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

The 2024 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: June 1 - July 26, 2024

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 2024 TFAS Academic Internship Program in Washington, D.C.

The FTE Alumni Scholarship covers 50% of the Summer 2023 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 8, 2024

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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

97%

of students developed professional skills for the workplace

98%

of students expanded their professional networks

Guaranteed Internship in Washington, D.C.

Our committed team will assist you in finding an internship that matches your interests, skills, and career objectives. Explore our program tracks below.

International
Affairs

Congressional offices, embassies, think tanks and international non-governmental organizations.

Public Policy + Economics

Federal agencies, think tanks, policy groups, law firms, Congressional offices and non-governmental organizations.

Journalism + Communications

Newspapers, magazines, news services, radio, public relations firms and Capitol Hill press offices.

Business + Government Relations

Government affairs offices of large corporations, industry trade associations and lobbying firms.

DC - Students posing with TFAS letters at Move-In

DC - Two students kayaking on the Potomac River

DC - Small group of students at Embassy of Japan

DC - Student on the steps of the Capitol before briefing

DC - Students looking at sculpture on National Mall

DC - Students networking at Alumni Roundtable

Ready to take the next steps?

We look forward to receiving your application!
Be sure to apply before the deadline on February 8, 2024.

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TFAS Academic Internship Programs

1706 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20009

202.986.0384
DCinternships.org

admissions@TFAS.org