Funded Federal Diversity Internships

The Washington Center partners with multiple U.S. federal agencies to offer paid internship programs with the goal of increasing diversity in the federal workforce. Our federal agency partners recognize that diversity brings innovation and creativity to the workplace, encourages fresh perspectives that inspire new ideas and sparks positive change. Learn more.

  • Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups Prepares 85 Students for Careers in Transportation and Public Policy

    Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups Prepares 85 Students for Careers in Transportation and Public Policy

    The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2023 Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG).

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  • U.S. Department of State Opens Application for 2024 Cohort of  William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

    U.S. Department of State Opens Application for 2024 Cohort of William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

    Two-year fellowship provides academic funding for a master’s degree while preparing students to enter the Foreign Service as a Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent.

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  • STIPDG Intern Gains Hands-On Experience and New Connections

    STIPDG Intern Gains Hands-On Experience and New Connections

    Howard University student Ashley-Danielle Bickerstaff shares her experience with the Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups.

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  • SAMHSA Intern Puts His Passion Toward Behavioral Health Research

    SAMHSA Intern Puts His Passion Toward Behavioral Health Research

    Xavier University graduate Eddie Owsley-Longino gained additional skills and discovered new career possibilities through an internship with SAMHSA.

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  • SAMHSA Intern Finds Meaningful Work on Projects That Could Impact Millions

    SAMHSA Intern Finds Meaningful Work on Projects That Could Impact Millions

    Jorge Garcia-Cordero found challenging and rewarding work, while discovering his career goals, through an internship with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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  • Federal Diversity Internship Initiative Opening doors to a fulfilling career in the Federal Government.

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  • Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship
    Leverage your passion for technology to serve the U.S. abroad.

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  • Department of Navy HBCU/MI Internship Program
    Further develop your skill set for a STEM career.

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  • Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups
    Turn your summer into a career with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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  • The Washington Center Announces Funded Fellowship for Students Seeking Career Advancement in Broadcast Media

    The Washington Center Announces Funded Fellowship for Students Seeking Career Advancement in Broadcast Media

    Opportunity for diverse candidates to gain first-hand experience via The United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the Federal government’s leading global communications network.

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  • U.S. State Department Launches the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

    U.S. State Department Launches the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship

    The Two-Year Graduate Fellowship Seeks to Attract Highly Qualified Candidates to the Diplomatic Security Service that Reflect the Diversity of the United States

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  • U.S. State Department Opens 2023 Application for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship Program

    U.S. State Department Opens 2023 Application for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship Program

    The U.S. Department of State and The Washington Center announce the launch of the 2023 application cycle for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship internship program.

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  • Library of Congress Research Intern Discovers a New World of Promising Career Paths

    Library of Congress Research Intern Discovers a New World of Promising Career Paths

    In her Library of Congress internship, Lashanah Thomas gained professional and personal fulfillment through her research projects and interactions with congressional representatives.

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  • CDC Intern Applies Academic Studies to Important Vaccine Policy Project

    CDC Intern Applies Academic Studies to Important Vaccine Policy Project

    University of Georgia graduate student Shriya Bhatnagar shares how her internship experience with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave her direction, motivation, and insight into...

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  • Funded Federal Diversity Internships Provide Paid Opportunities for College Students

    Funded Federal Diversity Internships Provide Paid Opportunities for College Students

    The Washington Center partners with multiple U.S. federal agencies to administer paid internship programs with the goal of increasing diversity in the federal workforce. Learn more.

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  • SAMHSA Selects 22 Students for Summer 2022 Diversity Internship Program

    SAMHSA Selects 22 Students for Summer 2022 Diversity Internship Program

    Washington (April 29, 2022) – The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC), which partners with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),...

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  • The Washington Center Announces Funded Federal Diversity Internships in Public Health

    The Washington Center Announces Funded Federal Diversity Internships in Public Health

    U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services seeks interns from underrepresented populations. WASHINGTON D.C —The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars (TWC) has partnered with the...

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  • Library of Congress Seeks Fall Interns through TWC’s Federal Diversity Internship Initiative

    Library of Congress Seeks Fall Interns through TWC’s Federal Diversity Internship Initiative

    Learn about this exciting opportunity to work at the world's largest library. Apply by July 14, 2021 to be considered.

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  • 8 Steps to a Paid Federal Internship: One Application for Multiple Opportunities

    8 Steps to a Paid Federal Internship: One Application for Multiple Opportunities

    The Washington Center partners with multiple federal agencies to place qualified college students in paid internships. Learn more about the selection process.

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  • Funded Federal Diversity Internships: FAQs

    Funded Federal Diversity Internships: FAQs

    The Washington Center's Federal Diversity Internships Program is a great opportunity for students to find paid internships that provide valuable experience in federal agencies.

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  • Application Opens for Department of Navy HBCU/MI Post-Doctoral Program

    Application Opens for Department of Navy HBCU/MI Post-Doctoral Program

    Learn more about this exciting opportunity to work with world-renowned scientists and engineers at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C.

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  • The Washington Center Talks Federal Internship Programs

    The Washington Center Talks Federal Internship Programs

    Did you know TWC partners with multiple federal agencies on various internship programs? If you’re interested in interning with the federal government, give this podcast a listen.

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  • Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellows Enter Workforce Amid Pandemic

    Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellows Enter Workforce Amid Pandemic

    Listen to representatives from The Washington Center and the U.S. State Department discuss the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship program in this Federal News Network podcast.

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  • U.S. Department of State Selects 15 Students for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship Program

    U.S. Department of State Selects 15 Students for the Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship Program

    Students will begin the two-year Fellowship in 2020, culminating in an appointment as Foreign Service Information Management Specialists.

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