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Baucus Leaders DC

The Baucus Leaders DC program is directly inspired by Max Baucus’ 36 years of service as a U.S. Senator for Montana. Every summer we place exceptional undergraduate and graduate students in internships at senate and congressional offices in Washington DC.

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About Baucus Leaders DC

Since 2018, Baucus Leaders have worked for Senate offices such as:

  • Senator Steve Daines (R–MT)

  • Senator Jon Tester (D–MT)

  • Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT)

  • Senator Charles Grassley (R–IA)

  • Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–NY)

  • Senator Chuck Schumer (D–NY)

  • Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)

  • Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID)

  • Senate Finance Committee

  • Senate Indian Affairs Committee, among others.

 

Each internship is full-time and starts on or around June 1 and ends on or around August 1. Baucus Leaders are given a $5,000 stipend to defray the costs of airfare to and from Washington, D.C., housing, and food during the two-month internship. As of 2025, our DC students have access to optional group housing at a steeply discounted rate. 

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Qualifications

The Baucus Leaders DC program is open to all current undergraduate and graduate students attending Montana-based colleges and universities. Leaders are selected based on academic performance and commitment to public service. Leaders must also be in good academic standing at the time of applying and be enrolled as full-time students during the spring semester before their internship. Students from BIPOC, LGBTQ+2S, and under-resourced communities are highly encouraged to apply. 

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How to Apply

Applications for our 2026 Baucus Leaders DC program are now closed. We expect to open applications for our 2027 program in fall 2026. Please check back then for updated information. A complete application includes the following:

A current resume

Must be up-to date and include all relevant experience.

An academic transcript (can be unofficial)

Showing grades through the most recent semester for which final grades are available. Graduate students should also send a transcript for their undergraduate studies.

An essay of no more than 500 words

Tell us why you want to be a Baucus Leader DC, your commitment to and interest in public service, and how you believe you will contribute to the program.

Letter of recommendation

From a person who can speak with personal knowledge about your character and commitment to public service.

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