Graduate Student Summer International Internship Program
Application Instructions and Checklist
Please note:
Students who wish to apply for an internship position through a SIS Summer Abroad Program (seminar plus
internship) must do so through the specific Program website and application. Some positions are available only
through the SIS Summer Abroad Programs; see position descriptions for details. N.B. Priority for these positions
will be given to students who also participate in the seminar.
This application is only for students seeking an internship abroad through the SIS Office of International Programs. Theses
internships can be registered for credit or not for credit, and must be used to fulfill the MA Professional Experience Requirement.
Applying to a SIS Summer Internship is a two-step process. This application is for the first stage, which is the
selection of the School’s nominees for specific internships. Additional application materials may be necessary for
the second stage, which is the student application to the internship host.
Instructions:
1. Visit the internship host’s website and/or download any pertinent information provide on the SIS
Summer Abroad Internship website.
2. Meet with your academic advisor to gain approval for your participation in your chosen internship
3. If registering the internship for credit, choose an internship supervisor from the SIS faculty and discuss
his/her availability to supervise the academic component of your internship (some internships will have
a supervisor already chosen, see positions for details).
Please note that incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
Checklist:
□ Submit application online with the following components:
 Participant Application and Information Form
 Internship Interest Application Form
 Cover Letter
 Résumé/C.V.
 Unofficial transcript from myau.american.edu
□ Academic Advisor Approval Form (Submitted via e-mail or to mailbox in SIS 116)
General Instructions for a Cover Letter:
In approximately one page, highlight your background, accomplishments, and professional goals, and
describe both how you can contribute to the specific internship position and what skills/knowledge you
would like to gain from it. Use this opportunity to emphasize the special qualities and accomplishments
that will make you stand out as an applicant. Address the letter to Sir or Madam at the specific organization
to which you are applying or as otherwise directed.
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ACADEMIC ADVISOR APPROVAL FORM
Student Information
□ Grad
Last name: _____________________
AU ID # _____________
First name: _________________
School:____________________
Middle Initial: ___
Major/Field: ____________________
□ I understand that this internship will be used to fulfill the SIS MA Professional Experience Requirement.
________________________________________
Student signature
Date
Program Information
Semester:
_
_
Title:
__________________________________________________________________
Please write the name of the organization(s) to which you are applying.
(e.g. Summer 2015)
Course and Credits:
□ SIS 692 (for-credit international internship)
□ SIS 091 (non-credit internship)
Advisor Approval
Advisor Name: _____________________________
AU Email: ________________________
Is the student, representing him/herself, his/her college or school, and the University, ready and able to
participate in a study abroad program?
□ Yes
□ No
If no, please provide a separate statement which explains your answer.
Please specify how the course(s) will be used toward the completion of the student’s academic program and
further professional goals:
The above-mentioned student has met with me and □ IS □ IS NOT cleared to participate in the
aforementioned SIS Summer Abroad Program for the semester specified.
If the student does not enroll as indicated above, an updated clearance will be required.
__________________________________
Advisor Signature
Date
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