Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program

Our nation’s ever-evolving challenges make it imperative that governments identify, recruit and retain the next generation of public servants.

The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program helps bring a range of young talent into government and offers students the opportunity to apply their educational training to work at a government agency. This program prioritizes the design and implementation of paid internships that provide students with valuable work experience, an expanded professional network and a better understanding of the importance and impact of public service.

During the application process, students may select their first and second choice tracks from a list of seven offerings, including Public Interest Technology and AI. This track may include a focus on operations, technology-focused policy, AI policy, design, writing, editing, program management, data analysis, entrepreneurship or stakeholder management.

Undergraduate, graduate and professional students from across all academic disciplines are welcome to apply, but candidates must be interested in technology innovation and harnessing the full potential of technology and AI for public good.

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QUICK DETAILS

Apply by
Applications Closed for Summer 2025

Internship Begins
Summer 2025

Program Tracks
Data Science, Government Contracting Acquisition, Liberal Arts, Public Administration, Public Interest Technology & AI, Science, Mathematics and Engineering

FAQs

Who is eligible for the Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program?

U.S. citizens currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution in an undergraduate or graduate program with a 2.5 GPA or above are eligible to apply. Undergraduates must be current second-year students/sophomores and above.

Are all internship opportunities based in the Washington, D.C., area?

In-person internship opportunities in the Washington, D.C., area and fully virtual internships are available. Future Leaders can participate fully remote; however, they must be in the United States throughout the duration of their internship. Future Leaders internships cannot be completed abroad.

Who can I contact about this program?

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or requests for information about the Future Leaders Program.