Admissions
Overview
Please read these guidelines carefully, as they are integral to the application process. After reading this page, you may continue on to apply online.
**Applications are no longer being accepted for summer 2010. Applications for summer 2011 will be accepted beginning on Sept. 1.
The Admissions Committee looks for well-rounded students who demonstrate ambition, strong academic performance, leadership ability, maturity, and involvement in campus and community activities. The committee prefers applicants who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, have a strong letter of recommendation, relevant professional or volunteer experience and well-written essays.
The Admissions Committee will review applications as they are received. Applicants will be accepted, declined or put on a waiting list within three weeks of completing an application. Applicants may check their application status and confirm the receipt of supporting documents at any time through the online application system. Applicants will be notified by email and regular mail when a decision is available.
U.S. Programs Deadlines
Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Students who apply early will receive first consideration for both admission and scholarship decisions as well as internship placement. Many of our internships are very competitive, so the earlier a student is admitted, the greater his or her chance is of getting a top internship.
To qualify for a deadline, the applicant must submit the online application form by 11:59PM EST on the deadline and all supporting materials must be received by the deadline.
Early Deadline – December 4, 2009 (5% discount on tuition balance)
International Student Deadline – January 15, 2010
Priority Deadline – February 5, 2010
Final Deadline – March 5, 2010
Note: Freshmen are not eligible to apply for the Early Deadline, but may apply for the Priority and Final Deadlines.
Application Procedure
All applicants must submit a complete application consisting of the following items:
- A completed Application for Admission form. (Must be submitted through our online application system Apply Yourself)
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member including a professor, dean or academic advisor. Additional letters may be submitted and can be from supervisors or others who know the applicant well and can attest to his or her suitability for this program. No letters from relatives will be accepted. (May be uploaded into our online application system Apply Yourself faxed, or mailed)
- An official transcript from the applicant’s home university. If the applicant has previously attended any other colleges or universities, a transcript from each of these schools must be sent unless the grades are reflected on the current university’s transcript. (Must be mailed in a sealed envelope from the university)
- A typed, one-page professional resume that includes information about any professional experiences or activities that illustrate an interest in politics, public policy or international affairs. (Must be uploaded into our online application system Apply Yourself)
- 250-500 word writing sample on the following topic: "Identify the most important economic, political or social issue facing your country. Please explain its significance and offer at least one solution." (Must be uploaded into our online application system Apply Yourself)
- 400-500 word Statement of Purpose answering the following: “State your reasons for applying to the Institute, and what you would gain personally, professionally and academically by attending.” Part 2: "Describe the type of internship that is a good fit for your skills, interests and experiences. Please be as specific as possible." (Must be uploaded into our online application system Apply Yourself)
- 2-4 samples of journalistic writing. Published news articles are strongly preferred, but assignments from journalism classes will be accepted. (Must be uploaded in the online application system Apply Yourself)
- A non-refundable application fee of $45. The application fee may be paid online with Visa or MasterCard, or via mailed check or money order payable to The Fund for American Studies.
A pdf version of the application instructions for IPJ may be found by clicking here.
Any application materials (mentioned above) submitted via mail may be sent to the following address:
IPJ Admissions Committee
The Fund for American Studies
1621 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Scholarship Application
Scholarship awards are based on a combination of factors including financial need, academic excellence, extracurricular achievement, and leadership activities. For scholarship consideration, students must submit the following via the online application system Apply Yourself, mail or fax (202.318.0441) in addition to the aforementioned requirements:
- A 250 word statement explaining the applicant's need for a scholarship. (Must be uploaded into our online application system Apply Yourself)
- Personal Financial Materials: Please click here for a detailed explanation of what is required.
Please see the Costs & Financing page for full program costs and scholarship information.
International Students
There are limited scholarship opportunities available for international students who have not attended one of TFAS’ programs in Prague, Greece or Hong Kong (AIPES, IIPES, AIPE, EJI or EMJI) but such students are welcome to apply. Students from select countries are eligible to apply to one of our international programs. Please refer to www.tfasinternational.org for details. International applicants must include a copy of their TOEFL exam score with the application (not necessary for graduates of AIPES, IIPES, AIPE, EJ or EMJII).
International students must submit the online application and all supporting documents must be received by January 15. Please note that admissions decisions on international applicants are not made on a rolling basis. These applicants will be notified 4-5 weeks after the January 15 deadline.
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