Michigan Government Semester Program

04/28/2026

Thank you Judge Aquilina for all you do!

04/28/2026

Congratulations to our three Michigan Government Semester Program scholarship winners - A'Nyah Banta, Esther Waller and Victoria Bucher. Thanks for all your hard work this semester!
Photo by Jackie Belden Hawthorne, College of Social Science
https://polisci.msu.edu/news-events/news/mgsp-award26.html

03/10/2026

Thank you Jayshona!

Jayshona's career launched due to programs like the MSU Michigan Government Semester Program.

On this you can help other students realize their potential with a gift.

Learn more: https://givingday.msu.edu/projects/social-science

Michigan State University Political Science

03/10/2026

Help us fund future leaders!

05/01/2025

02/15/2024

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Finance Associate, Caucus Fundraising Job Description. Democrats in the Michigan House have taken the majority for the first time in over a decade. In order to help protect that majority, we are seeking to build out our finance staff for the 2024 cycle. The Michigan House Democratic Fund (MHDF) is hiring a highly motivated, organized individual to assist the finance team with operations and contribute to the overall goal of holding the House in 2024. The Finance Associate position is based in Lansing, Michigan and reports directly to the Deputy Finance Director and Finance Director. They will provide the team with fundraising and office management assistance.

Key Responsibilities include: *Assist Deputy Finance Director and Finance Director with prospecting, donor research, and call time preparation; *Maintain fundraising databases and lists; *Assist with staffing call time as needed; *Prepare donor thank you letters; *Complete office management tasks as needed; *Other duties as assigned.

Requirements: A willingness to learn prospecting and donor research best practices; A willingness to learn how to navigate NGP, Numero, ActBlue, and Google Suite; An ability to produce detail-oriented work in a fast-paced environment; Strong people skills and patience; A strong commitment to Democratic values and getting Democrats elected.

This is a full-time position. The compensation range is $50,000 to $55,000 and commensurate with experience. MHDF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring a staff that reflects our diverse caucus and state. Please send a resume and at least three references to [email protected] with the title “Finance Associate” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Posted 2/15.

01/19/2024

SUMMER INTERNSHIP IN FLINT. The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office and the Genesee County Public Defender's Office are looking for quality pre-law summer interns as part of MSU's Flint Summer 2024 Study Away Program run by the College of Social Science. If interested, see more about the Flint Summer Program here (https://socialscience.msu.edu/_assets/pdfs/Flint%20Summer%20Study%20Away%20Internship%20Program%20Guide%202024.pdf) and contact Catharine White in the Office of Experiential Learning ([email protected]).

10/19/2023

JOB IN MI SENATOR SHINK’S OFFICE: Scheduler and Administrative Assistant for Office of Sen Shink; Salary: $47,000 with standard benefit package. Please submit cover letter and resume to: [email protected]. Here is the job description: https://senate.michigan.gov/employment/JobPostings/Admin%20Asst.%20and%20Scheduler%20-%20Shink.pdf.

10/12/2023

PAID INTERNSHIP WITH DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE & SECURITY AGENCY: The DCSA Student Experience (DSE) is a paid internship program designed to attract diverse and talented students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program from an accredited college or university. Students have an opportunity to gain marketable developmental experience in counterintelligence and insider threat, industrial security, personnel security, security training, and other DCSA core mission and support areas. Students typically work for a recommended minimum of 10 weeks from June through August as full-time, temporary federal employees. Students that successfully complete the summer program may be eligible to return to their internship during academic breaks. Students must provide proof of full-time enrollment from an accredited institution in order to be considered. All students will successfully complete the security clearance process and pass a drug screening test prior to receiving a final offer to participate in the program. Students who receive successful performance may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position if all requirements are met. Funding availability, mission requirements, and other factors may apply. To be eligible, applicants must: Be a U.S. citizen; Enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program from an accredited college or university; Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application (Must notate GPA in resume); Have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or Top-Secret security clearance; Have the ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing; Reside in the local commuting area of the program location during the summer; Meet other qualifications as stated in the application. Please note: Because DCSA is an Excepted Service agency, we do not participate in the OPM Pathways Internship Program. Therefore, successful completion of the DSE does not guarantee a permanent appointment to a full-time, permanent position. However, students who receive successful performance may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a permanent position if all requirements are met. Funding availability, mission requirements, and other factors may apply. Learn more here: https://www.dcsa.mil/About-Us/Careers/Student-Veteran-Programs/. Apply by Oct. 31.

10/09/2023

PAID ENERGY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM for SPRING 2024: The Michigan Conservative Energy Forum is recruiting for its fellowship program and plans to run the program spring semester again this year. There are two open spots, available to current students or young professionals, with a stipend of $1,000 each and we will be collecting applications on a rolling basis. The fellow gets to choose the research topic of their interest and will work with Emily Pallarito Szczerowski, Director of Programs & Operations, ([email protected]) to create a deliverable plan. Topics and deliverables in the past have included the UP Energy Crisis, Biomass in Michigan, Electric Vehicles, Solar, Michigan's Dam Crisis along with op eds, podcasts, documentaries, and research papers. Additional information can be found on our website: https://www.micef.org/pischeafellowship.

10/06/2023

REMOTE OR IN-PERSON INTERNSHIP AT US DEPT OF JUSTICE: The Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch (CPB) is responsible for the enforcement of most of the federal statutes that protect consumers from deceptive, unfair, or fraudulent practices. Many of these laws provide for both civil and criminal penalties. CPB also defends the federal government in suits that challenge the policies of consumer protection agencies. Each semester we offer a few unpaid internships for undergraduate students in their junior or senior year, who are interested in pursuing a career in the law. The responsibilities of an intern include a wide range of duties in support of our Branch’s attorneys and paralegals. Some intern projects include conducting factual research for the Branch’s cases, reviewing documents to identify evidence of fraudulent activity or victims of fraud, and summarizing transcripts and other court records. In addition, the Branch& #39;s attorneys give weekly brown-bag lunch presentations, so the interns can learn about particular cases or investigations. Interns at the Consumer Protection Branch are exposed to a variety of legal procedures, case investigative techniques, and agency interrelationships. As such, interns who work at CPB can expect to have an experience that is both productive and educational. We seek candidates who are in their junior or senior year of undergraduate academic study and can work part-time in the spring (20-24 hours/week minimum). Applicants should have a GPA of 3.3 or higher and show how they have demonstrated their interest in the law through extra-curricular activities. LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: January 30 to April 19, 2024. REQUIREMENTS: Criminal Background Check and U.S. Citizenship Required. Junior or Senior Year Status in Academic Program. APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 3, 2023. INTERNSHIP STATUS: Optional: Remote or In-Person. TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript (all together in one pdf) to Intern Coordinator Lisa Mitzelfeld. [email protected] *In your cover letter, you should articulate why you are specifically interested in the work at CPB. WEBSITE: http://www.justice.gov/civil/consumer-protection-branch.