Capital Semester in Washington, DC
Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies
Final Application Deadline – June 1
***Scholarship Funding Available***
www.DCinternships.org/CS

Do you have plans yet for this fall? Have you thought about spending 15 weeks in Washington, DC completing an internship and earning 12 credits from George Mason University?

The application deadline for the fall 2013 Capital Semester in Washington, DC is June 1. There is still plenty of time to apply – there are many exciting internship opportunities available and generous scholarship funding to be awarded.

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Spend your semester gaining real-world experience that will help set you apart when it comes time to find your first job after graduation. Here are some examples of intern projects that you could work on next semester:

• Develop a strategic marketing plan for your client who is lobbying for a bill on Capitol Hill.
• Attend a Congressional briefing and write a summary for your manager.
• Cover a press conference at the National Press Club.
• Research data for a report on bio-terrorism threats and other national security concerns.
• Plan and develop a social media campaign for crime prevention awareness.
• Attend a strategy meeting with coalition groups advocating for clean energy policies.
• Make media pitch calls on behalf of a client whose is promoting her latest book.
• Work on cultural fair for newly arrived immigrants from Africa.
• Serve as call screener for a radio talk show.
• Help prepare a briefing book for your boss who will be testifying in an important Congressional hearing.
• Brain storm ideas for a Congressional candidate’s latest television commercial.
• Coordinate logistics for a conference with scholars from prestigious think tanks.

In addition to an internship and classes, our program provides housing in furnished apartments in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of DC, planned social activities, professional development seminars, and numerous opportunities for networking.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
This fall 2013 deadline is June 1 and there is generous scholarship funding still available. Please contact Dana Faught at dfaught@tfas.org or 202-986-0384 with any questions; she will work with you to help you complete your application.

For more information or to start an application, please visit our website at www.DCinternships.org/CS.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has several paid internship opportunities – Chattanooga, TN
Intern – Accounting (1300904)
Intern – Human Resources, Talent Acquisition (1300927)
Intern – Security & Safety (1300949)
Intern – Software Quality Assurance I/S (1300947)

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, leading health insurance provider, has a paid internship opportunity available in its corporate office in Chattanooga throughout the enterprise available. Interesting and challenging opportunities to work with staff and management on projects to support your academic endeavors. Must be currently enrolled in bachelor’s or higher degree program in related programs. Competitive pay and great working environment! To learn more about these opportunities as well as to review and/or apply for all openings, please go to www.bcbst.com/about/careers.

The Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit invites fifty student leaders from around the world to The University of Pittsburgh campus for a four-day summit. The University of Pittsburgh covers the cost of registration, room, board, and up to $200 in travel assistance for each selected participant. The Hesselbein student scholars have the unique opportunity to work alongside and learn from professional mentors who are within their respective fields of business, government, education, and non-profit. APPLY ONLINE by May 5, 2013 for the Student Leadership Summit to be held July 20-23 at the University of Pittsburgh. Additional information is available at www.hesselbein.pitt.edu and you may contact Angela McGraw at angela@pitt.edu. We sincerely hope you will encourage your exemplary student leaders to apply for this prestigious, life-changing opportunity.

Fall 2013 Internship Personnel Placements Holdings, LLC. Internship will consist of basic human resources functions including screening applicants, new hire paperwork, and payroll support. The intern will also work in coordination with the President and Executive Vice President on strategic initiatives. Submit an electronic cover letter and electronic resume to Ms. Crump. Ms. Crump will forward documents to Personnel Placements Holdings.

Sutherland Scholars is a summer program offered at no cost for students from historically black colleges and universities. Spearheaded by Sutherland partner Allegra Lawrence-Hardy, the Sutherland Scholars program is an initiative to ensure the success of minority students in law school.
To date, more than 270 students have graduated from the program held in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Sutherland Scholars will be selected on a competitive basis. Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria: Enrolled full-time at a four-year college; a second semester college junior or senior, graduating from an accredited college no later than the summer of the current year;
submission of a completed application and supporting documents by the application deadline,May 15th, 2013. If you have any questions, please contact sutherlandscholars@sutherland.com.

UNCF/Avis Budget Group Summer Internship is a paid internship program that is hosted at the Avis Budget Group (ABG) corporate headquarters in Parsippany, NJ as well as Virginia Beach sites. It will start in late May and will run approximately 10-12 weeks. Minimum GPA: 3.0; Classifications: College Junior, College Sophomore or Graduate Student; Eligible Majors: Accounting, Business, Business-related, Communications, Computer- Science, Marketing; Application Deadline: April 30, 2013. Upon successful completion of the internship, interns will receive a $5,000 need based scholarship award in the fall of 2013. Interns will be responsible for their transportation and housing arrangements. Apply: http://www.uncf.org/sections/ForStudents/SS_Scholarships/scholarships.asp.For help, please contact Girmu Habte, Senior Relationship Manager.

White House Internship Program Fall 2013 application is open and the deadline is May 12th. For more information and to apply, please visit www.whitehouse.gov/internships.

RIFA INTERNSHIP (non-paid) Tutor an adult learner in reading and basic math; case management with clients facing various life issues; Tutoring/mentoring at risk children/youth; Grant research and writing; Assist in promoting agency programs and services. Submit an electronic cover letter and electronic resume to Ms. Crump. RIFA is a Christian nonprofit organization that feeds, clothes, and trains people in need by combining life-changing resources from area churches, businesses and individuals to show Christ’s love in action every day of the year. RIFA's programs include Thrift Store, Soup Kitchen, Relief Services, Adult Literacy training, Job and Life Skills classes, Club 4:12 after-school tutoring and mentoring program for children, and Food Bank. For more information, contact Jenni Thorn 731.427.7963 or jthorn@rifajackson.org.