Patman Scholars show exemplary promise to become civic leaders and receive a scholarship that supports experiential learning opportunities and internships.
The Patman Center builds the next generation of public leaders
The $10,000 Patman Scholarships offer financial support for students seeking internships with elected officials, state legislatures, the U.S. Congress, State Governor’s offices, the Office of the President, and other civic leaders.
We will select Scholars based on their promise as leaders, as revealed in their self-statements, academic performance, and internship proposal.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Applications open: December 4, 2023
Applications close: February 6, 2024
Interviews with finalists: February 2024
Scholarship recipients announced: March 2024
Scholars’ internships: May – August 2024
Scholars’ internship reflection paper due: September 23, 2024
Scholars honored at Leadership Symposium: Fall 2024
Application Information
Application Deadline: February 6, 2024
To apply for the Patman Scholarship, please email LBJPatmanCenter@austin.utexas.edu all of the following:
Please include in your email message body:
- Name
- UT EID
- Phone
- Program (MPAff, MGPS etc.)
- Transcript Consent
Please attach the following to your email (see more information below):
- Personal and Internship Statement
- Mentorship Statement
- Financial Statement
- Letter of Recommendation
- Resume
Transcript Consent
Do you consent to OSAA releasing your academic information to the Patman Center? Please include in email message body either:
- (Yes) I consent to OSAA releasing my academic information. With consent, we will work with OSAA to get your transcript.
- (No) I do not consent to OSAA releasing my academic information.
Personal and Internship Statement
Applicants should submit a 1-2 page statement answering the following questions:
What has motivated you to pursue a career in public service and/or civic leadership?
What type of internship will you pursue? In what ways do you expect to grow from the experience?
Mentorship Statement
Each Patman Scholar will be paired with a Senior Fellow who will serve as a mentor. Applicants should submit a 1-2 paragraph statement answering the following questions:
What sort of mentor would you be looking for? Who would be an ideal mentor for you?
(Please do not ask for specific mentors. We are looking for a general idea of who might be a good match).
Financial Need Statement
Applicants should offer a 1-2 paragraph overview of how this financial award will support you.
Would you be able to participate in your internship without financial support? If so, why or why not.
Letter of Recommendation
Applicants should identify a former employer or academic professor to submit a 1-2 page statement of support indicating in what ways the applicant is ready for the internship opportunity and professionally prepared to use the internship to its fullest potential.
Please ask them to address your potential as a leader and the particular leadership qualities that set you apart from other applicants.
Resume
Applicants should submit an overview of their past professional experiences, including any relevant volunteerism or civic service.
Selection Committee
A combination of The Patman Center Advisory Board Members, LBJ faculty/staff, and members from UT Law School community will make the selections of the Scholars.