Nancy Everett, and Phyllis Ward Washington DC Internship

The Everett, Nancy, and Phyllis Ward Washington DC Internship is administered by the Political Science Department to create congressional internship opportunities for two students to spend a summer in Washington, DC. The summer stipend of $4,300 helps pay for housing, travel, and living expenses. You may apply online for this application here.

Scholarships (for housing and travel) are awarded to political science majors only; graduating seniors may apply. Students may also earn up to 4 units of academic credit. 

For more information click here. [pdf]

Currently taking applications for Rep. Zoe Lofgren an Rep. Khanna's office. 

Applicants should submit the following:

  • 1-2 page essay on why you want to intern with Congress
  • Résumé
  • Unofficial SJSU transcript
  • A graded paper from one of your classes (min. 3 pages)
  • Two SJSU Faculty References (letters are not required)


For more information please contact Professor Mary Currin-Percival at mary.currinpercival@sjsu.edu 


Past Recipients

Erikapatricia Rios Romero, 2019
Ro Khanna
Asya Evenlyn, 2019
Zoe Lofgren
Karam Singh, 2018
Swapanthi Mandalika, 2017
Jenny Ballasteros, 2017
Teresa Gomez, 2016
Joshua Romero, 2016
Meschelle Noble, 2015
Mike Honda 
Andrea Rivera, 2015
Zoe Lofgren 
Rashmeen Kaur, 2014 
Zoe Lofgren
James Contino, 2014
Mike Honda
Nicholas Becker, 2013
Mike Honda
Bradley Wilson, 2013 
Zoe Lofgren
Domingo Juan, 2012
Mike Honda
Julian Pizano, 2012
Zoe Lofgren
Anurag Paul, 2011
Mike Honda
Luko Kasomo, 2011
Zoe Lofgren
Amber Manglona, 2010
Zoe Lofgren
Fernando Encisco Marquez, '10
Mike Honda
Amanda Baker, 2009
Mike Honda
Maggie Taylor, 2008
Zoe Lofgren
Christopher Temblador, 2007
Mike Honda
Breeanna Mierop, 2006
Zoe Lofgren
Brian Chapman, 2005
Mike Honda
Michael Sy, 2004
Mike Honda
Diego Barragan, 2003
Mike Honda
Kemberly Gong, 2001
Mike Honda