Journalism and Communications Summer Programs

The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) hosts a Washington, D.C.-based Academic Internship Program for undergraduate students each summer.

The TFAS program includes academic credit from George Mason University, an internship and furnished housing in the heart of Washington, D.C. Students participate in a variety of exclusive guest lectures, site briefings, as well as professional development and networking events. 

TFAS students leave Washington with 250+ hours of professional experience, an expanded network of contacts and a greater understanding of the variety of career opportunities.  

Application Deadlines

  • October 20 – International Student Deadline
  • November 20 – Hungary Foundation Szell Kalman Fellowship Deadline
  • December 5 – Early Admissions Deadline
  • February 5 – Priority Admissions Deadline
  • March 5 – Final Admissions Deadline

Opportunity offered by:

The Fund for American Studies

The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) is a 501(c)3 educational nonprofit that is changing the world by developing leaders for a free society. Its transformational programs teach the principles of…
Online application form
Opportunity type

Internship

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Areas of focus

Equity/Inclusion
General Funding
Government/Politics
Underrepresented Community(ies)

Application deadline:
March 5, 2026
This is a recurring opportunity