Spring 2013:
Deadline: Rolling Applications accepted until January 4, 2013
Program Dates: February 4, 2013 - May 3, 2013
Summer 2013:
Deadline: Rolling Applications accepted until March 29, 2013
Program Dates: June 10, 2013 - August 16, 2013
Application process
The UELIP Application is available here for both Spring and Summer 2013 cohorts: http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/uelip
- Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume, as well as a 3-5 page writing sample
- All applicants must answer the following essay question (300-500 words)
Over the past five years, DCPS has been at the forefront of education reform. What do you see as the most promising reform at DCPS and why? In addition, what do you believe DCPS could do better to close the achievement gap?
- Applicants for the economic hardship stipend must submit additional information (see below)
Selected candidates will be asked to participate in a thirty-minute phone interview.
Stipends
UELIP Associates serve as volunteers in the DCPS Central Office. Associates who demonstrate need may apply for an economic hardship stipend in the course of their application. Stipends will be awarded in amounts up to $500 for the fall and spring semesters, and up to $2,000 for the summer semester.
Applicants for the economic hardship stipend must complete these additional steps:
- Submit a transcript to:
UELIP
District of Columbia Public Schools – 10th floor
1200 First Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
- Economic Hardship Applicants must upload a word document answering the following 3 essay questions by the stated application deadlines. Each essay should be 300-500 words:
A) Why do you believe you need this scholarship?
B) What other scholarship avenues have you already (or are currently) exploring?
C) How will doing this internship advance your career goals?
