Full Scholarships for Hungarian
College Students to Intern + Study in Washington, D.C.

The 2024 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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Hungarian Foundation Széll Kálmán Public Policy Fellowship

Program Dates: June 1 - July 26, 2024

Through the generosity of the Hungary Foundation, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) will award multiple full scholarships to Hungarian citizens to participate in the 2024 TFAS Academic Internship Program in Washington, D.C.

The scholarship covers tuition, housing, health insurance and living stipend to go toward meals and personal expenses while in the United States.

The opportunity is open for Hungarian citizens currently enrolled at a Hungarian university or recent graduates (students pursuing or having just completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees).

Application Deadline: January 16, 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.

I developed an immense respect towards the American people this summer, as well as the determination to employ what I have learnt in the U.S. to make change for the better in my home communities – be it my college for advanced studies, my university, or even my nation.