Spring 2019 capital semester program (Washington, DC )

Who: The Fund for American Studies

CAPITAL SEMESTER SPRING 2019 – INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & PUBLIC POLICY WASHINGTON, D.C. www.DCinternships.org/CS

EARLY DEADLINE: October 5, 2018
FINAL DEADLINE: November 9, 2018

What: This comprehensive program includes internship placements in the fields of international affairs and public policy, courses for 12 academic credits through George Mason University, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by foreign and domestic policy experts, and furnished housing the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

PAST INTERNSHIP SITES – INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY:
Atlas Economic Research Foundation
Capitol Hill and Congressional Offices
Center for European Policy Analysis
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute
Council on Hemispheric Affairs
Foreign Embassies
Peace Corps
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Women in Government
World Vision

PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Internships – Competitive placements with international affairs organizations, government agencies, congressional offices, policy groups and non-governmental organizations
Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
Classes – Full-time course load with credit provided through George Mason University including courses on international economic policy and constitutional interpretation \Guest Lectures + Exclusive Site Briefings – With Washington’s top foreign policy and economics experts, including visits to the State Department and Capitol Hill
Professional Development + Networking – Mentoring and career building activities, as well as interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need and over 75% of students receive scholarship funding

 EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE – 5% TUITION DISCOUNT Students are encouraged to apply by the early deadline of October 5, 2018 to receive priority admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline ofNovember 9, 2018. Please visit www.DCinternships.org/CS for more information and to begin an online application. Scholarship funding is awarded based on need and merit. Questions may be directed to Mary Stankus, Recruitment and Admissions Director at 202-986-0384 ormstankus@tfas.org.