Opportunities in Washington, D.C. 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.

CHLI is dedicated to creating internship opportunities for college students from Hispanic Communities. Every year CHLI places the brightest students from around the U.S. in paid Washington, DC internships.

CHLI was founded on, and guided by, one simple vision: To advance the Hispanic community’s diversity of thought–and to illuminate the future for the next generation of Hispanic leaders.

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 

Fellowships, internships, residencies, and volunteer opportunities open the doors of America’s library to life-long learners from teens to retirees, providing unprecedented access to the Library of Congress’ world-class collections and staff. View all Internships and Fellowships

Internship and Fellowship Programs (IFP) coordinates a portfolio of over 80 programs throughout the Library of Congress. Search this page to find volunteer opportunities and a wide range of applied learning and career development placements that advance the academic and professional pursuits of secondary school students, and emerging or established scholars from the higher education community.

These programs also engage inspired learners who are interested in working alongside Library of Congress employees to further the mission of the nation’s oldest cultural agency and provide Congress and the American people with a rich, diverse, and enduring source of knowledge for the posterity of all. Your career can find a launching pad in the world’s largest library.

Apply in one of these categories:

• Student/Intern: Applied learning to explore and strengthen career goals
• Professional: Guided and independent research opportunities in your field of interest
• Researcher/Fellow: Applied research that hones inquiry skills using LOC collections and primary resources
• Volunteer: Unique and educational experiences throughout the institution

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.

The Texas Politics Project at The University of Texas at Austin provides this public web service for students seeking political and government internships, and for employers seeking to locate student interns. Employers can follow the “Post an Internship” directions to a submission form that enables them to submit an internship to be posted on the website. 

While this web service is designed primarily to help connect UT-Austin students with opportunities in politics and government in Austin, students and political and governmental entities across the state are invited to use the site. All submissions are screened before being approved for posting.

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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The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves as shared staff to congressional committees and Members of Congress. CRS experts assist at every stage of the legislative process — from the early considerations that precede bill drafting, through committee hearings and floor debate, to the oversight of enacted laws and various agency activities.

CRS approaches complex topics from a variety of perspectives and examines all sides of an issue. Staff members analyze current policies and present the impact of proposed policy alternatives.

CRS services come in many forms:

• reports on major policy issues
• tailored confidential memoranda, briefings and consultations
• seminars and workshops
• expert congressional testimony
• responses to individual inquiries

With public policy issues growing more complex, the need for insightful and comprehensive analysis has become vital. Congress relies on CRS to marshal interdisciplinary resources, encourage critical thinking and create innovative frameworks to help legislators form sound policies and reach decisions on a host of difficult issues. These decisions will guide and shape the nation today and for generations to come.

Senate internships offer an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain exposure to the daily operations of a Senate office, develop professional skills, and build their network on Capitol Hill.

Opportunities are available in Senate personal and committee offices as well as through organizations and agencies that support the work of Congress. Although most Senate internship programs are geared toward current students or recent graduates of an undergraduate or professional degree program, some offices may provide volunteer opportunities or other programs for high school students.

About TLIP

The Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) is an educational internship program sponsored by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and administered by the Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University. Created in 1990, TLIP provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students attending Texas colleges and universities to serve as interns in the Texas Legislature, in various state agencies, and in local government.

Students receive a minimum of six and a maximum of fifteen academic credit hours for participating in the program, which combines academic study and research with supervised practical training. Undergraduate and graduate students interested in the political process and in the kind of humanitarian service exemplified by the late Congressman Mickey Leland are encouraged to apply for admission to TLIP. A TLIP internship lasts for one academic semester and affords students an opportunity to experience public service firsthand. Commissioner Ellis serves as advisor to the interns, while his office assists in coordinating on-site activities.

During legislative sessions, TLIP interns are placed as legislative assistants in the offices of ranking members of the Legislature, including the offices of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. In the interim between legislative sessions, interns serve in the offices of elected and appointed officials at the state, county, and municipal levels, such as the Harris County Judge and the Mayor of Houston. This gives them a unique opportunity to interact with officials from all levels of state and local government. This exposure provides students with first-hand knowledge of the critical issues facing our community and state. Interns are involved in all facets of the governmental process.

Do you see a future career in public service? How far could a student internship take you? The Texas Governor’s Internship program could be the next stepping stone for your career in public service. The Office of the Governor (OOG) Internship program offers college students and recent graduates valuable experience and exposure to state government by providing opportunities to work alongside OOG staff in a variety of different fields.

As an OOG intern, you can help make a difference while learning about the different facets of state government. Opportunities are on an unpaid basis only and the OOG is committed to working with students who are seeking course credit for their internship time.

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to conduct in-depth, nonpartisan research to improve policy and governance at local, national, and global levels.

The research agenda and recommendations of Brookings’s experts are rooted in open-minded inquiry and represent diverse points of view. Research topics cover foreign policy, economics, development, governance, and metropolitan policy.

The goal of this paid internship is for interns to work in congressional offices to become well-versed in the creation and implementation of policy. In addition, interns will learn how to shape policies in a way that is inclusive and which doesn’t undermine the needs of any marginalized group. Further, practitioners in the field will answer the question of how policy can remedy injustice.