in countries around the world, particularly in China and Africa.
  4. The Office of Communications encourages students with excellent writing skills and an interest in media relations and politics to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
  • Interest in the workings of state and local government, in Georgia or internationally
  • Excellent writing, organization, communication, and research skills

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