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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) 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.
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 (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
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
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.
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
Office of the Governor of Virginia
InternshipsVA Statewide Internship Program
InternshipsVA is a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program.
What it is
InternshipsVA is a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program.
Best fit
higher education students in Virginia
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
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
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.
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
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Co-operative Education Program
The Student Co-op (Cooperative Education) Program is an educational model that combines academic study with hands-on work experience. Students in a Co-op program alternate between periods of classroom learning at their current college/university and obtaining practical work experience at the USNRC in their educational field of study.
What it is
The Student Co-op (Cooperative Education) Program is an educational model that combines academic study with hands-on work experience. Students in a Co-op program alternate between periods of classroom learning at their current college/university and obtaining practical work experience at the USNRC in their educational field of study.
Best fit
College and university students pursuing degrees in science, engineering, and other fields related to the NRC Mission
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
The announcement is usually posted between September and mid-November on the USAJobs.gov website.
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
InternshipsVA
The average hourly wage for bachelor’s degree level interns has increased each year over the past 10 years and now stands at $23.04, according to NACE’s 2025 Guide to Compensation for Interns & Co-ops. However, when adjusted for inflation, interns’ average hourly wage is down 1.1% from 2015 to 2024.
What it is
The average hourly wage for bachelor’s degree level interns has increased each year over the past 10 years and now stands at $23.04, according to NACE’s 2025 Guide to Compensation for Interns & Co-ops. However, when adjusted for inflation, interns’ average hourly wage is down 1.1% from 2015 to 2024.
Best fit
Virginia higher education students
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Recurring — reopens
Fairfax County
Fairfax County Youth Leadership Program
The Fairfax County Youth Leadership Program (FCYLP) is designed to educate and motivate high school students to become engaged residents and leaders in the community. Accepted students participate in monthly learning sessions, complete a three-week paid internship in a Fairfax County department, and act as 'ambassadors' for the program by speaking to middle school civics classes.
What it is
The Fairfax County Youth Leadership Program (FCYLP) is designed to educate and motivate high school students to become engaged residents and leaders in the community. Accepted students participate in monthly learning sessions, complete a three-week paid internship in a Fairfax County department, and act as 'ambassadors' for the program by speaking to middle school civics classes.
Best fit
Fairfax County high school juniors
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Applications for the next class of Juniors will be available in mid-September. Applications will be due by November 6, 2026.
United States Commission on Civil Rights (CCR)
Student Internship Program
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights invites undergraduate, graduate, and law students to submit applications for our student internship program in the Commission's Headquarters and Eastern Regional Office located in Washington, DC. Positions may also be available in regional offices located in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, and Los Angeles.
What it is
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights invites undergraduate, graduate, and law students to submit applications for our student internship program in the Commission's Headquarters and Eastern Regional Office located in Washington, DC. Positions may also be available in regional offices located in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, and Los Angeles.
Best fit
Students checking eligibility and fit.
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
Urban Alliance
High School Internship Program
Urban Alliance's High School Internship Program provides skills training, mentoring, and paid internships to high school seniors that keep them connected to school or the workforce. The program includes part-time work during the school year and full-time work during the summer, with dedicated support from mentors and professional skills development workshops.
What it is
Urban Alliance's High School Internship Program provides skills training, mentoring, and paid internships to high school seniors that keep them connected to school or the workforce. The program includes part-time work during the school year and full-time work during the summer, with dedicated support from mentors and professional skills development workshops.
Best fit
high school seniors
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Status unknown — verify
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
Office of Naval Research
Science and Engineering Apprentice Program
The Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP) places academically talented high school students with interest and ability in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as apprentices in Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories for eight weeks during the summer. The program offers students a unique and positive experience in their fields of interest and encourages them to pursue STEM related careers.
What it is
The Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP) places academically talented high school students with interest and ability in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as apprentices in Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories for eight weeks during the summer. The program offers students a unique and positive experience in their fields of interest and encourages them to pursue STEM related careers.
Best fit
Academically talented high school students with interest and ability in STEM
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
The online application period is now open through November 30th for the Summer 2027 internship program.
Department of Homeland Security
Student Hire Internship Pathway for Acquisition Professionals
The Student Hire Internship Pathway (SHIP) for Acquisition Professionals offers current students in relevant educational programs paid internships in DHS acquisition offices during the period before graduation. Upon graduation, student interns may be converted into positions in the Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP). SHIP is managed within the DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
What it is
The Student Hire Internship Pathway (SHIP) for Acquisition Professionals offers current students in relevant educational programs paid internships in DHS acquisition offices during the period before graduation. Upon graduation, student interns may be converted into positions in the Acquisition Professional Career Program (APCP). SHIP is managed within the DHS Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
Best fit
Undergraduate
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
DHS typically recruits for SHIP around February or on‑boarding around June.
Naval STEM
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program
The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer. SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
What it is
The Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) places high school students in Department of Navy (DoN) laboratories where they take part in real Naval research for eight weeks during the summer. SEAP gives academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM the opportunity to learn about Naval research and technology while receiving first-class mentoring by top scientists and engineers.
Best fit
Academically talented sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in STEM
Student next step
Open the official source and confirm current dates, eligibility, and application instructions.
Timing note
Applications Open August 1st- November 1st
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.