What are the Early Deadlines?

To be considered for the widest selection of internships, you should apply toward the beginning of the “Early Deadline Range”, which starts on the date noted here. Check the “Early Deadlines” page for further details. We express urgency because some agencies—especially federal agencies that need to issue security clearances* for interns upon their acceptance of an offer—have early internal deadlines. Others may require students to complete additional application materials.

*Note: The Washington Center does not conduct security clearances. U.S. citizenship is required for federal agencies conducting security clearances. Some have higher GPA requirements than The Washington Center, only give positions to enrolled students (postgraduates not going directly to further study are not eligible), or select only those who have reached a certain year in college (for example, sophomores do not qualify in some cases).

What is the Competitive Deadline?

Apply by the “Competitive Deadline” to receive priority consideration for a subset of private scholarships. While you can still be awarded financial assistance if you apply after the “Competitive Deadline,” submitting your materials earlier puts you at an advantage. Also, you will position yourself well for internships, as your application materials will be passed along to our Internship Management Team and will be ready for referral before the majority of sites begin reviewing candidates.

What is the Regular Deadline?

The “Regular Deadline” is the date by which it is recommended that you apply for a given semester, quarter or term. The Washington Center is sometimes able to accept students on a space-available basis after this deadline has passed, but you should also check with your campus liaison to ensure that there are not earlier internal deadlines in place on your campus.

What are the Early Deadlines?

To be considered for the widest selection of internships, you should apply toward the beginning of the “Early Deadline Range”, which starts on the date noted here. Check the “Early Deadlines” page for further details. We express urgency because some agencies—especially federal agencies that need to issue security clearances* for interns upon their acceptance of an offer—have early internal deadlines. Others may require students to complete additional application materials.

*Note: The Washington Center does not conduct security clearances. U.S. citizenship is required for federal agencies conducting security clearances. Some have higher GPA requirements than The Washington Center, only give positions to enrolled students (postgraduates not going directly to further study are not eligible), or select only those who have reached a certain year in college (for example, sophomores do not qualify in some cases).

What is the Competitive Deadline?

Apply by the “Competitive Deadline” to receive priority consideration for a subset of private scholarships. While you can still be awarded financial assistance if you apply after the “Competitive Deadline,” submitting your materials earlier puts you at an advantage. Also, you will position yourself well for internships, as your application materials will be passed along to our Internship Management Team and will be ready for referral before the majority of sites begin reviewing candidates.

What is the Regular Deadline?

The “Regular Deadline” is the date by which it is recommended that you apply for a given semester, quarter or term. The Washington Center is sometimes able to accept students on a space-available basis after this deadline has passed, but you should also check with your campus liaison to ensure that there are not earlier internal deadlines in place on your campus.

What are the Early Deadlines?

To be considered for the widest selection of internships, you should apply toward the beginning of the “Early Deadline Range”, which starts on the date noted here. Check the “Early Deadlines” page for further details. We express urgency because some agencies—especially federal agencies that need to issue security clearances* for interns upon their acceptance of an offer—have early internal deadlines. Others may require students to complete additional application materials.

*Note: The Washington Center does not conduct security clearances. U.S. citizenship is required for federal agencies conducting security clearances. Some have higher GPA requirements than The Washington Center, only give positions to enrolled students (postgraduates not going directly to further study are not eligible), or select only those who have reached a certain year in college (for example, sophomores do not qualify in some cases).

What is the Competitive Deadline?

Apply by the “Competitive Deadline” to receive priority consideration for a subset of private scholarships. While you can still be awarded financial assistance if you apply after the “Competitive Deadline,” submitting your materials earlier puts you at an advantage. Also, you will position yourself well for internships, as your application materials will be passed along to our Internship Management Team and will be ready for referral before the majority of sites begin reviewing candidates.

What is the Regular Deadline?

The “Regular Deadline” is the date by which it is recommended that you apply for a given semester, quarter or term. The Washington Center is sometimes able to accept students on a space-available basis after this deadline has passed, but you should also check with your campus liaison to ensure that there are not earlier internal deadlines in place on your campus.