The Russell Foundation has contributed annually to the UGA Washington Semester Program’s since its inception in 2008. Open to all undergraduate students, this is the only UGA program in Washington D.C. that combines coursework, internships, and a residential living environment during the fall or spring semester in which students can gain real-world experience and earn full-time course credit. 

In 2023-2024, the Washington Semester Program awarded seven scholarships, totaling $20,000 to students with exceptional academic records. These funds supported their participation in the Washington Semester Program and provided them with the financial flexibility to consider unpaid internships aligned with their academic and professional goals.

To learn more about the University of Georgia's Washington Semester Program, please visit https://dcsemester.uga.edu/.