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While we have set “sticker prices” for each of our Intern Abroad programs, actual costs of interning overseas can vary between locations and from person to person.  Part of the variation depends on your home institution’s arrangements concerning the tuition it will charge for the credits you’ll earn from the program. We encourage you to talk with your campus liaison or sponsor to find out more.

Awards and scholarships are available for eligibile students through The Washington Center on a limited basis. In addition, some state funding opportunities exist for internships abroad.

Base Program Fees & Estimated ExpensesEach program has its own cost. Budgets with The Washington Center’s base fees and estimated expenses for each program can be found on the navigation bar to the left. Please use the worksheet on page two of each budget to determine what your estimated costs will be. If you are unsure of your college or university’s fee arrangements with The Washington Center, you should contact your campus liaison or The Washington Center.

Financial AssistanceCivic Engagement Award ($1,000) Recipients are chosen competitively on the basis of their academic performance and a record of involvement and leadership in relevant settings (college/university, community, etc.) as reflected on the official transcript, resume or letters or recommendation submitted as part of the application. Students must be enrolled and receiving credit.

Diversity Leaders Award ($3,000) Recipients are of diverse backgrounds and are chosen competitively on the basis of their academic performance and a record of involvement and leadership in relevant settings (college/university, community, etc.) as reflected on the official transcript, resume or letters or recommendation submitted as part of the application. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be enrolled and receiving credit.

National Collegiate Honors Council Scholarship ($2,000) The NCHC provides an award to students who are in honors programs or colleges that are members of the National Collegiate Honors Council. Applicants must submit a nomination from their honors director or dean and a one-page statement describing their contributions to their honors program or college. A limited number of awards are given per year, and interested students should visit www.nchchonors.org to determine eligibility.

Association of College Honor Societies Scholarship ($1,000) The ACHS provides an award to students in national honor societies that are members of the Association of College Honor Societies. Applicants must submit documentation verifying membership. Examples include:

• A copy of a membership certificate.
• A welcome letter.
• An email from chapter representative.

Postgraduate students are eligible to apply. A limited number of scholarships per honor society are given each year, and interested students should visit www.achsnatl.org to determine eligibility.

Bill Burke Leadership Awards ($500-$4,000) Discretionary funding is available for students who are motivated to participate, but need support to cover some of the additional expenses of interning abroad. Interested students should submit a paragraph-long statement of need.

State Funding (Varies by State) Some states and commonwealths provide assistance to qualifying students attending The Washington Center. A listing of current programs, with indication of whether they allow funding for internships abroad is available here.  

Refund and Cancellation PolicyThe refund and cancellation policy for our intern abroad programs is very different than that of our D.C. internship programs. Please read the policy carefully; you’ll be required to verify that you’ve read and understood it as part of the online application.