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Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia Internship Opportunities
The Commonwealth of Virginia Internship Programs offers students the opportunity to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience while completing their education. Students interested in internship opportunities should contact state agencies directly for more information.
What it is
The Commonwealth of Virginia Internship Programs offers students the opportunity to combine academic studies with on-the-job training and experience while completing their education. Students interested in internship opportunities should contact state agencies directly for more information.
Best fit
College students and recent graduates
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
Best fit
rising 12th graders from diverse and low-income backgrounds
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
The SIP 2027 application will open in mid-November 2026. The application will close in mid-February, 2027. Reference Letters are given an additional week past the application deadline.
Charles County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post
Student Intern Program
The Student Intern Program provides students with the opportunity to observe and participate in designated activities within the Agency. Students can gain experience and the Agency can observe potential Police and Correctional applicants in action.
What it is
The Student Intern Program provides students with the opportunity to observe and participate in designated activities within the Agency. Students can gain experience and the Agency can observe potential Police and Correctional applicants in action.
Best fit
Maryland residents and Maryland college students at out-of-state institutions
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training & Education
NIH High School Summer Internship Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
Best fit
Current high school juniors and seniors interested in biomedical research
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Application closes on Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 12 pm (noon) ET. Reference Letters are due Tuesday, February 2, 2027 at 12 pm (noon) ET.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP)
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
Best fit
U.S. citizens and permanent residents interested in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences research
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Accepting
DC Department of Employment Services, Office of Youth Programs
High School Internship Program
The High School Internship Program provides work-readiness skills, project-based learning, life skills, leadership development training, and work opportunities for District high school students, in grades 9th -12th, who are ages 14 - 21.
What it is
The High School Internship Program provides work-readiness skills, project-based learning, life skills, leadership development training, and work opportunities for District high school students, in grades 9th -12th, who are ages 14 - 21.
Best fit
District high school students, in grades 9th -12th
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Inova Health System
Academic Internships for Students
Thank you for your interest in an academic internship with Inova! To be considered, please fill out the form below completely and attach a copy of your resume. If your interests and academic program align with an internship opportunity, someone from Inova will reach out to you.
What it is
Thank you for your interest in an academic internship with Inova! To be considered, please fill out the form below completely and attach a copy of your resume. If your interests and academic program align with an internship opportunity, someone from Inova will reach out to you.
Best fit
College students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
University of Maryland
Student Employment and Internship Opportunities - University of Maryland Athletics
Various student employment and internship opportunities with Maryland Athletics, including roles in Applied Sport Science, Broadcast & Production, Compliance, Equipment, Facilities Operations & Events, Football, Graphic Design, GSAC, Marketing, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Strategic Communications & Content Development, and Terrapin Club.
What it is
Various student employment and internship opportunities with Maryland Athletics, including roles in Applied Sport Science, Broadcast & Production, Compliance, Equipment, Facilities Operations & Events, Football, Graphic Design, GSAC, Marketing, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Strategic Communications & Content Development, and Terrapin Club.
Best fit
University of Maryland Students and Recent Graduates interested in collegiate athletics
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Hiring timelines vary by department, some have specific hiring windows (e.g., Fall interns in July/Aug for the end Aug - mid Dec term)
National Institutes of Health
Summer Internship Program
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
What it is
An opportunity for students in college, graduate, and professional school to perform a summer research internship in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.
Best fit
U.S. citizens or permanent residents interested in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
The application will close on Tuesday, January 26, 2027 at 12 pm (noon) ET. Reference Letters are due Tuesday, February 2, 2027 at 12 pm (noon) ET.
Urban Alliance
Obama Youth Jobs Corps
The Obama Youth Jobs Corps (OYJC) provides workforce readiness training and paid, professional internships to high school students in Chicago, starting from their sophomore year through their senior year with intensive professional development and internship opportunities.
What it is
The Obama Youth Jobs Corps (OYJC) provides workforce readiness training and paid, professional internships to high school students in Chicago, starting from their sophomore year through their senior year with intensive professional development and internship opportunities.
Best fit
high school students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Virginia Department of Health
VDH Internship Academy
The VDH Internship Academy is a structured program that allows current or recent students to explore what it is like to work at VDH. Interns work directly within a program area or at a local health department on projects where they’ll be immersed as part of the team. The program includes a 2-day in-person kick-off event, mentorship, weekly meetings, networking opportunities, and a 2-day closing event and ceremony.
What it is
The VDH Internship Academy is a structured program that allows current or recent students to explore what it is like to work at VDH. Interns work directly within a program area or at a local health department on projects where they’ll be immersed as part of the team. The program includes a 2-day in-person kick-off event, mentorship, weekly meetings, networking opportunities, and a 2-day closing event and ceremony.
Best fit
current or recent students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Application submissions will open on December 18th, 2026.
U.S. Department of Education
Student Volunteer Internship Program
The Student Volunteer Internship Program at the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities offers students the opportunity to gain professional experience while volunteering with the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution and submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application form.
What it is
The Student Volunteer Internship Program at the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities offers students the opportunity to gain professional experience while volunteering with the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution and submit a cover letter, resume, and completed application form.
Best fit
Students attending HBCUs
Student next step
Open the official source, confirm age rules and hour documentation, then pick a shift or contact the volunteer coordinator.
Timing note
Rolling — apply anytime
Inova Health System
Summer Student Internship
Each summer, we have 2-5 students who work with our research staff and a physician mentor on a research project in the realm of advanced lung disease or lung transplantation. The student’s summer volunteer experience may also include opportunities to attend research conferences, clinical educational conferences, observe patient procedures and patient visits during the course of the workday. At the end of the internship, students will be asked to give a PowerPoint presentation on their project.
What it is
Each summer, we have 2-5 students who work with our research staff and a physician mentor on a research project in the realm of advanced lung disease or lung transplantation. The student’s summer volunteer experience may also include opportunities to attend research conferences, clinical educational conferences, observe patient procedures and patient visits during the course of the workday. At the end of the internship, students will be asked to give a PowerPoint presentation on their project.
Best fit
General
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Applications for upcoming summer research internships open from November 1, through December 31, each year
General Dynamics
Students and Recent Graduates - General Dynamics Mission Systems
Internship opportunities at General Dynamics Mission Systems where students work on defense and security technologies, with paid positions and potential for full-time employment post-internship.
What it is
Internship opportunities at General Dynamics Mission Systems where students work on defense and security technologies, with paid positions and potential for full-time employment post-internship.
Best fit
General
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Fairfax County
Internship Opportunities with Fairfax County Park Authority
The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) internship program is designed to increase community engagement in park, recreation, natural, cultural, historical and/or business operations professions while providing an additional pathway for potential employees interested in serving in seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions at FCPA. FCPA offers both paid and unpaid internship opportunities.
What it is
The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) internship program is designed to increase community engagement in park, recreation, natural, cultural, historical and/or business operations professions while providing an additional pathway for potential employees interested in serving in seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions at FCPA. FCPA offers both paid and unpaid internship opportunities.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Applications accepted on a rolling basis for Spring, Summer, and Fall sessions
Enterprise Mobility
Management Trainee Internship
The Enterprise Management Internship helps university/college students build valuable business and leadership skills. Interns take on the same challenges as first and second year full-time professionals, learning to manage a fleet of vehicles, care for customers, develop marketing strategies, and build relationships. The internship is paid and includes team-based learning and potential performance incentives.
What it is
The Enterprise Management Internship helps university/college students build valuable business and leadership skills. Interns take on the same challenges as first and second year full-time professionals, learning to manage a fleet of vehicles, care for customers, develop marketing strategies, and build relationships. The internship is paid and includes team-based learning and potential performance incentives.
Best fit
university/college student
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Enterprise Mobility
Management Trainee Internship
If you’re looking to hit the ground running, the Enterprise Management Internship will help you build valuable business and leadership skills. For a university/college student, the real-world professional experience you’ll receive during the internship will help you stand apart from the crowd, and will be more than just a line on your resume.
What it is
If you’re looking to hit the ground running, the Enterprise Management Internship will help you build valuable business and leadership skills. For a university/college student, the real-world professional experience you’ll receive during the internship will help you stand apart from the crowd, and will be more than just a line on your resume.
Best fit
University/college students graduating December 2027, Spring 2028 or Summer 2028
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
Student Internship Program
Legal Aid DC offers exciting internship opportunities to undergraduates and law students who want to gain experience in public interest work! Law student interns are assigned to one of Legal Aid DC’s practice areas like Housing, Domestic Violence and Family Law, Public Benefits, Consumer, Immigration, etc. Undergraduate interns typically support in Intake and Development departments with responsibilities like client inquiries, court document filing, drafting correspondence, and observing hearings.
What it is
Legal Aid DC offers exciting internship opportunities to undergraduates and law students who want to gain experience in public interest work! Law student interns are assigned to one of Legal Aid DC’s practice areas like Housing, Domestic Violence and Family Law, Public Benefits, Consumer, Immigration, etc. Undergraduate interns typically support in Intake and Development departments with responsibilities like client inquiries, court document filing, drafting correspondence, and observing hearings.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Department of Justice (DOJ)
Office of Tribal Justice Internship Opportunities
The internship is designed to give students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working on challenging projects and cases principally involving issues of federal Indian law. Interns work closely with attorneys in OTJ on a wide range of federal Indian law issues and projects. Work may include legal research, drafting legal memoranda and briefs, participating in public policy development, reviewing proposed legislation, and responding to citizen correspondence. Also, interns may have the opportunity to attend Congressional hearings, oral arguments before the Supreme Court, and high-level meetings with OTJ attorneys.
What it is
The internship is designed to give students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working on challenging projects and cases principally involving issues of federal Indian law. Interns work closely with attorneys in OTJ on a wide range of federal Indian law issues and projects. Work may include legal research, drafting legal memoranda and briefs, participating in public policy development, reviewing proposed legislation, and responding to citizen correspondence. Also, interns may have the opportunity to attend Congressional hearings, oral arguments before the Supreme Court, and high-level meetings with OTJ attorneys.
Best fit
Undergraduate
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Department of Energy
General Counsel Law Student Intern Program
The Department of Energy's Office of the General Counsel offers an exciting opportunity for law students to gain firsthand exposure to the fast-moving and evolving practice of energy, environmental and Federal agency law. Interns work closely with attorneys on demanding legal research and writing assignments across various practice areas.
What it is
The Department of Energy's Office of the General Counsel offers an exciting opportunity for law students to gain firsthand exposure to the fast-moving and evolving practice of energy, environmental and Federal agency law. Interns work closely with attorneys on demanding legal research and writing assignments across various practice areas.
Best fit
Law students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Spring Internship Program 2027: Open season for applications August 1 – September 30, 2026
BAE Systems
Students and Graduates
Our internships, co-ops, and entry level career opportunities will align your passion for making a difference with a career full of purpose in a hands-on environment
What it is
Our internships, co-ops, and entry level career opportunities will align your passion for making a difference with a career full of purpose in a hands-on environment
Best fit
General
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Department of Health Internship Academy Cohort 1
The inaugural VDH Internship Academy in 2023 was a HUGE success! Twenty-six interns were dispersed across 18 local health departments and 5 central office programs, representing 15 colleges/universities (11 from Virginia and 4 out of state).
What it is
The inaugural VDH Internship Academy in 2023 was a HUGE success! Twenty-six interns were dispersed across 18 local health departments and 5 central office programs, representing 15 colleges/universities (11 from Virginia and 4 out of state).
Best fit
College students and recent graduates
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
American Chemical Society
ACS Project SEED
Project SEED provides hands-on summer research experiences (8–10 weeks) and virtual summer camps to more than 11,000 students in 40 U.S. states and territories, supporting 350+ students annually with research opportunities in academia and industry.
What it is
Project SEED provides hands-on summer research experiences (8–10 weeks) and virtual summer camps to more than 11,000 students in 40 U.S. states and territories, supporting 350+ students annually with research opportunities in academia and industry.
Best fit
Economically disadvantaged high school students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
The 2026 Student Application for the Project SEED Program will CLOSE on April 6th, 2026.
Smithsonian Institution
Internships at the Archives of American Art
The Archives of American Art offers internships year-round to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs who wish to learn and gain professional experience in various fields including archival science, information management, museum studies, art administration, art history, and cultural studies.
What it is
The Archives of American Art offers internships year-round to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs who wish to learn and gain professional experience in various fields including archival science, information management, museum studies, art administration, art history, and cultural studies.
Best fit
Students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
offers internships year-round