The U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program

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U.S. Department of State United States 2026

Information

The U.S. Foreign Service Internship Program (USFSIP) offers two paid summer internships for undergraduate students to gain firsthand experience in U.S. diplomacy. The program includes a two-year pace with an initial summer in Washington, D.C., and a second summer at a U.S. embassy or consulate overseas, plus orientation and hands-on policy work.

Benefits

Paid internships with training, orientation, and policy work experience at the Department of State and abroad.

Eligibility

Open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled in an undergraduate program (rising sophomores/juniors) with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and demonstrated financial need.

Application

Applications are submitted electronically via USAJOBS; required documents include transcripts, a resume, a Statement of Interest, and a Statement of Financial Need.

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Opportunity Details

TypeInternship

FundingFully funded

OrganiserU.S. Department of State

LocationUnited States

Dates August 28, 2024 – September 8, 2024

Study level Bachelor / Undergraduate

Open toOpen to U.S. citizens; applicants must be U.S. nationals or owe allegiance to the U.S. and be currently enrolled as undergraduates.

Political Science / International Relations Social Sciences

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