Feb. 6, 2013
Lupe Flores

Free webinar on Feb. 12 about the HACU National Internship Program

The HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) deadline for the summer 2013 session is March 1, 2013 with the first internship session taking place May 31 - Aug. 10, 2013. For students who attend institutions operating on a quarterly calendar, the summer session will be June 17 - Aug. 24, 2013.

A free HNIP webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at 5 p.m. will cover the program structure, eligibility requirements, and application process. Register online here. Please register by 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 12, 2013. All times are Eastern Standard Time.

HNIP places students in Federal and Corporate paid internships at locations in Washington, D.C. and within the U.S. The program is open to all majors and applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

  • Enrollment in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution. Students Pursuing only a credential or certificate will be considered ineligible

  • Completion of freshman year of college before the internship begins

  • Authorization or eligibility to work in the United States by law

The HACU National Internship Program has placed more than 10,000 students in internships since its inception in 1992. The internships provide talented Hispanic and other minority students with opportunities to develop career and professional skills while receiving financial support to help motivate them towards graduation.