Internship Programs
We are looking for diverse, culturally aware, adaptable, well-rounded and strategic problem-solvers, who are seeking a substantive internship. As a U.S. citizen, this is your chance to support and gain insight into U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy, explore new career avenues and acquire lifelong skills, as you represent America to the world.
U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program
(Paid, International, and Domestic)
This paid program, for undergraduate or graduate students with a minimum of 60 credit hours or greater, provides the opportunity to work in diplomatic posts throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and around the United States. This paid program is designed to provide substantive work experience in foreign affairs.
Pathways Program
(Paid, Domestic)
This program includes three paid Civil Service programs located in the United States. Read below for more information about each program.
Internship Program
This opportunity is targeted toward students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate and professional school levels. Through the program, students have the opportunity to explore Federal careers while being paid for the work they perform. The Pathways Internship Program includes both the Internship Temporary Program (ITEP) and the Internship Experience Program (IEP). Have a specific inquiry on the Pathways Internship Programs? Email us.
Recent Graduates Program
This new program targets recent graduates of trade and vocational schools, community colleges, universities, and other qualifying educational institutions or programs. To be eligible, applicants must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion. Veterans who were unable to apply for positions due to military service will have up to two years from their release or discharge from active duty, not to exceed six years after degree and/or certificate completion. Successful applicants will be placed in a one-year career development program.
Presidential Management Fellows
For more than three decades, the PMF Program has been the Federal government’s premier leadership development program for advanced degree candidates. The two-year program focuses on developing a cadre of potential government leaders.
To send an e-mail with specific inquiries on all other Pathways Programs, please click here.
Virtual Student Federal Service
The Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) is the longest virtual internship in the world. VSFS harnesses technology and a commitment to global service among young people to facilitate new forms of engagement. Working from college and university campuses in the United States and throughout the world, interns are partnered with more than 60 federal agencies and U.S. diplomatic posts overseas.
U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP)
This merit and needs-based opportunity is available to undergraduate rising sophomore and junior students with a 3.2 GPA or higher, who are available to participate in two consecutive summer internships.