Are you interested in spending your summer in Washington, DC?  We are now accepting applications for the Summer 2015 Institute on Political Journalism in Washington, DC.  The program includes academic credit, a guaranteed internship placement and fully furnished housing in the heart of Washington, DC.



Institute on Political Journalism – the Ultimate DC Experience! 

June & July 2015

Early Application Deadline: December 10, 2014 - (5% early discount)



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Spend your summer in Washington, DC and prepare for your future! The 8 week program allows students to intern in the fields of journalism, public relations and communication while earning academic credit.



LIVE

Each year, Washington, DC attracts many journalism student interns who are passionate about politics, getting the story straight and learning the ins and outs of the news business.



You will live just blocks from the national monuments, State Department and White House on the campus of George Washington University. Fully furnished housing and roommate matching is provided as part of our comprehensive program.



LEARN

Earn course credit while you intern! You can earn 3 to 9 academic credits this summer. Our unique curriculum is designed to complement your DC experience with upper level ethics, government and economics courses. Academic course are accredited by George Mason University and taught by top rated faculty from GMU and other prestigious universities.



INTERN

A journalism or communication internship is one of the most important investments you can make in your future. As part of our program, you are guaranteed an internship placement. We have been creating academic internship experiences for over 40 years and work with over 300 top organizations in DC. 



Internship placements include:

• Newspapers and magazines

• TV and radio stations

• Online publications

• News Services

• PR and communication firms 



CONNECT

Who you know does matter - especially when it comes to your future job search. Our comprehensive program is designed so you can make valuable professional connections with working journalists and practice your networking skills in a real-world setting. 



We offer a number of networking opportunities to enhance your internship experience and maximize your time in DC: 

• Mentor Program with DC media and PR professionals • Professional Development Seminars • Roundtable Discussions & Networking Receptions • Site Briefings at Key Washington Institutions including the National Press Club and U.S. House of Representatives 



APPLY NOW!

http://www.dcinternships.org/



We award more scholarship funding than any other DC program and strive to make the programs accessible and affordable to the best and brightest students regardless of financial status. Scholarships are awarded based on need and merit with over 70% of students receiving full or partial funding.



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Fund For American Studies

1621 New Hampshire Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20009

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Mary Stankus

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Director, Recruitment and Admissions

U.S. Programs

The Fund for American Studies