The Washington Center Alberta Internship Program
The Washington Center Alberta Internship Program
Important Information
Duration
- One semester in the Spring, Summer, or Fall
Website
Target Faculties
- Internships are open to students from all faculties
Gain international work experience and expand your global network with The Washington Center's Academic Internship Program! The program contains three components: an internship, leadership forum, and an academic course. You can study at TWC and work in your discipline in prominent organizations in the government, business, and non-profit sectors in Washington, D.C.
For eligibility requirements, visit TWC website.
Program dates and deadlines for TWC change slightly each year. The dates on our website may not be up-to-date. You can double check dates and deadlines here.
Internship Dates
| Semester | Check-in | Internship Period | Check-out |
| Spring 2024 | January 17, 2024 | January 22 - April 26, 2024 | April 27, 2024 |
| Summer 2024 | May 29, 2024 | June 3 - August 2, 2024 | August 3, 2024 |
| Fall 2024 | August 28, 2024 | September 3 - December 6 | December 7, 2024 |
Application Deadlines
Note: Applications must be submitted to the U of L first before starting the application process with TWC.
| Semester | U of L Deadline | TWC Deadline |
| Spring | September 15 | October 4 |
| Summer | February 14 | February 14 |
| Fall | March 1 | March 27 |
U of L students applying for a Government of Alberta scholarship should apply directly to U of L International (outgoing@uleth.ca). Do NOT submit any documents directly to The Washington Center (despite directions in the TWC application form.)
TWC application form is available here.
The Government of Alberta provides scholarships for 25 students to participate in internships at TWC each year. For funding information, visit http://eae.alberta.ca/post-secondary/international/domestic/washington.aspx or contact Gizelle Tiponut (outgoing@uleth.ca).