How To Apply

To apply between July 1-July 28, visit Open Opps and

Click “Join community” to create a Login.gov account and Open Opps profile
Click “View internships”
Apply for up to three internships

For more detailed instructions, please visit the Open Opps Help Center.

The application includes:

Résumé.
College transcripts.
- If you are a rising college freshman, please upload your high school transcript.
- If you are starting graduate school, please upload your undergraduate transcript.
- If you don’t have an official transcript, an unofficial copy will suffice.
Contact information for your references.
A statement of interest for each internship pursued. The statement of interest is the most important part of the application package. Express enthusiasm for the internships that interest you and apply for up to three projects. The character count for each statement is 2,999.
You’ll also answer the questions “I have experience with …” and “I want to develop …” The character count for each of these questions is 966.

Mentors will email top candidates for interviews and the VSFS program will keep in touch by email. Make sure your email account allows VSFS@state.gov and other dot-gov messages to be delivered to your inbox.

For technical support, visit the Open Opps Help Center or email OpenOpps@usajobs.gov. Email VSFS@state.gov for all other questions.