Support the Washington D.C. Internship Scholarship

Help a deserving student start his or her career in public service with an internship in Washington, D.C.

The Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy and International Relations hosts a Semester in Washington, D.C., program for undergraduate and graduate students. Students learn about institutions that influence international policy and the challenges facing the 21st century, as they gain real-world experience working in our nation's capital. This program allows students the opportunity to compete for prestigious semester internships on Capitol Hill, with the Department of State, the Supreme Court, and more. Students learn how to navigate the ins and outs of working and living in the District and form networks to assist them in pursuing their career goals, well beyond graduation..

Deserving students need your help to pursue their dream of experiencing Washington, D.C., and starting their career with a leg up. Most internships are non-paying and living expenses in Washington, D.C., can be prohibitive. $3,500 will assist a student with demonstrated financial need and academic ability to cover living expenses and travel while completing their coursework and internship in Washington, D.C.

Profile: " I pursued an internship with the U.S. Department of State in their European and Eurasian Affairs Bureau. I actually got to work on the Ukraine Crisis. I got to meet some very influential people, be in the room with Senators, and see how different branches of the government work together. That was one of the highlights of my life. Good grades are important, but a real experience - building your resume - is far more important."
- Ralitza Ganeva, MA '15, Currently working in Washington, D.C., for the US Department of Homeland Security