The Washington Center (TWC) for Internships and Academic Seminars is offering competitive scholarship awards to undergraduate students with disabilities interested in working in the executive, judicial or legislative branches of the federal government during the spring 2007 semester.

Each of the 50 scholarship awards of $8,500 go toward covering TWC’s total program and housing fees. More funds can be applied for through TWC state scholarship awards, which range from $1,800 to $4,000 per student. Please visit www.twc.edu/disability_services.shtml for more information.

Applications are due November 15, 2006, and all majors are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible, applicants must:

-         Be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate

-         Be at least a second semester sophomore at the time of the internship

-         Have at least a 2.75 GPA

-         Show proof that they will receive academic credit for the internship

-         Be a U.S. citizen

-         Self-identify as a person with a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). ADA defines a person with a disability as:

o       a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities OR

o       a person that has a record of such impairment OR

o       a person that is regarded as having such impairment

Application materials include:

-         Official transcripts

-         Two letters of recommendation

-         A letter confirming that you have a disability from your campus disability services office, a vocational rehabilitation office OR a physician treating you for your disability.

-         Resume

-         Two writing samples

-         Completed application form

-         Campus sponsorship agreement (students must receive academic credit for the experience)

-         Application fee of $60.00

Students accepted to the program will be provided accessible housing during their participation in the program in Washington, D.C. Through academic training and participation in workshops, lectures, embassy visits and networking events held with community, national and international leaders, students will develop leadership skills and gain valuable work experience in public service.

For more information contact Ms. Roshni D. Lal of The Washington Center for Internships & Academic Seminars at 202/336-7567 or e-mail: roshniL@twc.edu. Applications are available at www.twc.edu/students/how_to_apply.shtml. The application for the scholarship is the same as the regular application.