Distinguished Scholars

Get hands-on professional experience and earn credit from Georgetown University when you become an NSCS Distinguished Scholar.

In partnership with The Fund for American Studies, NSCS provide opportunities for its members to spend a summer or semester living, learning and interning in the nation’s capital.

Programs are offered in the following subject areas:

Public Policy, Economics & International Affairs Business & Government Affairs Journalism, Communications & Public Relations Community Service & Nonprofit Sector

Program Components

Internships – Competitive placements with   top sites in Washington, DC Classes – Up to 12 transferable credit hours from Georgetown University Housing – Roommate matching and furnished apartments in the heart of DC Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts Exclusive Briefings – At the State Department, World Bank and Capitol Hill Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world Scholarships – Approximately 70% of students receive funding based on merit and financial need

Scholarships

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

Exclusively for NSCS Members

NSCS members will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance. To be accepted into the program as a NSCS Distinguished Scholars, members must email Mary Connell, Recruitment and Admissions Director at The Fund for American Studies, at mconnell@tfas.org to inform her of their internet to apply.

Application & Deadline Information Program application and deadline information will be announced soon.

Quotes from past NSCS Distinguished Scholars

“My internship supervisor took me to meetings, to fundraisers, to the Hill and to hearings all the while fostering my personal and professional growth. I was able to discover my own fascination with rail policy and reaffirmed that Washington is the only place I want to be.” Lindsey Hovland NSCS Distinguished Scholar from Trinity University in Texas Intern, BNSF Railway

“My internship gave me the opportunity to further my professional career as well as introduce me to some incredible people.”

Sara Crisp NSCS Distinguished Scholar from Keene State College Intern, Rachael’s Women’s Center

“The program has expanded my horizons as a student and has showed me the big picture of the interaction of business and government in today's economy and the influence both have on each other.” Michael Neagoe NSCS Distinguished Scholar from the University of Southern California Intern, Siemens, Inc.