Community Scholars

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Community Scholars
200 N. Ochoa
El Paso, TX 79901

Phone: (915) 533-6200
Fax: (915) 533-6207

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Important: In order to apply for a summer internship, you must (1) meet the application deadline, (2) fill out and submit the Application (online or via regular mail [Click here for Printable Application]), (3) submit 3 Recommendation Forms (Click here for the Forms), and (4) submit an official High School Transcript.
*Name:		*Grade Level:
*Address:		*Phone:
*City:		*Your E-mail:
*State:		*SSN:
*Zip Code:		*Class Rank:
*Date of Birth:		*Total Students in Class:
*High School:		*Overall GPA: (0-100% Scale)
The following questions will not be used to determine hiring and are for grant writing and fundraising purposes only.
*What is your family's annual income?		*Including yourself, How many people reside in your home?
*Leadership Positions held:		*Extra Curricular Activities:
*Pre-Advanced Placement, Advanced Placement, and Gifted Classes Taken:
* Are you a resident of a Housing Authority of El Paso Community or Section 8 Housting? Yes No
If Yes, please list the Housing Community you live in or address:
Record of Community Service/Volunteer Work
(1.)Project Organization Name: Date(s) of Participation: Supervisor: Supervisor Phone: *Duties:		(2.)Project Organization Name: Date(s) of Participation: Supervisor: Supervisor Phone: *Duties:
(3.)Project Organization Name: Date(s) of Participation: Supervisor: Supervisor Phone: *Duties:		(4.)Project OrganizationName: Date(s) of Participation: Supervisor: Supervisor Phone: *Duties:
Short Answer: Please answer each question in 500 words or less. Read the questions carefully and make sure you fully respond to them. Use correct grammar and punctuation. Be sure to proof read your answers. 1. What does ‘public policy’ mean to you? Why is it important to understand public policy? 2. Besides the war in the Middle East, what current issues in El Paso or the nation concern or interest you? What about the issue captures your concern or interest and if you were a decision maker, how would you try to resolve the issue?

Are you in the top 20% of your class? Yes No		Are you authorized to work in the United States? Yes No
Will you have transportation to and from work May through July? (Does NOT disqualify you from employment) Yes No
If you have transportation, would you be willing to allow those who don't to carpool with you to and from work? Yes No
Would you be prepared to make Community Scholars your priority for the summer? Yes No
Important - Before You Submit 1. Please Double Check Your Application For errors. 2. Make Sure that you have the 3 Recommendation Forms completed (Available Here) and mail them to us. 3. Make Sure that you submit an Official High School Transcript with your Recommendation Forms.

The goal of Community Scholars is to create ethical regional leadership; at the same time, it is our mission to provide the community with information on relevant and timely issues. Supporting this program means supporting our future and important community discussions on issues that impact El Paso.

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Find out about the topics Community Scholars is currently researching:

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Infrastructure
  • Workforce Development

If you have a topic you would like Community Scholars to research, please submit it today.

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Since 1998, Community Scholars interns have produced over 80 reports related to Education (Higher and Public), Workforce Development, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Access to Capital and Water.

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