The Washington Internships for Native Students (WINS) offers students of sovereign American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (AI/AN/NH) nations the opportunity to build leadership skills while living, studying, and interning in Washington, DC. Developed in response to the White House Initiative on American Indians and Alaska Natives, this enriching program offers qualified students full scholarships funded by American University and sponsoring organizations. Participating students will gain professional work experience through interning at a federal agency or private firm, take courses focusing on Native American public policy concerns, and enjoy engaging social and cultural extra-curricular activities.
Most students receive a full scholarship to attend the program. Funding is provided by American University, governmental agencies, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian organizations, Tribes, foundations, and private corporations. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition, travel to and from Washington DC, lodging, a meal plan, and the cost of scheduled social and cultural activities. Incidental expenses for non-program activities, including medical care and independent social activities, are the responsibility of the student. Students not awarded full scholarships may apply for other scholarships or pay program costs. Participants with a full scholarship receive a stipend to cover incidental expenses.
For more information on how to apply, visit their website at http://www1.american.edu/wins/.