How to Apply

The T. Howard Foundation is a non-profit organization that partners with major media companies to provide paid full-time summer internships in the multimedia and entertainment industry to minority students. The Foundation defines minority students as those who self identify as African-American/Black, Asian/Asian-American, Latino/Hispanic, Multi-Racial, Native American, Pacific Islander or South Asian.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS 

1st Deadline: October 31^st (extended to November 2nd due to Hurricane Sandy closures)
Final Deadline: December 1^st (extended to December 6th at 11:59 PM EST)

The path to becoming a T. Howard Foundation intern starts with completing the online application. This competitive process consists of two phases:

Phase I – Application Review
Phase II –  Interview

Phase I – Online Application

Start the process by  creating an online profile. The application requires the online submission of:

- Unofficial college transcript
- Recommendation Form
- Resume 
- Essays
- $10.00 non-refundable application fee

After the application is submitted and all required documents received, applications are reviewed by our review committee. Applicants scoring high enough will be moved to Phase II.

Please Note: Resumes must not be more than one page (Sample 1- Work Experience/Campus Activities, Sample 2 - No Work Experience, Sample 3 - Previous Work/Intern Experience  ). 

Phase II â€“  Interview

The Phase II interview is a 20-30 minute interview that allows applicants to discuss their interest in the program. It is an opportunity for the interviewer to learn more about you.  The interviewer looks for:

- Demonstrated interest in a career path
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Delivery of your message
- Professional conduct during the interview

Interviews are conducted via telephone, Skype, or in-person. Students interested in participating in an in-person interview are strongly encouraged to complete their application by the October 31st deadline. In-person interviews are conducted only in the Silver Spring, MD (DC area).

NEW YORK AREA INTERVIEWS ** The NYC In-Person Interviews have been canceled. They will not be re-scheduled for a later date.

SKYPE VIDEO INTERVIEWS
November 14th
November 15th
January 10th
January 16th
 

DC AREA INTERVIEWS
November 29th 
December 11th
December 18th
Location: Silver Spring, MD

Phone or Skype interviews are conducted by appointment daily. Students scoring high enough on the interview will be accepted into our Final Talent Pool. Selection as a member of the Final Talent Pool does not guarantee an internship.
 

Summer 2013 Internship Eligibility for Previous FTP and T. Howard Alumni

FTP and THF Alumni candidates who wish to be considered for a Spring 2013, Summer 2013 or Fall 2013 internship opportunity must update their profile with the Foundation by October 31st, 2012 at 11:59 PM to be reconsidered for an internship. **** The deadline has been extended to Friday, November 2nd.

T. HOWARD ALUMNI 
Start the Readmit process to complete another internship through T. Howard. 

2012 FINAL TALENT POOL MEMBERS
Reapply to the T. Howard Foundation to become a part of the 2013 Final Talent Pool 

 To start a NEW application, CLICK HERE.