South Africa-Washington Internship Program

Ojee and Zim enjoying the sunshine at Battery Point on their trip to NY

Here are some other things you need to know...

Successful applicants will be offered places on March 27th 2008, and will have one day in which to accept. The Program officially begins with your acceptance and the first major event is the orientation weekend, held at University of Cape Town, March 28-29th 2008, which all must attend.

At that time, you will be required to sign a contract with the South Africa Washington-Intern Program indicating that you will abide by all the rules of the program:

Attending all required program activities from April through September including Orientation, Re-Entry, 5 Day Team Project and Graduation-Alumni Induction weekend. Your eligibility for SAWIP is dependent on your total availability for these events, with no exceptions.

No dishonest or dishonorable conduct.

Complete the practical requirements of the program to the best of your ability and deliver quality work during your public service.

While in Washington, your contract binds you to:

- Observing program curfews.
- No under age drinking or abusive use of alcohol.
- No behavior that would bring the program into disrepute.
- Fitting in with your Host Family and treating them with respect.
- Delivering quality work at your Work Placement.
- Failure to comply could mean a participant is immediately sent home at their own expense.

Your University/Faculty will be informed of your selection and may be asked to verify your academic information.

You will be required to have a physical examination by a physician and provide documentation to the program in Washington DC no later than May 7th 2008 that you are fully fit to participate.

What will it cost you?

Your total up-front costs are R6000 payable to The South Africa Washington-Internship Program (SAWIP).

Students who do not have the financial resources to cover the Program costs or their own personal expenses involved are encouraged to apply. Lack of means should never mean lack of opportunity. You may apply for financial assistance if you are accepted by the program and are eligible for the scholarship. Details will be available at the interview.

The money you pay covers all your major at-home program costs including:

- Orientation weekend (March 28-29th 2008)
- Team Community Project & Re-Entry Weekend (September 6-10th, 2008)
- Graduation, Alumni AGM and Induction- Reunion (September 11-12th, 2008)
- Graduation Certificate
- Visa and application fees
- Your health and travel insurance

SAWIP pays for all your other major program-related costs such as airfare and Training