UCDC Application Guide
Statement of Purpose
UCDC @ UC San Diego [email protected]
Literature Building, Room 210 858-534-4355
Your statement of purpose will be used to apply to the UCDC program and as an outline for conversion into a
cover letter.
You should address your statement of intent generally to the "Internship Coordinator."
You can focus your statement on a general career field or you can list specific organizations you wish to apply
to.
You must explain how UCDC will support your career and academic goals.
Your letter of intent should not be more than one page.
Statement of Purpose Outline
Name
Address
Email
Phone
Date
Dear Internship Coordinator:
Type of internship you plan to seek
Name the career field or organization with whom you are interested in applying and for which quarter
Discuss how you think your career and academic goals will be supported by the experience
Suggested key points to discuss in body paragraph(s):
Specific examples of technical or general skills, knowledge, languages, and experience relevant to the field
Indicate how you can contribute your abilities and educational background to the organization or career field
State what you hope to learn from the internship experience
Discuss how you think your career and academic goals will be supported by the experience of the internship
Closing paragraph:
Restate your interest in the program
Inform reader of supporting documents enclosed
Thank the reader for his/her time and
consideration
Sincerely,
{Signature}
Name
Suggested key points to discuss in opening paragraph:
