OpenFieldAmerican University Washington Semester & Capitol Hill Fellowships
Signature experiential research and policy internship program embedding students inside U.S. Congressional offices, federal departments, international embassies, NGOs, and national media outlets.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate (junior/senior) or graduate student with minimum 3.0 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent spoken and written English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume, statement of policy interests, and writing sample.
- Recommendation letters
- Academic advisor recommendation and home institution clearance.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Stipend/Scholarship: Up to USD $5,000 program scholarship and paid agency internship stipends ($17.50 to $22.00/hr)
- Application fee
- Free application for enrolled AU students; standard consortium fee for visiting students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard semester tuition applies; internship credits earned toward degree.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027 for Fall Washington Semester placement
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official American University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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