Leadership Rice intern (center) with Houston Endowment grant officers

I was fortunate to take part in the policymaking process that reaches people around the country. This experience has ignited a true passion for public service, which I hope to continue, whether as an attorney or public official.

— 2004 Mickey Leland Congressional Intern
University of Houston

Internships turn theory into reality and help students become leaders. Whether serving as interns in the United States Congress, in the Texas Legislature or in local foundations and nonprofit agencies, students learn the value of public service, expand their career opportunities and broaden their worldviews through hands-on experience. Stipends and paid living expenses allow students to witness the contributions nonprofit agencies make to the communities they serve or to spend a semester immersed in the political and legislative processes in Washington, D.C., and Austin. Through internships, students become aware of their ability to improve the world through their personal and professional lives.

To help groom the next generation of leaders, Houston Endowment has supported:

. Rice University

. St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital

. The Stehlin Foundation for Cancer Research

. Texas Southern University

. University of Houston

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