Undergraduate students of all majors, minors, and interests are invited to attend The Harkin Institute’s D.C. Experience Scholarship Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 7:30—9 p.m. The open house is a great place to learn about interning in Washington, D.C. and how the Institute can help fund your experience.

This is an informal event. Light refreshments will be provided. Arrive between 7:30 and 7:50 p.m. to meet past recipients and student employees of The Harkin Institute. A short program will begin at 8 p.m., and our 2018 scholarship recipients will share their experiences working in D.C. this past summer.

Students will also have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how to take advantage of this valuable scholarship.

The Harkin Institute D.C. Experience Scholarship was established in 2014 to honor Senator Harkin’s legacy by removing financial barriers that may keep otherwise qualified students from interning in a congressional office, government agency, or non-profit organization in Washington, D.C. Students who demonstrate financial need and are offered an internship that pays at or below the federal minimum wage are eligible for the scholarship.

— Emily Schettler, Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement