Scholarship Funding to Help North Carolina Students
LIVE, LEARN and INTERN in the Washington, DC this Summer
Through the generosity of North Carolina business leader Louis DeJoy and his wife Aldona Wos, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) is pleased to announce that there is $50,000 in scholarship funding available to help college students from North Carolina attend summer academic internship programs in Washington, DC.
All undergraduate students attending colleges and universities in North Carolina as well as NC residents attending schools outside of the state are invited to apply by the March 14, 2017 deadline. These scholarships will allow the students to be placed in an internship, enroll in courses accredited by George Mason University and live in furnished housing on George Washington University’s downtown campus.
Details on the program and application process may be found below. Questions may be directed admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
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LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. Programs in Washington, DC
June 3 – July 28, 2017
Final Deadline: March 14
**Generous Scholarship Funding Available for North Carolina Students**
Do you have plans yet for this summer? Make an impact by living and working for two months in Washington, DC!
You will live in the heart of Washington, DC:
- Just steps from the White, State Department and National Monuments
- Furnished housing on campus at George Washington University
Apply today – there are generous awards ranging up to $6,000 for NC students!
INTERNSHIPS + CLASSES FOR CREDIT
Spend your summer gaining real-world experience in the office and classroom
Set yourself apart when it comes time to find your first job after graduation by interning in public policy, international affairs, journalism or another top field. You will maximize y our time this summer by also taking courses for 3 to 9 transferable credits from George Mason University.
Unlike other programs, we guarantee you an internship. Our staff works to place you with an organization that fits your skills and career goals.
Picture yourself working on one of these exciting projects:
- Develop a strategic marketing plan for a business group lobbying a bill on Capitol Hill.
- Attend a Congressional briefing and write a detailed online report.
- Help run programs for newly arrived immigrants from Africa.
- Cover a press conference at the National Press Club or Senate Press Gallery.
- Research data for a report on cyber terrorism threats and other national security priorities.
- Organize job development activities for DC high school students.
- Plan and develop a social media campaign for human trafficking awareness.
- Attend a strategy meeting with coalition groups advocating for new comprehensive energy policies.
- Make media pitch calls for a best-selling author.
- Book guests for a radio talk show or news broadcast.
- Plan a conference featuring experts from prestigious think tanks.
PROGRAM AREAS
- Politics, Public Policy & Economics
- International Affairs
- Journalism, Communications & Public Relations
- Service & Community Leadership
- Corporate Business & Government Affairs
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 14. To learn more about the programs and to begin an online application, please visit www.DCinternships.org. Generous awards are available to students from North Carolina. Questions may be directed to 202.986.0384 or admissions@tfas.org.