Institute on Business and Government Affairs (IBGA) Internships in Washington D.C.

We are now accepting applications for the 2012 Institute on Business and Government Affairs (IBGA) sponsored by The Fund for American Studies with courses accredited by Georgetown University. This academic internship program provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fields of business and government, while living in the nation's capital.

Please forward the announcement below to students who may be interested in applying and encourage them to apply by the early deadline of December 2 to receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

I also invite you to nominate outstanding students by clicking on this link www.DCinternships.org/Nominate. We award close to one million dollars in scholarship funding annually and preference is given to nominated students.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me at IBGA@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Sincerely,

Stacie Allen
Program Coordinator, Institute on Business and Government Affairs
U.S. Programs
The Fund for American Studies


INSTITUTE ON BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Washington, DC
June 10 - August 4, 2012
Courses Accredited by Georgetown University
www.DCinternships.org/IBGA
Early Deadline for a 5% Tuition Discount: December 2, 2011

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies, the Institute on Business and Government Affairs combines a substantive professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience at Georgetown University. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today's competitive job market and graduate school admissions, as well as experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

SAMPLE PAST INTERNSHIPS

• Aerospace Industries Association
• Healthcare Leadership Council
• General Electric
• NASDAQ
• Quinn Gillespie & Associates LLC
• Securities Industry Association
• Siemens, Corp.
• TE Connectivity
• U.S. Telecom Association
• Visa USA, Inc.

PROGRAM ELEMENTS

• Internships - Competitive placements with corporate government affairs offices, trade associations or lobbying firms
• Classes - Up to 9 credit hours from Georgetown University
• Housing - Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of DC
• Guest Lectures - With Washington's top policy and industry experts
• Exclusive Briefings - At the State Department, World Bank and Capitol Hill
• Leadership & Professional Development - Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
• Networking - Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around 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 Early Deadline of December 2, 2011 will be given preference in admissions and scholarship decisions and will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance.

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/IBGA or contact Stacie Allen, IBGA Program Coordinator at IBGA@tfas.org or 202.986.0384.

Please click here to request an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp

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