Now Accepting Applications: US Foreign Service Internship Program (Summer 2023 & 2024)

The US Department of State offers a unique opportunity to experience diplomacy first-hand and decide if a diplomatic career is right for you.

The US Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP) is a two-summer merit and needs-based opportunity that exposes undergraduate US students to US diplomacy and the work of the Department of State.

The program includes two paid summer internships:

• 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
• A ten-week assignment in a US Embassy or Consulate abroad

*USFSIP consists of participation for two consecutive summers and interns must commit to completing both 10-weeks summer assignments.

The application opened today and closes at midnight ET on Monday, August 29, 2022

You can learn more and apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/671419300

To qualify students must: 

• Be a U.S. citizen at the time of application.
• Demonstrate financial need via Student Aid Report (SAR) and/or Statement of Financial Need.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Be a sophomore or junior when applying (i.e. be a rising junior or rising senior at the start of program July 2023).
• Be enrolled as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in an accredited academic institution at least half time.
• Must continue undergraduate education thru Spring 2024 (May 2024 graduation ok).
• Must be available during program dates of June 19, 2023-August 26, 2023 (similar dates for summer 2024).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SECRET security clearance.
• Remain in good academic standing (3.2 GPA or higher) for the duration of program.

Note: current freshman, senior, or graduate students are NOT eligible for this program.

The Feller Center for Career Planning has resources to guide you on federal applications and security clearance.