August 17, 2012

Lupe Flores


HACU internship applications for 2013 opening August 19, 2012


Applications for the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP) for the 2013 session opened August 19, 2012, with the spring session deadline November 16, 2012, and the summer session deadline March 1, 2013.

The spring internship runs from January 10 - April 27, 2013, and the summer session May 31 - August 10, 2013. For institutions operating on a quarterly calendar, the summer session runs June 17 - August 24, 2013.

HNIP places students in internship locations in Washington, D.C., and field locations within the U.S. The program is open to all majors. 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.

For more information on the program and online applications, click here.