Full Scholarship for a Polish College Student to Intern + Study in Washington, D.C.

The 2025 TFAS Academic Internship Program in Washington, D.C. offers academic credit from George Mason University, an internship placement and furnished housing in D.C.

Students attend guest lectures, site briefings as well as professional development and networking events.

TFAS students leave with 250+ hours of professional experience, a larger network, and a better understanding of career opportunities.

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Rowny Paderewski Scholarship for a Polish College Student

Program Dates: May 31 - July 25, 2025

The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) will award a full scholarship to a Polish citizen to participate in the 2024 TFAS Academic Internship Program in Washington, D.C. This scholarship fund is named in honor of Ignacy Jan Paderewski and General Edward Rowny.

The scholarship covers tuition, housing, health insurance, travel to the U.S. and a living stipend.

Application Deadline: November 1, 2024

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TFAS Summer Program

Furnished Housing in downtown D.C.

Wake up to stunning views from your fully furnished home in D.C.'s Foggy Bottom neighborhood. Enjoy the convenience of being right in the heart of everything.

Student Life

Credit from George Mason University

Earn credit from a highly regarded research university. Attend site briefings at the State Department, Capitol Hill and embassies. Engage with some of the best public policy experts and political minds in D.C. through weekly lectures.

Academics

Opportunities to Grow Your Network

Gain invaluable insights from top lobbyists, nonprofit executives, journalists, Capitol Hill staffers, Foreign Service officers and policy makers to leverage your D.C. experience into a promising future internship or full-time job after graduation.

Networking

97%

of students developed professional skills for the workplace

98%

of students expanded their professional networks

Guaranteed Internship in Washington, D.C.

Our committed team will assist you in finding an internship that matches your interests, skills, and career objectives. Explore our program tracks below.

International
Affairs

Congressional offices, embassies, think tanks and international non-governmental organizations.

Public Policy + Economics

Federal agencies, think tanks, policy groups, law firms, Congressional offices and non-governmental organizations.

Journalism + Communications

Newspapers, magazines, news services, radio, public relations firms and Capitol Hill press offices.

Business + Government Relations

Government affairs offices of large corporations, industry trade associations and lobbying firms.

“My internship have me the unique opportunity to understand how D.C. works – from Capitol Hill, to think thanks and NGOs – they are all connected in their work towards better public policy.”