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Internships for Puerto Ricans

The Washington Center welcomes Puerto Rico's college students to participate in congressional internships in Washington, D.C., through the Córdova Program. Students from any major are encouraged to apply. Past concentrations have included political science, economics, history, modern languages, business, communications, engineering and biology.

The Córdova Program is identical to TWC’s other internship programs with an emphasis on cultivating diversity and international exposure to the wide array of ideas, cultures, people and professions that Washington, D.C., provides. Student Life activities allow Córdova  interns to meet participants from other states and countries providing an enriching cultural and social experience.

Substantive Internship Opportunity

Students work full-time in their internship Tuesday through Friday. On Mondays, they attend programming with their program advisor which may include visits to the Capitol, the Pentagon, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, the World Bank, the Organization of American States or various embassies. They also attend lectures, conferences and workshops on issues including campaign funding, education, immigration, trade, soliciting federal funding, defense, and international relations.

Puerto Rico Scholarships

Funding from the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly covers approximately 80% of all program, housing, transportation and living expenses. Scholarships from the private sector cover the rest of the cost. Through this public-private partnership, college students from Puerto Rico receive full funding for their participation in the program.