Sponsor
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American University
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Title
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WASHINGTON
INTERNSHIPS FOR NATIVE STUDENTS (WINS)
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Contact
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American University - Tenley Campus
4400 Massachusetts Avenue,
NW
Washington, DC 20016-8083
phone: 202.895.4900 or 800.853.3076
fax: 202.895.4882
e-mail: wins@american.edu
url: www.american.edu/wins
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Availability
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June
4 - July 27 8
weeks/6 credits 100 students
August - Dec
15 weeks/12
credits 15 students
January - May
15 weeks/12
credits 15 students
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Eligibility
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American
Indian and Alaska Native; Enrolled in a college or university as a
Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or graduate student; In good academic
standing.
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Information
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WINS
has four components - Academic Course Work, Research, Government Agency
Internship, and Cultural/Social Activities - each interwoven to emphasize
traditional Native practices and values. All fees and costs paid through
the internship sponsor and American
University. Apply
on-line or call for informational packet. Applications are processed as
received.
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Benefits/Award
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Tuition;
housing; meal plan; course books; weekly stipend; transportation to/from
and within Washington, DC; activities and events
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Deadline
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October
2007 Summer 2008 – FBI Deadline
October
12, 2007 Spring 2008 –
Priority Deadline
February
2, 2008 Summer 2008 –
Priority Deadline
June
1, 2008 Fall 2008 –
Priority Deadline
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Required Documentation
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Completed
Application Form; Essay; Letter of Recommendation from Nation/Tribal
Council or Education Department; Letter of Recommendation from Professor
or College Administrator; Resume; Most Recent Transcript; Proof of
Nation/Tribal Membership.
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