Opportunities in Washington, DC and/or U.S. Government

We offer numerous educational and leadership development programs for individuals ranging from college students to young professionals with graduate degrees (generally ages 40 and under). Our goal is to increase the pool of Black leaders in public service careers and public policy positions through providing fellowships, internships, and scholarships.

Internships – CBCF’s internship programs prepare college students and young professionals to become principled leaders, skilled policy analysts, and informed advocates by exposing them to the processes that develop national policies and implement them – from Capitol Hill to federal field offices. Program participants receive housing, a stipend, office placements, and opportunities to meet and interact with professional legislators and leaders working in all branches of government.

Fellowships – The program is an intensive 12-month policy training and leadership development program which enables fellows to receive hands-on public policy training as full-time legislative aides and policy analysts. Fellows are paid an annual salary plus benefits. Participants must reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and are responsible for their own travel, housing, and other living expenses.

CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences to outstanding Latino students and young professionals, convenes Members of Congress and other elected officials, corporate executives, nonprofit advocates, and thought leaders to discuss issues facing the Latino community and the nation.

Programs:

• Public Policy Fellowship Program (College Graduate)
• Congressional Internship Program (Undergraduate or Recent Graduate)
• Latino Hill Staff Academy (Capitol Hill Staffers)
• Postgraduate Fellowship Program (Masters or JD)

The Student Internship Program is open to all eligible undergraduate and graduate students attending an accredited college or university. Internships are paid and available for school credit.

Concentration Areas

We are looking for applicants in the following areas of study:

• Business Administration/Management
• Finance/Economics/Accounting
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Public Administration/Political Science
• Communications/Journalism
• Criminal Science/Law
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Biology/Health/Life Sciences
• Physical Science

As a HACU-approved institution, all St. Mary’s students are eligible to apply for the HNIP program.

Since 1992, HACU has offered one of the best internship programs in the country. Join our 14,000 alumni in gaining invaluable professional experience interning within a federal agency, while getting paid!

• Year-round sessions: fall and spring (15 weeks) and summer (10 weeks)
• Virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats
• Full-time and part-time positions
• Federal work experience (see partners at link)
• No application fee
• Potential for academic credit
• Professional development seminars
• Programmatic and student support from HNIP Staff 

10-week summer internship for undergraduate and master’s students in STEM majors. The MLEF Program may place students at one of several U.S. Department of Energy sites. As an MLEF participant you will:

• Complete a hands-on research project at one of DOE’s National Laboratories or DOE Headquarters.
• Learn from our scientists and engineers how we are working to minimize the environmental and climate impacts of fossil fuels and industrial processes while working to achieve net-zero emissions.
• Receive a weekly stipend. Travel and housing assistance is also available.

The Payne Fellowship encourages the application of individuals from historically underrepresented groups in the Foreign Service as well as those with financial need. Candidates can be graduating seniors or college graduates with strong academic records and a desire to promote positive change in the world. 

Upon successful completion of the Payne Program and USAID entry requirements, Fellows receive an appointment to the USAID Foreign Service, with a required five years of service.

– This is a paid internship with the opportunity to work in U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world, as well as 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, office to office, and embassy to embassy, it is not uncommon for these students to:

• 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.
• 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.

Four days out of the week, you will contribute to meaningful projects and tasks in professional settings like federal agencies, Congressional offices, embassies, businesses, and a variety of nonprofit and advocacy organizations.

We provide housing located just outside of Washington, DC, minutes from the heart of the city by convenient transportation. We also arrange activities throughout the semester, such as sporting events, cultural events, and trips to tourist hotspots.

As the largest employer in the U.S., the federal government has a variety of career fields to suit your skills and interests. Visit Early careers for guides, programs and opportunities to help you launch a rewarding career in the federal government.

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