WASHINGTON LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (WLP) SUMMER 2016

The Washington Leadership Program invites college students to apply to our Summer 2016

internship program in Washington, DC. The WLP is a national non-profit organization that is

developing the next generation of American leadership from the South Asian American

community. Our program takes promising college students and places them in a Congressional

office or government agency for an eight-week summer internship accompanied by a

structured leadership curriculum.

Over nearly two decades, the WLP has given over 200 South Asian American students the

opportunity to intern in Washington, DC. In addition to the internship, participants attend

special meetings and events to fully expose them to the South Asian political diaspora. Past

programs and events have included meetings with South Asian American elected officials,

Ambassadors and South Asian Americans who are working in Congress, the federal government

and local and state agencies.

The WLP program will run from June 11, 2016 – August 5, 2016. Orientation will be

conducted on June 11-12 and the internship will run June 13 – August 5. Placement details

will be discussed once you have been accepted. All undergraduate students who are either US

citizens or legal permanent residents are encouraged to apply. Selection to the WLP is highly

competitive and not limited to students pursuing majors in social sciences. The backgrounds of

past participants have ranged from medical school to art and social work. Interns will receive a

total stipend of $2,000 and will be required to complete 2-3 short writing assignments during

the internship. The deadline to apply for the WLP is January 19, 2016. Finalists will be

contacted for a video chat interview and all applicants will be notified of final selections in

late Feb/early March 2016. Should you have any questions or would like further information

about the program, please contact us at 770-365-1435 or via e-mail at wlp@thewlp.com.

Application for Washington Leadership Program (WLP)

Summer 2016 June 11, 2016 – August 5, 2016

Deadline to submit application:

MUST be submitted online by midnight on or postmarked by January 19, 2016

Part I: Biographical Data

Name:

Gender: Female Male Do not wish to specify

Date of Birth:

Place of Birth:

Citizenship Status: (ONLY U.S. CITIZENS OR U.S. PERMANENT RESIDENTS MAY APPLY)

U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident

Part II. Contact Information

Permanent Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Telephone Number:

Current Mailing Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Telephone Number:

E-mail address:

Part III: Education

Present undergraduate institution:

City:

State:

Year in school:

First Second Third Fourth Other (specify)

Major Field of Study:

Minor Field of Study:

Degree:

GPA:

Expected graduation date (month/year):

Part IV: Public Policy Interest Areas/Political Affiliation:

Note: This information will not affect your selection into the program but will help placement in appropriate offices.

Which political party do you affiliate yourself with?

Republican Democrat Independent/Other None

Office Placement Preference:

Congressional Office Government Agency Either

In order of priority, please list your major areas of interest: Please select up to 3

1)

2)

3)

Part V: Letter of Recommendation

Please provide one letter of recommendation by an individual (other than a family member)

who can comment on you. The letter must be written on official letterhead (where applicable)

and should be included with your application in a sealed envelope or mailed separately by the

recommender. Please, present instructions in ATTACHMENT A to the recommender.

Part VI: Resume

Please submit a current copy of your resume with your application. Your resume should

highlight leadership positions, community service activities, and any public policy-oriented

work or internships.

Part VII: Essays

Please submit an answer to all essay questions listed below. Each response should be approximately 250 words. Essays should be typed and include your full name.

• Please share some personal and professional goals you have laid out for yourself. How

could participation in the Washington Leadership Program help accomplish those goals?

• Why is it important for the South Asian community to participate in the 2016 election?

Part VIII: Additional Information

Have you interned on Capitol Hill or with a government agency before? Yes / No

If yes, what office did you work for and how long?

Have you applied for this program before? Yes / No

How did you learn about the program?

I hereby certify that all the information provided in this application is accurate and correct. Signature:

Date:

Apply Online Or Mail the Application to: The Washington Leadership Program 8023 Wolftrap Road Dunn Loring, VA 22027 Application MUST be submitted online by midnight on or postmarked by January 19, 2016.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions? E-mail wlp@thewlp.com, or call 770-365-1435

REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

To Whom It May Concern:

has applied for the Summer 2016 Washington Leadership

Program (WLP).

The letter of recommendation you provide for this applicant will help us better evaluate the

applicant’s potential as a WLP intern in a Congressional office or government agency. This

information should include the capacity in which you know the applicant, the applicant’s

disposition and ability to work with others; leadership ability and potential, and any other

information, which will help establish a comprehensive view of the applicant. Please make this

information available on your official letterhead and return to the applicant in a sealed

envelope.

You may also mail your letter directly to our office to the following address, which must be

postmarked by January 19, 2016.

Mail the Recommendation Letter to: The Washington Leadership Program 8023 Wolftrap Road Dunn Loring, VA 22027 Recommendation letters MUST be postmarked by January 19, 2016. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Questions? E-mail wlp@thewlp.com, or call 770-365-1435.