WSFP Application Survey

As one of the premier fellowship programs in Washington, D.C., Washington Scholars Fellowship Program can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences of your life. With our extensive network of professional contacts, past fellows have obtained some of the most sought-after internships in Washington, in major government agencies, media outlets, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations. By offering a unique, hands-on view of Washington, our fellowships put everything the nation’s capitol has to offer at your fingertips.

Our previous fellows agree: this is an opportunity like no other.

1. Please enter your contact information.

Please enter your contact information. First Name:
Last Name:
Email Address:
Phone Number:

2. Current Address

Current Address Address:
City/Town:
State:
ZIP:
Country:

3. Permanent Address

Permanent Address Address:
City/Town:
State:
ZIP:
Country:

4. Mentor

Mentor

5. Citizenship

Citizenship

6. Current military status. (If applicable.)

Current military status. (If applicable.)

7. Are you an Eagle Scout?

Are you an Eagle Scout? Yes

8. If accepted, will you require housing?

If accepted, will you require housing? Yes

9. Academic Information

Academic Information College/University
Graduation Date
Majors/Minors
GPA
GMAT score (if applicable)

10. Academic Awards or Honors (Year)

Academic Awards or Honors (Year)

11. Organization Affiliations (Please specify dates of membership and positions held, if applicable.)

Organization Affiliations (Please specify dates of membership and positions held, if applicable.)

12. How did you hear about Washington Scholars? (Limit: 100 words.)

How did you hear about Washington Scholars? (Limit: 100 words.)

13. Please state your short and long term career goals, referencing your one-year, five-year, and ten-year plans. (Limit: 200 words.)

Please state your short and long term career goals, referencing your one-year, five-year, and ten-year plans. (Limit: 200 words.)

14. How have your prior professional, academic, and personal experiences influenced your career plans? (Limit: 200 words.)

How have your prior professional, academic, and personal experiences influenced your career plans? (Limit: 200 words.)

15. Specifically, how will your participation in The Washington Scholars Fellowship Program contribute to your career objectives? (Limit: 200 words.)

Specifically, how will your participation in The Washington Scholars Fellowship Program contribute to your career objectives? (Limit: 200 words.)

16. In your own words, how do you define leadership? Please provide a specific example (professional, academic or personal) of a time when you embodied characteristics of a
leader. Describe the challenges you faced and the results you achieved. What areas do you wish to develop in order to become a more effective leader? (Limit: 500 words.)

In your own words, how do you define leadership? Please provide a specific example (professional, academic or personal) of a time when you embodied characteristics of a leader. Describe the challenges you faced and the results you achieved. What areas do you wish to develop in order to become a more effective leader? (Limit: 500 words.)

17. Name a political issue of interest to you and indicate why you support or oppose a policy directed toward it. (Limit: 500 words.)

Name a political issue of interest to you and indicate why you support or oppose a policy directed toward it. (Limit: 500 words.)

18. Do you consider yourself conservative, moderate, liberal, or don’t know? (Limit: 500 words.) NOTE: Political tendencies will have NO impact on acceptance into the program. This answer will be exclusively used to assist us with matching your interests with those of political hosts.

Do you consider yourself conservative, moderate, liberal, or don’t know? (Limit: 500 words.) NOTE: Political tendencies will have NO impact on acceptance into the program. This answer will be exclusively used to assist us with matching your interests with those of political hosts.

19. What skills do you need more experience with to meet your professional aspirations?

What skills do you need more experience with to meet your professional aspirations?

20. What sector(s) interest you the most? Is there a sector, organization, agency, industry or office in which you would not consider working?

What sector(s) interest you the most? Is there a sector, organization, agency, industry or office in which you would not consider working?

21. Do you currently possess or maintain an active security clearance?

Do you currently possess or maintain an active security clearance? Yes

22. Are you interested in working in a position that requires security clearance (mentally competent, no dishonorable discharges from military service, no unlawful use of a
controlled substance, and no past convictions resulting in incarceration)?

Are you interested in working in a position that requires security clearance (mentally competent, no dishonorable discharges from military service, no unlawful use of a controlled substance, and no past convictions resulting in incarceration)?

23. If offered a Fellowship, do you understand that your internship must be at least ten weeks long, and must be full time? Internships with fewer than 40 hours per week are not generally permitted.

If offered a Fellowship, do you understand that your internship must be at least ten weeks long, and must be full time? Internships with fewer than 40 hours per week are not generally permitted. Yes

24. Do you understand that Washington Scholars cannot guarantee that we will be able to place you in an internship in Washington this summer? If, for some reason, you do not receive an internship placement in Washington, your Fellowship offer will be rescinded.

Do you understand that Washington Scholars cannot guarantee that we will be able to place you in an internship in Washington this summer? If, for some reason, you do not receive an internship placement in Washington, your Fellowship offer will be rescinded. Yes

25. If offered a Fellowship, do you agree to participate in our program even if we are unable to place you in an internship at one of your top choices?

If offered a Fellowship, do you agree to participate in our program even if we are unable to place you in an internship at one of your top choices? Yes

26. Throughout your Fellowship, WSFP will be receiving regular reports from your internship host. Do you understand that, if your reports are not 100% satisfactory, you may be removed from the program and forfeit your scholarship?

Throughout your Fellowship, WSFP will be receiving regular reports from your internship host. Do you understand that, if your reports are not 100% satisfactory, you may be removed from the program and forfeit your scholarship? Yes

27. If accepted as a Fellow, do you agree to attend all mandatory events this spring, unless excused in advance by WSFP management?

If accepted as a Fellow, do you agree to attend all mandatory events this spring, unless excused in advance by WSFP management? Yes

28. If accepted as a Fellow, do you agree to immediately inform us if you receive any compensation from your internship host?

Please note: The amount of compensation will be deducted from your supplemental scholarship, if you have one. In fairness to our Fellows, if you do not accurately report any compensation, you will be removed from the program.

If accepted as a Fellow, do you agree to immediately inform us if you receive any compensation from your internship host? Please note: The amount of compensation will be deducted from your supplemental scholarship, if you have one. In fairness to our Fellows, if you do not accurately report any compensation, you will be removed from the program. Yes

29. Our Fellows have an excellent reputation in DC. Do you understand that, if you are offered a Fellowship, it is necessary to go "above and beyond" and protect that reputation at your internship this spring?

Our Fellows have an excellent reputation in DC. Do you understand that, if you are offered a Fellowship, it is necessary to go "above and beyond" and protect that reputation at your internship this spring? Yes

30. WSFP's continued success is dependent on the strength of our alumni. Do you understand that all former Fellows are expected to remain active members of our network?

WSFP's continued success is dependent on the strength of our alumni. Do you understand that all former Fellows are expected to remain active members of our network? Yes

31. What class are you applying for?

In order to complete your application, please email your resume and unofficial transcript to admissions@washingtonscholars.org

What class are you applying for? In order to complete your application, please email your resume and unofficial transcript to admissions@washingtonscholars.org Spring (January-May)

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