Internships in Washington D.C. for Students Interested in Nonprofits & Advocacy

Through The Washington Center’s Academic Internship Program, Jack Hartung gained hands-on experience at the intersection of public health policy, legislative advocacy and pre-law studies.

Mariam Abaza is a student at Ohio State University, studying journalism and public policy. Her passion for creating change through nonprofit work led her the Nonprofit Leadership & Advocacy Seminar.

Sumaya Tasnim is originally from Bangladesh, where she completed both her bachelor's and master's degrees in international relations before moving to the United States.

A rising senior at Ohio Northern University majoring in Political Science with minors in Pre-Law and Sociology – an academic foundation that fueled her impactful work on pressing mental health policy.

Recent challenges from funding shifts to AI disruption are pushing many graduating seniors and early career professionals to explore new opportunities. But with the right strategies, you can thrive.

Nonprofits play a crucial role in solving society’s most pressing challenges, from education reform to sustainability to community health and much more.

"The Córdova and Fernós Congressional Internship Program opened my eyes to opportunities that connect cultures, foster growth and prepare emerging leaders to give back." - Crystal Hernandez-Torres

Currently a student at the University of Colorado Boulder, Elizabeth Gomez Solis interned with the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, where she provided critical support and policy research.

From developing Power BI dashboards to streamlining reporting processes and crafting strategic insights, Temirlan is making a significant impact.

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MacKenzie Cruz, is making a powerful impact as an intern with the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children, tackling critical issues affecting children worldwide.

Stephanie Samsel interned at the Heritage Foundation and took on diverse roles as a temporary marketing project coordinator.

Live Holmes is a rising star from Kalamazoo College spent her internship with the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee blending historical preservation with advocacy and acknowledgment of disability rights.

Political science major Josephine Ennin interned at Political Awareness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing political engagement and education.

This summer, Grant A Bane, a Public Relations major from the University of Colorado-Boulder, interned with Scenic America to help preserve the nation's scenic beauty.

Chris Parris Jr., a Mass Communications major at Frostburg State University, joined TWC’s Summer 2024 Academic Internship Program and interned at the Assuaged Foundation.

If you have a passion to improve health outcomes, increase access and affordability of care, overcome health disparities or strive for better health for individuals and families, building skills,...

Tess Mason-DiBurgo, a Human Services major at Fitchburg State University, interned at Voices for a Second Chance during Spring 2024 AIP.

Towson University student Jackie Martinez always aspired to become an immigration lawyer. Her passion for advocating for those who are underrepresented led her to her internship with Ayuda Inc.

Interning within a marketing and communications team at the nonprofit Complete College America helped Ember Brummitt, an undergrad at East Tennessee State University majoring in mass communications...