Online Giving
Michigan in Washington (MIW) program offers Undergraduate students the opportunity to spend a semester in Washington, D.C. Each year, Students combine coursework with an internship that reflects their particular area of interest.
Below are three funds you can support:
MIW Program Fund
Allows MIW to pursue unplanned opportunities and initiatives and enables increased student engagement, marketing and communications, stewardship support, and other strategic priorities.
MIW Opportunity Fund
Need-based support with preference for superior academic achievement; first-gen student; hardship as a result of economic circumstances; or from underrepresented educational or geographical backgrounds, e.g. public high schools in rural or urban areas.
MIW Student Support Fund
Helps provide scholarship support for students in the Michigan in Washington Program, with special consideration given to students that demonstrate financial need.
Impact Stories
“Regarding my experience in MIW, it really jump-started my career in D.C. My first internship in MIW provided me with the skill-building and tools needed to apply for more internships in DC and the jobs I had after my internship experience. In addition, MIW was great for networking and I'm still in contact with both of my mentors from MIW. I gained valuable mentors from my internship in MIW. Overall, it was a great experience that I recommend that anyone interested in living in D.C. participate in.”
—Ashlei Anderson, A.B. ’19, MIW Fall 2017; Current 3L Georgetown Law
“MIW has been a springboard for my professional and intellectual development and serves as a key highlight from my time at Michigan. The exposure to different professors, schools of thought, and peers was unique, and I often think back to those small classroom discussions that challenged us to be better stewards of diplomacy and action. I would not have had the same career opportunities and journey without MIW, and I am forever grateful to the program for molding me into the leader I am today.”
—Kayla Garthus, MIW Fall 2015
“The MIW program is one of the University’s flagships. It provides students from diverse backgrounds with innovative opportunities to gain direct learning experiences, while inspiring them to become actively engaged citizens. The experience is transformational -- both personally and professionally!”
—Pauline Jones, Edie N. Goldenberg Endowed Director for the Michigan in Washington Program; Professor, Department of Political Science
Recurring Gifts
An easy way to make contributions is to set up a recurring donation where your credit/debit card is automatically billed each month. The program offered by the Gift Office is flexible based on your situation. Please click here for details and a form to get started!
Thank you for supporting Michigan in Washington!
Online donations are acknowledged promptly through the University Gift office. Gifts made to MIW online go to a discretionary fund for student scholarships and general program costs. Contributions are tax-deductible.
