Summer Department of State Internship applications are now open. How far could a student internship at the U.S. Department of State take you? Just for starters, it would give you a coveted inside look at diplomacy in action, and the range of careers and responsibilities found in the Foreign Service and Civil Service. You'll gain valuable work experience that you can apply to virtually every endeavor — whether you work in government or the private sector. Most of all, you will feel good about doing something worthwhile for your country.
Paid Student Internship Program
The Student Internship Program will release updates about future program cycles in the coming months. We strongly encourage you to review the eligibility requirements and the application process in preparation for when applications are accepted.
Please sign up to receive updates for upcoming program cycles and for ongoing updates related to the program.
The U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program
This is a paid internship with the opportunity to work in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices around the United States. This program is designed to provide substantive learning experiences in a foreign affairs environment.
While the duties of the U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program participants vary from bureau to bureau and office to office, it is not uncommon for these students to:
- Participate in meetings with senior-level U.S. Government or foreign government officials
- Draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policymakers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives
- Support events, including international and/or multilateral meetings and conferences or
- Engage directly with U.S. audiences in helping to explain the work of the Department of State or foreign audiences in helping to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society.
Learn more at careers.state.gov/interns-fellows/student-internship-program/
