The Washington Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Program

Arizona State University is announcing an exciting partnership with The Washington Center in Washington, DC. The Washington Center offers ASU students, who have achieved at least second semester sophomore standing, the opportunity to participate in a number of semester long internships from a variety of disciplines.

ASU encourages students to participate in experiential opportunities that will enhance students' overall growth and development. Through funding from University Student Initiatives, ASU has agreed to offer students who are accepted to this program an opportunity to apply for extra support.

View this short video to hear more about how other students have benefited from this outstanding program.

Program Areas

Are you interested in learning more about or getting a job in the following areas?

• Advocacy, Service and Arts Program
• Business and Information Technology Program
• Cordova/Fernos Congressional Internship Program
• Ford Motor Company Global Scholars Program
• Governors Internship Program
• International Affairs Program
• Law and Criminal Justice Program
• Mass Communications Program
• NAFTA-Americas Leaders Program
• Political Leadership Program
• Science and Policy Program

Find Out How: more information about this great opportunity, including the different programs, financial aid, additional scholarships, and the application process

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for this program, you will need to have achieved at least second-semester sophomore standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Next Steps

1. Go to the Washington Center website and explore possible internship opportunities, costs, potential funding sources, and important deadlines.
2. Contact Dr. William Simmons, ASU's Washington Center University Liaison, and seek approval for your application and find out how to receive course credit for your internship.
3. You will be contacted by agencies, organizations, offices, and companies that are interested in interviewing for a possible internship.
4. Once you have been offered and accepted an internship, you may, if you choose to, apply for ASU's Washington Experience Scholarship to help assist for costs associated with this internship.

ASU Washington Experience Scholarship Process

ASU Washington Experience Scholarship Application

Paid Internship for Environmental Science and Business majors in Honolulu

The Washington Center would like to announce a special summer internship program that could provide you with substantial financial assistance by means of federally-funded placements with the United States Coast Guard in Honolulu, HI.

Selected undergraduate students from your institution have the opportunity to intern during summer 2008 with the USCG. Environmental Science, Business Administration, Human Resource Management and Management majors are particularly encouraged to apply for these internship opportunities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Students who are accepted into the USCG program will receive funding covering the cost of Washington Center program and housing fees, plus earn a weekly stipend (weekly stipend will increase if housing is not needed).

Students from your institution must receive approval from your campus liaison, Dr. William Simmons, to participate in this program. USCG applications will be accepted through mid-April. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. To apply for the USCG internship program, students must submit an online application with The Washington Center. When applying, students should choose Option 2 for the Government Scholarship Program: Coast Guard.