We invite you to spend a semester or summer in Washington, DC!  Our academic internship program is designed for college sophomores, juniors, seniors, recent college graduates, and graduate students.

If you are not a U.S. citizen and you do not go to school in the U.S., please contact WII at info@wiidc.org to obtain the international student application materials.

Application Instructions

1. Go to the student log-in page of WII Link. Under the "Register" heading, click "Apply Online."
2. Read the online application instructions and complete all fields.
3. After submitting the online application, you will receive an automated email requesting that you verify your email address. Then, within two business days, you will receive an email that acknowledges receipt of your online application and provides instructions for logging in to WII Link.
4. Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee.  
5. Once you have received access to WII Link, upload an unofficial transcript of all college work and your resume.  To ensure that you receive a timely decision, we encourage you to upload your documents immediately when prompted by WII.

 After you have completed the steps above, we will review your application and notify you of our decision via email within one week.

Deadlines

Semester                              Deadline                                     Program Dates

Fall 2013*                                  Jul. 1, 2013                                       Aug. 28 - Dec. 13

* Applying prior to the deadline will allow for the greatest range of placement options.

** Some organizations choose their interns in the early spring, so you should consider applying in December or January if possible. (Applying early is essential if you are interested in high-profile organizations, if you are a journalism student, or if you want to intern in certain government agencies.) Other organizations make decisions later in the spring. Please contact us if you have any questions about the timing of your application.

Fees

Completing an internship is an investment in your future and a great way to differentiate yourself from other students in the job market. WII is not only among the most affordable internship programs in Washington, DC, but also one of superior academic excellence.

• There is a non-refundable $50 application fee due when you submit your application.
• There is a non-refundable $500 deposit due upon acceptance to the program. This $500 is applied to your balance.
• Tuition and housing fees are due prior to beginning the program.

Semester                      Dates                                       Tuition                   Housing

Fall 2013                           Aug. 28 - Dec. 13                        $5300                      $4450 + $100 housing deposit

Spring 2014                      Jan. 15 - May 2                            $5725                     $4600 + $100 housing deposit

Summer 2014                   May 21 - Aug 1                             $4500                     $3700 + $100 housing deposit

Fall 2014                          Aug. 27 - Dec. 12                          $5725                             $4600 + $100 housing deposit

WII tuition includes:

• Individual attention from WII staff to ensure an internship placement that meets your specified interests
• Internship seminar and one core course
• Personal advising, academic counseling, and internship support from WII staff

There is a small additional fee for textbooks depending upon the track that you choose.

Financial Aid  & Scholarships

We understand that although our program is among the most affordable internship programs in DC, the expenses may be difficult to meet. We encourage you to ask your home institution about financial aid opportunities and take advantage of WII’s scholarship opportunities.

Federal Financial Aid

Contact your school’s financial aid office to determine how your financial aid may be applicable towards paying your WII tuition, provided you are registered to receive course credit from your home institution.

Your School

Inquire about available funding options for off-campus programs. Ask your faculty advisor about departmental scholarships.

ACHS/WII Scholarships

Students who are inducted members of any of the seventy Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) member societies will receive a $500 merit-based scholarship. To obtain the scholarship:

1. Check the list of ACHS member societies at www.achsnatl.org to find out if you are eligible for the scholarship.
2. Apply and be accepted into WII's internship program.
3. Note your honor society information on your Intern Profile. WII will then verify your membership with the national office of the honor society. Please note these two steps must be successfully completed prior to the beginning of your semester in DC in order for you to receive an ACHS/WII scholarship.
4. Apply the $500 scholarship to WII's tuition or housing fees. The ACHS/WII scholarship can be combined with other WII scholarships as long as the cumulative award does not exceed WII's tuition.

WII Scholarships

WII awards need-based, partial-tuition scholarships starting at $200. Scholarship determinations are based on the Student Aid Reports (SARs) that students submit with their applications. Preference is given to students who are enrolled in a college or university at the time of their internship with WII.