Walter Rollins Scholars & Robert W. Burk Jr. Interns
West Virginia graduate students are chosen to assist lawmakers serving in leadership positions of the Senate and the House of Delegates.
Walter Rollins Scholars participate in the lawmaking process by researching relevant issues, assisting in preparation for floor deliberations and monitoring legislative activity under the direction of those in the highest positions of legislative leadership.
Robert W. Burk, Jr. Student Interns assist standing committee chairpersons and other leading senators and delegates. These students receive firsthand knowledge by observing the making of public policy, studying how the legislative structure beats upon the manner in which decisions are made and aiding legislators legislation in their daily work activities.
Details & Eligibility
Number of positions: 6
Rollins Scholars: 2
Burk Interns: 4
- Students enrolled in graduate degree programs of all majors at accredited WV public or private colleges or universities
- 3.0 GPA or better
Application
Rollins-Burk Intern ApplicationLegislative Contacts
US Mail:West Virginia State Senate
Legislative Internship Committee
Building 1, Room 227M
State Capitol Complex
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Casey Long
Phone: (304) 357-7952
casey.long@wvsenate.gov
Brittany Carowick
Phone: (304) 357-7924
brittany.carowick@wvsenate.gov
Campus Contacts
Marshall UniversityDr. Mary Beth Beller
beller@marshall.edu
(304) 696-2763
Department of Political Science, Smith Hall
738 Marshall University One John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25755
West Virginia State University
Dr. Michael Pennington
Associate Professor, Chair of History & Political Science, MPA Director
mpennin1@wvstateu.edu
(304) 766-3044
120 Hill Hall, Institute, WV 25112
Links
Walter Rollins Scholars & Robert W. Burk Jr. InternsJudith A. Herndon Fellowship
Legislative Information Journalism Internship
Internship Introduction