Full tuition + housing scholarships are being awarded on a rolling basis.
February 11 is the priority deadline for The Fund for American Studies Summer 2020 D.C. Academic Internship Program. We’ve also included information about the Service + Citizenship Academy for students interested in civic engagement and nonprofit work. The TFAS program includes:
- Course credit from George Mason University
- An engaging internship placement with an nonprofit organization
- Furnished on-campus housing
- Professional development and networking activities
In addition to generous partial scholarship awards, we are continuing to award more than 40 full tuition and housing scholarships on a rolling basis. We encourage you to nominate top students for special consideration.
Please consider forwarding this email, circulating our flyer or downloading newsletter and social media text on our faculty and advisor resource page to share with your students.
Thank you for your time and consideration! Questions can be directed to 202.986.0384 or admissions@tfas.org.
TFAS Academic Internship Programs in Washington, DC
Summer 2020: June 6 – July 31
February 11: Priority Deadline for Scholarships
Gain Professional Experience + Make Connections
This Summer in D.C.
TFAS 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.
Make an impact this summer by interning at a nonprofit internship site. Here is sampling of past placement sites:
- Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- American Council of Trustees and Alumni
- Association of Diplomatic Studies & Training
- Character.org
- Ethiopian Community Development Council
- Family Online Safety Institute
- Food & Friends
- Institute for Sustainable Development
- League of United Latin American Citizens
- National Down Syndrome Society
- Partnership for Transparency Fund
- Rock Creek Conservancy
- So Others Might Eat
- United Mission for Relief and Development
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 your field of 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 program participants in the heart of the city.
Career Exploration with panels and small group discussions. 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.
Service + Citizenship Academy
The Service + Citizenship Academy is a supplemental program designed to complement your nonprofit internship experience as a participant in one of the summer TFAS program tracks. Learn how you can make a local and global impact through a social sector career, volunteerism and community leadership.
As part of the cohort, you’ll:
- Attend lectures about the intersection of issues charities are trying to solve and the public policy process.
- Impact the Washington, D.C. community firsthand by participating in local service projects.
- Expand your network through site-briefings and panels with nonprofit leaders and scholars.
Read about highlights from the 2019 Service + Citizenship Academy
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.
Read About the Leadership Scholars 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.!
Questions?
Learn more about the application process.
Contact admissions@TFAS.org or 202.986.0384.
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