Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service June 5 July 30, 2011

Held at Georgetown University, Washington, DC

www.DCinternships.org/IPVS    

*** PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE  FEBRUARY 3***

****SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE****

Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2011 Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service. Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies and held at Georgetown University, the Institute is a summer academic internship program in Washington, D.C. for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector.  

The Institute combines substantive professional experience for 30 hours a week with a challenging academic experience. This fast-paced, eight-week residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunity to gain an edge in todays competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

• Internships  Competitive placements with leading nonprofit organizations

• Classes  Up to 9 transferable credits in ethics and philanthropy from Georgetown University
• Housing  Roommate matching and furnished on-campus apartments in the heart of D.C.
• Service  A variety of hands-on community projects
• Guest Lectures  With Washingtons top nonprofit executives and scholars
• Leadership & Professional Development  Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
• Networking  With seasoned nonprofit professionals and top student leaders from around the world
• Scholarships  Approximately 70% of students receive generous awards based on merit and financial need.

The Institute will be held June 5 July 30, 2011. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until March 3, 2011. Students who complete their application by the priority deadline of February 3, 2011 will receive priority internship placement and scholarship consideration.

For more information or to start an online application, please visit the website at www.DCinternships.org/IPVS.   

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kristen Wright, IPVS Program Coordinator, at  This email address is hidden from email harvesters via JavaScript  or 800-741-6964.

You may click here to request an informational brochure: https://www.DCinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp.