Washington Program Application
Application cover sheet and instructions.
Name: _____________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
_____________________________________
Phone: (____)
_____-_______ Email: __________________________
PSU ID No.: _______________________________
Gender: Male ______ Female ______
Programs/Deadlines (choose one)
SPRING 2010
Washington Internship Program ____ Oct. 23, 2009
SUMMER 2010
Washington
Internship Program ____ Oct. 23, 2009
FALL 2010
Washington Internship Program ____ Jan. 26, 2010*
Communications & Democracy ____
Leadership Development ____
*Please note: The early decision deadline for Fall 2010 is Nov. 13, 2009. Accepted early-decision applicants will be notified before the end of the Fall 2009 semester.
If selected, would you plan on using Penn State Washington Program housing?
Yes ______ No ______
RETURN COMPLETED
APPLICATIONS TO:
WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM COMMUNICATIONS & DEMOCRACY or LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Scott Colburn
Dr.
Robert Richards
PO Box 9291
201
Carnegie Building
Arlington, VA 22219
University
Park, PA 16802
(215) 801-6737 (814)
863-1900
sbc136@psu.edu
rdr2@psu.edu
Admissions Overview
The Program is
usually limited to juniors and seniors (outstanding sophomores will be
considered on a case-by-case basis). We will base our admissions decisions on
your level of interest, your completed application packet, and an interview.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to the application cover sheet, please include
the following materials in your application packet. All application
materials should be single-sided. Also,
be sure to return the packet to the proper address, as listed on the cover
sheet. For the Washington Internship program, send your application to Scott
Colburn; for Communications & Democracy or Leadership Development, to Dr.
Robert Richards. Interviews will be held after all applications are received
and reviewed.
Note: “Washington Internship Program” should be checked if
you are interested only in internship and housing. “Communications and
Democracy” (or “Leadership Development,” if you are an Agriculture student)
should be checked if you are interested in internship, housing, and classes.
1.
Resume
Please
submit a resume that includes the following information: current and permanent address and
phone number, email address, student number, education, work experience,
computer experience or other specialized skills, honors, and activities.
2.
Two Letters of Recommendation
Both
letters of recommendation must be from instructors or academic advisors who
have firsthand knowledge of your performance as a student at Penn State.
3.
Unofficial Transcript
Transcripts can be
obtained at your department’s advising office on campus, or you can download
and print a copy from elion.psu.edu. An official transcript is not necessary.
4.
Essays
Submit
your answers to both of the essay questions listed below. Your answers should be
clear, thoughtful, and carefully prepared. Each essay should be typed and
approximately 3 pages in length.
- Describe your objectives in applying to this program, and explain what you hope to gain from your experience in Washington as well as what unique qualities or skills you would bring to an internship sponsor. Please discuss internships that you would be interested in, emphasizing type rather than a specific organization.
- Submit a short writing sample from a course you have taken recently, OR assess a current sociological, political, cultural, environmental, or economic issue that is of particular interest to you.
