Your gift makes a difference
The Matsui Washington, D.C. Scholars program is a new, holistic, and immersive experience built to inspire students who represent the diversity of American society to pursue careers in public service, especially in the federal government. Elements include:
- Ten-week summer public service internships based in Washington, D.C.
- Summer research opportunity
- A 16-week, three-unit preparatory course in the Travers Department of Political Science
- Hands-on training in research methods, implementation, and translating findings for a general audience
- Mentorship
- Professional development workshops and networking opportunities
- Cohort-building activities
- Fellowships covering the cost of summer housing, transportation, and living expenses
Thank you for your generosity to these deserving students!
Contact
Christine Trost, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Institute of Governmental Studies
Director, The Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service
University of California, Berkeley
102 Moses Hall
Ph: 510-642-4465
ctrost@berkeley.edu