1. Why should you become a PPHI academic intern?

2. You can
Work at the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian, or the Holocaust Museum for a semester;
Interact with and support professionals and scholars in the workplace;
Participate in a three-credit honors class working with an MC mentor focused on an independent study project of your choice;
AND
Receive a $1600 scholarship.

3. The Paul Peck Humanities Institute’s academic internship will
Enhance your resume as you prepare to transfer to a 4-year school,
Train you for the professional workforce,
Help you attain a better job on graduation,
Help you get into graduate school.
FAQs
Many 4-year schools expect their students to have at least two academic internships before they graduate.
Recommendations from professionals at government institutions can give your CV an extra boost after you graduate!

6. Internship class requirements
Work at your institution with your supervisor for 240 hours during the semester (16 hours a week for 15 weeks of semester/ summer = 20 hours a week for 12 weeks). This is considered classroom time.
Work with an MC mentor for your 3 credits of independent study (HNOR 275).
requires biweekly meeting with college mentor,
academic journaling, a research paper/project,
presentation of the project and creation of an
annotated bibliography.

7. How to apply
1. Contact the PPHI Internship coordinator, Professor Bette Petrides, to set an appointment to discuss an internship at or call
2. Fill out and digitally submit the application materials found at “Application Materials” on the PPHI website ( to .