LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. in Washington, DC www.DCinternships.org June 7 – August 1, 2014 *Guaranteed Internships – Courses for Credit – Housing in DC *Extended Deadline: April 4, 2014 *Scholarship Funding Still Available
Note: If you obtain an internship, please be sure to contact our department’s internship coordinator, Ms. Ronnie Gunnerson, so you can be sure to receive credit for the internship.
Spend a summer in Washington, DC making an investment in your future that will help set you apart after college. The comprehensive programs sponsored by The Fund for American Studies include a guaranteed internship placement, courses for transferable credit, and furnished housing in downtown Washington.
EXPERIENCE We’ve been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options are endless – we work with over 300 different federal agencies, policy groups, international affairs organizations, media outlets, public affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit organizations.
CONNECTIONS Who you know does matter – especially when it comes to your future job search. Our programs are designed to allow students to make valuable professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world setting. You can participate in a mentor program, as well as attend professional development seminars, roundtable discussions, and networking receptions with program alumni.
LOCATION Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career paths while enjoying a vibrant arts and culture scene. Take advantage of the free Smithsonian museums, many musical and theatre performances, as well as sports events. You can explore DC and meet fellow program participants through program-planned social activities including a guided tour of the monuments, a day trip to Mt. Vernon, canoeing on the Potomac River, and outing to the National Zoo.
COURSES FOR CREDIT Earn up to 9 academic credits from the DC Metro Area’s George Mason University. In 2012 Mason was ranked #1 Up and Coming University by U.S. News and World Report. Each program has a curriculum that is designed to complement the internship experience.
BACKSTAGE PASS You will have a front row seat to a variety of exclusive briefings and uniquely D.C. events, allowing you to further explore your career field, make important professional connections and have fun while doing so.
You will have the chance to attend once in a lifetime tours and hear from leaders within such powerful institutions as the State Department, U.S. Congress, Federal Reserve, World Bank and CIA.
APPLICATION INFORMATION The summer application deadline has been extended until April 4, 2014. Student will be accepted on a rolling basis until this date. Be sure to mention your honor society membership in your application materials.
For more information and to begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org. Questions may be directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.