U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program

Experience Diplomacy First-Hand as a U.S. Foreign Service Intern and spend two consecutive summers in paid 10-week internships designed to expose undergraduate students to U.S. diplomacy and the work of the Department of State. This merit and needs-based  opportunity is available to rising juniors and seniors (who apply as sophomores and juniors) with a 3.2 GPA or higher.

In the first summer, participants receive three weeks of academic and professional training in Washington, D.C. followed by seven weeks working in a policy office at the U.S. Department of State. In the second summer, participants are given a ten-week assignment to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.

Students are paid at a GS-4 equivalent rate. The Department provides travel reimbursement and housing for both summers.

Participants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

You can download more information or sign up for email notifications under Join Our Talent Network to be notified when the application period is open in late August.