Scottish and European Parliament Internships

Live in Edinburgh, Scotland or Brussels, Belgium. Work for a specific member of the Scottish or European Parliament or a research/press office. Stay either fall semester, winter semester, or spring term.

Internship Tasks writing speeches, briefs, and reports researching for new European and Scottish business policies monitoring the media representing members of parliament on different committees issuing press releases to national newspapers helping election campaigns working on social and economic policy formation special interest projects

transportation issues building bridges new public transportation system freight facilities excess winter mortality and clinical trials for the elderly family law bill/cohabitation divorce amendments party politics EU politics international current events fisheries European integration world trade development electoral system preserving Scottish heritage Scottish penitentiary conditions campaign issues international conflicts Scottish independence smoking bills environmental issues business negotiations lobbyist organizations parliamentary debates import/export regulations mental health party events peaceful protests

Earn BYU Credit Fall/Winter: 9 credits Spring/Summer: 6 credits Students normally earn credit in political science or international relations, but students can work with faculty from their respective majors to set up course contracts.

Cost estimates include tuition, housing, airfare, transportation, and food: Spring = $3,500–4,000 Winter = $4,200–5,000

Housing in Scotland/Belgium Finding housing is the responsibility of the student. ISP will provide some useful information, but the ultimate responsibility falls on you. If you plan ahead of time, contact the interns that are there, and communicate with potential landlords, you will not have any problems.

Funding Opportunities Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh All BYU scholarships and Pell Grants can be applied to program costs. The Mary Lou Fulton Intern Chair Grant is available to students of the College of Family, Home and Social Sciences. Any other grant is applicable as well. Once you are accepted to the program, you will automatically be considered for a small ISP scholarship of between $100 and $500.

Common Concerns Q: What if I don’t know that much about Scotland or Belgium? A: All interns will take a one credit preparation course during the second block of the semester to prepare them for the internship.

Q: How competitive is the program? A: While the program is competitive, a little more than 50% of the applicants are accepted. *While a great GPA is helpful, it is definitely not the determining factor. Apply!

Q: Is there a language requirement? A: No! However, if you do speak a European language it may help you work for a foreign language-speaking member of the European Parliament. *Previous interns have worked with Finnish, Spanish, and Estonian MEPs.

Q: Can I bring my spouse? A: Yes! Children are also welcome.

Application Requirements Almost everything is done online! By the appropriate deadline (October 1 for winter, February for spring and fall), you need to submit the following: – a letter of intent – a resume – two letters of recommendation (give to front desk in 280 HRCB) – a writing sample – ABC Report/transcript – $25 application fee

Prep Course IAS 360R section 6 block 2 of fall semester Your performance during the first three weeks determines whether you will go to the internship.

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For more information, please contact: Dr. Danny room 141 HRCB Clint room 280 HRCB International Study Programs room 280 HRCB