Internship

Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP)

Location

Ohio, United States

Level of study

Undergraduate

Cycle

2025/2026

Entry ID PR-84476

At a glance

The Washington Academic Internship Program (WAIP) at The Ohio State University's John Glenn College of Public Affairs lets undergraduate students of any major live, learn, and intern in Washington, D.C. for a semester as a "John Glenn Fellow." Students work 20-32 hours per week at internship sites matched to their academic and professional interests — roughly 65% of placements are paid — with hosts that have included the ACLU, congressional offices, nonprofits, media outlets, and government agencies.

Who can apply

  • Undergraduate student at Ohio State University, any major
  • Must have completed at least 60 credit hours before applying
  • Application requires a current resume, a two-page personal statement, a three-to-five-page writing sample, and two letters of recommendation (at least one from a faculty member/instructor/TA)
  • Selected applicants may be invited to a 20-30 minute interview with WAIP staff shortly after the deadline
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

Email: holbert.49@osu.edu (Sarah Holbert, Washington Programs Manager); WAIP team: glenn-waip@osu.edu

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