Paul A. Volcker Government Internship Award: $3,000 Stipend for Students and Recent Graduates in Government Internships
The Paul A. Volcker Government Internship Award provides financial support to students and recent graduates pursuing internships or fellowships in government. The award offers a $3,000 stipend to help recipients gain valuable public-sector experience while developing their professional careers.
Overview
The Paul A. Volcker Government Internship Award provides financial support and professional development to students and recent graduates undertaking qualifying government internships. Successful recipients receive a $3,000 stipend and participate in a cohort during their relevant semester.
Benefits
- A $3,000 stipend supporting the internship experience.
- Practical public-sector work experience and exposure to government operations.
- Professional skill development relevant to careers in public service.
- Participation in a cohort of fellow award recipients.
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, be an undergraduate junior or senior, or have graduated within the last two years.
- Must have already secured an eligible government internship with a local, state, or federal office or agency.
- Internships at universities or nonprofit organizations do not qualify.
- Part-time fall and spring internships must require at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of 12 weeks; summer internships must require at least 15 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks.
- Priority consideration is given to applicants who have historically experienced barriers to accessing internships, such as first-generation students, nontraditional students, and Pell Grant recipients.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their materials through the official online application form. The application process requires:
- Personal and contact information.
- An updated resume detailing professional experience.
- Responses to three short-answer prompts (between 100 and 300 words maximum each).
- Details regarding the secured government internship.
Deadline
The program accepts applications across three cycles each year. For the fall 2026 cycle, applications close on September 14, 2026. The spring cycle opens on October 16, 2026, and closes on November 20, 2026.