Semester in Washington
Talented undergraduate college journalists come to Washington to cover stories for news organizations across the country. In addition to a strong focus on reporting and writing national news and features, the program includes visits to the Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, the Student Press Law Center and other journalism and government institutions. In weekly meetings, interns discuss issues in journalism and how to do a better job covering the news.
Students can apply for one of three sessions a year: spring, summer and fall. Interns are paid a stipend and provided with free housing. The program works with universities to help students who want academic credit for the internship.
For more information, click on About SHFWire, Program Details and How to Apply, or call Semester in Washington (202) 408-2748.
International students should contact the International Center for Journalists and click on "Media Training."
Hampton University students interested in the Washington Short Course should contact the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Mass Communication's internship director.
Scripps Howard Foundation Wire
Editors can download stories and photographs by subscribing to the site. It's free, and signing up is quick and easy. Any news organization that agrees to give the reporter a byline and credit the wire may use our stories. In addition, interns can write stories for individual news organizations. Editors can e-mail a story idea or request to us.
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