The Fund for American Studies Capital Semester

Spend an entire summer in Washington, D.C., getting hands-on internship experience in your field of interest, taking challenging courses at Georgetown University and enjoying  the sights and sounds of the nation's capital.

NSCS Members  are eligible to apply for The Fund for American Studies summer program in Washington, D.C. and be accepted as NSCS Distinguished Scholars. These students will receive priority admissions and scholarship consideration as well as a 5 percent discount on their tuition balance.

NSCS is partnering with The Fund for American Studies to bring NSCS members a summer program that combines academics with real-world experience. As a Distinguished Scholar you will take classes in your major at Georgetown University while you intern at an organization that advances your professional aspirations.

Features of the Program:

• Internships - Guaranteed competitive placements with top sites in D.C.

• Classes - Up to 12 transferable credit hours from Georgetown University

• Housing - Roommate matching and furnished apartments in the heart of D.C.

• Guest Lectures - With Washington's top policy and industry experts

• Exclusive Briefings - At Capitol, the Word Bank and the State Department

• Leadership & Professional Development - Leadership, mentoring and career building activities

• Networking - Interaction with seasoned professionals hundreds of other student leaders from around the world

Program Web site: www.DCinternships.org

Program Dates: June & July, 2010

Public Policy & International Affairs Program: Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems
This program is designed for students interested in the fields of public policy, politics, economics and international affairs. Students take courses in political science and economics, while interning with federal agencies, international affairs organizations, think tanks, policy groups and political organizations.

Journalism Program: Institute on Political Journalism
This program is designed for students interested in a career within the fields of journalism, communications or public relations. Students take courses in ethics and economics for journalists, while interning with newspapers, radio stations, online publications, news services and public relations firms.

Business Program: Institute of Business and Government Affairs
Students in this program gain exposure to the world of lobbying and the relationship between business and government by taking courses in public policy and business, while interning with corporate government affairs offices, trade associations and lobbying firms.

Nonprofit Program: Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service
This program is designed for students involved with community service and interested in pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector. Students take courses in ethics and the American tradition of philanthropy, while interning with local charities and national foundations.

Deadlines
Early Deadline: December 4, 2009
Priority Deadline: February 5, 2010
Final Deadline: March 5, 2010

Scholarships
NSCS Members are eligible to apply for scholarship funding from The Fund for American Studies. Awards are given based on financial need and merit.

NSCS Member Benefit
NSCS Members get a 5 percent discount on their tuition balance.

Application Information and Contact Information
To be accepted into the program as a Distinguished Scholar and receive the 5 percent discount, members must e-mail Mary Connell, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, at mconnell [at] tfas [dot] org to inform her of their intent to apply.

Mary Connell
Director, Recruitment and Admissions
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies
E-mail: mconnell [at] tfas [dot] org
Telephone: 800.741.6964