Summer Internships in DC

CAPITAL SEMESTER FALL 2012WASHINGTON, D.C.
www.DCinternships.org/CS
EARLY DEADLINE: April 1, 2012***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE****

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, Capital Semester combines substantive internships, 12 academic credits, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by policy experts. This fast-paced, fifteen-week residential program provides undergraduate students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
Aerospace Industries Association
American Legislative Exchange Council
Children’s Rights Council
Congressional Offices
First Book
Foreign Embassies
Institute for World Politics
New Leaders for New Schools
Philanthropy Roundtable
U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of the Treasury

PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Internships – Competitive placements with government agencies, congressional offices, public policy groups, international affairs organizations and nonprofit organizations
Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
Classes – Full-time course load in political science and economics accredited by Ohio Northern University
Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and economics experts
Exclusive Briefings – At the World Bank, State Department, U.S. Capitol and Federal Reserve
Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world
Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need

EARLY DEADLINE – 5% DISCOUNT
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of June 1, 2012. Students are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of April 1, 2012 to receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance as well as priority consideration for scholarship awards and internship placement. There is a substantial amount of scholarship funding available, and awards are made based on financial need and merit. Detailed information on the program may be found at www.DCinternships.org/CS.

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCInternships.org/CS or contact Lily Harrison, Capital Semester Director at lharrison@tfas.org or 202-986-0384.