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

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...

The Washington Center and Delaware State University continue their collaboration to fuel students’ exploration of careers and create networks and experiences that will help kick-start their futures.

Dante DeMarzo, an undergraduate at University of North Carolina, combined his organizational and creative skills to help deliver a high-profile event in D.C. supporting refugee families.

Northern Arizona University student Dayana Guzman interned at Jubilee Housing as a Resident Services Coordinator.

Trisha Binwade, an undergraduate at University of Washington dove into the complex area of international policy during her internship at S&P Global.

University of Colorado Boulder student Luke Hahn interned at a national security think tank as part of the CU in D.C. program.