Deadline to Apply: October 31, 2025
Intern, Live, and Learn in Washington D.C.
Purdue students from all majors are invited to apply for the Boilers Go to D.C. Summer Scholars Internship Program. During this program, students find and secure their internships in public, private, or nonprofit sectors, gaining hands-on experience from a real-world professional environment in our nation’s capital.
STUDENTS WILL:
Gain Personalized Alumni Mentorship
Engage in a 10-Week Course
Immerse in D.C. through a 2 Day D.C. Bootcamp with site visits and guest speakers
Be provided furnished apartment housing, career readiness training, professional development, networking, and activities.
Earn up to 6 academic credit hours
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Dates: May 18 - August 7, 2026
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2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31st, 2025
Summer Semester For-Credit Course
- Earn course credit while you learn
- Two-day Bootcamp in D.C. with include site visits, guest speakers, and alumni networking events.
- 10-weeks to intern, live, learn in Washington, D.C.
- No pre-requisites
- Career Readiness Sessions and Resources
Safe and Affordable Housing
- Conveniently located housing with other Purdue University students from across academic fields.
- Apartment style housing fully furnished with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, living room, Wi-Fi, onsite amenities – 2 students per bedroom.
- Housing cost will be included in the course fee.
Alumni Mentorship Program
- You will be matched with an alumni mentor in the field of your interest.
- Alumni mentor provides career advice and guidance that will help you find an internship and get the most out of your time in D.C.
- Mentorship training and meeting discussion topics will be provided.
SEND A BOILER TO D.C.
The BGDC program gives Boilermakers the chance to tour our country’s most historic monuments, connect with alumni, and take a political communication course taught by C-SPAN founder and Purdue alumnus Brian Lamb.
Due to financial barriers, not every student who qualifies for this once-in-a-lifetime experience is able to participate.
By making a gift to the BGDC program, you can join the Center for C-SPAN Scholarship and Engagement in encouraging students to participate in the political process and learn about the role government plays in their lives.
SCHOLARSHIP
To ensure more Purdue University students have the chance to experience the Boilers Go to D.C. program, the Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement helps provide Boilermakers in need with scholarship opportunities.
Please visit the following page for specific eligibility.
Boilers Go to D.C. Financial Need Award
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College of Agriculture Students:
If you are a student in the College of Agriculture, please complete the College of Agriculture scholarship application for consideration for scholarships from the college and your department. Scholarships are normally awarded for the Fall and Spring semesters so you will need to email the scholarship coordinator for your department and let them know that you would like to be considered for summer scholarship funding if possible. If you have questions, please contact agscholarships@purdue.edu
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