First Winner Selected to Receive Support through the CampusGov-GovLoop Scholarship Fund

    WASHINGTON, DC, September 27, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Today, GovLoop and CampusGov awarded the first scholarship through a newly created program designed to assist undergraduate and graduate students focused on a career in local, state and federal government. Over 300 candidates applied and Kyle Robisch was chosen to receive the scholarship

Kyle Robisch has demonstrated a substantial commitment to pubic service, serving as an intern for both the US Department of Homeland Security and the US Environmental Protection Agency. Kyle also helps connect students with federal jobs and internships though his job with the Partnership for Public Service. At the University of Florida, Kyle served as a Student Senator and founded an organization that donates excess campus food to local homeless shelters.

"I am honored to have been selected to win the CampusGov-GovLoop Scholarship. There were hundreds of qualified candidates and the scholarship process really affirmed my commitment to federal service and showed me that our country truly is in good hands".

The CampusGov-GovLoop Scholarship Fund is designed to support students who are seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees and pursuing a career in the public sector. Applicants must register online, write a brief statement on career plans, and demonstrate a need for financial assistance. For details on this scholarship program, visit http://www.campusgov.com/register/scholarship.asp or http://www.govloop.com/page/scholarship-1

For more information about the CampusGov/GovLoop scholarship, contact Matt Casey at [email protected] or 617-661-2613 X7144 or Steve Ressler at [email protected] or (202) 445-0084.

GovLoop.com is the 'Facebook for Government' - the premier social network developed by and for the government community. This site currently connects over 28,000 government innovators from federal, state, and local government and provides a great way for the government community to connect and collaborate with existing and potential colleagues. The network is a great resource whether you are looking to network with peers, get career advice, find new opportunities, or discover great career events; an absolute must for today's gov't leaders. Membership is free and it takes less than 30 seconds to join at govloop.com.

CampusGov helps government agencies meet their staffing needs. We connect employers with our extensive database of students, alumni, and experienced talent who are seeking careers in local, state and federal government. Our clients have the opportunity to reach candidates cost-effectively and efficiently with direct email blasts, job postings and branding campaigns locally, regionally and nationally.

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