1999 TWG/Ukrainian Embassy Internship

The Washington Group, in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine, is seeking candidates to participate in a two-month summer internship at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the project, which is being conducted under the auspices of the TWG Fellowship Committee, is to provide the Ukrainian Embassy with an intern who could serve as a research assistant to the embassy staff. In turn, the intern would gain valuable experience in learning how a foreign embassy in Washington works and how the embassy interacts with various Washington individuals and institutions.

TWG has previously funded three internships at the Embassy of Ukraine. Helena Zyblikewycz, a student at Georgetown University, served as a summer intern in 1996. Alexandra Richardson, a student at Marquette University worked in the Ukrainian Embassy in 1997. Most recently, Taras Seryy, a student at John Carroll University in Cleveland, completed the two-month internship in summer 1998.

Candidates for the 1999 internship should:

have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies
be proficient in English and Ukrainian. An excellent command of English (native or near-native fluency) is especially important.
possess excellent oral and written communication skills
be able to demonstrate excellent computer skills, including the Internet
anticipate assisting the embassy with whatever issues and needs should arise, including general office work
submit a one-page essay explaining their interest in the internship, when they would be available to participate in the project, and how their work, educational and personal experience would help meet the goals of the project
submit copies of academic transcripts and one letter of recommendation, and provide two references

To be considered for this internship, candidates must submit this information to TWG no later than April 21, 1999.

The Washington Group Fellowship Committee will provide the successful candidate with a stipend of $1,500.

Application materials should be addressed to:

The Washington Group Fellowship Committee
Ukrainian Embassy Internship Project
P.O. Box 11248
Washington, D.C. 20008

For more information call Adrian Karmazyn at (301) 460-9755 or Orest Deychakiwsky at (301) 937-0492 (evenings).

The Fellowship Fund relies on contributions from individual donors. Tax-free contributions to the Fund may be sent to the above address. Checks should be made out to The Washington Group.