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• Testimonials

"As an intern for the IL Environmental Protection Agency, I amassed wonderful experiences and made valuable contacts that continue to boost my career. My supervisor always treated me as a co-worker rather than as an intern, and she encouraged me to get involved with projects that would build a strong resume. As a result of the contacts I made as an intern, I was offered a job in the Governor's office. Without GPSI, I would not be where I am - in a fast-paced, high-profile job with a master's degree to boot! Annie Thompson, Press Assistant, Office of the Governor

Benefits

In addition to having the opportunity to gain valuable professional work experience and a high quality, marketable graduate education, your benefits also include:

* Monthly Stipend: $950 per month during the academic year (August 16 to May 15) and $1900 per month during the summer (May 16 to August 15).

* Weekly Work Schedule: 20 hours per week during the academic year, and 37.5 hours per week during the summer.

* Tuition Waiver/Credit Hours: nine (9) credit hours tuition waiver for the fall and spring semesters, and four (4) credit hours tuition waiver for the summer semester. Enrollment for the summer term is optional.

* Mandatory Student Fees Allotment: commencing with the 2009 fall semester, GPSI interns will receive $250 per fall and spring semester towards mandatory student fees.

* Professional Development: $300 per year for the purchase of professional resources to enhance your educational experience (professional conferences, software, professional journals, professional memberships, etc.)

* Scholarship Opportunities: additional scholarships are available for GPSI interns, including the Beverly Vaughn Friesland Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Public Service Interns, which is named in memory of Kim Hayden's mother, who is the Director of the Office of Graduate Intern Programs.

* Mentoring: you will have the opportunity to benefit from the mentoring relationship established with your placement supervisor -- a seasoned professional.

* Intern Support: the GPSI office will work closely with you throughout your intern experience.