6 Tips for Ensuring a Smooth Admissions Experience
Before You Apply Research the programs – TFAS offers Washington, DC-based programs each Fall, Spring and Summer. Each program includes a guaranteed internship placement, academic credit, housing (if applicable) and…
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Connect With TFAS: November Virtual Career Fairs
TFAS Wants to Meet You! This fall our staff members will be attending Virtual Career Fairs at colleges and universities all over the country. Learn about our academic internship programs…
15 Words and Phrases that Will Make You Sound Like a Washingtonian
If you want to sound less like a tourist and more like a local, take a look at this list of words and common phrases often heard and used here…
TFAS Summer 2020 in Review – A Summer Like No Other!
Students logged into the program from than 40 different states. This summer, a dynamic group of nearly 200 students representing 124 colleges and universities across the country joined TFAS Virtual…
TFAS Alumni Share Career Advice with Capital Semester Students
Over the past five decades, TFAS has grown an Alumni Network of more than 18,000 global leaders in policy, economics , journalism and other fields. This vast network provides current students with…
3 Reasons to do a TFAS Academic Internship Program This Summer
Dreaming of travel this summer but also want to make it count toward your degree? Looking for a way to expand your mind? Need professional experience through an internship program…
A Look at The Leadership Scholars Fall Retreat in Atlanta, GA
RETREAT RECAP In November of 2019, The Leadership Scholars Class of 2019 gathered in Atlanta, GA for the weekend to hear from professors, local leaders and network with TFAS alumni.
TFAS Students Attend Exclusive Briefing at the U.S. Department of State
As the sun began to set over the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial on a Friday evening, TFAS students embarked on a memorable and educationally enriching visit to our…
Full-Scholarship for Estonian Citizen
The full-scholarship to participate in The Fund for American Studies Academic Internship Program is available through the generous support of Louis DeJoy and his wife, former U.S. Ambassador to Estonia Aldona…
Full-Scholarship for Polish Citizen
The full-scholarship to participate in The Fund for American Studies Academic Internship Program is available through a scholarship named in honor of Ignacy Jan Paderewski and General Edward Rowny. It includes, housing, tuition, travel…
Full-Scholarship for Latvian Citizen
The full-scholarship to participate in The Fund for American Studies Academic Internship Program is available through a scholarship fund named in honor of former TFAS Professor George Viksnins. Scholarship funding includes…
Full Scholarships for Citizens of the Netherlands + Dutch Caribbean Islands
The full scholarships to participate in The Fund for American Studies D.C. Academic Internship Program are available through the generous support of The Netherland-America Foundation. Scholarship funding includes housing and tuition.
Leadership Scholars Program
The goal of this scholarship program is to ensure that we identify the best and brightest students from around the country. The selected participants will have access to enhanced programming…
Six Questions with Alejandra Rodriguez
What did you like most about your internship? Interning at the United States Environmental Protection Agency was amazing for so many reasons. The best part was working with a cabinet…