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• Eligible applicants must be Illinois residents who have not previously participated in the Curry Internship Program.
• Curry interns will receive a stipend of $2,700 per month. 
  • The Curry Interns are paid as a normal State of Illinois employee via normal payroll. If they work a full pay period, they will be paid as any other State employee. If they work less than full-time (37.5 hours a week), they should be paid the hourly equivalent of their monthly base salary ($2,700.00), for the pay period(s).

The application process for the 2025 Michael Curry Summer Internship Program is done completely online. The following documents must be submitted in order for your application to be considered:

• Completed application—click link below for application form
• Official or unofficial college transcript
• Personal statement (500 words or fewer)
• Policy essay (750 words or fewer)

A resume or CV may be provided as a supplement in addition to the above documents.