The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University
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Internship Provider: The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the Capital Semester is an academic internship program held in Washington, D.C. for undergraduates interested in public policy, economics and international affairs.
Internship Web Site: www.dcinternships.org/cs
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Description:
The program combines hands-on professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University. This semester includes:
- Internships – Competitive political and public policy placements
- Classes – Up to 12 credit hours in economics and political science from Georgetown University
- Housing – Furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
- Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top foreign policy and economics experts
- Site Briefings – At the U.S. House of Representatives, the White House and State Department.
- Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
- Networking – Interaction with other student leaders from around the world
- Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need
To ensure priority admissions and scholarship consideration for your students,
please nominate top candidates online at www.dcinternships.org/nominate, and encourage students to apply by the early application deadline of
April 15, 2007. Please also consider linking to our website,
www.dcinternships.org/cs, and e-mailing this to your students. We are also sending you a brochure, which you should receive in the mail next week. To request additional brochures, please go to
www.dcinterships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp.