The Washington Fellowship
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Where Our Students Have Worked
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The Application Process
- Application
- Select “Submit an Experience”.
- Follow the Step-by-step instructions (PDF) and be sure to fill in all fields.
- Remember to attach your resume!
- Preliminary Interview
- After submitting your application, if you meet the minimum requirements, you will be contacted for your first interview with the Fellowship team. During this interview, you will be asked “get to know you” type questions and have the opportunity to meet with a student who has already completed the program. Be prepared with any questions that you have regarding the program at this time.
- Second Interview
- The second interview will be a more formal one with the Program Coordinator. This interview will help determine the student’s qualifications and competitiveness to be accepted. Student should come with a list of companies/organizations where they would like to apply for an internship.
Washington Fellowship FAQs
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Why Join the Fellowship Program?
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Offered Every Semester
Worried about graduating on time? Don’t!
The Fellowship is offered in fall, spring, and summer. This helps you complete your credits on time and stay on track for graduation.
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Financial Aid & Scholarship
Here’s some great news!
You can use your scholarship and financial aid money towards your Fellowship when you participate in the fall or spring semesters.
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Housing
Experience historical downtown housing.
In the Fellowship, we place you in student housing in downtown D.C. Here, you’ll room with other LU students.
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Metro Cards
Travel is easy.
Get a monthly Metro Card from your Program Coordinator for each month you are in the city.
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Networking Opportunities
It’s all in who you know.
While in the Fellowship, you’ll meet several different groups in your field including alumni, young professionals, and important community leaders.
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Professional Development
Prepare for your career throughout your time in the Fellowship and beyond.
Our Program Coordinators will coach you on networking skills, writing a cover letter, professional dress, and more!
Testimonials
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Get in Touch
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Matt Young
Assistant Director of Employer Relations & The Washington Fellowship
Matt has served in Career Services for four and a half years, serving as Assistant Director for just over three and a half of those years. Along with leading the Employer Relations team, Matt also oversees The Washington Fellowship program, supporting its Placement & Program Coordinator by providing leadership and strategy to grow the valuable internship opportunities students are able to experience in Washington, D.C. A staple program provided to the Liberty community for over a decade, The Washington Fellowship continues to identify emerging opportunities in Washington, not just on Capitol Hill and at The White House and other government sectors, but across all business sectors – including but not limited to IT, cybersecurity, international business, marketing, social media, digital media, communications, ASL, public health, psychology, social work, ministry, and research.
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Tracy Janssen
Program Coordinator for The Washington Fellowship
Tracy is alum of Liberty with her BS: Psychology/Christian Counseling and a MA: Human Services/Executive Leadership. As the Program Coordinator for the Washington Fellowship, Tracy works on networking with employers in the government sector as well as international business, finance, marketing, communications, IT, cybersecurity, ASL, public health, psychology, ministry, and research helping to connect students with internships across several disciplines. With more than 25 years of experience working with and mentoring students, ten years of leadership within the YMCA and restaurant management, she has a heart for people and loves making connections. Her professional experience naturally aids her in networking with businesses and organizations to create opportunities for internships in Washington, D.C.
washington@liberty.edu | (434) 592-4109