The Washington Center
The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States and other countries by providing selected students challenging opportunities to work and learn in Washington, D.C. for academic credit.
The largest program of its kind, The Washington Center has 70 full-time staff and more than 50,000 alumni, many of whom are in leadership positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Key Points
Registration Deadlines
Spring
Priority: mid-October
Regular: mid-November
Summer
Priority: mid-February
Regular: mid-March
Funding Opportunites
Eligible for Illinois State Funding up to $6,882. Additional funding sources may be available.
Examples of Internships Available
- The White House
- U.S. House of Representatives
- U.S. Senate
- AG for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Department of Justice
- Private Law Firms
For More Information
Students interested should contact Professor April Clark at aclark9@niu.edu or 815-753-7055.
Contact Us
Department of Political Science
Zulauf Hall 415
815-753-1011
815-753-6302 (fax)
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday
Office works remotely
