US Department of State Paid Student Internships 2027

The US Department of State Paid Student Internships is a paid internship programme offered by the U.S. Department of State for undergraduate and graduate students. Internships can be in Washington, D.C., other locations in the United States, and select overseas posts, with assignments across various bureaus including African Affairs, European and Eurasian Affairs, East Asian and Pacific Affairs, and more. Interns gain hands-on exposure to international relations, diplomacy, policy and communications, and develop skills in research, writing, and event coordination.

Salary at the GS-04/Step 1 base-pay rate; travel and housing assistance; professional experience in diplomacy and international affairs.

Open to undergraduate juniors/seniors or graduate students who are U.S. citizens and meet specified academic requirements.

Visit the official USAJOBS page for the Student Internship Program, create or update your USAJOBS account, prepare required documents, and submit the application before the deadline.