Student Opportunities | Paul Simon Public Policy Institute | SIU

The Institute is committed to providing professional development opportunities for students through internships, fellowships, student jobs, and the Institute Ambassador Resident Student Organization (RSO).

Opportunities may have different deadlines and requirements. If you have any questions regarding these student opportunities, contact paulsimoninstitute@siu.edu.

INTERNSHIPS:

• Vince Demuzio Internship Program
• Alexander Lane Internship (Springfield, IL)
• Gene Callahan Internship (Springfield, IL)
• The Latino Heritage Legislative Internship (Springfield, IL)
• The Barbara Brown Internship (Springfield, IL)
• Social Work Internship

GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP:

• Celia M. Howard Fellowship

SCHOLARSHIPS:

• Jeanne Hurley Simon Memorial Scholarship
• Barb Brown Memorial Scholarship
• Edwin Phillips Debate Team Scholarship
• Mike Lawrence Scholarship 
• David Yepsen Director's Award

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

Paid student worker positions with the Institute are posted on the SIU Student Employment website as they’re available.

INSTITUTE AMBASSADOR RSO

Learn more about joining the Paul Simon Public Policy Ambassador RSO and how you can advance the Institute’s work across SIU’s campus by contacting Dr. Linda Baker at lrbaker@siu.edu.