Summer & Semester Academic Internship Programs in DC

TFAS Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC

Summer 2020: June 6-July 31

February 11: Priority deadline for scholarships

The Fund for American Studies has been placing interns in Washington, DC for more than 50 years and has a vast network of connections. From the time you enroll in our program, dedicated staff will guide you through the placement process.

D.C. is home to thousands of organizations in a variety of fields including:

• Congressional offices
• Federal agencies
• Think tanks
• Fortune 500 companies
• Government affairs firms
• Embassies
• Media outlets
• Nonprofits
• International non-governmental organizations

What’s included?

Our comprehensive programs mean that TFAS students leave Washington with up to 9 academic credits, 250+ hours of professional experience, an expanded network of contacts, and a greater understanding of the variety of career opportunities.

• A guaranteed internship placement in the field of your interest
• Up to 9 transferable credits from top rated George Mason University
• A mentor who is a local D.C. professional
• Modern on-campus furnished housing with other programs participants in the heart of the city
• Career exploration with panels and small group discussion. Get advice, business cards and open doors.
• Exclusive briefings at the State Department, Capitol Hill, World Bank, Press Club and Federal Reserve
• Dedicated staff support during the admissions and internship placement process, and throughout the summer
• Built-in social network of 350 other students from around the country and world to explore D.C. with

Scholarship Funding Available

85% of students receive scholarships

We want to invest in future leaders and our goal is to provide as much scholarship funding as we can to as many students as possible. Awards are made on a combination of factors – including financial need and merit.

In addition to the generous partial awards, more than 40 scholarships that cover tuition and housing expenses will be provided to summer applicants on a rolling basis.

Awardees are responsible for the $500 program fee, travel to Washington, and food/personal expenses during the program.

Launch Your Career

“TFAS was the launching pad that set me up for my current career. Following my summer at TFAS, I got really involved in Indiana politics where I got my first two jobs on U.S. Senate races. After my candidate won the 2018 U.S. Senate race, I was able to return to D.C. and start working on Capitol Hill. If it wasn’t for TFAS, I never would have gotten involved at the state level, which ended up bringing me back to Washington.”

Hannah Winter, Ball State University

Internship: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Explore more reasons TFAS alumni think you should spend your summer in D.C.!

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