Fall 2008 Term: August 20 - December 12 • Spring 2009 Term: January 8 - April 24
Summer Term:  May 12 - August 15 • See Costs

The Application Process

To be eligible for The University of Mississippi’s Washington Internship Experience, students must be enrolled full-time at Ole Miss as degree-seeking students. Students should be juniors or seniors at the time of their participation; second-semester sophomores may be considered under special circumstances. Preference is given to students with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Participants should be highly motivated, reliable, and adaptable. They must also possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Please submit the following materials as your completed application by 5 p.m. on the specified due date to the University of Mississippi’s Washington Internship Experience Coordinator Mary Leach at 13 E.F. Yerby Conference Center, P.O. Box 879, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677.

  • Signed and completed application
  • Transcript: Attach a copy of your current official transcript.
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction: In a one-page letter, describe how UM-WIE fits within your goals and experience.
  • Résumé: Attach a résumé which highlights your education and experience.
  • Personal Statement: Attach a one-page statement which describes your interest in participating in The University of Mississippi’s Washington Internship Experience and what you believe to be the benefits of your participation.
  • Writing Sample: Attach a copy of a 3 to 5-page writing assignment (i.e. essay, report, research paper, etc.) that you submitted as a course assignment, free of marks and/or grades from professors.
  • Letters of Recommendation:  Ask your advisor or a faculty member and two former employers to complete the reference form and return it to the University of Mississippi’s Washington Internship Experience Coordinator.
  • Application Fee: The application fee is $50. This fee is not refundable and will be charged to your Bursar account. By submitting this application, you understand that you are obligated to pay this fee regardless of future circumstances.

The selection process is competitive, and a completed application does not guarantee the applicant selection to the program. Applications not complete and in our offce by the due date will not be considered. Upon reviewing the application, a campus committee will select several candidates to be interviewed for the 15 positions available.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  • To apply for Summer 2008, your application and all necessary paperwork must be submitted on or before February 28, 2008.
  • To apply for Fall 2008, your application and all necessary paperwork must be submitted on or before April 1, 2008.
  • To apply for Spring 2009, your application and all necessary paperwork must be submitted on or before September 15, 2008.

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