Virtual Student Federal Service Internships, Apply in July

The Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) internship program is a great way to gain experience with hands-on training and work with others across the government. VSFS is a nine-month remote internship open to U.S. citizen students enrolled in higher education at least half-time during the 2022-23 academic year (rising freshmen through PhD). Because the program is virtual, students can complete the internship from anywhere, even while studying abroad.

Apply between July 1-28 for a part-time, Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) internship with the U.S. Department of State and more than 30 other federal agencies.

VSFS has over 600 internship opportunities with more than 30 agencies for the upcoming academic year, including almost 300 opportunities with the Department of State. Some opportunities includes:

• U.S.-Africa S&T Partnerships: Help determine options to expand and create science, technology, and research partnerships with Africa
• Support the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations Human Rights Council: Track and report on key human rights issues and trends around the world
• Regional Progress in South and Central Asia: Work on projects that address regional economic, environmental, climate, and governance issues in South and Central Asia
• Latin America Public Diplomacy Reporting: Contribute to the promotion of safe, orderly, and humane migration

Since 2009, more than 10,000 U.S. citizen college students have advanced the work of the federal government. The time commitment is about 10 hours per week during the school year. There are opportunities for all, from data visualization to political analysis. Internships are unpaid but may be eligible for course credit. Students may select up to three internships. A maximum of 300 applicants may apply to each internship project. Interns are selected in August. Internships begin in September and run for the duration of the academic year.


For detailed instructions, visit the Open Opps Help Center.

Visit our careers site to learn more about Foreign and Civil Service careers, fellowships, and other internship opportunities.

For more information on the application process and how to apply:
https://careers.state.gov/interns-fellows/virtual-student-federal-service/how-to-apply/