Scholarships for FTE Alumni to Intern + Study in Washington, D.C.

The 2025 TFAS Academic Internship Program in Washington, D.C. offers academic credit from George Mason University, a guaranteed internship and furnished housing in D.C.

Students attend guest lectures, site briefings as well as professional development and networking events.

TFAS students leave with 250+ hours of professional experience, a larger network, and a better understanding of career opportunities.

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FTE Alumni Scholarships

Program Dates: May 31 - July 25, 2025

Looking for a way to build on your experience with The Foundation for Teaching Economics? The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) will award at least five scholarships to FTE alumni to participate in the 2025 TFAS Academic Internship Program in Washington, D.C.

The FTE Alumni Scholarship covers 50% of the Summer 2025 Academic Internship Program cost with the possibility of additional funding.

Applicants must be 18 years old, have graduated high school, and have completed at least one semester of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university before applying to the summer program.

Application Deadline: February 5, 2025

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TFAS Summer Program

Furnished Housing in downtown D.C.

Wake up to stunning views from your fully furnished home in D.C.'s Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Enjoy the convenience of being right in the heart of everything.

Student Life

Credit from George Mason University

Earn credit from a highly regarded research university. Attend site briefings at the State Department, Capitol Hill and embassies. Engage with some of the best public policy experts and political minds in D.C. through weekly lectures.

Academics

Opportunities to Grow Your Network

Gain invaluable insights from top lobbyists, nonprofit executives, journalists, Capitol Hill staffers, Foreign Service officers and policy makers to leverage your D.C. experience into a promising future internship or full-time job after graduation.

Networking