AFSC Internships: Application Process
NOTE: the application process is closed until late January 2009. The project descriptions for 2009 are expected to be posted mid January 2009. Please check back then.
Everyone is encouraged to apply for an AFSC internship. In order to qualify for a paid internship at the AFSC you must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student and a U.S. citizen. The number of paid internships is limited and is partially determined by the individual's financial need, which is considered during the selection process. (See financial statement below).
All internships are 10 weeks in length. Interns selected for paid internships are required to work 40 hrs/wk. Interns selected for unpaid/volunteer internships may have a more flexible work week, such as working only 32 hrs/wk.
In addition, students from the University of Washington (UW) School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) may be eligible for a UW SAFS scholarship and course credits upon completion of an AFSC internship. More information.
Application check list:
The application for an AFSC internship consists of the following 6 required components.
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Application form or resume
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unofficial transcripts from all schools attended
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Personal statement (500 words) on the topic: How will an internship help you achieve your career goals
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Financial statement (250 words) explaning your financial needs. Also indicate if you would be interested in an unpaid volunteer internship in the event you are not selected for a paid internship
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List up to three internships of interest from the 2008 list of projects.
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Letter or email of recommendation from an advisor or professor familiar with your work |
Application mailing instructions:
Send completed application by email (preferred) to Rebecca.Reuter@noaa.gov - only complete applications will be reviewed. Alternatively, applications sent by mail or faxed to (206) 526-6723 will also be considered.
Rebecca F Reuter
AFSC Outreach Coordinator
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle WA 98115-6349
email: Rebecca.Reuter@noaa.gov
Successful completion of internship consists of:
- Successful participation and completion of the work associated with the internship project
- Completion of the intern's evaluation of the internship
- An essay, with photos, written by the intern about their internship experience to be posted on the AFSC web site
(see examples).
Example of the application review process schedule:
- Open application process announcement - early January 2008
- Application deadline - Feb. 22nd
- Applications to initial selection process - week of Feb. 25th
- Applications to second selection process - week of March 3rd
- Announcements of selected interns for 2008 - beginning April 1st
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