The priority deadline for the Summer 2014 Institute on Comparative Political and Economic Systems in Washington, DC is coming up on February 10. The final application deadline is March 18. Please forward the announcement below to students who may be interested in applying.
Students will earn up to 9 credits in government and
economics and are guaranteed an internship in the fields of public policy,
politics, or economics. More information on the program may also be found
online at www.DCinternships.org/ICPES. Please encourage students to
apply for the priority application deadline of February 10 to receive special
scholarship consideration. Over 70% of students are awarded scholarships on the
basis of financial need and merit.
Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any
questions, I may be reached at mstankus@tfas.org
or 202.986.0384.
Sincerely,
Mary Stankus
Director, Recruitment and Admissions
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies
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Institute on Comparative Political and Economic
Systems
Washington, DC: June 7 - August 1, 2014
*Guaranteed Internships - Courses for Credit - Housing in DC
*Priority Deadline: February 10, 2014
*Final Deadline: March 18, 2014
*Scholarship Funding Available
Spend a summer interning in the nation's capital and gain
that competitive edge. Taking advantage of a Washington, DC internship is a
valuable investment in your future that will set you apart after college.
The comprehensive programs sponsored by The Fund for
American Studies include a guaranteed internship placement,
courses for transferable credit from George Mason University, and furnished
housing conveniently located in George Washington University's downtown campus
just steps from the White House and State Department. Students also benefit
from networking events, exclusive briefings, and guest speakers.
THE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
We've been creating academic internship experiences for over
40 years and guarantee all participants an internship placement. Your options
are endless - we work with many different federal agencies, policy groups,
think tanks, public affairs firms, government relations offices, and nonprofit
organizations. A few examples of past internship placements include:
· Atlas Economic
Research Foundation
· Federal
Aviation Association
· Student
Conservation Association
· U.S.
Department of the Treasury
· Women in
Government
Click here for additional examples of past internship
sites.
Working in this powerful city will allow you to make
professional connections and practice networking skills in a real-world
setting. Washington, DC is the perfect place to explore a variety of career
paths, and we work with each student's unique goals and aspirations to match
you with the most fitting internship site.
"I came to DC for a new perspective, and my
summer with the USDA helped me to realize that I want to pursue a career in
research and policy studies."
Duane So, Syracuse University
Intern, U.S. Department of Agriculture
APPLY TODAY
Students will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final
deadline of March 10, 2014. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the priority
deadline of February 10, 2014 in order to receive preference
in admissions and scholarship consideration, as well as internship placement.
Over 70% of students receive scholarship awards on the basis of financial need
and merit.
