Institute on Political Journalism at Georgetown University
INSTITUTE ON POLITICAL JOURNALISM
June 10 - August 4, 2012
Held at Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org/IPJ
Priority Deadline for Scholarships: February 7
Final Application Deadline: March 7
***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE***
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, the Institute combines substantive internships, courses for academic credit, career development activities, site briefings and lectures led by working journalists.
This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with opportunities to gain the edge in today's competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.
SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIP SITES
PBS Nightly Business Report
Congress Daily
Crosby Volmer Public Relations
Gannett News Service
MSNBC.com
NBC Nightly News
Politics Magazine
Radio America
Telemundo
The Washington Examiner
WTOP News Radio
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Internships - Competitive placements with top news and media organizations as well as PR and communications firms
Classes - Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University
Housing - Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of DC
Guest Lectures - With Washington's top print and broadcast journalists
Site Briefings - At the State Department, Capitol Hill, World Bank, National Press Club and Newsuem
Leadership & Professional Development - Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
Networking - Interaction with seasoned professionals and other student journalists from around of 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 scholarship decisions.
For more information and an online application please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/IPJ. Questions regarding the program or admissions process may be directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.
Please click on this link for an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp.