Politics & Foreign Policy Academies (Georgetown University)

Summer program · Georgetown University, School of Continuing Studies

Students entering grades 8-12 spend one week (American Politics or International Relations Academy) or three weeks (Foreign Policy Academy) on Georgetown's campus attending lectures, embassy visits, crisis simulations, and debate exercises led by policy practitioners and faculty. Applicants submit a personal statement and have a counselor, teacher, or advisor confirm their academic standing; admitted students receive a Certificate of Participation. A limited number of competitive, need-based scholarships covering tuition are available to admitted students.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 9–12

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

FieldsPolitical Science · International Relations · Foreign Policy · Government

Logistics

Cost to you$3,095-$9,085 depending on program length and residential/commuter status; $50 application fee (waived before Jan. 31)

Financial aidAvailable

StipendNone

FormatVaries

Length1 week (Foreign Policy Academy: 3 weeks)

WhereWashington, DC (Georgetown University campus)

Applying

OpensOpens Nov 16

DueFinal deadline May 15; apply by Jan. 31 for the application-fee waiver

You submitPersonal statement and a school official (counselor, teacher, or advisor) recommendation confirming academic standing; admission also weighs grades and coursework

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