I am writing to ask you to share information with your students about the 2012 Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems. The Institute, sponsored by the Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, is an academic internship program for undergraduates interested in public policy and economics.
Please consider forwarding the announcement below to your students and encourage them to apply by February 7, 2012, our priority deadline for scholarship consideration. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 7.
This is a great opportunity for students looking to gain real-world experience while earning transferable credits.
Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
Sincerely,
Dana Faught
Coordinator, Recruitment and Admissions
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies
www.DCinternships.org
Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems (ICPES)
www.DCinternships.org/ICPES
June 10 – August 4, 2012
Held at Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Priority Deadline: February 7, 2012
Final Deadline: March 7, 2012
***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE***
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Institute provides a substantive professional experience 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 Family Business Institute
- American Red Cross
- Atlas Economic Research Foundation
- Center for Education Reform
- Congressional Offices
- DC Mayor’s Office
- Federal Agencies
- Health and Medicine Council of Washington
- Southern Governors’ Association
- Tax Foundation
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
- Internships – Competitive public policy placements
- Classes – Up to 9 credit hours in political science and economics from Georgetown University
- Housing – Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of DC
- Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts
- Exclusive Briefings – At the State Department, Federal Reserve, World Bank 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
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 7, 2012. Students applying by the Priority Deadline of February 7, 2012 will be given preference in admissions and priority scholarship consideration.
Please click on this link to request an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp
1621 New Hampshire Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009
