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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. “ Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders ”. About CHCI. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) was established in 1978 by members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. CHCI was formed as a nonprofit,

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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

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  1. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute “Developing the Next Generation of Latino Leaders”

  2. About CHCI • The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) was established in 1978 by members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. • CHCI was formed as a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational organization whose programs would focus on increasing opportunities for Latinos.

  3. About CHCI…continued • Mission To develop the next generation of Latino leaders. CHCI offers educational and leadership development programs, services and activities. • Vision An educated and civic-minded Latino community that participates in local, state, and federal policy decision-making.

  4. Educational Services and Publications • College Preparatory Kit (academic preparation + testing + financing college + selecting a college) • National Directory of Scholarship… • Web site: tips for parents, questions, college search engine, top colleges for Latinos • Alumni Association

  5. CHCI Programs • CHCI Scholarship Award • Congressional Internship • Public Policy Fellowship • HOGAR Housing Fellowship

  6. CHCI Scholarship Award • Need based, community service • Over 105 awards • Deadline: April 16 • Awards: $1,000 AA + DELL notebook $2,500 BA/BS degree + DELL notebook $5,000 Graduate degree

  7. CHCI Congressional Internship • Eight week summer program for undergraduates • 34 internships per year • Deadline: January 31 • Stipend: $2,000 + roundtrip transportation + commuter assistance + housing

  8. CHCI Public Policy Fellowship • Nine-month public policy fellowship in DC for recent graduates • 23 fellowships per year • Deadline: March 1 • Stipend: $2,200/ month BA/BS degree • $2,600/month Graduate degree • + roundtrip transportation + commuter • assistance + health insurance

  9. How to become a CHCI Placement Supervisor • Fill out a placement interest form by July 16th • Provide a detailed work plan • Conduct informational interviews • Participate in CHCI events such as fellowship orientation, CHCI Hispanic Heritage events, etc. in order to get to know fellows, and staff

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