Washington Ireland Program
The Washington Ireland Program (WIP) inspires and develops promising leaders through a program of personal development, policy debate and community service.
The opportunity provides students with the chance to access 8 weeks of living in Washington D.C., staying with one of our welcoming host families, exclusive work placements, inspiring charity and community project service visits and an educational trip to New York City to conclude the program.
Contents
Overview
Degree DisciplineAll
Website URL CountryUnited States
Work StyleIn-person
This program will include placements with US organizations and leaders, and in-person activities in Northern Ireland.
Eligibility
Type of PlacementWork
Level of StudyUndergraduate, Postgraduate
Duration1-3 months
Duration - More InformationBelow are the tentative dates for the WIP Class of 2024:
Application Opening: 16th October 2023
Application Early Bird Deadline: 5th November 2023 at 11:59 pm UTC
Application Regular Deadline: 26th November 2023 at 11:59 pm UTC
Interview Notification: Early January 2023
Interview (Dublin and Belfast): Week of 22nd – 26th January 2024
Orientation: 5th – 7th April 2024
Pre-Departure Training: 18th May 2024
Depart for US: 1st June 2024
Return from US: 28th July 2024
Early Bird Deadline: 5th November & Regular Deadline: 26th Nov
WIP is looking for future leaders from any year of study. People with passion, new ideas and approaches who want to write a better future for Northern Ireland and Ireland.
How to Apply
Application: see website for full details - https://wiprogram.org/apply-class-of-2024/
ContactsContact WIP or Queen's Global Opportunities:
Further Information
Does it Cost?Yes
Cost DetailsWIP invests $14,000 in the development of each student it selects. While the Program is heavily subsidized by our generous supporters, WIP asks that our students make a £1,250/€1,400/$1,550 contribution towards their costs.
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