The Fund for American Studies

1706 New Hampshire Ave.
Washington, DC 20009
Ph: (202)986-0384
Fax: (202)986-0390
Free: 800-741-6964
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.tfas.org

Congressional Scholarships Award (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support for students who wish to attend the Institute on Business and Government Affairs (IBGA) at Georgetown University. Focus: Business; Local government. Qualif.: Applicant must be an undergraduate student. Criteria: Selection will be based on leadership skills, academics, campus and community involvement.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants can contact Kristy Khachigian for the scholarship information and application.

Remarks: Established in 1990. Contact: Kristy Khachigian Tel. No. 202-986-0384.

Eben Tisdale Fellowships (Graduate, Undergraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: To make public policy professionals more competent in both policy advocacy and senior management.

Focus: Technology. Qualif.: Applicant must be a junior or senior student interested in public policy and the high-tech industry, or in a graduate program. Criteria: The Advisory Committee will evaluate submitted materials.

Funds Avail.: $5000. Number Awarded: 1. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed application form; official academic transcripts; evaluation forms from two academic references (in a sealed envelope, author's signature must be across the seal); a 500-word statement on reasons of wanting to be a Tisdale fellow. Deadline: February 15.

Remarks: Established after the death of Eben Tisdale, general manager of government affairs for the Hewlett-Packard Company. Contact: Jonathan Tilley, 202-986-0384, [email protected].