Pennsylvania Internship Program (PIP) at The Washington Center
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (administered by The Washington Center)
State-funded scholarship ($4,000-$11,000) for PA students doing a Washington, D.C. internship or seminar through The Washington Center.
- How much
- $4,000-$11,000 per term depending on school type and term (anticipated 2027); short-term programs up to $2,500
- Who qualifies
- Pennsylvania resident attending a four-year institution in Pennsylvania; must be accepted into a TWC internship or seminar program. Only one state scholarship for a short-term program.
- For undergrads
- When to apply
- Check dates Tied to TWC program application deadlines for each term (spring, summer, fall).
- How to apply
- Apply to a Washington Center internship or seminar program and request the Pennsylvania state scholarship through TWC
- Talk to your campus TWC liaison
- What you'll need
- state application
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (pa.gov) and page 2
The details
Pennsylvania funds scholarships for PA residents at four-year PA colleges who take part in The Washington Center (TWC) internship or seminar programs. TWC's anticipated 2027 amounts: spring or fall semester $8,500 (PASSHE and state-related schools) / $4,000 (private schools); summer $11,000 (PASSHE/state-related) / $6,000 (private); short-term programs up to $2,500. For PASSHE/state-related students, $1,250 of a semester or summer award depends on using TWC housing and may come from TWC, the PASSHE Foundation or another donor.
More money from Pennsylvania
- PA Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP)up to $6,000 (currently), or unmet need if less
- Pennsylvania State Grantup to $6,000 per year (2026-27 maximum)
- PA Ready to Succeed Scholarship (RTSS)up to $3,000 full-time / $1,500 part-time in total RTSS + PA State Grant awards (2026-27); minimum $500
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