The Washington Center internship program
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Eligibility	UNH Junior or Senior standing (at least 58 earned credits) at time of internship.  At least 32 of those credits must have been earned at UNH by the time of the internship 2.75 minimum cumulative UNH GPA (some placements or awards require a higher GPA) Declared major at time of application Full time Bachelor's degree candidate in good academic, social, and financial standing.  Student Conduct records will be checked for all applicants Participants should show outstanding academic progress, a great deal of maturity and motivation, and the capacity to pursue independent study
The Internship	Students are placed according to their interests and career goals, with federal agencies, congressional or judicial offices, public interest groups, nonprofit organizations, etc.  Check out our list of sample placements.  Interns work full time, 4 1/2 days per week, attend a required evening course, attend all Washington Forum seminars and events, and fulfill the requirements of an independent study in their major or minor. The internship allows students to integrate academic theory with practice in an applied situation. In addition, the internship enables students to develop professional skills, build a career network, explore career options, and work in a professional setting. It can also provides references, future employment contacts, and personal growth and development through the wealth of political, historical, and cultural attractions available in Washington, D.C.
Credits	Students remain enrolled at, and receive academic credit from UNH. Credit is awarded based on an evaluation performed by The Washington Center staff, seminar faculty, UNH campus liaison, and UNH faculty sponsor. Fall or spring semester provide a total of 16 credits.  Summer session (10 weeks) is 12 credits.
Cost	Students pay tuition to UNH. Housing is billed from and paid directly to The Washington Center.  Financial aid is applied for and received from UNH.  Some financial assistance may be available in the form of awards to defray part of the cost of housing.  Outside sources of funding, such as the private non-profit  New Hampshire State Society, may be available for qualifying students.  Students may also utilize NHEAF loans and other educational resources to pay for TWC.
Housing	The Washington Center guarantees its interns housing and provides them some of the finest upscale housing available to interns in the area.  These facilities provide attractive independent living arrangements in apartment buildings in Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C, and suburban Maryland. You'll share your apartment with other TWC interns from all over the US and the world. The apartments are located in well-lit, high traffic neighborhoods that provide comfortable surroundings. You'll have access to Washington's Metro subway system, shops, restaurants, and convenience stores. Although there are differences among the various housing units, most of them offer the following amenities: Large, furnished 4-person apartments Fully-equipped kitchens with microwave ovens Individually controlled heating and air conditioning units Laundry facility High speed internet access Local telephone and basic cable service Resident Assistants (RAs), and 24-hour front desk coverage or secured building Health fitness center
Application Process	Plan early!  All applicants must meet with the UNH TWC Liaison in advance of filling out the application, to review all aspects of the application process, including reviewing drafts of your resume, essay and request statement.  Students must also provide an official transcript from all colleges attended, and a completed & signed UNH Study Away Reference form.  Additional Info: UNH Application Assistance: for some helpful hints for completing the TWC application. TWC On-Line application TWC Viewbook Once you are accepted by TWC... what happens next Applications will not be signed or approved without all supporting documents and a thorough review by the UNH Liaison.
Application Deadlines	Listed below are the regular deadlines for submitting an application.  NOTE:  Early Deadline is for placements that require security clearances, and possibly additional applications.  Some examples are the U.S. Depts. of  Justice, Homeland Security, State, Federal Law Enforcement agencies and others.  CNN, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Departments of  Commerce and  Interior,  The White House, and most scholarships are highly competitive and require applicants to adhere to the Competitive Deadline.  Check with the UNH Liaison regarding the specific program in which you are interested and the appropriate deadline.  Regular Deadline Competitive Deadline Early Deadline Begins Summer 2010 March 12, 2010 February 1, 2010 September 28, 2009 Fall 2010 June 18, 2010 May 3, 2010 January 22, 2010
More  Information	Paula M. DiNardo, Coordinator National Student Exchange & Washington Center Internships 106 Hood House (603) 862-3485 e-mail: paula.dinardo@unh.edu updated:  11.18.2009 The Washington Center is located at 1333 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036