Frequently Asked Questions
If accepted, what happens to my current financial
aid and scholarships the semester I intern?
To ensure you are eligible for consideration of aid, you
must be enrolled in a half-time course load (according to
the UNT Registrar) or obtain a waiver (through Financial
Aid office) during the semester you intern.
The criteria for scholarships vary from scholarship to
scholarship. You should confirm the requirements of your
scholarship to determine any restrictions. Scholarship
criteria may be obtained from the department of your
major, University Scholarship Office, or the external
donor of your award. You can work with your academic
advisor to determine what other courses (in addition to
your internship hours) would work for your schedule.
What semester is the internship available?
The NTDC internship program is available for the fall,
spring and summer I. Fall and spring internships last the
length of the semester (approximately 15-16 weeks).
Summer I internships are shorter, lasting about six weeks.
Will the placement offices provide compensation
for the work done be interns?
Most internship in the NTDC program are unpaid;
however some offices may choose to compensate their
interns with modest stipends.
What is the application process?
After applications are turned in, a select number will be
chosen to continue the interview process. Each applicant
chosen must attend one group interview and an individual
panel interview. After all interviews have been conducted,
a committee will select the final group that will be offered
the opportunity to participate in the NTDC program.
Is the cost of food and travel included in the cost
of housing paid for by the program?
No, it is not. Although it is enough to cover all costs,
the stipend you receive is intended to assist with expenses
such as food and transportation.
“Interning in Congress opened
numerous doors in my life I had
never considered. The connections I
made and the work I did will forever
influence my future career path.”
Brian Carman
Governmental
Internship
“My semester in Washington
was one of the most transformative
Program
experiences of my UNT career. Being
a congressional intern gave me an
exclusive insight into government
and politics that I would not have
had anywhere else, and it broadened
both my perspective and career goals.
The memories, experiences, and
Simon Lopez friendships I made in D.C. have helped
me grow as a person and are something
that I will always treasure.”
“A successful internship should leave
that person with a renewed since of
direction and purpose. That is certainly
how I felt after returning from my
internship last fall in the Washington,
D.C. office of U.S. Senator Kay Bailey
Hutchison. As an Press Intern, I gained
in depth understanding about politics
and media from inside the nerve
center of American journalism and Zakiyah Johnson
government. My experience interning
through the NTDC Program has
opened an array of opportunities for
me and I am truly grateful for them.”
For More Information
Vice President for Student Affairs
Hurley Administration Building, Suite 202
940-565-4909 | ntdc@unt.edu
www.unt.edu
The NTDC Scholarship
This scholarship program was established to provide
University of North Texas students an opportunity to participate
first-hand in the American political process and learn how various
Washington DC entities formulate public policy and how other
governmental agencies interact with that process. The program’s
objective is to provide students with insights into public life
and the policy-making process by working in governmental,
nonprofit and private sector internship placements in our
nation’s capital.
The NTDC scholarship is currently available to all interns that
are accepted into the program. All housing costs are paid for
by the NTDC program at a housing site that is determined by
the program. Additionally, those students participating in full-
semester internships in the fall and spring semesters and the
six week summer internships are awarded a small stipend that
contributes toward living expenses.
How To Apply
• All applicants must provide the following information:
• An application form
• A recent photograph
• A resume
• Two letters of recommendation (one letter
should come from a UNT faculty member
or administrator)
• Official UNT transcript
• Essay: Explain why you are interested in
a Washington DC internship, how it will
enhance your educational or career goals,
and the issues or policy areas of interest to
you. This essay should be typed, double-
spaced and not exceed 1,000 words.
For more information on applying visit our website at
www.unt.edu/ntdc

NTDC Office Placement

Senate
Sen. John Cornyn
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison
Sen. Jay Rockefeller
House
Rep. Michael Burgess
Rep. Mike Conoway
Rep. Henry Cueller
Rep. John Culbenson
Rep. Chet Edwards
Rep. Kay Granger
Rep. Gene Green
Rep. Jeb Hensarling
Rep. Kenny Marchant
Rep. Ciro Rodriguez
House Cmmt. On Space,
Science, and Technology
Public Sector
Election Assistance
Commission
Department of Education
Dept. of Housing and Urban
Development
Naval Art Museum
The Pentagon
White House
Department of State
Smithsonian
Private Sector
Cobham (Defense Contractor)
The Franklin Partnership
Portland Cement
Benefits
• Get a firsthand experience of working in Congress and see
how the government works behind the scenes.
• Build communication skills.
• Become immersed in our country’s current affairs.
• Explore and live in the nation’s capital.
• Develop career contacts by networking.
• Learn how to work full time in an office environment.
• Travel easily in the east coast.
• Work and live with people from all over the country.
• Attend meetings, briefings, conferences and speeches
given by government officials, celebrities, or other
important global figures.
• Visit monuments and museums in Washington D.C.
• Increase understanding of politics and how policy is made.
• Refine career interests, develop leadership and
professional skills, and gain a deeper understanding of
American politics.