NIAF Congressional Fellowship

This fellowship serves as an opportunity for first-hand experience in public service for the next generation of Italian American political leaders. Fellows will learn about the legislative process, issues facing Congress, and the operations of a Congressional office while working for an Italian American leader who has climbed the ladder of public policy success.

NIAF is a nonpartisan not-for-profit organization and serves as the premier voice for Italian Americans in Washington, D.C. The Foundation works closely with Congress, The White House, the Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Rome, and the Embassy of Italy in Washington to promote Italian American heritage and serve as a bipartisan educational foundation. As a unified voice on issues of importance to Italian Americans, the Foundation builds relationships with key decision makers on behalf of the Italian American community and serves as a resource and thought leader for politicians, policy makers, and diplomats.

In order to apply, a student must meet all the following requirements:

1. Students must be members of the National Italian American Foundation. Not a member?
2. Students must be a junior or senior in college, or in the first year out of college, at beginning of internship date.
3. Students must have at least one Italian great-grandparent.
4. Students must be able to commit 20-40 hours per week at the Congressional office and agree to abide by all of the sponsoring offices rules and regulations during their fellowship.
5. Preference will be given to students who have never previously held an internship on Capitol Hill.