Application Requirements
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The South Carolina Washington Semester Program (WSP) gives students in universities and colleges across the state of South Carolina the opportunity to spend a semester working and taking classes in Washington D.C., gaining valuable experience while earning academic credit toward their degrees.
Washington Semester Program students get firsthand experience with the political process, obtaining skills that will help prepare them for careers in virtually any sphere. In the past, Washington Semester Program students have attended important events, such as the inauguration ceremonies, White House arrival ceremonies for visiting head of states, joint sessions of Congress and arguments before the Supreme Court. Recent seminars have featured meetings with White House personnel, the Deputy Attorney General, cabinet secretaries, senior TV network correspondents, lobbyists, embassy officials and other national leaders.
The South Carolina Congressional Delegation, with seven representatives and two senators, provides the core of fellowship placements. However, other recent placements have included:
Washington is a young person's city, filled with students from its four major universities and congressional staffers. Students meet interesting and influential people, establishing contacts for personal and professional networking.
A remarkably diverse city, Washington provides opportunities to brush shoulders with
people of many different nationalities, enjoy exotic cuisines, hear multiple languages,
attend ethnic festivals, shop in eclectic neighborhoods and become acquainted with
individuals and groups not likely to be encountered in South Carolina. D.C. also has
renowned museums, major performing arts venues, art galleries, movie theatres, concerts,
lectures and book signings.
View the list of application requirements and start your application online.
Before you apply, make sure you're eligible and explore options for funding.
Find out what classes you'll take and how your placement will be determined.