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Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

• Have a GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Be a second-semester sophomore or higher. Graduate students can be considered.
• Receive credit from your college or university for participating in our program. Unfortunately, recent graduates are not eligible to apply.
• Have liaison/campus sponsor approval.

Step 2: Complete the Online Application Form Use only the online application to apply for the D.C.-London Program. Please note that the required information and documentation for the D.C.-London Program differs from our Washington, D.C. Program. The information below outlines exactly what will be needed.    

The following documents are required as part of the online application (guidelines for each are provided within the application):

• Resume: Submit a one-page resume that highlights your professional and academic achievements. If you are unsure about what to include, please seek the advice of your campus career center.
• Cover Letter: Include a cover letter that explains why you are a good candidate for this program. Elaborate on the skills and achievements that are mentioned in your resume. It should not be addressed to The Washington Center as it will be sent out to prospective internship sites.
• Statement of Professional Interest: In approximately 200 words, describe the types of responsibilities that you would like to be given during your internship experience. You should also relate these to your overall career goals. Please do not mention any particular organization by name, as your materials will be sent to several prospective internship sites.

Step 3: Send Supporting DocumentsSeveral documents must be mailed to The Washington Center in order to complete the application process. These include:

• Official Transcript*
• Basic police report (ask your local police station to run your name through their database and print the results or include them in a letter)
• Two passport-sized photos* (Please do not send a photo copy of your passport or other ID)
• CAPA Release (this is a sheet outlining the policies of our partners abroad, found within the online application; only the student signature is needed)
• Two letters of recommendation (if electronic recommendation method is not used)

*Students traveling to the U.K. will need an additional passport photo for their student visa application. Students should keep the extra copy until they are provided with details on obtaining the student visa.