NOTE: This deadline has been extended to February 27, 2026. We will begin contacting finalists for some positions and removing those offices from the application ranking before that deadline.
The Max Baucus Institute The Max S. Baucus Institute invites from undergraduate and graduate students attending Montana-based universities and colleges to be 2026 Baucus Leaders MT. This is a paid summer internship opportunity.
The Baucus Institute is a Montana-based nonprofit founded on Max's extensive public service career as the longest-serving U.S. Senator for Montana, and the U.S. Ambassador to China. We work to break down barriers so that Montana students can see, serve, and lead locally and throughout the world. We do this through three areas of focus: public service, climate, and U.S.-China relations.
Baucus Leaders MT Program The Baucus Leaders MT program is modeled after our Baucus Leaders program in Washington, DC, but with a local focus. This program gives students opportunities to work with Montana-based governmental and nonprofit organizations.
Examples of past student internships include:
- UM's American Indian Governance & Policy Institute
- Montana Food Bank (spring part-time and summer full-time opportunity)
- Montana Nonprofit Association (Helena)
- Montana Budget & Policy Center (Helena)
- Native American Development Corporation (Billings)
- Montana World Affairs Council
- Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Tribal Court (Pablo)
- and many others!
Dates & Funding Each fellowship will start on or around June 1 and end on or around August 1. Baucus Leaders MT who work part-time will be given a $3,000 stipend. The Baucus Leader will be solely responsible for any expenses incurred during the experience over and above this amount.
Qualifications Baucus Leaders MT will be selected based on commitment to public service, academic performance, and interest in Montana's public sector. The program is open to all students currently enrolled (online or in-person) as undergrad or graduate students at a Montana-based college or university. Students must be in good academic standing and continue to be enrolled in Spring Semester 2026. Students from BIPOC, LGBTQ+2S, and under-resourced communities are highly encouraged to apply.
Application Materials
- 500 word statement about why you want to be a Baucus Leader MT and your commitment to and interest in public service
- Resume
- Academic transcript (can be unofficial)
- Letter of Recommendation. NOTE: We recommend contacting your letter-write early in the process so that they have time to complete this by the deadline.
Applications are due Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (end of day) MST.
Please contact us at hello@baucusinstitute.org with any questions you have about the program. We look forward to reviewing your application.
The Max Baucus Institute The Max S. Baucus Institute invites undergraduate and graduate students attending Montana-based universities and colleges to be a 2026 Baucus Leader at the Big Barn Dialogues, held June 23-25 in Big Sky, Montana.
The Baucus Institute is a Montana-based nonprofit founded on Max's extensive public service career as the longest-serving U.S. Senator for Montana, and the U.S. Ambassador to China. We work to break down barriers so that Montana students can see, serve, and lead locally and throughout the world. We do this through three areas of focus: public service, climate, and U.S.-China relations.
Big Barn Dialogues Each year, the Baucus Institute brings 4 to 6 students to the Big Barn Dialogues. Held at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana, the Big Barn Dialogues are a high-level and invitation-only event focused on U.S.-China Relations. The Baucus Institute students are responsible for taking notes during the conference, then organizing those notes into a succinct and detailed document that is shared with all the participants.
Dates & Funding June 23 - 25, 2026 at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, MT.
Hotel rooms are provided in Big Sky for the nights of June 23 and 24. Students will be reimbursed for mileage and receive a $250 stipend for their work.
Qualifications Baucus Leaders at Big Barn will be selected based on commitment to public service, academic performance, and interest in U.S.-China relations. The program is open to all students currently enrolled (online or in-person) as undergrad or graduate students at a Montana-based college or university. Students must be in good academic standing and continue to be enrolled in Spring Semester 2026. Students from BIPOC, LGBTQ+2S, and under-resourced communities are highly encouraged to apply.
Application Materials
- 500-word statement about why you want to be a Baucus Leader at the 2026 Big Barn Dialogues
- Resume
- Academic transcript (can be unofficial)
- Letter of Recommendation. NOTE: We recommend contacting your letter-write early in the process so that they have time to complete this by the deadline.
Applications are due Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (end of day) MST.
Please contact us at hello@baucusinstitute.org with any questions you have about the program. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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