Eligibility Requirements
Internships and scholarships are available to undergraduate students
who have completed a minimum of 60 semester credit hours with a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Graduate students must have completed
a minimum of 15 semester hours with a minimum cumulative grade point
average of 3.25 to be eligible to participate. All majors and disciplinary
backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
- All applicants must provide the following information:
- An application form
- A recent photograph
- A resume
- Two letters of recommendation (One letter should come from a UNT
faculty member or administrator)
- Official UNT transcript and
- Essay: Explain why you are interested in a Washington DC internship,
how it will enhance your educational or career goals, and the issues
or policy areas of interest to you. This essay should be typed, double-spaced
and not exceed 1,000 words.
The Application Form
NTDC Application Form - Download
[PDF]
NTDC Application Form - Download [Word Doc]
The Photograph
Include a recent photograph of yourself. This photograph may be
sent to offices as part of the placement process.
The Resume
Include a one-page resume that outlines your educational background,
honors and recognitions, work experience, special skills (including
foreign language proficiencies), travel, interests, etc. If you do not
have a current resume, check with the UNT Career Center for advice on
format.
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter must
be from a faculty or staff member at UNT. Letters may be given to the
student who will then attach them to their application and other supporting
materials or may be sent directly to the Vice President for Student
Development Office by the person making the recommendation. It is the
student's responsibility to make sure that the recommendation is received
by the deadline.
Transcript
Official UNT transcripts may be obtained from the Registrar’s
Office, ESSC 209.
The Essay
The essay component of your application is an essential part of your
profile and will be sent to potential Washington DC placement sites.
Congressional or agency supervisors will rely heavily on your essay
to assess your writing and communication skills and determine whether
you will be a good match with their organization. The essay also allows
you to provide more details about your life experience and aspirations
outside your transcript and resume. Take time to write a clear, thoughtful
essay about your interests and goals to present yourself in the best
possible manner. Your essay will be evaluated on content, style and
writing ability.
Your essay can include:
- Academic, professional and personal goals for the internship within
the context of the specific area or program initiative you have selected.
- Demonstrated leadership on campus and in your community.
- A brief discussion of your personal background.
- Major issues related to the field in which you wish to work. Included in this
discussion should be your personal views on at least one of these
issues.
- Skills you want to learn and those you want to improve.
- How your previous experience or interests have helped you prepare
for the kind of internship you are requesting.
Do not try to write a research paper. Simply demonstrate that you have
a serious interest and some background knowledge about issues that are
important in your field. Your essay should indicate your concern for
the issues, as well as your desire to learn more about them.
Where to Submit Your Completed Application
Students may pick up an application form from the Associate Vice President for
Student Development Office located in the Suite 319 of the Union. Applications
are due March 12, 2008 . For additional information
about the program, please contact Dr. Elizabeth With at 940.565.4373.
Submit application materials to:
Dr. Elizabeth With
Associate Vice President for Student Development
P.O. Box 311274
Union, Suite 319
Denton, TX 76203-5358
940.565.4373
elizabeth.with@unt.edu
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