OpenFieldBoston University Washington DC Congressional Internship Practicum
Full-semester immersion placing students directly in congressional offices on Capitol Hill, committee staffs, or federal agencies for four days per week, accompanied by evening seminars in legislative drafting.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7.0 for international scholars.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Political resume, two policy writing samples, and personal statement of Capitol Hill goals.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic faculty letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full academic credit (16 credits) plus housing subsidy awards up to $3,000
- Application fee
- $650 program fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- $32,850 per semester (standard BU tuition)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Boston University - Washington, DC Academic Center documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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