Checklist of Documents to Submit with Application All Students

You should prepare all of your application materials carefully, as they will often be referred to prospective internship sites after your acceptance!

Washington, D.C. Program Guides

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Step-by-Step Admissions Guide

TWC staff are available to assist you at every stage of the admissions process. Many of the application components you submit will be referred to prospective internship sites after you are accepted.

Decision Making

Washington, D.C. Program Fee Refund and Cancellation Policy

Washington Center staff does extensive work on your behalf prior to your arrival in Washington, D.C. This necessitates a commitment by you to adhere to The Washington Center refund policy. When you sign the policy agreement on your application, you are making a financial commitment to The Washington Center, and you are indicating that you have read and understand the refund and cancellation policies.

Scholarships for International Students

The Washington Center raises scholarship money from a number of governments, private companies and foundations to help students afford the cost of the program. Additionally, we offer a number of competitive awards for international students. These scholarship opportunities are listed below.

Association of College Honor Societies Scholarship (ACHS)

The Washington Center Scholarship for Students with DisabilitiesFunded by the AT&T Foundation and HSC Foundation, these awards provide housing assistance in varying amounts to competitively selected students who self-identify as having a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Scholarships tend to be $5,000 in the summer term. Priority consideration is given to undergraduate students; however, Postgraduate Professional Development Program applicants may be considered.

TWC Diversity Leaders AwardProvides $3,000 in financial assistance for housing. Applicants must be able to contribute to the diversity of our students and of Diversity Leaders awardees. Recipients are chosen competitively on the basis of their academic performance and record of involvement and leadership in relevant settings (college or university, community, etc.) as reflected on their application, including their resume and transcript.

Pillar Awards for Civic Engagement, Leadership & Professional Achievement Awards

If you need financial assistance to make your semester or summer in Washington, D.C. possible, review the following scholarship opportunities available through The Washington Center. Feel free to contact us at info@twc.edu if you have any questions.

Please note that scholarship recipients may be invited to special events and to take part in activities with donors and that most scholarships are not cumulative (meaning that you receive the largest award for which you qualify).