I am writing to ask you to share information with your students about the International Affairs track of the 2011 Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems (ICPES). Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University each summer in Washington, DC, ICPES is an academic internship program for undergraduates interested in foreign policy issues and international relations.
February 3 is the final deadline for applying to International Affairs Track. This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience while earning transferable credit.
Please consider forwarding the announcement below to students who may be interested in applying.
Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at mconnell@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
Sincerely,
Mary Connell
Director, Recruitment and Admissions
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies
ANNOUNCEMENT
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The Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems
June 5 – July 30, 2010
Held at Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org/ICPES
International Affairs Track Deadline: February 3
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Engalitcheff Institute combines a substantive professional experience in international affairs for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
* American Islamic Congress
* Brazilian Information Center
* Educational Initiative for Central and Eastern Europe
* European-American Business Council
* Foreign Embassies
* Institute of World Politics
* Peace Corps
* Potomac Institute
* World Learning
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
* Internships – Competitive international affairs placements
* Classes – Up to 9 credit hours in economics and U.S. foreign policy from Georgetown University
* Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
* Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top foreign policy and economics experts
* Exclusive Briefings – At the CIA, State Department, World Bank, Federal Reserve 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 generous awards based on merit and financial need
APPLICATION INFORMATION
February 3 is the deadline for applicants to the ICPES International Affairs Track. Details about the program and an online application may be found at www.DCinternships.org/ICPES. Questions may be directed to Mary Connell, Recruitment and Admissions Director, at mconnell@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
Please click here to request an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp
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