Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Intern Program

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Program Overview

The MSI internship program provides students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, students attending a college or university with a high percentage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders, Tribal Colleges and Universities and Students with Disabilities the opportunity to participate in internship opportunities throughout the United States.

The MSI internship program includes students from a variety of educational backgrounds in several academic fields such as Air Traffic Control, Aviation Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering and Information Technology, etc..

Requirements

United States Citizenship

Minimum 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average on a 4.0 grading scale

Compensation

A weekly stipend plus the cost of travel, orientations, workshops, field trips, mentoring and coaching.

Availability

Internships are available throughout the year:

Spring (January to May)	15 weeks
Summer (June to August)	10 weeks
Fall (August to December)	15 weeks

Benefits

Students are provided an opportunity to capitalize on their academic studies and gain meaningful work experience and developmental activities. Additionally, students gain professional knowledge, expertise, and practical experience to chart their own career paths and make informed career choices. Students may earn academic credit for their internship.

Information
Lawrence President	202-493-5185
Mai Nguyen	202-267-7666

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
Open To:	All college students attending a HBCU college or university who are U.S. citizens
Duration:	Full-Time
Requirements:	Must be of Junior status or above; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Contact Person:	Lawrence President, MSI Program Manager (202-493-5185 office; 202-267-9508 fax)
How To Apply:	Washington Center Internship Program or Wire2netllc

Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI)
Open To:	All college students attending a Hispanic Serving Institution who are U.S. citizens.
Duration:	Full-Time
Requirements:	Must be of Junior status or above; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Contact Person:	Lawrence President, MSI Program Manager (202-493-5185 office; 202-267-9508 fax)
How To Apply:	HACU National Internship Program

Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)
Open To:	All college students attending a college or university with a high percentage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders who are U.S. citizens.
Duration:	Full-Time
Requirements:	Must be of Junior status or above; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Contact Person:	Mai Nguyen, MSI Program Manager (202-267-7666 office; 202-267-9508 fax)
How To Apply:	Washington Center Internship Program or HACU National Internship Program

Native American & Alaskan Native (NAAN)
Open To:	All college students attending an Tribal College/University or an Alaska Native Serving Institution who are U.S. citizens.
Duration:	Full-Time
Requirements:	Must be of Junior status or above; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Contact Person:	Mai Nguyen, MSI Program Manager (202-267-7666 office; 202-267-9508 fax)
How To Apply:	Washington Center Internship Program or HACU National Internship Program

Students with Disabilities (SWD)
Open To:	All college students with disabilities who are U.S. citizens.
Duration:	Full-Time
Requirements:	Must be of Junior status or above; Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Contact Person:	Mai Nguyen, MSI Program Manager (202-267-7666; 202-267-9508 fax)
How To Apply:	Washington Center Internship Program or HACU National Internship Program