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IPA Leadership Development

How to Apply and Receive Credit
October 31, 2006


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How to Apply
Internships are available to college students entering their junior or senior year. All applications must be submitted electronically through this website by February 29, 2008. The following items are necessary to apply and, unless otherwise noted, should be submitted electronically along with the online application. Please see the online application for additional information about each of these components:

  • Completed online application form

  • Resume

  • One page essay (see application for topic)

  • Two letters of recommendation (to be mailed, on official letterhead)

  • $35 Application Fee


    • Interviews
    As part of the application process, candidates for the OU-IPA Internship must complete an interview process. Interviews will be conducted by the IPA Associate Director and by a member of the Internship Committee in Washington and New York in March. All application materials (completed application, resume, letters of reference and essay) must be received by the IPA office in Washington prior to being interviewed.


    Credit
    Many schools confer credit towards internship experiences. Please check with your college if this is an option. Our office will be happy to supply you with official documentation of your participation in the program.

    Additional Information
    Please contact our office at 202-513-6484 or



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