Georgetown University Offers "Semester in Washington Program" Dean's Scholarships to Members
Georgetown University will offer up to 15 Dean's Scholarships to their
summer Semester
in Washington Program exclusively to members of Phi Theta Kappa.
The
program affords undergraduate students a unique opportunity to spend
an exciting summer semester as an intern in Washington, D.C., while living
and studying at Georgetown University in one of five program areas:
American
Politics and Public Affairs
International Affairs
Religion
and Politics
Health Care Administration and Policy
Law and
Society
The summer term extends from June 1 - August 6. Students
will work as interns up to five days a week and take an accompanying academic
seminar, which meets once a week in the mornings, for a total of three credits.
Scholarships of $1,043 each (cost of one credit) are available
to Phi Theta Kappa members. The remaining expenses for the students include
$4,373 for tuition and board, and $350 (estimated) for books. A $400 enrollment
deposit, which is non-refundable and will go fully toward the tuition,
is due upon admission into the program. Students are also responsible for
transportation to and from Washington, and for their food, transportation
and personal expenses while participating in the program.
Scholarships
are available to Phi Theta Kappa members currently enrolled in their community
colleges, who post a GPA of 3.7 or above, and who have completed the equivalent
of their freshman year (30 credits) by the program start date.
Phi
Theta Kappa members should complete the Program
Application and a Scholarship
Application. Members should submit two letters of recommendation
- one from their Phi Theta Kappa advisor with proof of membership (Member
ID number) and one from an academic or professional contact. Students also
need to submit an official transcript (in a signed, sealed envelope). When
completing the application form, please mark "Other" and state "Phi Theta
Kappa" when completing the section asking "How did you hear about the program?"
This will allow Georgetown University to identify Phi Theta Kappans more
easily.
The deadline for applying for the Phi Theta Kappa Dean's
Scholarship is April 5.
After a student is accepted for the program
and has paid the non-refundable $400 enrollment deposit, they may access
the Semester in Washington Program database listing of some 400 organizations
and internships. The program's internship advisor will assist students
in finding an internship matching their individual academic and professional
interests.
Assistant Dean of the Program Barbara Wolf, a Phi
Theta Kappa alumni and past International Officer, will attend the Orlando
Convention to interview prospective candidates. Interviews may also
be conducted by phone for candidates not attending the Convention.
For
more information about the program, internships, or the application,
please visit the Georgetown University Semester
in Washington website or contact Assistant Dean Barbara
Wolf at semesterinwashington@georgetown.edu
or 202.687.8722.
