Monday
09/28/09

Capital Semester

Posted by Jessica on September 28, 2009 in Academics, Internships

This spring: January 13 – May 1, 2010
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org/CS
EARLY DEADLINE – OCTOBER 1, 2009

**SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION FOR NCHC HONORS STUDENTS**

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, Capital Semester combines substantive internships, rigorous courses for academic credit, career development activities, exclusive briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts.

EARLY DEADLINE – 5% DISCOUNT
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of November 1, 2009. Students are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of October 1, 2009 to receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance as well as priority internship placement.

PRIORITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Students from NCHC honors programs will be given priority in scholarship awards from our general scholarship fund. Honors students should indicate on their application materials that they are a member of an honors program and list their honors activities on their resume.

  • Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in D.C.
  • Classes – 12 transferable credits in political science and economics from Georgetown University
  • Housing – Roommate matching and furnished apartments on Capitol Hill
  • Guest Lectures – Featuring prominent government officials and policy experts
  • Site Briefings – At the World, State Department, Capitol Hill 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 – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need

Internship placements are available in the following subject areas:

  • Politics, Public Policy and International Affairs
  • Journalism, Communications and Public Relations
  • Corporate Business and Government Affairs
  • Nonprofit Sector and Community Service

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/CS or contact Dana Faught, Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, at admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Please visit this website to request an informational brochure: https://www.dcinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp