Career Center

A professional internship opportunity for credit, arranged by the Washington Center in Washington, D.C. for students of many majors to work in public or private sectors. The program includes: internship search assistance, apartment style housing; professional and social networking; a class in your field; dialogue with national leaders in through the Presidential Lecture and Congressional Breakfast series; a community service project; and the completion of a portfolio.

Why should I apply for a Washington Center Internship?

• Gain professional-level work experience in the nation's capitol
• Intern abroad in 3-4 locations
• Develop & refine skills in my field
• Earn 1-12 credit hours if my academic department offers internship credit
• Meet other students from all over the world
• Grow culturally and academically
• Attend political, cultural, and social events
• Make career contacts
• Live in convenient, arranged housing
• Work with a Washington Center staff member to locate potential internship sites
• Your financial aid may apply toward the cost of BGSU credits. Some scholarships and stipends are available
• The Washington Center has arranged internship placements in over 1000 agencies and companies in the D.C. area 

This list is not exhaustive and includes only a sampling of organizations at which past Washington Center participants have interned. Available positions vary by term.

Arts, Humanities And Education

Business And Economics

Media And Communication

Politics

International Affairs

Legal Affairs And Criminal Justice

Health, Science And Environment

Intern Abroad Sample Internships (London, England; Oxford, England; Sydney, Australia)

• Be considered for an Ohio Capital Scholarship of $3,000 - $3,500
• Choose from a variety of courses taught by professionals

Who is eligible for a Washington Center Internship?

• Full-time Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors
• Students in majors which offer academic credit for internships
• Students with a minimum 2.75 accumulative GPA (Please note: Many federal internship sites require 3.0 and above)
• Students who are in good standing with the University
• Graduates can participate in a Post-Graduate internship Program within 18 months after graduation
• International students may apply http://www.twc.edu/students/eligible.shtml#cpo

How do I apply for a Washington Center Internship?

• Make an appointment with the BGSU Washington Center Campus Liaison, Susan Young, in the Career Center, 318C Math Sciences Building, 419-372-2356
• Review the program options, requirements, application process and materials, dates, and costs
• Review the Washington Center website for ‘Prospective Students’ http://www.twc.edu/students/
• Contact your faculty sponsors to complete an Academics Requirement Agreement to confirm the credit you will receive
• See application materials, deadlines and dates at http://www.twc.edu/students/application_procedures.shtml#download (Many federal positions require early dates for security clearance
• Meet competitive /scholarship deadline dates: Spring - October 1; Summer - February 1; Fall - April 1
• Review costs and private financial resources at http://www.twc.edu/students/financial_assistance.shtml
• Meet with Financial Aid counselor, if applicable
• Complete online application by the appropriate deadline date http://www.twc.edu/students/application_procedures.shtml
• ******Graduates applying for the post-graduate internship program should check the appropriate box on the application to indicate what program they are applying for. http://www.twc.edu/students/docs/TWC_Internship_Application.pdf
• Receive notification of acceptance, and the name of your Washington Center Program Supervisor who can provide assistance through the process