Apply for the Summer 2010 Hansard Scholars Programme!

If you’re interested in doing a unique political internship in London and studying British politics at the London School of Economics, you can now apply for the Summer 2010 programme (May 15th - July 31st, 2010), Deadline: February 12th, 2010

The Hansard Scholars Programme offers an outstanding opportunity for undergraduates, postgraduates and young professionals to get invaluable experience at the heart of the British political system.

2010 is really shaping up to be a fascinating time to be involved in British politics. After a tumultous first year as Prime Minister, Gordon Brown is busy fending off the threat from David Cameron’s revitalised Conservative party, with one eye on the General Election which will take place in late Spring or early Summer. Parliament, Government and political organisations throughout the UK are busy trying to find their feet in what will be a new and crucial period in British political history. You can be a part of this – witnessing the changes, conflicts and developments first hand as they emerge.

You might be based at the sharp end of representative government in a party’s headquarters, or the office of a MP or Peer in the Houses of Parliament. You might be helping to cover political developments as they emerge for a newspaper, news agency or broadcast news channel. You might be in the policy unit of a major pressure group or think tank or NGO, drafting briefings and aiming to get the views of your organisation heard by decision makers in Government and beyond. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, drop us a line!

The dates for the Hansard Scholars Programme are:

The Hansard Scholars Programme is a highly competitive programme for undergraduates, postgraduates and professionals. Each semester we are forced to decline a number of very good candidates and it is therefore crucial that you provide us with as much positive information about your interests and experience as possible to support your application.

Click here for further details (incl. application form) on the undergraduate Hansard Scholars Programme

Click here for further details (incl. application form) on the Hansard Research Scholars Programme

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants must download and complete the relevant application form (see links below) and return it by post to the address below.

The following pieces of documentation should be submitted in English:

• Application form
  
• A short personal statement outlining reasons for applying
• A CV / Résumé. This must also be submitted by e-mail
• A sample of written academic work (approx. 2,000 words)
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one academic)
• Copies of transcripts from your current university, or evidence of completion of a first degree
• Applicants from non-English speaking countries must provide the results of a TOEFL test (or equivalent)

Hansard Scholars Programme
40-43 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1JA
United Kingdom

We look forward to hearing from you!

If you have any questions about the Hansard Scholars Programme, please email
study@hansard.lse.ac.uk or call +44 207 438 1223.

Chevening Scholarship (Hansard Research Scholars Programme only)

The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office awards scholarships for the spring and summer Hansard Research Scholars Programmes. For further details, please click here.

Chevening scholarships funded by the UK's Foreign & Commonwealth Office are available for the Spring 2010 and Summer 2010 Hansard Research Scholars Programme. 

Chevening Scholarships are offered in most countries but not the United States of America or European Union countries.

The Hansard Society is registered with the UK Government's Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills (DIUS) as an education & training provider, and is accredited by the British Accreditation Council.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC POLICY

If you are interested in studying politics at the world-famous University of Edinburgh and doing an internship placement in the Scottish Parliament, you may well be interested in the new PG Certificate in Government & Public Policy. For further details, please click here