Paraíba State Lottery Opens Higher Education Internships with Over R$1,600 Monthly Stipend
The Loteria do Estado da Paraíba (Lotep) has announced a simplified selection process for 15 immediate higher education internship positions, targeting students from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB). A reserve list will also be formed for all courses included in the announcement, with potential calls for up to 12 months, renewable for another 12 months. The internship offers a monthly stipend equivalent to the current minimum wage, R$1,621.00, plus transportation assistance. The positions are distributed across eight fields of study, including Administration (2), Actuarial and Accounting Sciences (5), Law (5), Archival Science (1), Journalism/Public Relations/Digital Media Communication (1), and Information Technology (1). Interns will work up to 30 hours per week, with daily hours not exceeding six, and schedules will be arranged to accommodate academic commitments. Applications will be accepted exclusively via email from July 20 to July 24, 2026, at [email protected]. Applicants must be enrolled and attending a UFPB undergraduate program, be between their 3rd and penultimate semester, be available for the internship hours, have no legal impediments, and submit the required documentation. This includes an application form, photo ID, proof of enrollment, academic transcript, and resume. A portfolio is optional for journalism and communication-related roles. The selection process involves two stages: an academic transcript analysis (up to 70 points) and an interview (up to 30 points), with the final score being the sum of both. Tie-breaking criteria include academic performance, semester completed, and age.
This initiative by Lotep provides valuable practical experience for university students in Paraíba, aligning academic learning with real-world application. The stipend level, set at the current minimum wage, offers a modest but meaningful financial support, acknowledging the time commitment required from interns. The structured selection process, involving transcript review and interviews, aims for merit-based placement. Future iterations could explore expanding the number of positions or diversifying the fields of study to address broader workforce development needs within the state. Consideration might also be given to incorporating feedback mechanisms from both interns and supervising departments to continuously refine the program's effectiveness and educational value.
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