2025 Thomas R. Wolanin Congressional Internship Application

Position Summary: The Thomas R. Wolanin Congressional Internship allows individuals in the first generation of their families to graduate from college to observe and participate in the federal policy-making process firsthand. The internship program was established by COE and the family of Thomas R. Wolanin in memory of the champion of student financial aid and college access.

Application Instructions

All application materials must be completed by Monday, September 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

The following items must be included to be considered a complete application:

1. Answers provided for each application question

2. Provide the name/address/phone number of three references, two must be a

professor/advisor

3. Upload a Resume

4. An Official Transcript

5. Upload your Personal Statement

6. Upload a Letter of Recommendation from your TRIO Project Director

7. Letter of Recommendation from a faculty member/academic advisor (outside of TRIO)

Applicant Information

First Name *

Middle Initial *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Email *

Home Phone Number *

Cell Phone Number *

Current Street Address *

Current City *

Current State *

Current Zip *

Permanent Street Address *

Permanent City *

Permanent State *

Permanent Zip *

Name of your Congressional Representative *

TRIO Program Information

Name of TRIO program(s) in which you participated *

Name of Nominating TRIO Director *

Name of Program Host Institution or Agency *

Program Street Address *

Program City *

Program State *

Program Zip *

Program Phone Number *

Academic Information

College or University Attended *

Major Field of Study *

Grade Point Average *

Date of Graduation * +

Please list any coursework related to education, government, or public policy. *

Please list any university or community activities related to education, government, or public policy. *

References

Please provide the name, address, telephone number, and email address of three references, two of whom must be academic (professor or academic advisor).

Reference 1

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Reference 2

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Reference 3

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Uploads

Please upload the requested information into this form.

Provide a copy of your Resume which should include the following:

Educational Background
Relevant Work Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Honors and Awards
Any additional skills, such as level of foreign language competency, computer skills, and corresponding language skills

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Personal statement #1 (Each statement should be between 250-500 words): How did participating in a TRIO program help you get into and/or persist in college? *

Personal statement #2 (Each statement should be between 250-500 words): What is the most pressing public policy issue for your community?

Letter of recommendation from your TRIO Director *

Letter of recommendation from faculty member/academic advisor (outside of TRIO program) *

Please have an official transcript sent to Angela Holley as follows:

1. Electronically - Email to angela.holley@coenet.org

2. By Mail - Send to the following address:

ATTN: Angela Holley

1025 Vermont Avenue NW

Suite 400

Washington, D.C. 20005-

Certifying Statement

This statement certifies that all the information I have submitted to the Thomas R. Wolanin congressional internship program accurately represents my credentials.

Provide your signature below: *

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Date * +