Applying for an IWP Internship
Who May Apply
Qualified applicants should be students in good academic standing from an appropriately accredited institution with a minimum 3.2 GPA. (The internship is open to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates.) In addition, applicants must have taken introductory studies in history, political science, international affairs, or economics, and demonstrate a serious interest in pursuing graduate studies and/or a career in international affairs, national security, or intelligence.
Application Requirements
The following materials are required of all applicants interested in IWP’s internship program. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you are finding it difficult to meet one of the requirements listed below, please contact Colin Parks at parks@iwp.edu.
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Completed and signed:
IWP Internship Application and Requirements -
Completed questionnaire (addendum to the application)
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1-2 page resume
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Academic Transcripts (Student-copy will suffice)
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Essay on professional and education goals (Typewritten, 500 words)
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3-5 page writing sample on a topic related to international affairs, national security, or intelligence
Internship Periods
Summer 2010: June 1st - August 6th
Fall 2010: August 31st - December 17th
Spring 2010: January 19th - May 13th
Deadlines to Apply
Fall 2010: July 1st, 2010
Spring 2010: November 1st, 2010
Please send all application materials to:
Colin Parks, Director of Student Recruitment
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Juliana Geran Pilon