State Department Internship 2027 in USA | Paid
Apply for the State Department Paid Internship 2027 in the USA to gain hands-on diplomacy and foreign policy experience. Eligible students and veterans can receive hourly compensation, housing, and travel support.
Overview
The State Department Internship 2027 in USA is a paid student opportunity that engages U.S. citizen undergraduates, graduate students, recent graduates, and military veterans in foreign policy and diplomacy. Participants work in Washington, D.C. bureaus, U.S. embassies, and field offices worldwide, contributing to research, meetings, reports, and public outreach.
Benefits
- Paid internship with an hourly rate of $19.96 at the GS-04/Step 1 base-pay level.
- Fully furnished housing provided for the duration of the assignment.
- Reasonable travel expenses to and from the internship covered.
- Substantive professional development and national security experience in a foreign affairs environment.
Eligibility
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Open to undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, recent graduates, and military veterans.
- Required minimum 3.2 GPA for standard student applicants.
- Undergraduates must have completed at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours by the time the internship begins.
- Must be able to acquire and maintain the necessary Secret security clearance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their materials electronically through the Gateway to State system via USAJOBS. Applicants need to create an applicant profile, complete the internship application and questionnaire, indicate a preference for Spring 2027 or Summer 2027, choose a domestic or overseas assignment, and select up to geographic or functional areas. A resume and current official or unofficial transcript must be attached as PDF files before the deadline.
Deadline
The closing date for submissions is September 1, 2026.