CPP students in any college and majoring in any subject are eligible to apply for the Panetta Internship. Applicants must be currently enrolled with junior class status (scheduled to graduate no earlier than Spring 2027), and have 3.0 GPA or higher. Additional eligibility criteria include: being a CA resident and proof of health insurance.
Each student wishing to be considered must submit the following:
- Two-page written essay stating the reasons for your interest in the Panetta Institute’s Congressional Internship Program
- A current resumé
- Names and contact information of two faculty references who will endorse your application — we will contact the faculty members and ask for a reference.
- A graded writing assignment from a recent Cal Poly Pomona class that exemplifies your analytical skills and writing abilities*
- Completed college transcripts including community/junior college work and/or other college/university work
*Please note – in order for your application to be considered complete, the writing assignment you submit must be at least 3 pages long, be single authored, have a letter grade, and must include instructor comments. Papers without instructor comments will not be accepted.
Submit the completed application along with all other documents by 12pm on Tuesday, 3/24/2025 to Noelle McKinn via email (ncmckinn@cpp.edu). For questions, contact Dr. Brianne Dávila at badavila@cpp.edu. Incomplete applications will not be considered. First interviews will be scheduled the week of April 6th and the final interview will be scheduled for April 20th.
