Washington Scholars Fellowship Program currently accepting applications
The Washington Scholars Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for its summer 2009 program in Washington DC.
Washington Scholars is funded by the generous support of numerous foundations, individuals, corporations, and the federal government’s combined federal campaign. The Fellowship Program is operated by the Future Leaders for America Foundation.
Application materials and additional information are available at www.washington-scholars.org
The early decision deadline is January 2, 2009, and the final application deadline is February 1, 2009.
All interested young people are encouraged to apply sooner than later.
The Washington Scholars Fellowship Program is one of the premier fellowship programs in the nation’s capital. Each summer, approximately 30-40 outstanding undergraduate and graduate students are selected to participate in its 10-week fellowship program.
Washington Scholars places scholars in paid and unpaid internships that are structured to provide opportunities to develop leadership skills and further the scholars’ understanding of national public policy. Prior scholars have obtained internships at the White House, US Congress, numerous executive branch departments and agencies, prestigious non-profit organizations, law and public affairs firms, and Fortune 500 companies.
Washington Scholars provides financial assistance to scholars who accept volunteer internships in government, public policy, media, public relations, and non-profit organizations. The scholarships must be used exclusively for travel, study, or similar purposes. In addition, scholars attend various educational workshops, conferences, youth leadership events, mentoring, networking, and social events.
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