2008 Woodie Awards
State dept. offers prestigious internships
COLBY STREAM
News/BizTech Editor
Issue date: 10/13/08 Section: News
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice chose Boise State University.
Up to eight Boise State students could have the opportunity for an internship in the U.S. State Department. But those who want to apply should act quickly because the deadline is Oct. 15.
“The internship will provide students with an interest in a career in international affairs a wealth of experience in just what that type of career entails,” Ross Burkhart, associate professor and Department of Political Science chair said. “It is also a way to serve one’s country in a valuable capacity. Also, if a student is posted overseas, then there is the benefit of travel and exposure to a different country and culture.”
Burkhart said interns will participate in activities including gathering information, helping in visa issuance and answering passport questions.
The department will select up to four students for 10-week paid internships. These internships will be in summer 2009. Up to four additional students will be chosen for fall 2009. Interns will either go to the State Department in Washington, D.C. or to consulates overseas.
To apply, students must send their transcript, a resume proving the student is headed toward a career in international affairs and a 1,000-word essay on how the internship will help the student achieve their goals.Applications must be received by Burkhart no later than Oct. 15. Students should submit them by email to, rburkha@boisestate.edu.
Burkhart said he is confident that Boise State students are just as qualified as students at any other school.
“Students from Boise State, in my 11 years of experience on campus, are just as talented, creative and ambitious as students from Ivy League schools,” he said. “I am excited to see Boise State students apply for this wonderful opportunity to serve our country and gain insight into a rewarding career.”
For questions, call Burkhart at 426-3280.
Up to eight Boise State students could have the opportunity for an internship in the U.S. State Department. But those who want to apply should act quickly because the deadline is Oct. 15.
“The internship will provide students with an interest in a career in international affairs a wealth of experience in just what that type of career entails,” Ross Burkhart, associate professor and Department of Political Science chair said. “It is also a way to serve one’s country in a valuable capacity. Also, if a student is posted overseas, then there is the benefit of travel and exposure to a different country and culture.”
Burkhart said interns will participate in activities including gathering information, helping in visa issuance and answering passport questions.
The department will select up to four students for 10-week paid internships. These internships will be in summer 2009. Up to four additional students will be chosen for fall 2009. Interns will either go to the State Department in Washington, D.C. or to consulates overseas.
To apply, students must send their transcript, a resume proving the student is headed toward a career in international affairs and a 1,000-word essay on how the internship will help the student achieve their goals.Applications must be received by Burkhart no later than Oct. 15. Students should submit them by email to, rburkha@boisestate.edu.
Burkhart said he is confident that Boise State students are just as qualified as students at any other school.
“Students from Boise State, in my 11 years of experience on campus, are just as talented, creative and ambitious as students from Ivy League schools,” he said. “I am excited to see Boise State students apply for this wonderful opportunity to serve our country and gain insight into a rewarding career.”
For questions, call Burkhart at 426-3280.
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