Are you interested in doing an internship in Washington, D.C.? If yes, The Washington Center (TWC) runs a full-time internship program in Washington, D.C. that is open to all UW students and provides comprehensive service, including internship placement and housing. Placements include government agencies, corporations, nonprofits and international organizations. Hundreds of UW students have participated in this program since UW's affiliation in 1977, and many have made connections that led to post-degree employment.
Upcoming application deadlines are:
Summer Quarter 2011, Competitive*: 2/4/11, Regular: 3/11/11
Autumn Quarter 2011, Early**: 1/21/11, Competitive*: 5/2/11, Regular: 6/10/11
Spring Quarter 2012, Early**: 5/23/11, Competitive*: 10/7/11, Regular: 1/13/12
* Deadline for scholarship eligibility (Regular deadline for WA State
scholarship)
** See http://www.twc.edu/students/earlydeadlines.shtml for the list of organizations that require applications by the early deadline
Note that some established internship programs, such as the Congressional Black Caucus, may require earlier application submissions than the deadlines noted above.
All participating students earn 15 credits of Pol S 498. If you are a resident of WA State, there are additional costs to going to D.C. through TWC that are often significantly defrayed by scholarships. If you are a non-resident, the cost is often comparable to attending UW.
Regardless of your major, there is an internship position for you. I am the liaison who helps students to prepare their applications, so if you would like to know more, please contact me for an appointment. Information is also available online at www.twc.edu
