Recruitment is now open for the 2027 Spring Legislative Session. Applications are due on September 20th 11:59PM and must be submitted through InfoReady for consideration.
Students selected for the program learn directly from legislative and lobbying staff through hands-on experience in the office. This leadership opportunity emphasizes professional development, enabling students to acquire essential skills crucial for success in policymaking, governance roles, and public service.
Application Requirements
- Be academically classified as a junior, senior, or graduate student as of January 2027.
- For Spring 2027 must be currently enrolled in academic courses at UCF, earning credits towards your graduation requirements.
Qualifications & Expectations
- Willing to be nonpartisan
- Strong communication abilities, including speaking, writing, research, and computer skills
- Interest in, or knowledge of the legislative process
- Demonstrated ability to work with others in a fast-paced and highly visible environment
Benefits & Scholarship
Each Legislative Scholar will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship for Spring 2027, in addition to having an all-inclusive apartment paid for and shared with a fellow Legislative Scholar in Tallahassee for the Legislative Session and reimbursement for travel expenses for one round trip to Tallahassee.
Credit Hours
Students from any academic program can apply. The number of credit hours is determined by the academic program. All students will pay for and receive credit hours at their current in state or out of state cost for the internship and will have a project or assignment determined by their academic program.
Application Components
- Completed Application (Submitted on InfoReady)
- Personal Statement
- Answer two essay questions about your motivation for applying to the program and your experience, involvement, and professional goals.
- Legislative Research and Response
- Answer questions about your state legislators, their committee assignments, and a bill from the 2026 Regular Session.
- Resume
- Submit a current resume (maximum two pages) that outlines your education, employment experience, leadership roles, campus or community involvement, and relevant skills or achievements.
- Unofficial Transcript
- For Undergraduate students, please submit your degree audit/myKnight Audit.
- For Graduate students, please upload your Graduate Plan of Study which can be found at myucf.edu.
- 2 Letter of Recommendations
- Submit two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a faculty or staff member.
- Transfer students may submit a letter from a faculty or staff member at a previous institution
- Submit two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a faculty or staff member.
- Personal Statement